The True Jumper: How Naomi Brown Followed Her Heart and Built Nest New Interiors

In this energizing and joy-filled episode of Fanatical DreamHer, host April Kemp sits down with Naomi Brown, founder and CEO of Nest New Interiors in Longmont, Colorado. After spending over 20 years in corporate and small business roles—ranging from marketing and PR to sales and global product management—Naomi made what April calls "the jump." She left her corporate career behind to fully pursue her lifelong passion for interior design. From doodling floor plans as a little girl to navigating imposter syndrome, pricing mistakes, and first clients, Naomi shares the real, raw journey of becoming a creative entrepreneur. She opens up about resilience, vision boards, savings strategy, supportive friendships, and the power of saying, "This is what I'm meant to do." This episode is for every woman who feels the pull toward something creative, something bold—and is wondering if she's brave enough to leap. Key Discussion Points (with time stamps): (00:02) Introduction to Naomi Brown and Nest New Interiors (01:49) Childhood passion: drawing floor plans and dream homes (03:43) Starting Nest New in 2013—and having to pause the dream (05:25) Letting the business sit for 10 years while building skills elsewhere (06:33) The corporate office closing—unexpected opportunity to leap (08:30) How pursuing her dream changed her personally (10:52) First major milestone: auctioning off services for her first client (12:28) Standing out in a "gray" design market with bold creativity (14:30) The ongoing mindset of growth and striving for more (15:39) Major obstacles: pricing mistakes and business process refinement (17:31) Positive self-talk and using Instagram momentum as fuel (19:30) The first official day as a full-time entrepreneur (20:21) Vision boards and believing in manifestation (22:02) The importance of supportive friends and family (24:54) The power of savings before making the leap (25:14) Favorite quote: "Never take any wooden nickels." (26:15) Advice for aspiring interior designers (28:56) Interior design tip: Curate over time and embrace the story Notable Quotes: "I light up when it comes to interiors." "I am where I'm supposed to be." "Use it as fuel." "Don't ever feel like you've wasted time." "Never take any wooden nickels." "Enjoy the process. Let your space evolve over time." Takeaways: It's never too late to return to a childhood passion. No chapter of your life is wasted—every skill transfers. Savings can reduce fear when making a big leap. Support systems matter—find your biggest cheerleaders. Mistakes (especially pricing mistakes) are part of growth. Positive self-talk is a daily discipline. Vision boards and visualization work when paired with action. Your home—and your life—should evolve with love and story over time. Connect with Guest: • Website: https://nestnew.com/ • Instagram: @nestnewinteriors Connect with Us: • Follow April Kemp on Instagram: @fanaticaldreamher • Stay updated on new episodes: https://www.fanaticaldreamher.com/ • April's email: [email protected] Join the DreamHer Community: Subscribe, share, and leave us a review if this episode inspired you. Don't forget to tag us with your favorite takeaways using #FanaticalDreamHer on social media!