Interviewed: Nikki White
Photographed by Nikki White & Molly Boyce
Hair & Makeup by: Leah Milan
@leahthemakeupmomma
Moxxie: The reason why I chose to feature Kim is
because of her determination. That’s a big characteristic
of having moxie. One of the things I would
love to know about you is what is one of the biggest
fears that you’ve had in life that you have not overcome.
Kim: Public speaking, up in front of an audience
with a microphone. I’m good with small crowds,
but don’t put me anywhere with a microphone.
Moxxie: So. Is it just about having to use a
microphone?
Kim: No, no. But just standing up there with
everyone just looking at you, a whole bunch
on people that don’t even know you, I can’t do it.
Moxxie:
husband and what that journey was.
Kim: We’ve been married for ... oh, God, 28 years.
High school sweethearts. We were set up on a blind
date. Went to the drive-in movie theater here in
Waynesville. He took me to watch Porky’s, which is
and we’ve been together ever since.
Moxxie: You’re extremely independent, very fo-
you down. What is it about him that grounds you?
Kim: He’s just easy-going and kind of, hate to say
and can deal with a strong woman. A lot of guys
can’t do that, but he does.
Moxxie: So, if you had to describe your childhood
growing up and compare it to a Disney movie, what
would that be?
Kim: A Disney movie? Probably the Lion King. If
I didn’t go into pharmacy, I would probably be a
vet. I’m a huge animal lover. My dad was a wildlife
biologist, so we always had as many encyclopedias
and books of animals around the house.
Moxxie: You’re a phenomenal photographer. I’ve
never seen any of your other photos other than the
ones that you have up in the pharmacy, and they are
all of animals. You clearly have a magnetism towards
them. With that being said, what is your spirit animal?
Kim: Penguin.
Moxxie: (crying laughing as Kim holds up her two
hands and mimics how penguins walk.) I know how
penguins walk but how does that make it your spirit
animal?
Kim: They’re just so funny. They’re funny. They like
to have fun. I don’t take myself too seriously.
Moxxie: Do you think people looking at you from
the outside see you in that light?
Kim: I don’t know, depends on whether you’re
talking to one of my employees or not. I like to have a
good time, but I can get serious when the time comes
down to it.
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