Her Design, Her Story

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10 episodes

6 days ago

A female-focussed podcast celebrating the personal journeys of Australian female designers and makers in the midst of their careers.

In this collection of inspiring stories and insider insights, we step inside the current creative landscape through the eyes of women shaping it - from formative influences and defining breakthroughs, to the layered in between moments, as well as exploring what’s next.

The journey before, the now and the future.

Hosted by Sarah Reid of Sarah Reid & Others

Produced by BackChat Studios

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A female-focussed podcast celebrating the personal journeys of Australian female designers and makers in the midst of their careers.

The journey before, the now and the future.

Hosted by Sarah Reid of Sarah Reid & Others

Produced by BackChat Studios

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes (10/10)

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 010 - Romy Danker

With a measured approach and a dedication to excellence, Romy Dankner founded Homeroom Studio in pursuit of elevating experiences and enhancing lifestyles. Romy cultivated a team of experienced and determined professionals, each playing a pivotal role in the studio’s continued success. Drawing on our collective proficiency in residential, hospitality, and commercial design, our dynamic studio possesses a vast wealth of knowledge to address the diverse needs of our clients.

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6 days ago

35 minutes 15 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 009 - Elise Pioch Balzac

Maison Balzac was created in Australia in 2012 by French-born Elise Pioch Balzac to express her endless imagination.

Elise started her career at Hermès in Paris under Martin Margiela's artistic direction, then as a fashion buyer in Australia for multi-brand boutiques Belinda and The Corner Shop. After travelling the world and being exposed to beauty and creativity for 10 years, she had a desire to apply her fashion eye to homewares. She calls it "jewellery for the table", and it truly is like dressing up a mini theatre for the everyday.

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1 week ago

44 minutes 35 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 008 - Lauren Li

Lauren Li is the founder and principal designer of Sisällä, a Melbourne-based interior design studio known for creating refined, emotionally resonant spaces that reflect each client’s personality and lifestyle. Drawing on her Finnish heritage—Sisällä means “inside” in Finnish—Lauren blends thoughtful design with a collaborative approach, working closely with architects and craftspeople to deliver homes that feel both elegant and deeply personal. Her work spans full renovations, new builds, and tailored consultations, and she also mentors fellow designers through The Design Society. With published books and a growing presence in design media, Lauren continues to shape interiors that are as soulful as they are stylish.

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2 weeks ago

37 minutes 42 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 007 - Sally Knibbs

Sally Caroline is an Australian interior design practice with an emotive approach to space. Since establishing her eponymous studio in 2014, Founder and Director, Sally Knibbs, has developed a luxurious portfolio of private residences, each emphatic of the client’s personal style, life narrative and daily rituals. In 2024, Sally introduced her first furniture collection, drawing inspiration from Sally Caroline’s elegant interiors and design ethos that honour personal narratives and skilfully frame the enduring rituals of living.

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3 weeks ago

43 minutes 54 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 006 - Alicia McKimm

Alicia ensures uniqueness infuses all projects, design excellence paramount aligned with close collaboration with all involved. Functional ingenuity with pragmatic, sensible resolutions are a constant focus, a belief design should work and always be beautiful.

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1 month ago

32 minutes 57 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep.005 - Karin Bochnik

KB-ID is a Melbourne-based interior direction studio dedicated to creative expression. Led by interior decorator Karin Bochnik, the studio crafts bespoke interiors for both residential and commercial clients. With a background in fashion, Karin curates distinctive pieces that elevate every project.

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1 month ago

35 minutes 20 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 004 - Alex Hopkins

Since founding Studio Tate in 2014, Alex has grown the business into a thriving, award-winning practice that excels across multiple sectors. As a passionate connector, Alex’s capacity to cultivate a talented team of designers and close network of clients and collaborators is key to the studio’s sustained success. With infectious energy and resourceful determination, Alex is a strong advocate for the business of design. She leads the studio’s business development and practice strategy, shaping Studio Tate’s core objectives and culture. Alex strongly believes in design for good, driving Studio Tate’s budding portfolio of pro-bono and social impact projects.

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1 month ago

33 minutes 39 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 003 - Kylie Buhagiar

Kylie’s intuition, passion and knowledge of design platforms her philosophy that well executed spaces improve our lives and wellbeing. With a background in the visual arts, a broadened approach weaves into the studios dialogue, artisan in the craft of spatial design.

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1 month ago

32 minutes 43 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 002 - Simone Haag

With a wealth of design accolades, a portfolio of exceptional projects and a roster of enviable clients, Simone Haag is considered one of Australia’s leading Interior Decorators. Bringing considerable experience and singular vision to every project, Simone defines new boundaries in furniture, art and object curation. Her experience lies in producing enduring interiors that overlay distinctive vintage pieces, contemporary design and her clients’ personal narratives, define her signature aesthetic.

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2 months ago

43 minutes 29 seconds

Her Design, Her Story

Ep. 001 - Tali Roth

Studio Tali Roth is a multidisciplinary design studio specialising in the cultivation of spaces defined by storied visual beauty. Established in 2015 by Tali Roth, the studio’s international body of work fuses exquisite craftsmanship and innate functionality to produce deeply layered and highly detailed residential and commercial environments.

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2 months ago

32 minutes 53 seconds