Ep 144 | Eilyn Jimenez

Written By Yasmin Nouri

Netflix Star Shares Tips on Launching a Hit Show, Building an Interior Design Empire & Life as a Power Couple

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Hard work, a good heart, and good intentions will get you everywhere. This week’s guest, Eilyn Jiminez believes that authenticity should always rule, and it shows. She’s the star of the hit Netflix show, Designing Miami, and the Founder and Director of Sire Design, an all-woman luxury interior design studio based in Miami. 

Eilyn’s journey to success has been anything but straightforward, starting out in the legal field before finding her true passion in the world of architecture and interior design. While you may have heard the highlights of her story on CNN, NBC, or E!, she joins us today to give us an authentic look at her story.

Eilyn shares her insights on how to garner the courage to go after your dreams, despite any setbacks you may face. She’s big on patience, hard work, and kindness, and shares how her parents’ immigrant mentality has influenced her mindset. You’ll hear what she does to push through insecurity and fear, and what motivates her to forge ahead even when it’s hard. 

We also get a behind-the-scenes look into her Netflix show, her thoughts around family planning, and the importance of really doubling down on your authentic self & tips on how to do that, and so much more.

Show Notes:

  • What differentiates those who have the courage to go after their goals and dreams. [03:15]

  • The secret weapon of hard work. [05:22]

  • How Eilyn’s parents’ immigrant mindset has influenced her thinking. [09:15]

  • How her interests shifted from law to creative pursuits as she grew older. [12:24]

  • The role of Eilyn’s community in embracing her desire to live differently. [19:59]

  • The importance of having a ‘why’ beyond just getting rich. [23:00]

  • How Eilyn experienced the period of her life where she was working for other people. [26:22]

  • What the early phases of Eilyn’s business looked like. [30:53]

  • Self-validation and acknowledging your achievements. [34:37]

  • Eilyn’s advice for the days when you aren’t operating at 100%. [37:41]

  • The unexpected events that led to Eilyn and her husband starring in a Netflix show. [42:05]

  • Working in a similar industry to your spouse. [48:43]

  • Navigating family pressure to start a family while building a business. [52:12]

  • What’s next for Eilyn. [55:15]

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