She Left Corporate, Built a Design Firm — and Did It Her Way
Episode description
What does it really take to build a creative and sustainable business that feels true to you?
In this episode of Asian Business Owners, I chat with Rowena Gonzales, founder of Liquid Interiors, interior design company in Hong Kong.
Rowena opened up about her 16-year journey as an entrepreneur that started after she quit her job in corporate to leading a purpose-driven interior design firm.
Things we talk about:
- Do you need to find your niche to succeed?
- Mastering your finances for steady business growth
- Embracing sustainability and creativity as your business backbone
🚨⭐️ Don't miss the announcement at the end of the episode about Women Entrepreneurs Network, a powerful support community for women entrepreneurs.
To contact them:
+852 5687 3027
Their website
Content:
(00:27) Meet Rowena: Founder of Liquid Interiors
(01:04) Women Entrepreneurs Network: Empowering Women in Business
(01:33) The Magic of Interior Design
(02:27) Sustainability and Wellness in Design
(06:51 From Corporate to Freelancing to Limited Company
(11:47) Finding Your Niche & Saying Bye to a Business Partner
(15:14) The Importance of Support Networks
(19:00) Fireside Chat
(21:08) Defining Success and Family Values
(24:00) Mastering Finances for Business Growth
(25:00) Communicating Goals and Team Alignment
(28:31) Does Your Business Operates Differently After You Found Your Niche?
(38:50) Exciting New Project with Sustainability Goals
(41:00) Advice for Entrepreneurs
👉 To find out more about Liquid Interiors:
Liquid Interiors' website
Liquid Interiors' Instagram
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