Listen "S1, Ep 7 - Briony Fitzgerald: Taking the Long View "
Episode Synopsis
From the outside, Briony Fitzgerald’s life looks like an exotic tapestry - it's her job to weave brilliant textiles, memorable art and incredible textures into interiors that light up everyday human experiences.
However, the lessons this self-made woman has learned over 40 years in the demanding industry of professional interior design are equally applicable to many aspects of a working woman’s life, whatever her calling.
Acknowledging the influence of her parents on her eye and professional temperament, the importance of putting a price on hard-won professional expertise, not being taken advantage of as a woman in business, prioritising her health and the culture of her studio and pacing herself so that it doesn't all become overwhelming – all this and more in this fascinating account of a wonderful working life in the decorative arts.
However, the lessons this self-made woman has learned over 40 years in the demanding industry of professional interior design are equally applicable to many aspects of a working woman’s life, whatever her calling.
Acknowledging the influence of her parents on her eye and professional temperament, the importance of putting a price on hard-won professional expertise, not being taken advantage of as a woman in business, prioritising her health and the culture of her studio and pacing herself so that it doesn't all become overwhelming – all this and more in this fascinating account of a wonderful working life in the decorative arts.
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