Nobody tells you how hard it is to run a design business. The late nights, the scope creep, the clients who can't make decisions, the back-end tasks that somehow multiply overnight, and the constant pressure to show up creatively when you're completely overwhelmed behind the scenes.
That's exactly what The Virtually Unfiltered Designer is here for.
Hosted by Sarah Pence, designer, DVA, and self-proclaimed hype girl, this podcast is a candid, no-fluff space for interior designers who want to grow their businesses, streamline their processes, and hear from people who truly get what this industry is like from the inside.
Whether Sarah is sharing her own hard-won lessons or sitting down with fellow designers and industry experts, every episode is designed to leave you feeling informed, inspired, and a little less alone in the beautiful chaos of running a design firm.
No filters. No fluff. Just real conversations for real designers.
What You'll Hear on The Virtually Unfiltered Designer
Every episode covers the topics that matter most to working interior designers:
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Business & Operations: Tips for running a more efficient, profitable design firm
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Outsourcing & DVA: How to delegate effectively and reclaim your time
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Design Trends & Inspiration: What's in, what's out, and what's timeless
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Behind the Scenes: Honest conversations about the real side of the design industry
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Guest Interviews: Candid chats with fellow designers, industry experts, and creative entrepreneurs
New episodes drop regularly on Spotify.
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Meet Your Host
Sarah Pence is the designer, DVA, and creative director behind Pence Creative, and the unapologetically honest voice behind The Virtually Unfiltered Designer.
After years in the interior design world, Sarah knows firsthand what it's like to love the creative side of this business while feeling completely buried by everything else. The Virtually Unfiltered Designer was created from her desire to create a space where designers can get real, practical support, and maybe laugh a little along the way.
When she's not recording episodes, Sarah is working alongside interior designers as a Designer Virtual Assistant, helping them delegate the details and focus on the work they love most.
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Want to Be a Guest?
Sarah is always looking for inspiring designers, industry experts, and creative entrepreneurs to join the conversation. If you have a story worth sharing or expertise that would resonate with our designer audience, we'd love to hear from you.