Summary
Paige Davis, the former host of Trading Spaces, shares her journey from being a dancer and actress to becoming the face of a home renovation show. She talks about the impact of Trading Spaces on the home renovation industry and how it launched HGTV and DIY approaches to home improvement. Paige discusses how she landed the role on Trading Spaces and the challenges she faced as a host without a background in interior design. She also emphasizes the importance of networking, advocating for oneself, and surrounding oneself with people who believe in you. In this conversation, Julia Rae and Paige Davis discuss Paige's experience with Trading Spaces, including the ups and downs of the show's success and her personal journey as a host. They also touch on Paige's career in theater, her husband Patrick Page, and her work with Volunteers of America. Paige shares advice for young creatives and the importance of being flexible and adaptable in the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:48 The Impact of Trading Spaces
08:46 Networking and Advocating for Oneself
10:41 Surrounding Yourself with Believers
32:14 The Phenomenon and Challenges of Trading Spaces
36:01 Ups and Downs in Paige Davis' Career
52:44 Paige Davis' Work with Volunteers of America
56:35 Flexibility and Adaptability in the Entertainment Industry
01:00:21 Advice for Young Creatives