Find your people. Grow your talents. Pursue your dreams.

We’re proud to be an industry-specific community. Raleigh Workup strives to cultivate an environment that fosters learning, inspiration, and connection within an often competitive field. Our members are able to help each other problem-solve and grow — all while networking with others in their industry.

A space built with your success in mind. Because our founder has a rich background in the luxury home industry, we know what resources you need to thrive. By utilizing our resource library, conference room, and other amenities, our members are equipped to turn their dreams into their reality.

It all began with a deep desire to connect.

We Value

Community, Authenticity, Connection, Integrity, Resilience, Celebration and Designing Beautiful Spaces

Meet our Founder.
Hilaire Pickett Martin

I have a deep passion for helping individuals unlock and embrace their full potential. Raleigh Workup is the conduit through which entrepreneurs can actualize their dreams. This is the space where entrepreneurs come together, genuinely support each other and encourage the most beautiful dreams to take root and flourish.

As a Raleigh native, I am a proud graduate of Elon University and hold honors from the Isabella Cannon Leadership Fellows Program and a BA in Communications. I have spent over 16 years working and running a seven figure, debt free, family business within the luxury home industry.

I love a mean chili, a good paint brush, soul music, the smell of ripe peaches, dance parties in the kitchen, finding harmony in nature, and above all I gain comfort in holding a tiny hand.

Founding Members

Lori Moscato - Casual Elegance Designs
Hilaire Martin of Four E and Company LLC

Hilaire from Four E & Company

Judy Pickett of Design Lines Signature
The Carolina Home

Lynn from The Carolina Home

Judy from Design Lines Signature

De’Lisa from

De’Lisa Stringer Interior Design Co.

Jennifer from Refresh Custom Designs

Lori from Casual Elegance Designs

  • "At Raleigh Workup, the biggest highlight has been the unexpected. The sense of community surpasses mere workspace dynamics. Interacting with fellow members is a daily joy, offering support, information, and endless inspiration."

    Casual Elegance Designs

  • Raleigh Workup has been such a blessing for me as a solo-designer venturing into the world of entrepreneurship. Beyond the invaluable access to top-tier vendors and their samples and educational sessions that help us grow as people and designers, it's the unwavering support, guidance, and encouragement from fellow members that truly sets this space apart. Each day brings forth new insights, and I'm profoundly thankful for the wealth of knowledge and the vibrant sense of community that Raleigh Workup fosters.

    The Carolina Home

  • “I never thought at this stage of my career that I could be so energized by a community of other designers, but that is exactly what is happening at Raleigh Workup. I continue to learn something from them every day, whether it is sharpening a visual presentation, honing project budgeting or hearing about resources that are new to me. We want each other to succeed and celebrate when we do. How can you beat that!”

    Judy Pickett, FASID

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