· in this conversation, ashley shares why she kept her day job out of the public eye as her firm found its bearings, how hiring a business coach has served as a key source of accountability and why she’s carving out space for underrepresented groups in interior design. · ashley ross , founder and creative director of muse noire interiors, talks with the spruce about her design journey and her experiences redefining the home space We are dedicated to curating contemporary global homes that celebrate culture. · charlotte-based designer ashley ross is being recognized by the interior decorating magazine house beautiful. I had an opportunity to visit the plant in conover, n. c. , and to say the least i was thoroughly impressed with the craftsmanship and attention to detail. · as a designer , i see tons of beautiful things, but is it made well? Each year, the magazine releases a list of up-and-coming names in interior design across the u. s. Led by founder and principal designer , ashley ross , the firm journeys clients to the intersection of their own cultural heritage and muse noire’s palatable script of interior wellness. In this episode of a well-designed business, i sit down with ashley ross , the self-taught designer and founder of muse noire, to discuss her journey of building a business that defies traditional expectations. · north carolina–based designer ashley ross is exploring the intersection of design, wellness, and culture, and bringing her expertise to first-time home buyers. Listen to the show below.