Julie Ockery - Registered Nurse to Interior Designer

Julie Ockery - Registered Nurse to Interior Designer

Author: 9Podcasts October 18, 2023 Duration: 41:18

Our homes are sacred spaces... they're where we feel calm, comfortable and content. So, what about when we're away from home? Can we create this same feeling elsewhere? 

Today's guest shares her unique ability to turn the spaces we frequent into our 'home away from home', from hotels to aged care facilities. 

Julie Ockerby quit her day job as a Registered Nurse to follow her passion to become an Interior Design… and an award winning one at that. 

For anyone feeling stuck or unsure of the career road ahead of them, Julie’s story is exactly what you need to hear. 

Tune in to hear Julie’s story.

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