After finding a passion for the secondhand market in his childhood, Nate Berkus loves nothing more than hunting for that one perfect piece of vintage furniture or decor that will bring magic to a space. Nate founded his own design firm, Nate Berkus Associates, in 1995 and since then has become one of the world’s most influential and sought-after interior designers. Through countless appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show, design collaborations with major retailers, and his own collection NATE HOME, Nate has brought his expertise and signature style to every project throughout his career so that every person's home can tell their story. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about Nate’s start in the world of auction houses, founding Nate Berkus Associates, and his decade-long partnership with Oprah.

Don’t miss this episode where we discuss:

• Nate’s interest in interior design from an early age and inheriting his parents’ love of the secondhand market
• His first job at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers and discovering the behind-the-scenes structure of the auction world
• Founding his own interior design firm, Nate’s early clients, and maintaining confidence through ups and downs
• Getting the call to go on the Oprah Winfrey Show, how Nate’s first appearance turned into a partnership, and what it means to represent a brand
• Surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and finding renewed purpose amidst tragedy and grief

Find Nate Berkus:

www.nateberkus.com

IG: @nateberkus

Twitter: @NateBerkus

Facebook: Nate Berkus

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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Recorded at The Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.

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