Like many who make the transition into design from other careers, Rasheeda Gray found success in another field before deciding her heart was always in interiors. Unlike many others, she set off with a plan in place for her career pivot—and it’s still paying off.
Rasheeda Gray was successfully climbing the corporate ladder when she realized she needed to make a change to find her passion and purpose. She went back to school for interior design, founded her business, began connecting with her first clients—and even made her first hire a year before exiting her day job. On this episode of the podcast, she shares what it takes to execute a major career pivot, from setting up the business and leaning into the role of entrepreneur, to doing the "mindset work" needed to successfully make the shift.