Guidance for the Business Behind the Design
Over the years, I’ve received countless messages from aspiring interior designers, design students, and creative entrepreneurs seeking honest insight into what it truly takes to build an interior design career and business with intention.
As the founder and principal designer of Asha Maia Design, I understand firsthand the balance required to grow a design business that is both creatively fulfilling and operationally sound, while remaining deeply rooted in a clear point of view.
Through these mentorship offerings, I provide thoughtful professional guidance and honest conversation surrounding the realities of the interior design industry, from branding and client experience to process, business growth, and navigating the realities of creative entrepreneurship.
These sessions are designed primarily for interior designers seeking perspective, clarity, and thoughtful professional guidance as they navigate different stages of building and refining their business and career. While rooted in the interior design industry, many of the conversations surrounding branding, business ownership, client experience, and creative entrepreneurship may also resonate with other creative professionals building service-based businesses.
Mentorship Rooted in Real Industry Experience
ASPIRING DESIGNERS
For those exploring how to begin a career or business in interior design.
EMERGING FIRM OWNERS
For newer interior design business owners navigating branding, process, pricing, and client experience.
CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS
For creatives seeking perspective on building a service-based business with intention.
DESIGN STUDENTS
For students looking for honest insight into the realities of the interior design industry.
Mentorship Offerings
Mentorship Session
One 60 Minute Virtual Mentorship Session with Asha Maxey
A focused one-on-one mentorship session designed for interior designers and creative business owners seeking thoughtful professional guidance, honest industry perspective, and conversation surrounding the realities of building and refining a creative business.
INVESTMENT
$375
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One 60-minute virtual mentorship session via Zoom
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Opportunity to submit questions in advance
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Personalized professional insight based on Asha’s experience building Asha Maia Design
Mentorship Series
Three-Part Virtual Mentorship Series with Asha Maxey
A more in-depth mentorship experience designed for interior designers and creative entrepreneurs seeking continued conversation and strategic guidance surrounding business growth, brand positioning, client experience, and navigating entrepreneurship within a creative field.
INVESTMENT
$1,050
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Three 60-minute virtual mentorship sessions via Zoom
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Opportunity to submit questions and discussion topics in advance
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Personalized guidance based on Asha’s experience as a business owner and interior designer
Common Areas of Focus
This session is ideal for those looking to gain clarity surrounding topics such as:
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Building and refining an interior design business
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Developing a clear and intentional brand identity
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Creating a thoughtful client experience
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Pricing considerations and business structure
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Workflow, organization, and internal processes
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Portfolio development and presentation
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Social media, visibility, and marketing
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Client communication and managing expectations
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Vendor, trade, and industry relationships
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Growing a design business with intention
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Navigating the realities of creative entrepreneurship
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Balancing creativity and business ownership
Inside the Three-Part Series
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FOUNDATION & DIRECTION
Exploring brand identity, aesthetic direction, positioning within the industry, refining your point of view, and identifying opportunities for growth and alignment within your business.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS & CLIENT EXPERIENCE
Conversations surrounding workflow, pricing mindset, internal organization, client communication, presentation approach, project management, and creating a thoughtful client experience.
GROWTH & REFINEMENT
Discussing visibility, marketing, portfolio presentation, online presence, long-term business growth, refining areas of your business, and open mentorship conversation tailored to your goals and current stage of business.
A Note on Expectations
Mentorship sessions are educational and conversational in nature and do not guarantee business results, employment opportunities, client acquisition, internships, or financial success.
Results and outcomes very based on each individual and their level of experience, effort, and business goals.
Ongoing support, implementation services, and follow-up consulting are not included.
Application Process
To ensure these mentorship offerings remain thoughtful, intentional, and mutually aligned, all sessions are application-based.
After submitting your application, you will be contacted regarding availability and next steps.
Please be prepared to share:
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A brief introduction of yourself
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Where you are in your design journey
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Your website and/or social media links
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What you hope to gain from the mentorship experience
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Specific topics or questions you would like to discuss
Due to Asha’s active project schedule and client commitments, mentorship availability is limited each month.
