Real Conversations About Growing a Design Business Without Guesswork

Sonia Barney is an award-winning interior designer and the founder of Kaivari, a platform that helps designers find the right support for their business so they can grow with clarity and confidence.

After more than 20 years in the design industry and over a decade running her own firm, Sonia saw how often designers were left to figure out the business side on their own or invest in support that didn’t truly fit.

Through her work, she helps designers understand what they need next and connects them with vetted coaches, service providers, and peers so they can stop guessing and build a business that actually fits how they want to work and live.

Speaking Topics

• Why So Many Talented Designers Build Their Businesses Through Trial and Error and How to Shorten That Curve

• The Hidden Advantage of a Strategic Support Network (and Why Doing It Alone Slows You Down)

• Why Trying to Do Everything Yourself Is Costing You More Than You Think

• How to Choose the Right Business Support for Your Stage and Goals

• The Hidden Benefits of Business Coaching That Designers Often Overlook