The Design You Podcast

Tobi Fairley has spent over 25 years working as an interior designer, and her podcast reflects a perspective that goes beyond portfolio-building and client work. The Design You Podcast addresses something most design business shows skip entirely: the personal cost of running a creative business. Across 325 episodes, Tobi tackles burnout, hustle culture, slow living, health, and how to build a career that does not require sacrificing everything else in your life. That said, this is not just a wellness podcast wearing a design hat — episodes also cover influencer marketing, brand development, pricing models, and entrepreneurship fundamentals. The format mixes solo episodes where Tobi shares her own experiences with guest interviews featuring designers and entrepreneurs from adjacent fields. Episodes range from short 3-minute reflections to full 43-minute conversations. The show recently rebranded as "The Tobi Fairley Show" and added video content, expanding beyond its audio origins. With a 4.7-star rating from 239 reviews, it resonates most with designers who feel stretched thin and want permission — backed by practical strategies — to build a business that actually supports their life instead of consuming it.