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I Confess... Undercover To Save $50k

Apr 1, 2026 · 58 min · Ep 20

Welcome to another episode of Confessions of an Interior Designer!

Today we’re joined by Diana Wagenbach, founder and principal designer of Studio W, a full-service residential architectural and interior design studio based in Hinsdale, Illinois. With a background in business and years of experience in the design industry, she launched her firm in 2020 and has since built a reputation for her timeless, bespoke approach to design, and is recognized as a Feature Designer in the AD Pro Directory.

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⏰ Timestamps:

  • 00:00: Intro and welcome with Caroline Turner
  • 00:22: Guest Introduction: Diana's Background
  • 24:45: Guest Vice
  • 25:53: Confession #1: I Went Undercover to Save $50k
  • 42:01: Confession #2: Fossilized Hoarding House
  • 50:15: Guest Questions
  • 56:01: What Made Diana Feel

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📝 Credits:

  • Caroline Turner - Host & Executive Producer
  • Cory Barton - Audio Engineer & Producer
  • Kim Kovacik - Cover Photography

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