Building Skout: Ashley Clark on Business, Motherhood & Design

In this episode of Click With Rona Rona sits down with Ashley Clark, founder of Skout and her first-ever designer guest. Ashley shares how she went from selling handmade pillows out of her trunk to leading a full-service interior design firm in Costa Mesa. They talk about balancing motherhood and business, raising four kids, and building a brand rooted in personality, vintage finds, and soulful design. From the new Lido House Hotel cottages to real talk about collaboration and industry standards, this episode is packed with inspiration for creatives ready to grow without losing their roots. 0:00 - Skout Interiors: Ashley Clark's Journey 5:52 - Pillow Dealer Turned Designer 8:13 - Sharing My Home Over Clients 11:48 - Busy Mom's Daily Hustle 15:37 - Lido House Hotel Cottages Expansion 19:14 - "Bunk Room for Big Families" 21:48 - Inspiring Designers and Entrepreneurs 24:23 - Expanding Beyond Playful Design 29:07 - "One-of-a-Kind Design Stamp" 31:24 - "Creative Struggles in Business Systems" 34:16 - Creating Spaces, Building Memories 36:40 - "Learning Through Design and Experience" 40:27 - Collaborative Design Journey 43:45 - "Elevating Design Through Conversation"