Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨
What does it really take to top the board exam? In this episode, I sat down with IDr. Kaye Picazo — Top 3 placer of the 2024 Interior Designers Licensure Exam — to unpack her journey from overwhelmed reviewee to confident exam taker. We go beyond the usual “study hard” advice and get into what truly helped her succeed:
🎙️ Here’s what you’ll learn:
✨ Analog journaling for focus + progress tracking
✨ Her mock test system with 70% minimum goals
✨ Concept templates for different space types
✨ Speed drafting techniques for design day
✨ Mental breakdowns before the exam (and how she coped)
✨ Faith, family, and finding balance while waiting for results
✨ What it’s like working post-IDLE, and the pressure of being a topnotcher
Whether you’re in panic mode or prepping early, this episode is packed with the mindset, strategies, and real talk you need.
💡 What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag us on Instagram – IDr. Mika (@mikadoria) and IDr. Kaye (@kp_picazo) ~
And stay tuned—interviewing more topnotchers and passers in my IDLE Special Series!
