What if the one thing keeping your designs from truly resonating isn’t visible at all? If your client’s space checks all the boxes but still feels… off, there might be something deeper at play, and today’s episode unpacks exactly that.

While talking with Amanda Gibby Peters of Simple Shui, we get into the overlooked forces that shape how a space feels, and how interior designers can shift energy, not just aesthetics.

She makes the ancient practice of feng shui unexpectedly approachable, surprisingly intuitive, and refreshingly modern. Whether you’re skeptical or curious, her practical take might just flip how you see the role of your work.

You’ll learn:

✅ The hidden impact of “command position”

✅ Why flow matters more than form.

✅ What stagnant energy really looks like.

✅ Small tweaks that change how clients feel at home.

If you’re an interior designer looking to elevate your work from beautiful to deeply aligned and energetically impactful, this is the episode that’s going to help you get there.

Listen now and start designing spaces that feel as good as they look.

(00:00) Defining feng shui and its deeper meaning.

(02:10) Amanda’s backstory and unexpected path to feng shui.

(06:10) The concept of “command position” and practical office tweaks.

(09:15) Feng shui’s origins and the philosophy behind it.

(17:05) Signs of stagnant energy and how to shift it.

(24:15) Feng shui tips for bedrooms and what they reveal.

(30:05) How interior designers can apply feng shui without going all in.

About Amanda Gibby Peters

Amanda Gibby Peters is the founder of Simple Shui, where she brings a fresh, modern approach to the centuries-old wisdom of feng shui. With a master’s degree in professional communication and over 20 years of experience, Amanda blends intuitive insight with practical guidance to help people create spaces that truly support their well-being, goals, and growth.

Her work is rooted in the idea that your environment speaks to your energy, and when your space feels aligned, everything else can fall into place. As a writer, teacher, and sought-after expert, Amanda has built a global following of clients, students, and fans who appreciate her no-fluff, down-to-earth perspective on energetic design.

Through her courses, podcast, and online platform, she demystifies feng shui and empowers others to create homes that feel just as good as they look.

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