Hi, I’m Michelle!
I’m the owner of the award winning interior design firm ML Interiors Group and a trusted advisor to small business owners in interior design.
When I started my firm, it took me a while to figure out how to run an interior design business profitably - without running myself into the ground.
Once I figured out the secret sauce — simple, elegant business processes for doing great work and making great money — I knew I had to share it with other designers to help them step into their power.
With me by your side, you’ll have clear steps of what and how you need to build a beautiful, profitable design business you love — one that will love you back!
Michelle has the business chops to coach you to profitability and get your business in
tip top shape!
ENROLL NOWBefore I became an interior designer, I managed multi-million dollar businesses in Corporate America and learned what worked and what didn’t. (Luckily, I was using other people’s money back then! Haha!)
In 2008, I started my biz, bought a house, got married to #thehandsomehubs (aka Brian), and the market crashed. It was a busy year. Not to mention, I was still working a full-time job!
I run a 7-figure interior design firm to this day. My team and I are in the trenches, so everything I share with you in this mentorship program is up-to-date and currently working well for us. As we change things at ML Interiors Group, I’ll change them for you.
I’ve been featured in Forbes, Modern Luxury, Luxe Texasliving, Dallas Morning News, This Old House, DHome Magazine, the Dallas Morning News, and more.
I have been an expert speaker at the Interior Design Society (IDS) National Conference, Design Biz Retreat, IDS, and ASID chapters.
I am currently the IDS Dallas Fort Worth Chapter VP.
I’m a toddler mom at 50+ years old and am not just surviving but thriving!
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Meet our Master Coaches
Our Master Coaches teach on marketing, branding and mindset strategies to help you create the design business of your dreams
Sara Wright
Master Coach Sara is the owner of SLW Media, a social media & marketing agency.
She helps her clients find their social voices and amplify them across the right platforms. Her monthly sessions cover all you need to know about social strategy and content creation, providing invaluable marketing training for our Bakers.
Mae Gerhart
Registered CPA and wealth activation architect
Mae is a registered CPA, and Wealth Activation Architect, with a great understanding of Human Design. Her mission is to help you use your unique energetic blueprint to align with wealth, abundance, and the security of knowing that your finances are in check.
Nicole Laino
Master Coach Nicole Laino is a peak performance coach.
She spent 6 years in corporate at a Fortune 100 company before leaving her career for entrepreneurship. As a self-described Type A Hippie, Nicole coaches our members to overcome their limiting beliefs through brain-based scientific methods so they can achieve massive success.
April Gandy
Owner and Principal Designer, Alluring Designs
After serving our country in the Air Force Reserve for 21 years, April started her career in interior design in 2006 when she flipped her first property. Now having full renovations under her belt with an expanded team, April coaches our designers on her methods to create a successful business in every stage along their journey.
Ben Rutledge
Marketing and Website Expert Specializing in Interior Design
Ben has been in the world of local, service-based business marketing for over 12 years. Specializing in strategy, he loves helping interior designers create low-effort marketing system that work seamlessly together to generate leads and grow businesses.
Heather Vercellino
Owner and Principal Designer of Verce Design + OG Baker
Heather coaches on the client experience and expectations. (You know, once they sign on the dotted line there is a whole new level of questions and challenges.) Her experience before, during, and after The Bakery lends well to the "real life" aspect of running your own business.
DeDe Dewine Holloway
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER & CEO, DEWINE DESIGN + "GRADUATED" BAKER
With a degree in design from the Art Institute of Dallas, DeDe has honed her creative skills in designing residential interiors and specializes in kitchen and bath remodels. She shares that expertise and her experience with our members.
