What is your name?
Kathie Chrisicos
What is your occupation?
Interior Designer
What is your business name?
Chrisicos Interiors
How long have you been a Boston Business Women’s Member?
Less than 1 year
What is your Instagram handle?
@chrisicosinteriors
What is your LinkedIn URL?
linkedin.com/pub/kathie-chrisicos/3/579/653
Were you born and raised in Boston? If not, what brought you here?
I was born and raised in New Hampshire and moved to Boston to pursue my career in Interior Design. I often visit New Hampshire and family, but Boston is my home now.
Tell us more about your job or company and what led you to your career?
I am an accredited Interior Designer who left corporate America 19 years ago to fulfill a lifelong passion for all things design. My strong business background guides my customer service skills along with my unerring attention to detail.
What would your clients say about you and your company?
Current testimonials speak volumes:
“Kathie is an absolute delight to work with. She is professional, meticulous, organized, patient, and very resourceful. She balances respecting her client’s preferences with her own design principles. Some of her ideas resulted in a look I never imagined but is totally consistent with my goals. I am thrilled with the results – elegant, harmonious, and somewhat unexpected.” – Raghav Bansal (Intercontinental Residences Client)
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be confident and trust yourself in your professional life.
What is your favorite book?
Veranda – The Romance of Flowers is a favorite, but my ultimate inspiration comes from my personal design bookcase, chock full of ideas.
What is your secret weapon?
Effective communication. I attentively listen and communicate with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure each project turns ideas into reality while perfectly reflecting the client’s vision.
What is your most recent WIN? How are you slaying it in your career or business?
Very happy customers are always the greatest win. Recently, one of my projects was recognized in North Shore Home magazine.
What advice would you give to your younger self?
Move to a location where you can think BIG!
How do you enjoy your free time?
I love to travel globally, exploring museums, locations, and design inspiration. Golf and socializing are also favorite pastimes.
What is something that not many people know about you?
I always live with a darling little bird; my current bird is named Zoe, and she is a love!