The Art of Intuition: Leanne Ford on Design, Creativity & Doing Things Differently

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

Photography by Amy Neunsinger

What happens when you trust your gut, follow your creative instincts, and give yourself permission to do things your own way?

In this episode, I’m sitting down with celebrated designer and author Leanne Ford to talk about her unconventional path from fashion to interiors, the story behind her book The Slow Down, and why she’s more interested in how a space feels than following trends.

Leanne opens up about embracing imperfection, honouring intuition, and designing homes that tell a story — including her own historic home in Pennsylvania.

We explore the messy magic of creativity, the push-pull between art and business, and why protecting your energy is one of the most important decisions you can make.

I wanted to bring this episode back because it doesn’t matter if you're a creative at heart or simply curious about living with more intention, this episode is a joyful reminder to trust yourself — and create the life and spaces that feel most like you.

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THIS EPISODE FOCUSES ON

• Leanne’s Design Approach

• From Fashion to Interiors: A Journey of Creative Expression

• Embracing Imperfection and the Art of Undesign

• Navigating Creativity and Business

• Life Lessons and Embracing Change

• Lessons from TV and Collaborations

• Creating Timeless, Layered Spaces

FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE

• Leanne Ford Interiors Website

• The Slow Down: For the Love of Home by Leanne Ford

• Leanne Ford Books

• Leanne Ford Instagram

• Natalie Walton Instagram

• Seventeen Magazine

• Dan Mazzarini

• Lindsey Weidhorn

• Crate & Barrel X Leanne Ford

• Vogue

• Hillary Robertson

• Noel Knostman

• Erik Allen Ford

• Buck Mason

• Frank Lloyd Wright's Falling Water

• Garth Brooks

• Grace Mitchell

• A Storied Style HGTV

• Axel Vervoordt

• Bruce Springsteen

• Paul Simon

• Patti Smith

• Patti Smith's A Book of Days'

• Styling Hilary Robertson

• Elsie de Wolfe

• Elsie De Wolfe's A House in Good Taste

Podcast production: Yaga Media

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