{"id":29247,"date":"2023-06-15T18:58:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=29247"},"modified":"2023-06-15T18:58:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T18:58:50","slug":"meet-qc-design-school-graduate-paola-frasca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2023\/06\/meet-qc-design-school-graduate-paola-frasca","title":{"rendered":"Meet QC Design School Graduate, Paola Frasca!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”top” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”29248″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text]\n
Headshot by Enzo Voci Photography<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-4-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n
Meet QC Design School Graduate:<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_custom_heading text=”Paola Frasca” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”10″][vc_column_text]\n

Vaughan, Ontario<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Home Staging<\/a><\/h5>\n
Color Consultant<\/a><\/h5>\n
Virtual Design<\/a><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Stiletto Staging Website<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Stiletto Staging’s Facebook<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]<\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Stiletto Staging’s Instagram<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Meet QC Design School graduate: Paola Frasca! Tell us a little about yourself, Paola.<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686852535552{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Hello, my name is Paola and I’m a QC Design School graduate! I’m originally from Italy, and I moved to Canada when I was 14 years old. I’ve studied languages in University and in addition to English, I’m fluent in Italian, Spanish, and French. I’m blessed with two beautiful kids.\n\nAlso, I love cats and tattoos. I currently have one cat and about 14 tattoos![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Why did you decide to become a home designer?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]During my youth, I would always watch home design shows on TV. Later on, during my pregnancy with my second child, I was obsessed with these kinds of shows. So, I decided to take an online course![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” top_margin=”30″ bottom_margin=”30″ column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
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Do YOU dream of a career as a professional home designer? Then you NEED to check out QC Design School’s self-paced, online certification courses<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div>
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What made you decide to pursue your certification training online \u2013 and how did you hear of QC Design School?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686852655518{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Since I was pregnant, I wanted to do an online course instead of going to school in person. I found QC Design School, searched over your website, and thought it was the best fit for me at the time.\n\nNow, what I took at the time was a correspondence course. Back then, online was not available yet through QC… Yes, I’m pretty old. Lol![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Why did you ultimately choose to enroll with QC Design School? (E.g., What was it about our school that won you over, compared to other online design schools out there?)<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686852708518{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]QC Design School, immediately caught my attention! The program was very straightforward. What’s more, I was very pleased when I called the school to learn more about the program. The staff were very kind and helpful![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” top_margin=”30″ bottom_margin=”30″ column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
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Got any questions for our awesome Student Support Team? Reach out to them Monday through Friday – between 9am and 5pm EST – via phone, email, and\/or live chat<\/a>!<\/h4>\n <\/div>
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You\u2019ve graduated from QC\u2019s self-paced, online Home Staging and Color Consultant courses. Can you tell us more about why these particular areas of home design interest you so much?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]I’ve always had a passion for interior design, and the fact that I would always watch home design shows on TV made this passion develop further. I remember that every time I would visit my sister’s house, by the time I left, it would look different.\n\nFurthermore, color consulting goes hand-in-hand with home design. As such, I thought it would be beneficial for me to have this design tool as well.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”29257″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n

Speaking as a QC Design School graduate, what was your experience like in these two programs? In your opinion, what were your favorite parts of these courses \u2013 and what was the most challenging for you?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686853175127{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]My experience during the process of these courses was amazing! My favorite part was that I had time to finish the courses at my own pace. Moreover, support was always available and the Student Support Team was always very quick to reply to any questions that I may have had.\n\nIn my opinion, the best part of it all was receiving my certification soon after completing the course. The fact that the school also offered great deals for more courses was wonderful, too. In fact, those deals helped me to get more certifications for different courses that were of great importance for me… As well as help me even further with my home staging career![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

You\u2019ve also completed QC\u2019s Virtual Design Training mini course. Would you recommend this one-unit course to others? Furthermore, why do YOU feel home designers should be trained in eDesign services these days?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686853350998{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]QC’s Virtual Design Training mini course was also very helpful, as it provided me with tips and concepts that I was\u00a0 not aware of (or thought necessary to have). Going through COVID and all the restrictions that we were faced with, eDesign gave me the opportunity to continue to work with clients virtually. With this tool on-hand, I was able to provide some of my clients the virtual design or consultation that they needed.\n\nWhether the client is a few hours away from me, or it’s hard for the client to meet with me for whatever reason, eDesign services give me the opportunity to still work with them regardless. I definitely believe that eDesign should be a tool that all home designers have in their repertoire! It will open up other doors for their business AND will allow the designer to always be there for the client – even if it’s not in-person.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_position=”all” background_color=”#f2f2f2″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” top_margin=”30″ bottom_margin=”30″ column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
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Thinking of offering eDesign services to YOUR clients? Here are just 8 key ways<\/a> that this business move will benefit you and your design career!<\/h4>\n <\/div>
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How would you describe your style as a designer?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]My style as a home stager changes according to what the current design trend is. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n

How did you come up with the name of your business, Stiletto Staging<\/i>?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]As a businesswoman, I wanted the name of my company to represent me. I’m a shoe fanatic, and I always wear heels. Those that know me know that heels are my passion and my “comfy” shoes.\n\nTherefore, Stiletto Staging<\/em> was the perfect name for the perfect representation of me![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”29261″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n
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What were the most challenging parts about launching your very own business? How did you overcome these challenges?<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686854089376{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]Moreso than challenges, per se, I had to overcome fear<\/em>. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of not being able to, fear of jumping into something on my own, fear of clients not liking my work, etc.\n\nBut one day, I decided to close my eyes and jump in and overcome my fears! From there, my world changed – and it got better and better each day that went by![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n

Tell us about the different types of design services your business currently offers clients!<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1686854210972{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}”]I currently offer:\n