{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"341: Designing Your Home and Your Life. How to Use Design Principles to Get What You Want","description":"In today\u2019s episode, Heather sits down with award-winning interior designer Manuella Moreira, founder of Manuella Moreira Interiors, to talk about what it really means to advocate for yourself in business, creativity, and life. From her leap of faith leaving a stable job to launching her own design studio, to building a media presence with features in Forbes, The New York Times, and Architectural Digest, Manuella shares how trusting your intuition and showing up with courage can open the doors you\u2019ve been waiting for. Together, Heather and Manuella explore how self-advocacy, boundaries, and creativity intersect and how you can design a life that feels as beautiful as it looks. In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: How to Know When It\u2019s Time to Leap \u2013 Why \u201cready\u201d is a choice, not a feeling. The Art of Advocacy \u2013 How to speak up for your business, your worth, and your creative vision without feeling like you\u2019re bragging. The Client Experience \u2013 Why the best designs aren\u2019t about your style but your client\u2019s story. Media & Momentum \u2013 How Manuella built lasting relationships with top publications and became a trusted design voice. Avoiding Burnout \u2013 What moving across the country taught her about balance, intuition, and redefining success. Saying Yes Before You\u2019re Ready \u2013 How the universe meets you halfway when you take bold action. In this episode: [00:00] Heather\u2019s update on podcast consistency and introducing Manuella [03:26] Manuella\u2019s journey from firm designer to founder [06:45] The Bali trip that changed everything [10:45] Advocating for yourself as an entrepreneur [16:44] Landing her first Forbes feature and how to stand out with media [22:20] Knowing your audience and serving their needs [24:30] Collaborating with BEHR Paint for the Color of the Year reveal [25:50] Advocating for your boundaries and avoiding burnout [31:30] The power of asking and what to do when you get a \u201cno\u201d [33:36] Manuella\u2019s new podcast and why she believes design is for everyone Resources & Links: \ud83c\udf10 Manuella Moreira Interiors: manuellamoreirainteriors.com \ud83d\udcf8 Follow Manuella on Instagram: @manuellamoreirainteriors \ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f Explore Manuella\u2019s candle collection: https:\/\/manuellamoreira.com\/shop\/ \ud83c\udfa7 Listen to Manuella\u2019s podcast on design and intentional living: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/design-unscripted\/id1807446750 Connect with Heather: Schedule a call with Heather Follow Heather on Instagram Website Watch Episodes on Youtube Heather\u2019s TikTok \u200d heather@elegantwarrior.com The Elegant Warrior Podcast and content posted by Heather Hansen is presented solely for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user\u2019s own risk. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical or mental health condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions.   ","author_name":"The Elegant Warrior with Heather Hansen","author_url":"https:\/\/advocatetowin.com\/","html":"