We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rasheeda Gray. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rasheeda below.

Hi Rasheeda, thanks for joining us today. What do you think matters most in terms of achieving success?

First, you must define what success means to you. For me success means freedom, joy in our work and overall lives and the ability to help others. For everyone, the definition is different. Once you have a clear definition, you can then apply these general principles to achieve it no matter what “it” is for you. To be successful I believe you have a combination of vision, a solid work ethic, and adaptability. It’s about having a clear goal but staying flexible enough to evolve when necessary. It also takes consistency—showing up when it’s hard, when you’re tired, and when things don’t seem to be moving fast enough. Surrounding yourself with people who believe in you, and whom you trust, is key too. And maybe most importantly, you have to stay true to your own values and passions. Success is personal—it’s not just about the destination but about who you become along the way.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m Rasheeda Gray, the founder of Gray Space Interiors. My journey into this industry began at the intersection of passion meets purpose. I didn’t start in design—in fact, I spent over a decade working in marketing, which gave me a deep understanding of how brands, spaces, and emotions connect with people. That background really shaped how I approach design today.

I decided to take the leap into interior design because I wanted to create homes where people feel inspired, comfortable, and connected. I wanted to use my gifts to give back to others. My firm provides full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, and over the last eight years we have serviced over 200 projects in the Philadelphia area and nationwide.

What sets us apart is two fold; First we have an in-house construction team led by my husband which allows us to handle everything from concept to completion with a trusted, high quality contractor. Second, we don’t just focus on aesthetics. We take time to understand how our clients live, work, and interact with their spaces, and we design with that in mind. I’m most proud of the trust we’ve built with our clients and the impact we’ve had on their lives, both in their homes and businesses.

The main thing I want potential clients to know is that we’re about more than just design or construction—we’re about creating spaces that reflect your personality and purpose. Whether it’s a room refresh or a complete renovation, we’re here to bring your vision to life in a way that inspires and feels authentic to you.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

In my pivot from corporate marketer to entreprenuer interior designer I had to unlearn improper time management. In corporate we are often used to someone telling us which projects are priority, the due dates for those projects and what our day to day activities should be. However as an entreprenuer there’s no one there to provide that gudiance and direction. I had to quicly understand that I now manage my time and that my time should be spent on “revenue producing tasks” and other tasks should be delegated or placed lower on the priority list. It is still a lesson that I am reminding myself of even to this day.

Can you talk to us about how your side-hustle turned into something more.

I started my side hustle now my full-time business, eight years ago and I went full-time just five years ago. In those 3 years before I went full-time I mnanaged both careers; building a business as an entreprenuer and workign in my corporate role as AVP of Marketing. It was tough! I often worked 9a – 5p and then 9p – 1a. But working in both for three years allowed me to test and prove that my design firm was a viable business with the backing of a steady corporate salary. While doing both jobs, I invested all money made from what was my side hustle right back into the business including making my first hire in year 2 of the business, marketing initiatives and more.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.grayspaceinteriors.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grayspaceinteriors/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grayspaceinteriordesign/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedagray

Image Credits

Brian Wetzel Photography