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Build Beautiful

Linda Habak
Interior Design
The Local Project
Design Media
Instagram
Video Content
U.S. Market Expansion
Authenticity In Design
Design Accessibility
Creativity
Feng Shui
Design
Architecture
Australia
Mentorship
AI In Media
Business Management
Storytelling
Sustainability
London
Fashion

Build BeautifulWhere design meets depth

Hosted by interior designer and property developer Linda Habak, Build Beautiful is a podcast about more than just aesthetics - it’s about the intention behind the spaces we shape and the stories we tell.

Each episode features honest, insightful conversations with designers, developers, architects, artists, and creative thinkers who are reimagining the way w... more

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 Rachel Luchetti has spent 17 years building one of Australia's most prolific hospitality and retail design studios, Luchetti Krelle, without ever settling on a signature look. In this episod... more

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 In a small studio above McClay Street in Potts Point, Alexandra Kidd has spent more than 20 years shaping how Australian homes can feel. What began as a solo practice has grown, slowly and d... more

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  Somewhere along the way, ambition began to look like a larger studio, a bigger team, a longer list of projects. Simone Mathews, founder of Soul Home, decided to walk the other way. Alongsid... more

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There is a kind of artist whose career you can summarise in a paragraph: the school, the prize, the gallery, the rise. Antonia Perricone Mrljak is not that artist. She came to painting lat... more

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Recent Guests

Rachel Luchetti
Co-founder, principal and creative director of LuchettiKrelle
LuchettiKrelle
Episode: "Every Project Is Going to Be a New Brief" | Rachel Luchetti on Designing Without a Signature Style
Alexandra Kidd
Interior designer
Self-employed design practice
Episode: The Breakdown That Became a Breakthrough — Alexandra Kidd on Rebuilding a Life and a Business
Simone Mathews
Founder of Soul Home, interior designer and property developer
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Episode: "Energy Over Empire" — Simone Mathews on Choosing to Build Smaller
Antonia Perricone Mrljak
Sydney-based painter who began her art career in her forties
Independent Artist / Sydney Contemporary participant
Episode: "I Am a Creative Person, Even Though I Never Admitted It" — Antonia Perricone Mrljak's Late Awakening
Georgina Wilson
Registered architect, founder of Georgina Wilson Associates
Georgina Wilson Associates
Episode: I Woke Up to 3 Million Views — Georgina Wilson on Becoming the Internet's Architect
Grace Miller
Head of Failure & Experimentation at FlightStory (Diary of a CEO spinoff)
FlightStory
Episode: The Room Went From One Table to Global — Grace Miller on Four Years at The Diary of a CEO
Belinda Botzolis
Founding director of AddValuer, a property valuation consultancy
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Episode: Your Agent Wants to Sell. Your Valuer Wants the Truth. | Belinda Botzolis
Silvana Azzi Heras
Designer and founder of House of Heras
House of Heras
Episode: Her Water Broke on the Last Day of Filming The Great Gatsby. | Silvana Azzi Heras
Helen Lynch
Co-founder of McRae & Lynch Design
McRae & Lynch Design
Episode: 30 Years of Interior Design, Friendship and Reinvention | Helen Lynch & Karyn McRae

Host

Linda Habak
Host of Build Beautiful

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Insightful, Uplifting and Worth Your Time

    Build Beautiful is one of those podcasts that just stays with you. It’s not loud or overwhelming,it’s grounded, thoughtful, and genuinely inspiring.

    You can tell it comes from a place of real experience and care. I always walk away with something valuable, whether it’s a mindset shift or just a sense of calm.

    Beautifully done.

    I highly recommend it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nil pad
    Australia6 months ago
  • Leading with ❤️

    Linda approaches each of her guests with heart felt curiosity and intelligence to bring forth their stories of successes and failures in the world of design. This podcast is not only for those in the design industry but crosses the divide to all who want to be touched by humanity with an acute focus on building businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crayon687
    Australia8 months ago
  • Where Design Meets Depth🙏

    Love the heart and soul behind Build Beautiful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaisingWildHearts
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very insightful!

    I truly admire Linda’s courage and determination in starting such an insightful podcast. What I appreciate most is that it doesn’t just focus on successes, but also on the processes behind them. As the owner of a boutique interior design studio, I find so many moments I can relate to and resonate with in each episode. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone on the journey of creating something of their own, you’ll find inspiration and valuable insights in every listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Froggooii
    Australiaa year ago
  • Wonderfully crafted interviews

    Well done Linda for creating ‘not just another design podcast’. This is a collection of intelligent and thoughtful interviews with leading design professionals. Both questions and responses so far have been considered and considerate; a delight to listen to. Linda brings an eloquent insight and clearly deep level of research to each interview and her interviewees are passionate design aficionados but all very different to each other. I’m hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brooke aitken
    Australiaa year ago

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Thoughtful, grounded and inspiring insights into design and business.
Listeners praise the depth and humanity of conversations and the practical takeaways.
The host asks heartful, intelligent questions that pull meaningful stories from guests.

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#10
Australia/Arts/Design
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#68
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#133
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#24
Hong Kong/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#30
Israel/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#33
New Zealand/Arts/Design

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"Every Project Is Going to Be a New Brief" | Rachel Luchetti on Designing Without a Signature Style
Q: What have been the biggest challenges and lessons from growing the practice?
Key lessons include valuing team stability, avoiding overexpansion, and learning from past mistakes in construction and detailing to improve efficiency, quality, and client outcomes.
"Every Project Is Going to Be a New Brief" | Rachel Luchetti on Designing Without a Signature Style
Q: What does life look like now compared to 10 or 15 years ago?
Rachel describes finally operating in her ideal creative role, with a team that supports deep, meaningful design work and projects that align with their values, even as the business maintains a careful balance of scale and workload.
I Woke Up to 3 Million Views — Georgina Wilson on Becoming the Internet's Architect
Q: How do you balance monetization with maintaining independence and honesty in your recommendations?
Georgina notes a reluctance to pursue traditional influencer deals to protect her integrity, while acknowledging that audience scale drives services work and funding; she emphasizes transparency and sticking to values while exploring scalable offerings.
I Woke Up to 3 Million Views — Georgina Wilson on Becoming the Internet's Architect
Q: What brought you into architecture and how did your early experiences influence your path?
Georgina explains a roundabout journey from music and ballet to architecture, driven by a mix of curiosity and a sense that architecture offered a rigorous yet creative outlet; she valued learning from a highly crafted practice and gradually aligned with a belief that design should serve more than a small elite.
I Was Happy But Broke: What Nobody Tells You About Running a Studio for 21 Years. | Brooke Aitken
Q: How important is marketing and a dedicated consultant to your growth?
Extremely important—the consultant helped her expand visibility, generate trust through multiple touchpoints, and ultimately drive inquiries from beyond word-of-mouth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Build Beautiful

What is Build Beautiful about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Build Beautiful delivers thoughtful conversations with designers, developers, architects, artists, and creative thinkers who explore the intention behind spaces, the risks and pivots in running design businesses, and the real-world stories shaping how we live and work. Episodes often center on sustainable practice, branding, collaboration with clients and brands, and the balance between creative vision and business discipline. A standout thread is the emphasis on authentic storytelling, mentorship, and building for the long term rather than chasing trends, making it a practical listen for professionals seeking deeper context behind high-quality design.

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Recent guests on Build Beautiful include:

1. Rachel Luchetti
2. Alexandra Kidd
3. Simone Mathews
4. Antonia Perricone Mrljak
5. Georgina Wilson
6. Grace Miller
7. Belinda Botzolis
8. Silvana Azzi Heras

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