When introverts think about sharing their story, we often start quaking in our boots. What makes us unique? What separates us from other designers? What if I overshare? These are all thoughts I’ve had, y’all. Luckily my guest today is helping us navigate the waters of storytelling and vulnerability.

There are a ton of great customer-facing magazines in the design world. But what some designers don’t know is that contributing to trade publications comes with lots of benefits that customer-facing magazines don’t. You get to be part of a community, see your own story in the stories of others, and share your story in a safe, welcoming space. 

In today’s episode, I’m chatting with the Editor and Chief of Designers Today, Jane Dagmi. Designers Today is a magazine dedicated to interior designers and their work, and Jane is the person who curates the stories that get published in the magazine. In our discussion, Jane shares how to catch the eye of publication editors and why being bold and challenging yourself to be vulnerable pays off.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

  • Jane’s journey in the design industry and how she ended up at Designers Today.
  • What it is about designers that Jane fell in love with.
  • Why having a pretty home isn’t enough to get published in a magazine.
  • How to get comfortable pitching your story to publications.
  • Jane’s turn-ons and turn-offs in designer websites.
  • Why vulnerability is a selling point for your business.

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