Katie Breen interviews feminist activists, researchers, and advocates working to make "women's issues"...well, non-issues. Femtastic explores issues of reproductive rights and health, progressive politics, gender equality, sexual violence, LGBTQ+ perspectives, racism, social justice, and more - examining topics through the lens of intersectional feminism and reproductive justice. We also laugh.
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Wonder, a podcast by Entrepreneurs’ Organization (https://www.eonetwork.org/), places women entrepreneurs in conversation with those thought leaders who amaze, astonish and inspire. Each guest shares their own journey with entrepreneur and host, Kalika Yap, giving insight into the ordinary challenges of extraordinary people. Featured guests include: Lisa Sugar of pop culture hub, PopSugar; Toni Ko, founder of NYX Cosmetics; and Devin Alexander, celebrity chef and nutrition expert on The Bigg ...
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An interview style podcast with people in the Custom Home Furnishings industry.
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Step into "The GRIT Blueprint," where personal branding and business expert Stefanie Couch sits down with industry leaders and business professionals to explore what it takes to blaze new trails and find success in different industries and professions. Stefanie will explore topics to help you better understand industries, personal and professional development, branding, marketing, entrepreneurship, and much more. From a Fortune 500 building material distribution company to owning her own bus ...
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434 - Listener Favorite - Suzy Daruwala
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Suzy Daruwala is the owner of Sew Bella Home, a full-service drapery and fabrication studio servicing homeowners, builders, and designers alike. Clients say they enjoy working with Suzy because she has the ability to really listen and interpret their needs and desires and helps to translate their vision into a well-executed design and fabrication p…
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This week Stefanie is joined by Josh Luebker. Josh is the Owner of Sulphur Prairie Management, a Construction Management and Construction Financial consulting firm specializing in Subcontractors. Since joining the industry in 2014, Josh has been part of over 150 projects upwards of $300M+. As a project manager and master electrician, Josh has worke…
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433 - Listener Favorite - Denise Canney
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Denise Canney Custom Sewing was established in 1998 as a one-person workroom operated out of her home in Livingston, NJ then later moving to Doylestown, PA in 2006. Denise serves both designers and retail clients fabricating various types of window treatments as well as other soft home furnishings. She is also proud to offer various fabric and trim…
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432 - Katie Williams - Be Kind To Your People
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Katie is the sole owner and seamstress of Mississippi Stitches. Mississippi Stitches specializes in handcrafted, custom pillow covers and bolsters available to anyone looking for customizable options and designer textiles to finish his or her space with lasting style. Katie resides in central Mississippi along with her vizsla, Ruth, who serves as t…
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431 - The Importance of Networking
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Links and Resources; The Custom Workroom Conference Podcast with Susan Woodcock on Asking for Help Megan Coulter Agency The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC National Upholste…
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This week Stefanie has Cory Charles on the podcast. In a world that thrives on the status quo, Cory Charles redefines what transformation means. He’s spent nearly two decades empowering leaders and teams to break free from conventional thinking. By merging bold creativity with practical growth strategies, Cory helps organizations unlock their poten…
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430 - Marianne Henderson - I Turn Everything Into a Lesson
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Marianne Henderson is the owner of Sandhill Designs and Upholstery. She is a dedicated wife and loving mother of three wonderful children, including girl/boy twins in their late thirties and a youngest son who is soon to turn 30. From an early age, she had a passion for sewing, starting with making her own Barbie clothes and later progressing to de…
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429 - Listener Favorite - Celeste Breen
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Celeste Breen is the owner of Sew Much Fun and Creations by Celeste. She started teaching sewing 20 years ago after working as a nurse for 20 years. To date, she has had over 200 different students. About 10 years she started Creations by Celeste and formalized the sewing of custom home décor. She lives with her husband, John in Grayslake, a suburb…
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428 - Ella Hall - I Do A Lot of Doing Before I Think
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Ella Hall is the founder of Stitchroom, a Brooklyn-based upholstery shop that specializes in creating custom pillows, cushions, curtains, and other upholstery products. With a degree in fashion design from Parsons and a background in interior design, Ella quickly recognized the pain points that designers often faced in the traditional upholstery in…
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Unlocking Retail Success with Gabriela Santanillo
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Gabriella Santaniello is the CEO of A Line Partners, which specializes in retail consulting through their multi-pronged approach that incorporates qualitative and quantitative data in their research process. Gabriella has an extensive background in sales strategy, having worked with renowned brands such as Ralph Lauren, Nautica, Neiman Marcus, and …
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Stacy is a best-selling author, book coach, and speaker on a mission to help leaders clarify their ideas and harness their unique story to make an impact. Her background includes impacting more than 100 books in her 14-plus years in publishing; ghostwriting for a Nobel Prize winner in medicine; and leading as executive editor of Sam’s Club’s Health…
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427 - Phillips Workroom with Mary and Callye Phillips
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Mary Phillips is the owner of Phillips Window Workroom, a custom drapery and soft home furnishings workroom in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Mary has been in the industry for over 40 years, first starting with upholstery with her Sister-In-Law, creating relationships with clients and vendors and then going off on her own out of the house. In 2003, Mar…
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Ross Brouse is the founder of Continuous Threat Check, a comprehensive and structured diagnostic tool designed to identify hidden gaps in your technology. Since its inception in 2018, Ross has engaged with hundreds of IT professionals, helping them uncover vulnerabilities that lead to unnecessary disruptions and frustrations. The Continuous Threat …
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426 - Shree Sapre - Each Step Forward is a Victory in Itself
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Shree is the owner of Folds & Drapes, located in Carmel, Indiana. In 2022, she took a significant stride by establishing her own workroom, Folds & Drapes LLC, where she specializes in crafting custom window treatments and soft furnishings, offering a wide range of services and products. Originally from India, Shree's sewing journey began at the age…
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Shine Bright: Rob Dube's Mindful Approach to Entrepreneurship | Rob Dube
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Rob Dube is the co-founder and co-CEO of ImageOne and co-author of “Shine: How Looking Inward is the Key to Unlocking True Entrepreneurial Freedom.” He speaks about his journey and talks about the duality of mindfulness and meditation in leadership. In this episode, Rob shares how to build a solid foundation in entrepreneurship, manage the inner an…
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425 - OT Series with Michele Williams
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To learn more about Michele's courses and Pricing Without Emotion, visit her website - Scarlett Thread Consulting Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein
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424 -8th Anniversary and Imposter Syndrome
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Links and Resources; Carol Dweck - Mindset: The New Psychology of Success Psychology Today MM LaFluer Blog (Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coff…
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Grit and Grace: Katy Gala’s Story of Overcoming Adversity | Katy Gala
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Since 2013, Katy Gala has helped individuals and teams achieve personal and professional breakthroughs through her Harmony Method. The Harmony Method, which Katy created in 2013, is a holistic approach to achieving work-life harmony. Katy’s coaching journey began after a series of car accidents led her to exploring holistic healing practices. She h…
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423 - Listener Favorite - Cheryl Sedaker
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Cheryl Sedaker, the owner of SeaCheryl Designs, has gone from being the Julia Childs of Aluminum Foil to the author of a Cookbook, to expert window treatment fabricator! Cheryl has used her experience as a rep for Reynolds and her passion for networking to grow her business which is centered in both Massachusetts and Exuma! Cheryl is on Facebook. L…
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Stefanie's guest this week is Andrew Brown. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Toolfetch, an extensive online eCommerce platform specializing in tools, equipment, and safety supplies for the industrial and construction supply industries. Founded alongside his brother, Toolfetch has grown into one of the largest suppliers in the sector, boasting ov…
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422 - Are You Charging for Measures?
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If you are a member of the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library, please join the conversation here. The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Klimaka Studios The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC National Upholstery Associati…
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Take Care of Your Employees and They’ll Take Care of Your Clients | Shirley Wiliani
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Shirley Wiliani is the founder of A La C.A.R.T.E. Solutions (ALC for short) and has over 20 years of experience in accounting and finance. ALC aims to provide owners of small and mid-sized businesses with accounting services on par with that of larger enterprises. Shirley’s experience makes her a frequent speaker, having recently spoken at EO Los A…
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421 - Listener Favorite - Sue Moran
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California-made, French-inspired Sunwear | Christy Moody
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Christy Moody is the founder of Soleil Sunwear, a California-made but French-inspired sunwear clothing and apparel brand. Wanting to protect her skin from harmful sun exposure, Christy set out to create a brand that was both stylish and comfortable while also being effective. From her initial prototypes on her living room floor to creating a hugely…
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This week's guest is Laura Workman. Laura is the CEO and founder of Thrive Leadership Coaching and the Hire & Thrive program, where she transforms leaders and organizations to reduce burnout and increase profitability. With over twenty years of experience, Laura excels in turning around sales and operations to boost profitability, enhance employee …
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420 - Adam Hoover - Somehow Furniture Found Me
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Adam Hoover began his journey in the furniture industry while in college, buying and selling vintage pieces from his dorm room. In 2011 he founded Main Street Modern, how one of the country’s largest mid-century modern furniture showrooms, located in Canton, Ohio. Two years ago, Adam acquired Laubacher Upholstery (now Ohio Workroom), a thriving 10-…
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Secrets of Scaling Success: Building Global Brands with Tracy Holland
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Tracy Holland is a founder, investor, and executive chairman who has made a significant impact in the beauty and wellness industry. She co-founded Hatch Beauty and has grown it into a global leader with 120 employees and 20 retail partnerships. She also founded Goodwill Brands LLC, which focuses on accelerating consumer brand growth through talent …
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419 - Jessica Arey - If I'm Going to Work This Hard, I'm Going to Do This For Myself
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Jessica Arey is the Owner/Operator of Arey Design, a custom soft furnishing studio in Boston, MA. Spending her first decade with architectural firms and interior designers focused on commercial spaces provides a strong foundation of skills. In 2009, Jessica began creating custom soft furnishings for residential clients while teaching at Newbury Col…
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This week Stefanie has Katy Devlin on the show. Katy is content director for the National Glass Association, where she heads up the NGA’s magazine and digital publications, Glass Magazine and Window + Door, and leads conference programming for the BEC Conference, the GlassBuild Main Stage and the Glazing Executives Forum. Katy has 20 years’ experie…
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418 - Jonathan Camp - I Stuck Around and It Grew On Me
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Jonathan Camp is from Canton, Ohio and for 21 years has worked at Ohio Workroom where he now manages nine employees. While he can confidently rework any piece of furniture, his specialty is tufting. A bench of his can be found in the Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens historic house museum in Akron, OH. Other work has appeared in marketing materials for S…
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The 10 Disciplines with Gino Wickman | Gino Wickman
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Gino Wickman has been an entrepreneur since he was 21 years old, always having had an obsession for learning what makes businesses thrive. When he was 25 years old, Gino took over his family business. After successfully running it for seven years, he and his partners successfully sold the company. Gino is also the creator of the Entrepreneurial Ope…
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417 - Listener Favorite - Carly Melancon
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Carly Melcancon redesigns and revives once forgotten upholstered furniture into one-of-a-kind western statement pieces using vintage Mexican textiles, rugs, and hair-on hides. Carly is on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; (I do use some affiliate links and appreciate it if you use them, no worries if you choose not to!) Enneagram Test Ki…
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This week Stefanie has Megan Shapiro on the show. Megan is a seasoned Construction Risk Strategist and attorney in California. She has extensive experience in mitigating risks in the construction industry, excelling in project management, risk assessment, insurance, contract negotiation, and safety protocols. Known for her proactive approach, Megan…
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416 - Amy Petersen - It Was Love at First Staple!
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Amy Petersen is the owner of Gray Duck Upholstery, located in Parker, Colorado. She began upholstering in 2011 after taking classes at a local trade school. Prior to making upholstery her profession, Amy had a long career in public accounting. She has master’s degrees in Business, Accounting and Taxation. Amy sold her CPA practice and made Gray Duc…
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415 - Greer Woollcott - I Wanted to Get Training In This World
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Greer Woollcott lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with her partner Tobin. She comes from a family of creative and skilled women where she learned she could make anything if she set her mind to it. She studied fine arts and art history for 2 years at Concordia University and then changed programs and attended the Ontario College of Art and Design an…
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Description: Joan Nguyen is the co-founder and CEO of Bumo, a platform that aims to revolutionize the childcare industry by offering accessible, free, on-demand services to support busy parents. Bumo offers parents a peaceful, beautiful workspace with education-based childcare and preschool. Growing up raised by refugee parents, Joan spent much of …
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This week Stefanie has Leah Hadley on the podcast. Leah is dedicated to providing compassionate financial guidance through life's transitions. Having navigated many challenging financial times herself—such as becoming a parent of three overnight, going through a divorce, and building a business from the ground up—Leah understands the importance of …
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414 - Networking and the Effect It Has Had on My Business
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WRT Podcast - What's So Scary About Confidence The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC National Upholstery Association Workroom Tech
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This week Stefanie's guest is Tina Breen. Tina is a dynamic leader with a proven track record of success in the automotive and lumber/building materials industries. With over a decade of experience at Manufacturers Reserve Supply (MRS), Tina has consistently driven strategic growth and innovation. Beginning her career at ADESA, Tina played a pivota…
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413 - Listener Favorite - Gillian Wendel
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The Wendel Works, started in 1999, is a nationally recognized custom fabrication studio specializing in inspired window and bedding designs. Owner, Gillian Wendel, bring years of fine art and graphics experience to the business as well as drapery expertise. With a BFA from Texas Christian University, she makes sure that a well proportioned design i…
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This week Stefanie's guest is Amber Deimler. Amber is the Vice President of Sales at DCI Group, where she leads sales teams across its three divisions: Demountable Concepts, Inc., MyGlassTruck.com, and DCI Fleet Service. She fosters an entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation at every level, driving new product offerings and process i…
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412 - Jill Stroh - Your House Should Be Your Happy Place
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Jill Stroh was born in Ohio, and has a younger brother and older sister. (She's the middle child!) She was always doing something creative in some form or fashion and was always encouraged to be creative. Jill went to school for Communications and concentrated her studies in Advertising. She had a short career in advertising, and switched gears to …
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This week's guest is Melanie Dettmer. Melanie is a Business Development Manager and leader at the National Glass Association (NGA), where she leverages her extensive experience in the glass industry. She began her career in customer service at Old Castle Building Envelope in Bloomington, thanks to a referral from a friend. Later, she moved to Bryn …
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411 - Olga Kott - Creating A Family Business
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We are a family from Ukraine who have been living and working in the UK for over 17 years. Our backgrounds were unrelated to the interior design business. But we always love craft , had ambitions, and lots of ideas. Our shared passion and belief in each other led us to start Kott Soft Furnishings. Our busy working studio is nestled in the beautiful…
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Turn the Mess Into the Message | John Assaraf
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John Assaraf, also known as “The Brain Whisperer,” is one of the leading high performance and success coaches in the world. He is the CEO of MyNeuroGym.com, a neuroscience-based company that is dedicated to helping individuals improve and strengthen their mindset to help them achieve their goals. John is a behavioral neuroscience researcher who has…
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This week Stefanie talks with John Wheeler. John is a distinguished Sales Leader at Paradigm, renowned for his deep passion for the Millwork industry and his innovative contributions to the field. With decades of expertise in distribution and sales, John's strategic insights and forward-thinking approaches have propelled significant advancements an…
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410 - Listener Favorite - Laurie Gutberlet
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Laurie Gutberlet began her business in February 2020. Her one-person, small workroom is located in the Atlantic Coast region of Bethany Beach, DE. The catalyst for Laurie's “startup” is largely due to the relationship built and training received from Susan Woodcock at Workroom Tech. Laurie has a life-long love of sewing and always thought about doi…
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This week Stefanie is joined by Katie Allen. Katie is a passionate stylist who empowers women through fashion, helping them express confidence and style. Founder of Katie Just Styled and the Style Squad, she specializes in assisting female entrepreneurs to enhance their professional image. Katie also hosts a podcast where she discusses style strate…
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409 - OPPORTUNITY THINKING SERIES - Jeanelle Dech and Klimaka Studios
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In this OPPORTUNITY THINKING episode of the Sew Much More Podcast, Ceil DiGuglielmo joins Jeanelle Dech in her office at Adaptive Textiles in West Chester, PA. They talk about the origins and growth of the textile printing business and the launch of KLIMAKA STUDIOS https://klimakastudios.com/, a new collection of workroom-centric fabric and wallpap…
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The Wonderful World of Entrepreneurship | Lindsay Nahmiache
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Lindsay Nahmiache is the co-founder of Jive PR + Digital, an award-winning marketing agency. She is also the CMO of Songtradr, a global B2B music platform for artists and music buyers. Lindsay was recognized as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by The Financial Post, the Enterprising Woman of the Year, Top 40 Under 40, and Profit: Top Female Entre…
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