Design · Caroline Turner
by Caroline Turner
Welcome to Confessions of an Interior Designer, the weekly podcast that uncovers the hilarious, chaotic, and downright shocking realities behind the luxury interior design industry. I’m your host, Caroline Turner—luxury interior designer and founder of Caroline Turner Interiors in Chicago. With over 10 years in the field, I’ve gathered stories from every corner of the design world, and now, I’m sharing them with you. This isn’t about design trends or technical advice—it’s about the real experiences you never hear about. In each episode, my guests and I react to anonymous listener confessions, swapping outrageous stories that reveal the unexpected challenges and joys that come with designing for high-end clients. From chaotic installs to deadline disasters, it’s the kind of gossip we usually save for happy hour. Whether you’re an industry insider or just love juicy behind-the-scenes stories, Confessions of an Interior Designer will make you laugh, gasp, and feel like you’re right there in the thick of it with us. What to Expect: * Anonymous confessions from the design world, discussed and dissected. * Candid conversations with interior designers and industry insiders. * Real, funny, and raw moments you won’t hear anywhere else. Where to Listen: Stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Got a Confession? Your secret’s safe with us! Submit your anonymous confession here: https://carolineturner.co/pages/confessions Connect with Us: Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofid/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolineturnerinteriors Join the conversation in our Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/confessionsofid/ Learn more about the podcast, guests, and episodes: https://carolineturner.co/pages/confessions Ready to hear confession? Listen now!
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As a fellow creative I really enjoy hearing how everyone got their start and how they navigate the challenges of being a business owner. It’s light hearted and pretty funny too. A lot of the business podcasts are really dry-this is totally different. I feel like I’m eavesdropping on two friends having a real conversation.
I’ve been a listener since season one and have to say that I adore this podcast! It’s everything I need to hear as a member of the design community- to know I’m not alone in the mishaps. Can’t wait for the rest of the season to come out!
I have a confession to make. I’ve been listening to the show since it aired, and something just doesn’t sit right with me. It’s not the guests—there are definitely interesting people with insights into the industry—but the confessions themselves. They feel too tailored, too perfect, as if they were written specifically for the guest, rather than being real, authentic stories. Caroline mentioned that they use ChatGPT to anonymize the confessions, and I can’t help but feel like that’s more than just anonymizing. It almost seems like the whole confession is being generated to fit the guest’s world, crafting a narrative that feels convenient and designed, sensational rather than genuine. Take the art advisor episode, for example. The “confession” about these luxurious, soulless, collectible spaces sounds like it was constructed to fit the guest’s persona and expertise. It aligns with her background so seamlessly that it feels more like a scripted story than an actual confession. For me, the strength of this show lies in the insights into the different facets of the design world. I’d much rather listen to a real, unscripted conversation with an expert—just a genuine chat—than feel like I’m hearing something made up or manipulated. So here’s my confession: I’m starting to feel like these confessions are less about real stories and more about crafting narratives to fit the guests. It makes me question the authenticity of it all.
I’m new to the podcast, and I am devouring it! Came from following Caroline on TikTok. Every episode is PACKED with help & humor. Genuinely, thank you for this resource to a new Interior Design student.
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