EP 378 | Interior Design Boundaries: Say No, Raise Fees & Stand in Your Power with Jameelah Watkins-Mallett

May 28, 2024

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Why does your interior design business sometimes feel like feast or famine?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by Jameelah Watkins-Mallett to explore how designers can create more consistency, confidence, and abundance—by being intentional about what they say yes to.

Because growth isn’t just about more opportunities. It’s about choosing the right ones.

If you’ve been overcommitting, undercharging, or struggling to set boundaries, this episode will help you step into your role as a business owner with clarity and control.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • How small “yeses” shape bigger opportunities over time
  • When saying no is the smartest business decision
  • Why standing in your power from your first project matters
  • How setting minimum design fees protects your time and profit
  • How better boundaries lead to stronger, more aligned clients

 

DESIGN INTERVENTION

Never be more concerned about your clients money than you are about your own money.

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About Jameelah Watkins-Mallett

Jameelah Watkins-Mallett, aka Jameelah Divine, is the founder of Jameelah Divine Interiors + Lifestyle, where she curates experiences, transforming visions into harmonious spaces. Notable for her role on HGTV’s, Married to Real Estate, Jameelah merges design expertise with real estate as a licensed realtor at Indigo Road Realty. When she’s not hustling for business, she enjoys spending time with her beautiful husband and 3 sons in Marietta, GA.

www.jameelahdivine.com

Instagram | @jameelahdivine

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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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