Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Welcome to Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
This podcast is all about the custom creation of area rugs and navigating the experiences and relationships had in the design field. The goals of this podcast are simple - education surrounding bespoke rugs; highlighting the benefits of area rugs and sustainable products; and, promoting our designers and giving them a voice to share with consumers. We create art, not rugs - and that’s something that is important to highlight and share with our community!
Your host, Anthony Hellman, has over 30 years of Industry Experience. As the Owner and Operator of Studio321B Ltd., his focus is placed on designing and creating unique, one of a kind Area Rugs made to suit your space. For Studio321B Ltd. and Anthony, priorities lie in Sustainability, Local Design, Fair Pricing, and High Quality…and these are some of the topics and conversations he’ll be sharing with you on this podcast!
Tune in monthly for great and honest conversations surrounding design, creativity, growth, and hard work (just to name a few topics!).
There’s more to come for Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman!
Bee-Spoke with Anthony Hellman
Managing Design, Motherhood and Charging Your Worth with Abbey Gayle Compania of AC Squared Design Studio Inc.
In this next episode of ‘Bee-Spoke with Experts’, Anthony welcomes Abbey Gayle Compania from AC Squared Design Studio Inc., a Niagara-based interior designer known for her accessible, client-first approach and artistic flair. They discuss how today’s economic climate is reshaping the design industry, how Abbey sets herself apart in a saturated market, and the importance of staying grounded in service and authenticity.
Abbey opens up about the realities of balancing design work with being a mother of three, sharing how creativity and project focus help her navigate the emotional and mental toll of postpartum. She and Anthony also touch on working with contractors, respecting client budgets without compromising vision, and the shared struggle of undercharging in an industry where true value can often be overlooked.
This is a candid, motivating conversation about finding identity in your work, bringing joy back into spaces with colour and intention, and learning to charge what you're worth, all while building a business that lasts! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure your subscribed and share it will a fellow interior industry professional.
Abbey’s Links
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acsdesignstudio_/
