Design with Impact is a podcast for interior designers who want to create beautiful, sustainable, and healthy spaces—while building a purposeful, profitable business.Hosted by interior designer and sustainability advocate Alex Shield, this show explores sustainable interior design, eco-friendly materials, and non-toxic homes, giving you practical tools to design with intention and reduce environmental impact.Each week, you’ll hear solo episodes and expert conversations covering indoor air quality, healthy materials, circular design, low-waste renovations, passive design strategies, and wellness-focused interiors—all broken down into actionable steps you can apply in real projects.You’ll also learn how to market a...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:14:01
Episode 18: Building for Health: The 12 CORE Principles for Healthy Building Design with Brian Johnson Description: What does it really mean to build a healthy home ? In this…
Sep 22, 2026 · 53:00
Episode 17: Sustainable Design, Systems & Profit: Business Lessons for Interior Designers with Rebecca Hay Description: What does it really take to build an interior design…
Sep 15, 2026 · 11:47
Episode 16: What I Learned from the 30 day, $30K Eco Design Challenge: Sustainable Sourcing, Materials & More Description: What happens when you put sustainable interior design…
Sep 8, 2026 · 14:24
Episode 15: How to Build a Sustainable Supplier Network for Your Interior Design Business Description: If you've ever wished someone would just hand you a list of trusted…
Jul 14, 2026 · 37:38
Episode 14: Designing for Longevity: Sustainable Furniture, Local Manufacturing & Circular Design Description: What does sustainable furniture actually mean—and how can interior…
Jul 7, 2026 · 36:08
Episode 13: Beyond Beautiful Spaces: Why Sustainable Art Matters in Interior Design Description: Artwork is often the finishing touch that brings a space to life—but have you…
Jun 30, 2026 · 12:40
Episode 12: How I Built a Sustainable Interior Design Business (Without Having It All Figured Out) Description: In this solo episode of Design with Impact , I’m sharing my…
Jun 23, 2026 · 39:14
Episode 11: What’s Really Inside Your Sofa? The Truth About Healthy, Natural Furniture In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with Christine Sintermann ,…
Jun 16, 2026 · 51:11
Episode 10: Designing for Wellness: Building Biology Principles for Interior Designers Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with Jen Nickel ,…
Jun 9, 2026 · 49:30
Episode 9: Building a Values-Driven Brand: How Interior Designers Can Lead with Purpose Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with entrepreneur,…
Jun 2, 2026 · 34:51
Episode 8. How to Source Non-Toxic Rugs: What Every Interior Designer Needs to Know Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with Sandy Wong , founder…
May 26, 2026 · 13:53
Episode 7: Sustainable Design Q&A: How to Talk to Clients, Reduce Waste & Prioritize What Matters Description: In this solo Q&A episode of Design with Impact , Alex answers some…
May 19, 2026 · 25:54
Episode 6: Non-Toxic Kitchens: Why Aluminum Cabinets Are the Future of Healthy Design Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down with Ona Vilarmau from…
May 12, 2026 · 53:02
Episode 5: The Sustainable Social Media Strategy: How Designers Can Build Community & Attract Ideal Clients Description: In this episode of Design with Impact , Alex sits down…
May 5, 2026 · 1:06:29
Episode 4: The Truth About Textiles: Performance Fabrics, PFAS & Healthier Choices for Interior Designers Are “performance” fabrics actually safe for our homes—or are they loaded…
Apr 28, 2026 · 44:18
Episode 3: Healthy Homes 101: Indoor Air Quality, Mold & Non-Toxic Interior Design Did you know the air inside your home can be 2–5 times more polluted than outdoor air ? In this…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:10:59
Episode 2: Rethinking Waste: The Power of Upcycled Interiors What if the most beautiful pieces in your designs didn’t come from a catalog—but from what others throw away? In this…
Apr 21, 2026 · 7:40
Episode 1: What is Sustainable Interior Design (and Why it Matters More Than Ever) What is sustainable interior design—and why should every designer be paying attention? In this…
Apr 16, 2026 · 3:46
Sustainable Interior Design for Healthier Spaces and Meaningful Impact Sustainable interior design isn’t a trend—it’s the future. If you’re an interior designer who wants to…
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