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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
Mentorship
AI In Media
Business Management
Storytelling
Architecture
Australia
Sustainability
Fashion
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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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes24Foundeda year ago
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The bank told Nicholas Karlovasitis they could not give him a business loan. No trading history. So he called back and told them he needed $30,000 for a pool party. An epic one. Just the once. They offere... more

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Your agent wants to sell. Your valuer wants the truth. And most people — designers, renovators, developers — never call the valuer. They call the agent, they trust the gut, they make decisions without one... more

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Her water broke on the last day of filming The Great Gatsby. She had spent years inside Baz Luhrmann's creative world — researching Moulin Rouge in Paris, drinking absinthe in the streets, helping Catheri... more

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Helen Lynch and Karyn McRae, co-founders of McRae & Lynch Design, have been in business together for thirty years. They met on the first day of design school, started taking on projects while they were st... more

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Recent Guests

Belinda Botzolis
Founding director of AddValuer, a property valuation consultancy
AddValuer
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
Karyn McRae
Co-founder of McRae & Lynch Design
McRae & Lynch Design
Episode: 30 Years of Interior Design, Friendship and Reinvention | Helen Lynch & Karyn McRae
Brooke Aitken
Owner, Brooke Aitken Design; architect and interior designer with 20+ years leading her own studio
Brooke Aitken Design
Episode: I Was Happy But Broke: What Nobody Tells You About Running a Studio for 21 Years. | Brooke Aitken
Kym Elphinstone
A curator, advisor and strategist in contemporary art
Articulate (agency) / MCA Australia (past)
Episode: There's a Difference Between Buying Art and Living With It. | Kym Elphinstone
Alexandra Donohoe Church
Designer and head of Decus Interiors
Decus Interiors
Episode: Most Designers Listen to the Brief. She Listens to What's Beneath It. | Alexandra Donohoe Church
Darren Genner
Co-founder of Studio Minosa, designer
Studio Minosa
Episode: From Factory Floor to Award-Winning Interior Designer | Darren Genner
Nasim Koerting
Design Director at Merivale, leading in-house design and styling team
Merivale
Episode: Her Parents Fled Iran. She Grew Up to Design Australia's Most Iconic Restaurants. | Nasim Koerting

Host

Linda Habak
Host of the show, interior designer and property developer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 80 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
    Australia3 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Where Design Meets Depth🙏

    Love the heart and soul behind Build Beautiful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaisingWildHearts
    United States8 months 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
    Australia10 months 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
    Australia10 months ago

Listeners Say

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Praise for Linda's curiosity and warmth, with a focus on real-world business insights.
Listeners note the show stands out for depth beyond typical design podcasts.
Listeners praise the show for thoughtful, grounded conversations that feel authentic and practical.
Episodes are described as insightful and well-researched, with high-caliber guests.
Guests are described as intelligent and diverse, with interviews that stay engaging and meaningful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#37
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#19
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#24
Israel/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#27
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#64
Ireland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#96
Singapore/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
I Was Happy But Broke: What Nobody Tells You About Running a Studio for 21 Years. | Brooke Aitken
Q: How did you overcome the early financial struggles and learn to build a sustainable business?
She joined the Business of Design community, invested in systems, trained her team, and instituted three project templates in Asana, which created repeatable processes and reduces risk.
I Was Happy But Broke: What Nobody Tells You About Running a Studio for 21 Years. | Brooke Aitken
Q: What was the catalyst to starting your own company and not just returning to a firm?
The drive to control the project from concept to completion, plus a growing client base that demanded more intimate, design-led work; she started the company when opportunities aligned and she could leverage her existing restaurant and home projects.
Her Parents Fled Iran. She Grew Up to Design Australia's Most Iconic Restaurants. | Nasim Koerting
Q: How do you balance creative freedom with brand and business realities?
We challenge traditional constraints, stay intuitive, and iterate openly to ensure concepts serve people's experiences while staying aligned with Merivale's brand and operational needs.
Her Parents Fled Iran. She Grew Up to Design Australia's Most Iconic Restaurants. | Nasim Koerting
Q: What does leadership look like when you run an in-house design team at Merivale?
Leadership is collaborative and inclusive, with a flat, voice-driven culture where junior designers contribute ideas and the leadership team guides through trust and shared process.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Build Beautiful

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

A design-forward show that pairs practical business insight with creative craft, exploring how intention, leadership, and storytelling shape spaces. Across episodes, topics weave design execution, running a design studio, entrepreneurship, and market realities—including budgeting, licensing, and client psychology—alongside personal journeys, resilience, and career pivots. Guests range from interior designers and architects to gallery curators and hospitality designers, often discussing how they scale practice, manage teams, and stay authentic in a shifting industry. A notable strength is the host's journalist-like rigor, turning design conversations into actionable takeaways for listeners who want tangible guidance and inspiration without l... more

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1. Belinda Botzolis
2. Silvana Azzi Heras
3. Helen Lynch
4. Karyn McRae
5. Brooke Aitken
6. Kym Elphinstone
7. Alexandra Donohoe Church
8. Darren Genner

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