Hema Persad is the Founder of Sagrada Studio, a full service interior design studio that designs and decorates residential and commercial spaces around the country. Before taking over the world of interior design, Hema was a practicing attorney for several years before following her heart and pursuing a career in fashion. In 2014, she decided to take the leap and move across the country to Los Angeles with her family to chase her dreams. She spent the following 7 years dressing A-list celebrities, styling ad campaigns and editorials, and working with some of the top fashion talent in the world.Despite the sacrifices made to establish her career in fashion, Hema felt unfulfilled and uncertain about her next steps. Embracing opportunities as they came her way, Hema ventured into interior design in 2021 when one of her styling clients sought her help in decorating their home. Because of her eye for design and ability to execute her creative vision, that first project snowballed into several more and propelled her interior design career. Today, Hema designs spaces for both residential and commercial clients across the country, even becoming the lead designer on the popular TV show, Property Brothers.In this episode, we delve into Hema's remarkable journey. She left a secure legal career to chase her passions and succeed in unfamiliar fields like fashion and interior design. We explore her daring career pivot and the profound impact of having no "Plan B" in her journey, offering insights on how we can all make bold moves and how to overcome self-doubt and fear. We also discuss the pivotal role of networking and cultivating authentic relationships in her career, and so much more. In this episode, we’ll talk to Hema about:* Lawyer to fashion stylist transition. [05:00]* Marriage, divorce, and money's impact on her career. [09:01]* The power of a strong support system. [11:57]* Finding a missing piece after a successful legal career. [14:52]* Late-life career change and self-confidence building. [20:28]* Why everyone needs to: stop planning and start acting. [22:22]* Venturing into the fashion industry and discovering it's not her true calling. [26:57]* Don’t let money be your number one motivation in your career. [32:52]             * Defining purpose and happiness. [34:58]* Stylist to interior designer during the pandemic. [37:18]* Overcoming hustle culture for real success. [40:42]* A big ego can hold you back in entrepreneurship. [47:36]* Hema's major fear to overcome. [50:57]* Aspiring to mend the relationship with money. [52:58]This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIREFollow Yasmin:* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Website: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Hema:* Website: https://www.sagradastudio.com/* Sagrada Studio’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagradastudio/* Hema’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemaapersad/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.