Anne Corgan on creative pivots, layered spaces, and trusting your instincts—whether you're styling a room or navigating skincare.

In this episode, Seattle-based interior designer Anne Corgan shares her winding, intentional journey—from growing up in the Pacific Northwest to working in fashion and PR in New York, and ultimately landing in the world of interiors.

Anne reflects on her early days at Vogue and Club Monaco, her unexpected pivot into buying at Williams-Sonoma, and how that role introduced her to a more supportive, values-driven work culture. She shares what led her to interior design, the risks she took to get there, and what keeps her fulfilled today.

We dive into the influence of personal aesthetics, the power of travel, and how our lived experiences shape the way we design and show up in the world. Anne also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood—and the clarity that comes from aligning your career with your core values.

And in true Consult Club fashion, Anne asks the real questions too: What do you do if you metabolize your Botox too fast? And what happens when you're so overwhelmed by skincare advice that you just… do nothing?

This is a conversation about evolving, editing, and learning to trust your gut—on your own timeline.

Chapters

00:00

Journey to Design: From Seattle to San Francisco

02:51

Finding My Path: The Shift from Fashion to Interior Design

05:01

The Informational Interview: A Key to Career Exploration

08:48

Building a Foundation: Experience at Williams-Sonoma

10:33

The Leap into Interior Design: Starting from the Bottom

14:19

Returning to Seattle: The Launch of Corgan Design

16:38

Defining Aesthetic: Balancing Tradition and Modernity

19:47

The Art of Collaboration: Working with Clients

22:08

The Designer's Process: Presenting Options and Gathering Feedback

27:21

The Thrill of Discovery: Sourcing Unique Pieces

29:38

The Emotional Impact of Design: Creating Meaningful Spaces

41:30

Navigating the Beauty Industry: Skin Care and Self-Care