236. How Kim Lapin Turned Her Eye for Style into a Thriving Business

In this episode of How’d She Do That?, Emily sits down with the incredibly talented Kim Lapin—founder and principal designer of Kim Lapin Interiors, a boutique interior design studio known for creating timeless, personalized, and effortlessly stylish spaces.

Kim shares the story of how she transitioned from modeling into carving out a space in the competitive world of interior design. From building her brand and finding her signature style to working with clients across the country, Kim takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, her business evolution, and the lessons she’s learned along the way.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• ​How Kim discovered her passion for interiors and took the leap into design
• ​The early days of starting her own studio and finding her first clients
• ​How she balances creativity with the realities of running a business
• ​Advice for aspiring designers and female founders looking to turn passion into purpose

Whether you’re a design lover, a creative entrepreneur, or simply curious about how women build beautiful businesses, this conversation is packed with insight and inspiration.

Connect with Kim:

• ​Website: kimlapininteriors.com
• ​Instagram: @kimlapininteriors