I’m so excited to be back with you again this week, and I’m joined in this episode by Shannon Aldridge.  Normally, I follow up with my students after they have completed the Academy so we can see what they are up to and how their dreams have manifested.  Today, you’re getting the inside scoop from Shannon, who is currently going through the Academy after enrolling around three months ago.   This episode, we discuss… [2:39] Shannon’s decision to pursue an interior design career [4:13] What drew Shannon to the Academy [5:17] Skills included in the Academy that were missing from Shannon’s previous program [9:16] Working with clients while going through the Academy [14:17] The value of joining the Academy at this point in time [17:11] Obstacles and challenges for interior designers [23:42] The most interesting part of the Academy for Shannon [27:13] Shannon’s advice for someone who wants to move forward with being an interior  designer [31:43] Shannon’s next steps within the Academy   Links: Connect with Shannon: https://www.chrysalisinteriordecorating.com/ https://www.instagram.com/chrysalis_interior_decorating Website: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com Book: https://www.betsyhelmuth.com/my-book Become a Premium Member: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast   Submit Your Questions: https://www.affordableinteriordesign.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/affordableinteriordesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AffIntDesign