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Mindset Magic with Mika
Mindset Magic with Mika is a podcast about main character energy, identity shifts, intentional living, creativity, manifestation, confidence, and the environments shaping who we become. Hosted by Mika Doria — licensed interior designer and creative entrepreneur — this show explores the connection between your inner world, your physical space, and the version of yourself you’re becoming. Because transformation isn’t just mindset. It’s what you practice daily. Follow Mika on Instagram @mikadoria…
Episodes
- Mindset Magic with Mika
101: this 35 sqm Makati condo had the view, but not the space to live
What if you've already built the life you dreamed of, but your home still doesn't quite work for the person you've become? My client had a 35 square meter…
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100: barely a day in my life as an interior designer + what's in my bag
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Interior Designer in the Philippines actually looks like? This episode is a little different! Come with me for a…
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99: what interior designers actually do in this field trip with my lil sister
What does an interior designer actually do beyond creating beautiful renders and design presentations? In this episode of Mindset Magic with Mika, I'm bringing…
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98: Filipino furniture that tells our stories ft. Ysla Island Living at Manila FAME
What if the furniture we bring into our homes could tell the stories of where we came from? Not just through how it looks, but through the materials…
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97: when interior design becomes an act of service with UP BSID 2027 Gitling advocacy project
What if being a good Interior Designer wasn't just about making spaces beautiful, but understanding the people who actually live in them? In this episode of…
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96: what is your space reinforcing? let's talk about money, mirrors + feng shui
If you've been doing the inner work, setting bigger goals, or trying to become more intentional about the life you're building, here's a question we don't ask…
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95: you’ve changed but has your environment changed with you?
If you've been doing the inner work but something about your physical environment still feels like an older version of you, this episode is for you. We're…
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94: what makes a space memorable? lessons from Manila Interior Design Summit 2026 and Zaha Hadid Architects
If you've ever looked at a beautiful interior or building and wondered why some spaces stay with you while others are easy to forget, this episode is for you…
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93: your home might not be too small - it might just be working against you (25 sqm condo transformation)
If your home constantly feels cluttered, cramped, or harder to live in than it should, your first thought might be: “I need more space.” But what if you don't?…
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92: interior design is more than aesthetics – designing spaces that actually feel good
Why do some beautiful spaces make you want to stay, while others look perfect but somehow still feel off? In this episode, I'm taking you inside Villa Blanca…
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91: why your home feels overstimulating: visual clutter, calm spaces + interior design
If you've ever come home wanting to rest but somehow still feel visually overwhelmed, distracted, or unable to fully relax, this episode is for you. We're…
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90: why your home feels “off”: clutter, identity + the psychology of your space
If you've ever looked around your home and thought: “Hindi naman pangit…so bakit parang may mali?” this episode is for you. We're talking about why a home can…
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89: how I got my first interior design client after passing the board exam and oathtaking
You passed the Interior Design Board Exam and got your license. Now what? How do you get your first Interior Design client? How do you start finding projects?…
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88: what happens after you pass the interior design board exam
You passed the Interior Design Board Exam and finally became a licensed Interior Designer. Now what? After months of preparing for IDLE, suddenly the one goal…
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87: what to do if you didn't pass the interior design board exam (from an IDLE retaker)
If you didn't pass the Interior Design Board Exam (IDLE) and you're wondering what you're supposed to do next, this episode is for you. I didn't pass on my…
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86: what happens after passing the interior design board exam? your first year as a licensed interior designer
If you just passed the Interior Design Board Exam and you're wondering what happens next, this episode is for you. We're talking about what your first year as…
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85: is interior design too saturated? here's why there's still room for you
One of the questions I get asked the most after the Interior Design Board Exam is: "Is the interior design industry too saturated?" My answer is no. In this…
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84: this college portfolio got me my first interior design job with no experience and license
The Interior Design Board Exam is over. Now you're wondering… "What’s next after the interior design board exam? Am I actually ready to apply for my first…
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83: I wasn't confident or ready but here's how I still got my first interior design job with no license and almost no experience
One email inspired this entire episode. A listener told me they were waiting for their Interior Design Board Exam results while worrying about what comes next…
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82: dream course or dream school? interior design was my second choice but it changed my life
Dream course or dream school? When I was applying for college, I thought my future was already decided. I wanted Architecture. I passed Architecture in three…
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81: what failing my first interior design board exam taught me
I used to believe failing the Interior Design Board Exam would be one of the worst things that could ever happen to me. As a magna cum laude graduate from UP…
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80: waiting for your interior design board exam results? listen to this
If you're waiting for your Interior Design Board Exam results and finding yourself replaying every answer, checking PRC updates, or wondering if you did…
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79: if this is your last week before the interior design board exam, listen to this
If you're one week away from the Interior Design Licensure Exam (IDLE) and feeling like you've done everything—but still don't feel ready—this episode is for…
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78: what i wish someone told me before, during, and after the interior design board exam (ph)
If you're about to take the Interior Design Licensure Exam (IDLE), this episode is for you. We spend months preparing for the board exam, but very few people…
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77: complete your perspective in 30 minutes during interior design board exam design day
Last episode, we talked about one of the biggest reasons students run out of time on perspectives: constantly restarting, correcting, and chasing perfect…
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76: perfecting your perspectives during interior design board exam design day is not gonna help you
A lot of students preparing for the Interior Design Board Exam think their problem is speed. But what if the real problem is what keeps interrupting their…
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75: making a design concept in 30 minutes for interior design board exam design day
Last episode, we talked about the biggest conceptualization mistake I see Interior Design Board Exam takers make: waiting for the perfect concept before…
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74: avoid this interior design board exam design day mistake when making your concept
A lot of students think Design Day mental blocks happen because they aren't creative enough. But what if the real problem is something else? In this episode…
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73: stop overthinking because of your mock board exam score
One bad mock exam score can destroy months of confidence. Not because of the number itself. Because of the story students attach to it. In this episode, we're…
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72: feeling behind even when you're studying every day for the interior design board exam (ph)
One thing I keep hearing from IDLE takers is: "Parang di pa enough." Even from the students who are studying every day. They finish another reviewer. Attend…
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71: stop mental block and pressure during the interior design board exam design day
A lot of students think they freeze during IDLE design day because they're not creative enough. But sometimes the real issue isn't creativity at all. It's…
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70: avoid going blank during IDLE even after months of studying for the interior design board exam
If you've been studying for months but still feel like nothing is staying in your head, this episode is for you. We're talking about why so many students…
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69: change how you see yourself with spirituality + inner work ft. kirko wip
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this soulful episode, I sit down with conscious hip-hop artist and songwriter kirko…
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68: making spirituality + soul food a love language in our relationship ft. kirko wip
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this episode with kirko wip, we reveal the heartwarming story behind our “soul…
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67: figure out what's next after the interior design board exam with IDLE 2023 topnotcher IDr. Marlo
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Feeling lost after the Interior Design Board Exam? You’re not alone—and this episode…
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66: coping after taking the interior design board exam with IDLE topnotchers and passers
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In Part 2 of our "Waiting Game" series, we go deeper into the quiet season that comes…
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65: cope while waiting for the interior design board exam results with IDLE topnotchers and passers
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ You’ve taken the Interior Design Licensure Exam…now what? The waiting game can feel…
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64: stay calm and confident during the actual interior design board exam days
Welcome back to Mindset Magic with Mika, you stellar soul! ✨ Today’s episode is here to anchor you through the most intense part of your Interior Design…
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63: maximizing the weeks before your interior design board exam with IDLE 2024 topnotcher IDr. Glenn
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Want to pass the IDLE with calm confidence? This episode with IDr. Glenn Cultura – Top…
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62: pass and top the interior design board exam with design day tips from IDLE 2023 topnotcher IDr. Jena
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Feeling behind on your review? Struggling with concept-making, fast sketching, or…
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60: boost your mindset for the interior design board exam with IDLE 2023 and 2024 topnotchers and passers
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this fun and fast-paced episode, we’re switching it up with a rapid-fire Q&A…
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61: spilling hot takes on the interior design board exam with IDLE 2023 and 2024 topnotchers and passers
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this spicy and soul-fueling episode, we’re diving deep into unfiltered truths and…
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59: acing design day and topping the interior design board exam with IDLE 2023 topnotcher IDr. Jena
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Ever wondered what kind of mindset it takes to top the Interior Design Board Exam?…
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58: approach and top the interior design board exam without pressure and overwhelm with IDLE topnotcher IDr. Andrea
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this episode, I’m joined by IDr. Andrea Lim, Top 9 in the 2023 Interior Designers…
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57: cramming to topping the interior design board exam with last minute review hacks with IDLE 2024 topnotcher IDr. Glenn
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ If you’ve been caught in the loop of cramming, doubting, or wondering if you’re doing…
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56: master work-life-review balance to pass and top the interior design board exam with IDLE 2024 topnotcher IDr. Yuki
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Are you burnt out from over-studying without a plan? Struggling to focus because…
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55: balancing full-time work, review, and faith to pass the ID board exam with IDLE 2024 topnotcher IDr. Jam
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Feeling overwhelmed by how much there is to memorize? Wondering if it’s too late to…
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54: pass the boards without work experience and all nighters with IDLE 2023 passer IDr. Jaelyn
Welcome back to Mindset Magic with Mika, you stellar soul! ✨ Today’s episode is pure gold if you’re feeling the pressure of the Interior Design Licensure Exam…
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53: tracking progress and topping the interior design board exam with purpose, faith, and strategy with IDLE topnotcher IDr. Kaye
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ What does it really take to top the board exam? In this episode, I sat down with IDr…
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52: pass the interior design board exam while working full-time with IDLE 2023 passer IDr. Judiel
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Working full-time and wondering how you’ll ever have time to study for the board exam?…
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51: topping the IDLE with study tips and mindset shifts for the interior design board exam with topnotcher IDr. Marlo
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ Feeling overwhelmed about the IDLE? Wondering if you're studying "right," or unsure…
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50: pack materials for the interior design board exam + ace IDLE with speed drafting tips
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this episode, we’re diving deep into everything you need to know to pass the…
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49: preparing for IDLE with board exam strategies, interior design tips, and strong self-trust
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika, you stellar soul! ✨ If you’re prepping for the Interior Design Licensure Exam (IDLE) and overthinking…
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48: pass the interior design board exam + IDLE special Q&A
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ If you’ve ever doubted yourself after a setback—this episode is for you. I took the…
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47: unlocking IDLE success with study strategies, mindset shifts, and board exam tips
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ If you’re feeling overwhelmed about the Interior Design Licensure Exam (IDLE)—from…
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46: navigate interior design & creative career paths with topnotcher IDr. Marlo (part 2)
Welcome back to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with licensed interior designer Marlo, where…
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45: embracing growth, confidence, & main character energy with topnotcher IDr. Marlo (part 1)
Welcome to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! ✨ In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow licensed interior designer, Marlo, for…
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44: define your own version of success
Welcome to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! In this episode, I'm sharing how success is subjective – seek within. I wanna know your…
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43: reaffirming our self-worth
Welcome to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! In this episode, I'm sharing how our worth has always been inherent, innate, WITHIN. I wanna…
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42: close the gap between you and your goal
Welcome to the Mindset Magic with Mika podcast, you stellar soul! In this episode, I'm sharing how to make goal-setting smoother so we can actually follow…