Resilient by Design with Rebecca Hay

Rebecca Hay built her own interior design business through what she openly describes as trial and error, supplemented by podcasts, online courses, and books. That hands-on learning path informs every episode of Resilient by Design, now in its seventh season with 363 episodes. The show focuses squarely on helping interior designers build profitable, sustainable businesses without burning out. Rebecca covers pricing strategies, team hiring and management, client acquisition, and the mental resilience required to run a creative business long-term. Her tone is direct and practical — she shares specific numbers and frameworks rather than vague encouragement. Guest episodes feature designers who have successfully navigated common challenges like transitioning from residential to commercial work, raising rates, or managing growth during economic uncertainty. The show releases biweekly with episodes ranging from quick 13-minute solo reflections to 66-minute deep-dive interviews. Based in Canada, Rebecca brings a slightly different market perspective than US-centric design podcasts, which adds useful variety. With a 4.9-star rating, the audience is loyal and engaged, particularly among women building design businesses who value straightforward business education delivered by someone who has been through the same struggles.