Nest & Flourish Interiors Featured on the Design Boss Dialogue Podcast: Embracing Change & Reinventing Careers

Nest & Flourish Interiors is proud to share that our founder, Kim Heslip, was recently featured on Episode 10 of the Design Boss Dialogue podcast - “Embracing Change: Reinventing Careers in Interior Design.” The episode explores Kim’s inspiring journey from a 20‑year nursing career to becoming a wellbeing‑focused interior designer, blending clinical insight with creative practice to support people of all ages and abilities.

Reinventing a Career Through Purpose‑Led Design

In this powerful conversation, Kim opens up about the burnout she experienced in the NHS and how rediscovering her creativity led her to retrain in interior design. She discusses the challenges and motivations behind such a significant career shift, offering honest reflections and practical advice for anyone considering a similar transition.

The episode highlights how Kim’s healthcare background gives her a unique perspective in the design industry - one that prioritises accessibility, dignity, and wellbeing. By leveraging her previous experience, she has carved out a meaningful niche that supports clients with disabilities, neurodivergence, and long‑term health conditions.

Designing for Accessibility & Wellbeing

Kim shares examples of impactful projects and explains why designing for accessibility requires deep understanding, empathy, and collaboration. She discusses how thoughtful interiors can transform daily life, and how working alongside occupational therapists, contractors, and other professionals strengthens the design process.

Her message is clear: beautiful, functional, inclusive spaces should be available to everyone - and interior design has the power to make that possible.

Encouraging Others to Embrace Change

The episode is rich with takeaways about:

• finding your niche in the design industry

• using past experience to stand out

• embracing change with confidence

• the importance of self‑reflection and personal growth

• building a career aligned with your values

Kim’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue a new path - and that reinvention can lead to profound personal and professional fulfilment.

Listen to the Full Episode

You can tune in to Episode 10 of the Design Boss Dialogue podcast on Apple Podcasts to hear the full conversation and explore more insights from women shaping the future of interior design.