Ashlina Kaposta is the design blogger behind The Decorista, a household name in the world of interior design blogging. Ashlina works around-the-clock hours as an interior designer, site technician and writer, and she   attends design conferences as either a speaker or a member of the audience.  She has recently launched  a new self-adhesive wallpaper line with graphic stripes, animal prints, and other fun designs!  Here she is on our podcast discussing her inspired designs,  motivated moves, energized creations, and  life-changing choices and decisions.   Show Notes How Ashlina started her career Why she created the blog Decorista Her tips for building a successful business Importance of taking courses to enhance business skills Why enhancing speaking and writing skills is necessary The role of her blog in her success Attending industry events is very helpful Attending shows and visiting showrooms had a role in her success Continue learning everything you can about the industry and the people in it. The importance of publicity and exposure Building a successful brand Invest in your own stylized photography of your own work    Be intentional - what it means Tips on creating a vision board of your ideal project, the type of project you want to attract and be paid to execute.  Tips for dreams, goals, and planning You can find the rest of the show notes here: Window Works