The Power of Determination: Alex Dauley on United in Design and Owning Your Creative Path

Welcome to the OLISE Podcast. In this episode, Bilen sits down with interior designer Alex Dauley for an honest conversation about building a design career without a traditional network, and why the industry needs to open its doors wider. Alex shares her journey from Wales to London, starting her studio at 32, and what motherhood has taught her about ambition, boundaries, and letting go of the idea that you can do everything at once. She also speaks about founding United in Design, the charity creating real pathways for Black and Brown designers, and why honesty about access, wealth, and opportunity matters if we want change that lasts. We also talk WOW!house 2025, where Alex designed the first ever media room, a defining moment that allowed her to show the industry exactly what she can do. 🔗 Alex Dauley https://www.alexdauley.com/ 🔗 United in Design https://www.unitedindesign.com/ 🔗 OLISE Magazine https://olisemagazine.com Instagram: @olisemagazine Headline Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Calibre Climate, specialists in bespoke climate control for high-end homes. https://www.calibreclimate.com/ 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping design, architecture, and culture. #AlexDauley #UnitedInDesign #InteriorDesign #DesignPodcast #WomenInDesign #DiversityInDesign #WOWHouse #OLISEMagazine #CreativeBusiness #DesignIndustry