Rona Graf welcomes design business coach Rick Campos to discuss his journey from interior designer to podcast host and mentor. Together, they explore the challenges of entrepreneurship, discovering your “click” moment, and finding fulfillment by helping others. Rick shares real stories, practical advice, and plenty of laughs about resilience, redefining success, and building a creative community.

1:01 - Introduction to Rick Campos.

3:16 - Pivoting to Focus on Designers.

7:17 - Building Lasting Connections at Retreat.

11:02 - Focusing on Growth, Not Instagram.

16:12 - Going All-In to Build a Dream.

18:16 - "Finally Pursuing My Dream in Design!"

20:28 - Driven By Passion For Business Over Design.

23:55 - Helping Others and Making an Impact.

28:50 - "Success Takes Time, Effort, and Patience."

32:20 - Growing Through Mistakes as a Team.

33:40 - Getting Comfortable with Taking Risks.

36:44 - Take Risks and Embrace Failures to Grow.

40:56 - Impact of Open, Honest Conversations.

Rona Graf sits down with Shannon Ratcliffe to talk about transforming old surfboards into art and building a business rooted in creativity and connection. They share stories of collaboration, finding your happy, and how giving back fuels their work. The episode is full of inspiration, laughter, and insights on following your passion and making meaningful partnerships.

0:00 - Click with Rona at the WestEdge Design Fair!

4:54 - Journey from Hospitality to Painting.

6:41 - Learning Through Growth and Networking.

11:42 - Navigating Collaboration and Design Choices.

15:22 - Visual Contrast Artist Collaboration.

18:39 - Finding Serenity in a Nursery Oasis.

22:20 - Repurposing Surfboards to Empower the Youth.

24:30 - Discovering What Truly Energizes You.

28:02 - Empowering Leader, Not a Boss.

30:55 - Creating Neighborhood Murals from Chalk.

34:03 - Fostering Connections Through Art and Networking.

35:42 - Grateful and Excited for Collaboration.

Rona Graf chats with Macy from The Plant Daddies about turning a plant passion into a thriving business. They explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, the impact of greenery on design, and the defining moments that shaped their journey. Filled with practical advice, stories, and laughs, this episode is all about resilience, creativity, and following what you love.

0:46 - Introduction to Macy from The Plant Daddies.

2:19 - The Start of The Plant Daddies.

6:36 - Identifying and Sharing Plant Names.

11:40- Secret Sidewalk Garden.

18:45 - Burnout Sparks a New Venture.

23:57 - Creating a Seamless Plant Solution.

28:34 - Effective Decisions Through Collaboration.

31:52 - Executing a Seamless Home Tour.

42:01 - Push to Pursue Opportunities in Orange County.

43:51 - The Struggles Behind Growth.

51:31 - Crane-Lifted Aloe Installation in San Diego.

53:47 - Building the Tree Daddies Brand.

1:00:26 - Big Construction Projects Underway.