What does it take to design for billionaire homeowners, celebrities like David Goggins, and NFL owners—while staying grounded in soul and intention? For interior designer Nour El Nasrani, it's about more than pretty spaces. It's about feeling. The Lebanese-born, Vegas-based founder of By Nour Design joins Danielle to share how she built a luxury design business from scratch, the spiritual side of design, and what our homes secretly say about us. 

Nour shares:


How she landed her first client.


The unlikely moment that changed her career—and made her fire her own boss


What it was really like designing for Navy SEAL David Goggins


The unexpected trait she uses to win over high-powered clients (hint: it's not her design degree)


Why she never starts with a Pinterest or style board—and the questions she asks instead


He 5 rules for making any room look expensive (without spending a fortune)


The #1 mistake people make when designing a room (you're probably doing it)


How to create a home that actually helps you de-stress


Why mood matters more than trend


Thee rule she breaks in every room she designs


How she transformed Danielle's apartment + what the inspiration was behind it!


Plus, a hilarious round of "Smash or Pass: Beige Edition," and the quote that guides her work: "If a place has a soul, it remains alive forever."

If you've ever wanted a home that feels more like you, this episode is your blueprint.

Follow Nour on Instagram  here. Book rec: Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

What does it take to design for billionaire homeowners, celebrities like David Goggins, and NFL owners—while staying grounded in soul and intention? For interior designer Nour El Nasrani, it's about more than pretty spaces. It's about feeling. The Lebanese-born, Vegas-based founder of By Nour Design joins Danielle to share how she built a luxury design business from scratch, the spiritual side of design, and what our homes secretly say about us. Nour shares: <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How she landed her first client. </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The unlikely moment that changed her career—and made her fire her own boss </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> What it was really like designing for Navy SEAL David Goggins </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The unexpected trait she uses to win over high-powered clients (hint: it's not her design degree) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why she never starts with a Pinterest or style board—and the questions she asks instead </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> He 5 rules for making any room look expensive (without spending a fortune) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> The #1 mistake people make when designing a room (you're probably doing it) </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How to create a home that actually helps you de-stress </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Why mood matters more than trend </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Thee rule she breaks in every room she designs </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> How she transformed Danielle's apartment + what the inspiration was behind it! </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> Plus, a hilarious round of "Smash or Pass: Beige Edition," and the quote that guides her work: "If a place has a soul, it remains alive forever." </li> </ul> If you've ever wanted a home that feels more like you, this episode is your blueprint. Follow Nour on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bynourdesign/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/bynourdesign/?hl%3Den&source=gmail&ust=1752080450532000&usg=AOvVaw3nQg4D8eybgabNwApT8EBb"> here</a>. Book rec: Live Beautiful by Athena Calderone

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She Designed for Billionaires But Her Best Tips Are Free: with Celebrity Designer Nour El Nasrani

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