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In this Opportunity Thinking Series episode, I talk with Jeanelle Dech about utilizing personal strengths and the importance of timing in recognizing good-fit opportunities. Jeanelle shares a personal project that has brought more joy and meaning to her life and how my podcast example helped propel the project forward.
We encourage everyone to go to www.ThoseBoysontheHill.com to learn more about the podcast and book of the same title. Once there, be sure to subscribe to and read the blog which features book excerpts and related content.
Mentioned links:
Catching Up with Lea Tran
Ron Howard on Smartless
Those Boys on the Hill is available on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Audible, and most podcasting platforms.
Preview of Episode 3 – Iszel’s Smile
Episode 7 – Talking Trauma with Tracie
Episode 9- Black and Blackish with Cody (Jeanelle’s youngest brother)
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Jess Kook-Whitley is the proud owner of Byrne Sewing, a cornerstone of the sewing community for over 45 years. Taking the helm three years ago, Jess has led the business with dedication and a passion for fostering creativity and customer care, exceeding industry standards and achievements. A graduate of Philadelphia University with a degree in Fashion Design, Jess’s journey came full circle when she returned to Byrne Sewing to combine her design expertise with her love of business and serving her sewing community. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Jess is a devoted wife and mom to two sweet toddlers, who inspire her drive for success every day. Her family and deep-rooted love for sewing fuel her commitment to helping others bring their creative visions to life.
Links and Resources;
Byrne Sewing Connection
Byrne Sewing Connection is on Facebook and Instagram
The Goal Digger Podcast
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 Association Workroom Tech -
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Born and raised in Bulgaria, Nina Zhelev, founder of My Shade Kit, has spent the last 20 years in the United States, where she has built a successful career in the textile industry. With over 25 years of experience in various roles, she has honed her skills as a professional pattern maker, collaborating with renowned brands such as Hugo Boss, Strellson, Yoop!, La-Z-Boy, McCalls, Simplicity, just to name a few.
Nina is the proud owner of Noble Design, a home furnishings workroom that has been serving interior designers in the Raleigh area for over 15 years. In 2020, she launched My Shade Kit – part of the VAKO distribution, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to innovation.Passionate about embracing new challenges, Nina balances her professional endeavors while raising two teenagers. She enjoys good food and traveling, always seeking inspiration from diverse cultures and experiences.
Links and Resources;
Nina's Shilly Shally Shade Class on the Workroom Channel
You can see a preview of this course here in the Drapery & Design Digital Digest
Blind Matrix Software
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Emily Marshall owns the custom workroom Emily Marshall Custom Sewing in Santa
Rosa California. The one person workroom took shape in 2014 when her youngest went
to preschool she offered sewing as a service on Craigslist. That started her off on a path
she’d never imagined. Sewing mostly at night anything and everything from dog collars,
zebra skin into rugs, sails for sailboats, a blackout lining for a circus tent, large
production runs…. In 2017 she enrolled in fashions studies night classes at the local
junior college to connect with other sewers and learn pattern making and draping skills
she still uses when making slipcovers.
Emily started offering after school hand sewing classes at her local elementary schools
in 2019. Teaching kids from 4-14 years old has been the most rewarding part of her
career yet.
Over the years as her kids grew up she has grown her business. Emily has always
loved sewing and being creative. She also loves the flexible schedule owning her own
business has provided while raising her kids.
These days when Emily’s not in her workroom she’s exploring the great outdoors or
cheering on her two teenagers playing soccer and volleyball.Emily is on Facebook
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Kate Winton has been an interior design professional for over 30 years. She has held design and marketing positions with Macy’s, F. Schumacher & Co. and P/Kaufmann, Inc. Kate has also independently done interior design for individuals and businesses. During her career, she always admired the various seamstresses she worked with over the years. Kate's mother was an avid sewer all her life, creating thousands of quilts, baby quilts, and various other fabric items including sewing Halloween costumes for her grandchildren. Kate's Mom encouraged her to take sewing lessons and helped her over the years. She is now deeply involved in sewing and fabricating drapes, window treatments, cushions, ensembles, etc. She has been able to combine her newfound passion for sewing with her design work and looks forward to acquiring more skills.
Links and Resources;
Workroom Tech
Nicole Nomer - Raise Your Shades
Rosemarie Garner
Seamless Workroom
Alabama Chanin
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In a previous life, Julie Thome had a 20-year banking career as a foreign currency trader,
which brought her to the United States in 1995. A lifelong passion for fabrics and sewing,
however, inspired her to start her drapery workroom when her children were small. Since 2000,
she has owned and operated Julie Thome Draperies Inc., a to-the-trade workroom in Bethel,
Conn., specializing in high-end details and turnkey distance project management.
Her business has grown, and now counts some of the biggest names in design — both in the
U.S. and internationally — as regular clients. Project locations currently include New York,
Washington, D.C., Idaho, Montana, Texas, Florida, Maine, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, New
Hampshire, Alabama and Bermuda.
Julie’s work has been published in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, UK House & Garden,
Homes & Gardens, The New York Times, Home Beautiful Australia, Flower Magazine, and New England Home, as well as in books by clients James T. Farmer III, Heidi Caillier Design, and
Nina Farmer Interiors.Julie is on Facebook and Instagram
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Elki Camacho is a Business Consultant specializing in Strategic Growth and Operational Excellence.
By focusing on people, process, and technology, Elki aids businesses in transforming their business models, scaling intentionally, and transforming cultures to create more profitable businesses.
As a consultant, Elki operates in various capacities to strengthen business acumen, hone operational execution, deliver training and development, act as an extended part of your business, and provide ongoing coaching to meet your business needs.
As a champion of Women in Business and Diversity and Inclusion, Elki is an avid community mentor and provides coaching and professional development to women rising in their careers.
She sits on the Leadership team of BNI Chapter 25, is on the Board of Women Entrepreneurs of Hudson County as well as Hudson County Chamber of Commerce, and is the founder of WeMentors. She is the Principal and CEO of Elki Consulting Group.
Links and Resources; (I sometimes use affiliate links and I am grateful if you choose to use them.)
Now What by Laura Berman Fortgang
You Just Don't Understand by Deborah Tannen
Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey
Interior Elegance by Elki
(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 coffee, so thank you!)
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Founder of Harmon Enterprises, Stacey is a productivity coach and top Evernote Certified Consultant who specializes in helping disorganized and unproductive people get their lives in order with Evernote. Through her membership, guides and training programs, she shows busy people how to take back control of their digital lives to give them the freedom, space, and time they crave. Thanks to her Evernote-based GTD® practice she enjoys a paperless laptop-lifestyle which often takes her far beyond her home base of Austin, Texas.
Discounted Evernote Link
Stacey's Newsletter
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The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; It's always a pleasure for me to talk with Ralph Angel! He's one of the first people I met in this industry and he was so helpful. Today you'll hear about what and who! is new at Angel's! Angel's Distributing, LLC You can find Angel's on LinekdIn, Facebook and Instagram
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Links and Resources;
Circle Time Webinare with Michele Williams for PRO Plus members of the Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library.
The Mel Robbins Podcast with Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Podcast with Susan Woodcock
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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 plan. She delivers exceptional quality and is very detail-oriented. She founded her company in November of 2007 in Branchburg, NJ, relocated to Lexington, MA in 2010, and finally landed in Del Mar, CA in 2015. In 2001 she started taking sewing classes, first in clothing construction, then upholstery and finally Window treatments, slipcovers, and bedding. After attending a CHF conference in 2007 she decided to open her own business. Suzy started her career as a nurse and holds a bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of KY and a master's degree in Child and Adolescent Psychiatric nursing from the University of Cincinnati. Suzy is on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram Links; Michele Williams Scarlet Thread Consulting The Secret by Rhonda Byrne 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 Association Workroom Tech
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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 lines from Stout, Schumacher, Samuel and Sons, and Fabricut. Denise has recently expanded her product line to also sell shades and shutters by Comfortex, Norman, and Walden Select. Denise prides herself in providing her clients with excellent customer service and quality custom products.
Denise says;
I can honestly say that it doesn't feel like work if you love what you are doing…...and I DO love what I do! Facebook Denise Canney Custom Sewing Instagram E-Mail [email protected] Links and Resources; Denise's invention in the Drapery & Design Digital Digest The Bean Countery Riverbank Creative 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 Association Workroom Tech -
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 the mascot for the whole operation. When not sewing, you can find Katie in her vegetable and flower garden or enjoying finding birds with Ruth. Katie is on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; Workroom Tech All The Places to Go by John Ortberg
(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 coffee, so thank you!)
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 Association Workroom Tech -
Links and Resources;
The Custom Workroom Conference
Podcast with Susan Woodcock on Asking for Help
Megan Coulter Agency
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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 designing her own outfits. She saved her allowance to buy fabric and patterns and, after taking a single sewing class in junior high, continued to teach herself the craft.
Although she was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, a life-changing event altered her path just before she was set to attend. She spent nearly 30 years working in accounting, but it never fulfilled her passion. While working part-time as a bookkeeper and creating custom soft furnishings for a local furniture store, she had the opportunity to reupholster a child’s chair. This sparked a love for the craft and a realization that upholstery was her true calling.
Over the last 12 years, she has immersed herself in the world of upholstery, learning through YouTube videos, books, and online courses, including those offered by Kim Chagnon of Kim's Upholstery. Recently, she has expanded her skills to include window coverings. She is an active member of the National Upholstery Association and the Window Coverings Association of America.
Sandhill Custom Designs and Upholstery is on Facebook and Instagram
Kim's Upholstery Funky Little Chair courses are on the Workroom Channel The Workoom Channel Remarkable 2 Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Rob Proctor -
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 of Chicago. They have been married for almost 44 years and have three children, all married, and four of the most adorable grandchildren.
Celeste is on Facebook for both her teaching business as well as her workroom business.
Pinterest
LinkdIn
Instagram
Twitter @celestesews
Links and Resources;
Kids Can Sew
Avery Lane
Michele Williams - Pricing Without Emotion
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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 industry. Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, she saw an opportunity to revolutionize a field that had remained stagnant for decades. Ella’s approach has been to infuse technology into the upholstery process. She developed a custom platform that makes ordering and tracking easier for interior designers and the trade than ever before. This platform enables a seamless experience for designers and customers alike. Ella's innovative approach has not only modernized Stitchroom but has also set a new standard for the upholstery industry, making her a true pioneer in blending craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Stitchroom is on Facebook and Instagram Links and Resources: Clickup
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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, Mary found a location in Chadds Ford and moved out of the house and the rest has been history! Mary has three children with her husband, Mike, a sweet dog Ruby and a huge loving family that loves spending time together and going on vacations to the beach or hanging by the pool. Callye is 26 years old and is Mary’s daughter. She grew up in and out of the workroom. When Callye was 6, Mary moved out of the house. Through the years, Callye always appreciated that her Mom was able to come to all her sporting events, and could be there when she needed her since her Mom was her own boss. After going to West Chester University, and finishing right in the pandemic in May 2020, Callye didn’t quite have a game plan. She spent a year and a half nannying before deciding to join the PWW team, and just celebrated three years with them. Callye enjoys the creative process, working with customers and designers and seeing their beautiful custom work come to life. Outside of the workroom, Callye coaches volleyball and still plays, (has a boyfriend), and loves spending time with family & friends and her three beautiful nephews! (Soon to be 4). You can find Phillips Workroom on Instagram and Facebook. Links and Resources;
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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 of 10, under the guidance of her father. When it came time to choose a career, she knew that textile was her calling. She holds a master's degree in textile science and apparel design. Over the course of six years, she immersed herself in the home textile industry, gaining valuable insights into the manufacturing and design processes of high-quality fabrics and specialty home textiles.
Her journey is a source of immense pride, and her passion for the craft is evident in every project she undertakes. In 2014, Shree transitioned to the United States with her husband, navigating a spectrum of challenges and opportunities. While adapting to a new culture and lifestyle, she continued to pursue her professional interests. She explored her artistic inclinations by participating in the Indiana State Fair Art Divisions, where she secured several ribbons for her creative endeavors across various categories. Additionally, she undertook small sewing projects, provided alterations for neighbors, and offered sewing lessons, further honing her skills. Working with diverse fabrics and styles, she derived joy from creating bespoke solutions.
Looking ahead, Shree plans to continue leveraging her expertise and creativity to transform spaces for her clients, embarking on a journey together to bring their imaginations to life. She is a proud member of the WCAA National and Indiana Chapter and the Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group 2024.
In her free time, Shree volunteers as a teacher, where she teaches children her native language, Marathi. She also enjoys home improvement projects, gardening, and outdoor activities with her family.
You can find Shree at Folds and Drapes, Instagram, and Facebook
Links and Resources;
Workroom Tech
The Custom Workroom Conference
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 Association Workroom Tech -
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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