StudiolittleBold Podcast

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, pri...

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

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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...

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.

Join Bundi Marita, founder of GerryBorn Ventures and Mandy Fittings, on this episode, as he dives into his unfiltered journey through Kenya's interior design world. From sketching house plans as a kid amid family financial struggles, to earning a first-class Bachelor of Design (Interior) at the University of Nairobi. Bundi recounts repeating KCSE out of sheer grit, skipping attachments for SONU politics that landed his first job (despite a portfolio takedown), and the harsh realities of a full-time masters scholarship that left him broke on a KSh 6,500 stipend while dreaming of giving global lectures like Karim Rashid.

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This recap of The Bold Studio Podcast—Kenya's first interior design podcast—shares simple lessons from the designers who shared their stories with us.
Abigael Osidiana thanks God, family, guests, and our listeners for building this community with her by sharing with real stories, laughs, and growth tips.

Listen now, share your favorite part in comments, and tell us guests or topics for Season 2!

This recap of The Bold Studio Podcast—Kenya's first interior design podcast—shares simple lessons from the designers who shared their stories with us.
Abigael Osidiana thanks God, family, guests, and our listeners for building this community with her by sharing with real stories, laughs, and growth tips.

Listen now, share your favorite part in comments, and tell us guests or topics for Season 2!

In episode, two designers reveal their non-stop university hustle. No chilling, just odd jobs and internships that built their careers from the ground up. From bizarre side gigs to high-pressure placements, discover how relentless grinding shaped their entrepreneurial mindset.

Ever wondered how resilience is built—not just through hardship, but through family, career pivots, and unexpected life lessons?

In this deeply personal conversation, Edmund reflects on growing up in a large, close-knit family where every sibling felt like a parent, shaping his emotional strength and adaptability. From navigating setbacks in school to discovering a passion for design and construction, Edmund shares how resilience was forged through relationships, real-world experience, and the pursuit of purpose.

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In this raw and resonant episode of Studio LittleBold, we unpack the emotional labor, blurred boundaries, and safety concerns women face in male-dominated industries—especially in design and construction.

From unsolicited advances to “project-baiting,” where hopeful creatives show up expecting work but find themselves on surprise dates, we explore the real cost of being a woman in the field. It’s not just about showing up—it’s about showing up smart, protected, and empowered.

Featuring @steffiemunga’s story of learning to spot the bait and reclaim her time, we dive into:

This is the episode where we say the quiet part out loud. Interior design isn't just beautiful reveals—it’s rushed calls, tight timelines, and clients who needed it done yesterday. From walking into the field without a guiding hand to being told she's grown in how she leads, Clare's journey has been messy, bold, and transformative.

What we Share:
The pressure-cooker truth behind design timelines.
Why mistakes shape mastery.
How mentorship, team feedback, and supplier hiccups can shape growth.
Clares honest journey from solo learning to structured leadership.

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 Interior design is more than picking colors and chasing creativity—it’s about mastering patience, listening deeply, and learning through every project. In this episode, we explore how the reality of real-world design work often challenges what you thought you knew. From adapting to clients’ needs to embracing new tools like Revit and sustainable practices, this is a wake-up call for designers who want to evolve and truly serve. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or uncertain, this reflection will remind you: every skill you gain shapes the designer you’re becoming.