THIS IS HILARY
Hilary couldn’t even imagine that she would ever become an interior designer. She lived a normal work-home life. She taught English and German at school. I was fond of marketing and dreamed of becoming a marketer.
The decree turned her mind around. Sitting at home, she realized that she didn want to work for anyone else. And for this you need two things: the decision to change your life and the attitude to not give up, even if you have to step out of your comfort zone. In her story, Hilary will tell how she began training with a 5-month-old baby in her arms. And how I received the first order after 3 months of study, thus paying off the course.
The decree turned her mind around. Sitting at home, she realized that she didn want to work for anyone else. And for this you need two things: the decision to change your life and the attitude to not give up, even if you have to step out of your comfort zone. In her story, Hilary will tell how she began training with a 5-month-old baby in her arms. And how I received the first order after 3 months of study, thus paying off the course.
You know, until recently, she had a very ordinary life. She was married and taught English and German. She dreamed of becoming
marketer. For some time, Hilary worked in sales.
She was appreciated as an excellent worker, praised, and she was proud of herself. She liked marketing.
But she saw no prospects for developing it into her own business.
marketer. For some time, Hilary worked in sales.
She was appreciated as an excellent worker, praised, and she was proud of herself. She liked marketing.
But she saw no prospects for developing it into her own business.
And the idea that Hilary wants to work for herself has already arisen. The "work-home" mode began to inspire melancholy and a desire for radical changes.
I wanted drastic changes
At some point, my husband and I started a renovation. I liked the process of choosing interior styles, wallpapers, furniture. And in general everything that is connected with beauty and harmony. But I didn't think about design then.
THE DECRETE IS NOT A HINDER, BUT THE INCENTIVE TO GROW OVER YOURSELF
They didn't live long in the renovated apartment. She got pregnant and the decided to change the apartment to a larger one.
That's when a restructuring took place in her head. Whether the decree influenced me, or hormones.
She felt that she was losing herself as a person, not developing. For an energetic person like her, staying at home was impossible.
Being a mom is wonderful. But self-actualization in life is also very important.
She suddenly realized that She doesn't want to work for anyone else. But she doesn't know what exactly to do.
One thing was clear to Hilory: "Work should be fun."
At the same time, she was confused. She didn't see herself as a marketer. It was spinning in her head that she wants to work with people, communicate, bring them some benefit. I wanted to do something important and useful.
They didn't live long in the renovated apartment. She got pregnant and the decided to change the apartment to a larger one.
That's when a restructuring took place in her head. Whether the decree influenced me, or hormones.
She felt that she was losing herself as a person, not developing. For an energetic person like her, staying at home was impossible.
Being a mom is wonderful. But self-actualization in life is also very important.
She suddenly realized that She doesn't want to work for anyone else. But she doesn't know what exactly to do.
One thing was clear to Hilory: "Work should be fun."
At the same time, she was confused. She didn't see herself as a marketer. It was spinning in her head that she wants to work with people, communicate, bring them some benefit. I wanted to do something important and useful.
SUDDENLY AN IDEA IS BORN
It was then that an important revolution took place. They were renovating their new apartment. Hilary spent hours on the Internet looking at photos of various interiors. She watched a lot of webinars and videos.
Then Hilary's husband said, "If you're interested. Why don't you go into interior design?"
She thought about it and realized that she was really interested. Hilary gets great pleasure from this.
Becoming a designer was not a spontaneous decision.
First, she could not go to school in the last month of her pregnancy. Secondly, it was necessary to choose a school and not make a mistake with the choice.
She reviewed many courses and schools. She read what they offer. And then she stumbled upon the Mary Black School. She watched a free webinar hosted by Mary.
It was then that an important revolution took place. They were renovating their new apartment. Hilary spent hours on the Internet looking at photos of various interiors. She watched a lot of webinars and videos.
Then Hilary's husband said, "If you're interested. Why don't you go into interior design?"
She thought about it and realized that she was really interested. Hilary gets great pleasure from this.
Becoming a designer was not a spontaneous decision.
First, she could not go to school in the last month of her pregnancy. Secondly, it was necessary to choose a school and not make a mistake with the choice.
She reviewed many courses and schools. She read what they offer. And then she stumbled upon the Mary Black School. She watched a free webinar hosted by Mary.
Maria Chernaya's speech hooked Hilary so much that she realized: "I want to study here. If now I have such a desire, then my studies will be successful."
Hilary with her baby
It was interesting to study. She learned a lot, and Maria's support on the course motivated Hilary to go further, charged her with energy and self-confidence.
Even at the very beginning of her studies, Hilary told all her friends that she was studying to be a designer. And I am ready to help with advice, consultation, project. She said: "While I am studying, I will help for free. Now the main thing is practice."
Even at the very beginning of her studies, Hilary told all her friends that she was studying to be a designer. And I am ready to help with advice, consultation, project. She said: "While I am studying, I will help for free. Now the main thing is practice."
MY ENTHUSIASM WORKED BETTER
Hilary told: "I studied for only 2.5 months and my friends turned to me for advice. They bought an apartment. They chose between an apartment of 160 m2 and the combination of two apartments into one with a total area of 180 m2. They asked which version of the redevelopment would be more successful.
In an hour, I threw in 3 redevelopment ideas for each of the apartments and sent them to the phone. The drawings were schematic, only indicating where what could be moved. It helped my friends decide. We chose the option of combining apartments.
For repairs, they began to look for a designer. They contacted me at the same time.
They asked how the process would go if I took it. And what are my rates? I explained to them what exactly I can do at the moment. After all, I just finished the first block of training. The price is pretty ridiculous. They were satisfied with everything, and they hired me.
Hilary told: "I studied for only 2.5 months and my friends turned to me for advice. They bought an apartment. They chose between an apartment of 160 m2 and the combination of two apartments into one with a total area of 180 m2. They asked which version of the redevelopment would be more successful.
In an hour, I threw in 3 redevelopment ideas for each of the apartments and sent them to the phone. The drawings were schematic, only indicating where what could be moved. It helped my friends decide. We chose the option of combining apartments.
For repairs, they began to look for a designer. They contacted me at the same time.
They asked how the process would go if I took it. And what are my rates? I explained to them what exactly I can do at the moment. After all, I just finished the first block of training. The price is pretty ridiculous. They were satisfied with everything, and they hired me.
And she believed. She wanted to prove to herself that she CAN.
During the measurements, her knees were shaking. Hilary was afraid to make a mistake. But by the middle of the process, she reassured herself: "Everything is going fine. It's OK. Just take a breath.
FROM ONE CHALLENGE TO THE NEXT
As soon as they approved the layout, construction began.
Hilary had a lot of work to do. Almost 2 months she slept for 4 hours. All this time she continued to study, did her homework. At the same time, she made working drawings for builders. All the time I was on the phone with customers and the foreman.
From such a pace, Hilary was worried and charged with even more energy. She got tired. But she had a goal, and Hilary went to her.
As soon as they approved the layout, construction began.
Hilary had a lot of work to do. Almost 2 months she slept for 4 hours. All this time she continued to study, did her homework. At the same time, she made working drawings for builders. All the time I was on the phone with customers and the foreman.
From such a pace, Hilary was worried and charged with even more energy. She got tired. But she had a goal, and Hilary went to her.
DESIRE - ACTION - RESULT
She is currently on her second project.. There is a cleanup going on. He also came from friends.
A friend of her friend asked Hilary to help with the layout. She hopes to convince him to order more than just a mock-up.
She constantly reminded her friends of her new profession.
She posted herself on Upwork. After 2 days, an order was received for the selection of furniture and decor. Collages were prepared and sent to the customer for approval. The project is also paid.
She is currently on her second project.. There is a cleanup going on. He also came from friends.
A friend of her friend asked Hilary to help with the layout. She hopes to convince him to order more than just a mock-up.
She constantly reminded her friends of her new profession.
She posted herself on Upwork. After 2 days, an order was received for the selection of furniture and decor. Collages were prepared and sent to the customer for approval. The project is also paid.
NOW SHE DIVIDES TIME FOR WORK AND REST. SHE JUST LIVES
She likes three things the most:
- from collages and selection of furniture. I'm just losing track of time. I can be immersed in this process for hours.
- from the first meeting with the customer. You're nervous, like on a first date. Inspiration comes as soon as you hear his wishes. There is no terms of reference yet, but thoughts are already boiling.
-and from visualization. This is amazing. Collage is one thing, but getting into the future interior virtually is another.
Hilary says: "At Mary Black school, I received not only a knowledge base and skills. But also very strong support. This attitude towards your students gives confidence that you can do anything. Mary charges with positive for all 100. And naturally, and not feignedly, like others.
You just have to remember, beginners have the right to make mistakes. After all, even seasoned designers can miss something.
The main thing is to be persistent. This is probably my secret to success. Decided to study - go ahead. Someone offer a project - take it."
AND IF YOU ONLY WAIT AND HOPE, YOU WILL STAY IN ONE PLACE.
She likes three things the most:
- from collages and selection of furniture. I'm just losing track of time. I can be immersed in this process for hours.
- from the first meeting with the customer. You're nervous, like on a first date. Inspiration comes as soon as you hear his wishes. There is no terms of reference yet, but thoughts are already boiling.
-and from visualization. This is amazing. Collage is one thing, but getting into the future interior virtually is another.
Hilary says: "At Mary Black school, I received not only a knowledge base and skills. But also very strong support. This attitude towards your students gives confidence that you can do anything. Mary charges with positive for all 100. And naturally, and not feignedly, like others.
You just have to remember, beginners have the right to make mistakes. After all, even seasoned designers can miss something.
The main thing is to be persistent. This is probably my secret to success. Decided to study - go ahead. Someone offer a project - take it."
AND IF YOU ONLY WAIT AND HOPE, YOU WILL STAY IN ONE PLACE.
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