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I Confess... Held Hostage by a Smart House

Mar 18, 2026 · 72 min · Ep 18

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today, host Caroline Turner is joined by Zoe Lowres, co-founder of Programa, our amazing partner and sponsor. Zoe originally started her career in marketing before following her creative side into interior design, studying at Billy Blue College of Design and going on to work in both residential and hospitality design in Melbourne, Australia. With experience both inside design studios and now building tools for the industry, Zoe brings a unique perspective on the creative and operational sides of running a design business, and we’re excited to have her here today.

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⏰ Timestamps:

  1. 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
  2. 00:22: Guest Introduction: Zoe's Background
  3. 20:04: Guest Vice
  4. 21:37: Confession #1: The Lockdown Leak
  5. 28:07: Confession #2: A Hostage Situation
  6. 47:13: Guest Questions
  7. 67:12: What Made Zoe Feel

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📝 Credits:

  1. Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
  2. Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
  3. Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

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