StudiolittleBold Podcast

How interior designers grow practical skills & Referrals | Episode 32

In this episode of the Studio Little Bold podcast, Sammy Masinde  shares the early moments that shaped him, including the practical side of learning on site, the pressure of his first job, and how those experiences pushed him to start his own practice. What starts as a story about design quickly becomes a deeper look at discipline, mentorship, and what it really takes to survive and grow in Kenya’s creative industry. The conversation also gets into the realities of working in interiors beyond the drawings and concepts, from managing clients and teams to handling scope, collaboration, pricing, and the balance between creativity and business. Sami opens up about the importance of knowing your craft, staying current, building trusted partnerships, and creating strong client relationships that lead to repeat work and referrals. It’s a grounded, practical episode for designers and creatives who want to understand not just the inspiration behind the work, but the systems and resilience that keep a business moving. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Studio-littleBold's socials: Instagram : studiolittlebold Tiktok: studio_littlebold ⁠Linkedin: Studio- little Bold Podcast Guest Sign Up Form: forms.gle/HfRm9fTj1L3Di1dt7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abigael's socials: Instagram: abbyosidiana Linked in: Abigael Osidiana --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sammy’s socials: Instagram: pausa.interiors Facebook: pausa-agencies limited --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for your amazing support in helping us create valuable content! 🙏 Support us via MPESA:   Paybill: 880100   Account: 020305   Amount: Insert amount Complete the payment to support our creative journey! Thank you so much!

Why waiting for 4 years made my interior designers story | Episode 33

Why waiting for 4 years made my interior designers story | Episode 33

Why Your Unique Interior Design Style Fits Perfectly in the Market | Episode 25

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Why Relationships Beat Sales in Interior Design | Episode 24

Charles Kyeti’s journey is anything but ordinary. From drawing goats and cars in the soil as a child, to earning pocket money writing love letters for classmates, to hustling through university with side gigs like face painting at Uhuru Park and building models for senior students — his story shows how raw talent, grit, and creativity can open doors. Today, he’s Managing Director of A Plus Interiors Limited (Kenya/Uganda), a lecturer at UoN/TUK, and a driving force in East Africa’s interior design scene. This video dives into the struggles, the hustles, and the lessons that shaped him — including why he believes: talent unlocks access, teamwork beats solo brilliance, and you must “stay hungry,  & stay foolish.” Watch now to see how a village boy became one of East Africa’s leading voices in design.  Like, share, and subscribe for more inspiring stories. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Studio-littleBold's socials: Instagram : studiolittlebold Tiktok: studio_littlebold ⁠Linkedin: Studio- little Bold Podcast Guest Sign Up Form: forms.gle/HfRm9fTj1L3Di1dt7 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abigael's socials: Instagram: abbyosidiana Linked in: Abigael Osidiana -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles’s socials: Instagram:  Website:  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for your amazing support in helping us create valuable content! 🙏 Support us via MPESA:   Paybill: 880100   Account: 020305   Amount: Insert amount Complete the payment to support our creative journey! Thank you so much!

Clients Draining Your Time? The One Fix Interior Designers Need | Episode 23

Listen to the inspiring journey of Christine Ng'ang'a, founder of Style by Design Interiors, as she recounts how shadowing doctors in Nairobi, braiding hair and babysitting in the UK, and navigating tough interviews back in Kenya shaped her bold path into interior architecture. From fashion dreams to building confidence through unexpected hustles, Christine reveals how resilience, creativity, and determination fueled her return home.  This episode also explores the realities of running a creative business by sharing graceful ways to let go of indecisive clients, practical reminders to prioritize billable work, and strategies for scaling without burning bridges.