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Allergic to the Ordinary9. You're Not 'Bad With Names' - You're Just Telling Yourself Bad Stories (with Jamie Gasparovic)What if "I'm bad with names" isn't a personality trait—it's just a story you keep telling yourself? And what if your beige living room isn't a design choice—it's an identity you've outgrown but haven't let go of yet?In this solo episode, Jamie breaks down identity: what it is (beliefs, values, history, ambitions), where it comes from (parents, one comment from a teacher 30 years ago, narratives you've internalized), and most importantly—how to change it. From believing she wasn't creative for decades to now running a design firm, from "I'm bad with names" to making barist...
2026-03-0514 minAllergic to the Ordinary8. Breastfeeding, Pig Fairs & Sephora: How Susannah Dellinger is Rewriting the Beauty PlaybookSusannah Dellinger didn’t wait for the perfect timing. She launched Bright Beauty Connect from her kitchen table during the pandemic — no funding, no childcare, no business plan — and turned it into a multimillion-dollar retail agency helping beauty brands win inside Sephora, Ulta, Nordstrom and beyond.This episode is equal parts resilience, retail strategy, and radical rethinking of what beauty actually means.We cover:[00:02] The very first move Susannah made while breastfeeding on Zoom calls to turn an idea into a real business [04:30] Why chaos during the pandemi...
2026-02-261h 00Allergic to the Ordinary7. You CAN Have a Six-Figures Business With Under 1,000 Instagram Followers (with Nicole Otchy)What if you could build a wildly successful business with under 1,000 Instagram followers? Nicole Otchy, founder of The Styling Consultancy, is living proof it's possible—and she's breaking all the industry's outdated rules to do it.In this episode, Nicole shares her journey from styling presidential advisors and power players to coaching stylists to build six-figure businesses. We dive deep into the uncomfortable truths about creative entrepreneurship, why perfectionism keeps talented people broke, and how to price your services like the leader you are.[01:51] Handling "You're Too Expensive" Objections Nicole's game-changing advice: put yo...
2026-02-1951 minAllergic to the Ordinary6. Taking Your Power Back: Building a Multi-Million Dollar Brand Without Chasing the Algorithm (with Jen Szpigiel)What if losing everything you built on social media was actually the beginning of something bigger? Jen Szpigiel is the Editor in Chief of Iconic Magazine and Founder of Becoming Iconic. She's helped thousands of women build over $100 million in sales. In this conversation, Jen gets raw about giving her power away to goals, clients, team members, and social media—and what happened when she lost her entire Instagram following in 2022, then built her first million in six months with less than a thousand followers.What We Cover:[01:18] The lesson Jen wishes she'd le...
2026-02-1256 minAllergic to the Ordinary5. Friction Is the Point: Why We're Done Optimizing Everything (with Jamie Gasparovic)What if the screenless camera everyone's obsessing over, the VHS tapes making a comeback, and your sudden urge to buy a record player are all symptoms of the same thing...we're exhausted by optimization?In this solo episode, Jamie breaks down the pattern she's been noticing: the pendulum is swinging hard toward analog, friction, and nostalgia. But it's not really about the VHS tape or the 90s. It's about craving a time when you weren't mainlining terrible news every hour, when everything wasn't AI-generated slop, when effort and time created meaning instead of just being inefficiencies to...
2026-02-0515 minAllergic to the Ordinary3. The Queen of the Pivot: How to Change Your Mind Without Burning It All Down (with Kacia Ghetmiri)The Real Talk What do you do when something is good—but not great? When you've invested years into a path that makes perfect sense on paper, but something in your gut says it's time to move on?Kacia Ghetmiri has become the queen of the pivot. She's a toddler mom, host of the empowerHER Podcast with over 13 million downloads, and a Denver-based real estate agent who built a $5M+ real estate portfolio with her husband. But here's what makes her different: she's not afraid to publicly change her mind.In this conversation, we...
2026-01-3059 minAllergic to the Ordinary4. Building a Multi-Million Dollar Business Without Making it Weird (with Colleen Nichols)The Real Talk What happens when "authenticity" becomes your brand? Can you build a million-dollar business without ads or funnels? And more importantly—what do drum lessons and talking to dead people have to do with running a successful online business?Colleen Nichols is here to answer all of that and more. She's the #1 bestselling author of Don't Make it Weird, a digital authenticity expert, and someone who's done what most people said was impossible: built a thriving business on pure human connection.But this isn't your typical "business success story" interview. We're ta...
2026-01-3041 minAllergic to the Ordinary2. From Selling to Owning: Why Women Should Stop Building Businesses Just to Exit (with Lacey Madison)The Real Talk What if everything you've been told about building a successful business—scale fast, sell big, exit early—is actually keeping you from real wealth and power?Lacey Madison is the founder of SIR Ventures, helping women move from business owners to true ownership. She's built and advised over 400 companies, managed more than 1.2 billion in value, and she's here with a message that might make you uncomfortable: women are selling their businesses too early, and private equity firms are winning because of it. Instead of building to sell to LVMH, why don't we beco...
2026-01-301h 04Allergic to the Ordinary1. The Whale Blubber Incident: Why Being "Difficult" Is Actually Your Superpower (with Jamie Gasparovic)What if everything you've been told about being easygoing, going with the flow, and not making waves is actually keeping you from living your own life?This is the launch episode of Allergic to the Ordinary, where Jamie introduces the ethos behind the show: it's not about what your life looks like from the outside—it's about how you got there. From refusing to eat fake whale blubber in kindergarten to saying no to everyone before meeting her husband at 22, to getting logical about having kids she never thought she wanted, Jamie breaks down the difference between li...
2026-01-3020 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business Podcast1118: Sponsored Show: Jamie Gasparovic: Why I Invested in the Interior Design StandardToday With Jamie Gasparovic:
Welcome to A Well-Designed Business. What comes to mind for you when you think of investing in yourself for the benefit of your business? It’s something we talk about a lot on the show—it’s no secret that I believe every designer, every business owner period, needs to be investing in themselves as soon as possible.
But too often, even when business owners do invest in their own growth, it stays behind the scenes. They take courses or hire coaches, and they don’t really talk much about it. And that...
2025-08-291h 01
Convo By Design®3 Stories, One Major Event: Live From KBIS | 600 | Sharon Sherman, Jamie Gasparovic and Hannah GoldbergToday, we are getting in the way way-way back machine, back to February of this year for a journey to Las Vegas for KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. It’s funny to me that even though this was only a few months back, it feels like a lifetime ago. So much has happened this year. But if you recall, in February, before protests, riots, big bills, big balls, tariffs, and all the rest of the chaotic shenanigans, there was KBIS. It was an extraordinary show this year. Part of that were the conversations that took place. I am...
2025-07-151h 33
Convo By Design®3 Stories, One Major Event: Live From KBIS | 600 | Sharon Sherman, Jamie Gasparovic and Hannah GoldbergToday, we are getting in the way way-way back machine, back to February of this year for a journey to Las Vegas for KBIS, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. It’s funny to me that even though this was only a few months back, it feels like a lifetime ago. So much has happened this year. But if you recall, in February, before protests, riots, big bills, big balls, tariffs, and all the rest of the chaotic shenanigans, there was KBIS. It was an extraordinary show this year. Part of that were the conversations that took place. I am...
2025-07-151h 33
Modern CraftsmanIndustry Perspectives | Clarity Creates Confidence | Jamie GasparovicIn this episode, Nick and Tyler talk to Jamie Gasparovic about what it really means to lead a business — not just through craft, but through communication. Jamie opens up about the emotional stress that comes from reactive jobs, and how she transformed her process to build clarity and trust from day one. It's a conversation about setting expectations, building systems that actually support your team, and learning to lead by design — not by default. Show Notes: Introduction and Background of Jamie Gasparovic (0:00) Sponsorships and Personal Anecdotes (2:41) Pronunciation and Initial Conversation with Jamie (7:01) Busin...
2025-06-231h 44
The Final EditBuilding a Brand That Feels Like Home with Jamie GasparovicWelcome back to The Final Edit, the podcast for high-level founders rewriting what success, legacy, and leadership actually look like.In this candid convo, we sat down with interior designer and Studio Gaspo founder Jamie Gasparovic for a refreshingly real conversation on creativity, confidence, and building a business that actually feels like you.We unpacked the evolution of her brand, how she bootstrapped a seven-figure design firm without losing her soul, and what it means to reject trends in favor of personal truth. Jamie shares how luxury isn’t ab...
2025-06-1835 min
Design Biz Survival Guide185: 7 Year Anniversary Podcast Takeover with Nicole RoeToday we welcome Nicole Roe of R Nickson Interiors as our PODCAST TAKEOVER guest host! The podcast takeover is an annual tradition to celebrate another year of inspiring conversations about life and the business of interior design. In this special 7-year anniversary episode, Nicole takes the reins and puts host Rick Campos in the hot seat. Rick reflects on the podcast's journey, shares personal and professional insights, and opens up about the mission behind the mic. Plus, questions submitted by past guests Antonio DeLoatch, Jamie Gasparovic, John McClain, and Brittany Glass bring even more depth and personality to this...
2025-06-0244 min
Made for Mothers: A Podcast For Moms in Business39. The Guilt-Free Business Model: How Jamie Gasparovic Builds a Luxury Brand While Balancing MotherhoodIf you struggle with mom guilt, please carve out a little time to sit and relish in Jamie's take on how her ambition makes her a better mother! Join host Mariah Stockman as she welcomes Jamie Gasparovic to the Made for Mothers podcast. Jamie is not only a force in the interior design industry but also a fellow boy mom who masterfully balances her professional ambition with her role as a parent. Discover how Jamie's journey through motherhood and her career as the principal designer of Studio Gaspo offers insights into managing work-life harmony, overcoming mom guilt, a...
2025-03-1749 minDesign Biz Survival Guide177: Jamie Gasparovic I Building an Intentional BrandJamie Gasparovic, founder and principal designer of Studio Gaspo, joins us to share the evolution of her business model over the past seven years. About four years in, Jamie experienced an introspective moment that led to a bold rebrand centered around intention and authenticity. We discuss how confidence and leadership shape the business of design, allowing her to take risks, carve her own path, and be a true disruptor in the industry. In this episode, we discuss: [00:26] Jamie's background and journey into interior design [05:49] How her business model has evolved over the years [09:57] Early mistakes and...
2025-02-2441 min
Brad Leavitt PodcastInterior Design Collaboration with Jamie GasparovicSponsors:• ◦ Visit Buildertrend to get a 60-day money-back guarantee on your Buildertrend account!• ◦ Design Camp• ◦ Pella Windows & Doors• ◦ Sub-Zero Wolf Cove Showroom PhoenixConnect with Jamie Gasparovic:Studio Gaspo WebsiteConnect with Brad Leavitt:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Houzz | Pinterest | YouTube
2024-07-071h 03
The McClain Method | Business Tools For Interior Designers49: The Intersection of Luxury Design & Entrepreneurship: Jamie Gasparovic on Pricing, Clients, & ConfidenceWhat if you could turn your passion into a thriving career? This week, I sit down with Jamie Gasparovic, the visionary founder and principal designer of Studio Gaspo, to uncover the secrets behind her meteoric rise from a marketing professional to a celebrated interior designer. Jamie takes us through her journey of launching her own firm at just 27, without traditional mentorship, and how sheer determination and self-reliance fueled her success. Jamie generously shares hard-earned wisdom on valuing your work, setting appropriate pricing, and overcoming the guilt often associated with making money in creative fields. From listing out...
2024-06-1851 min
A Well-Designed Business® | Interior Design Business PodcastJamie Gasparovic: How Investing In Your Business Can Kick Imposter Syndrome to the CurbToday With Jamie GasparovicHi, welcome to a Well-Designed Business. Today, I am joined by Jamie Gasparovic, Founder and Principal Designer of Studio Gaspo, a boutique full-service interior design firm. Have you ever had imposter syndrome? Join the club. Jamie has a little secret to combating imposter syndrome, and that is to invest in your business. Jamie has spent thousands in investments for her business. Six figures in the last year, to be more specific. Before you drop your jaw, listen in to hear all of the value and advice Jamie has to give on investing in y...
2024-04-0956 min