Thank you to my listeners for their kindness and loyalty and friendship!   Links and Resources;   Custom Workroom Conference     The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAAThe Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource LibraryMerril Y Landis, LTDAngel's Distributing, LLCNational Upholstery Association

Thank you to my listeners for their kindness and loyalty and friendship! Links and Resources; <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Workroom Conference</a>   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="https://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a><a href="https://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a><a href="https://mylltd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merril Y Landis, LTD</a><a href="https://draperylining.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Angel's Distributing, LLC</a><a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Upholstery Association</a>

374 - 7th Anniversary Podcast

Diane Girty

Diane Girty lives and operates New Skins Upholstery in Lasalle, Ontario, just south of Detroit. A 15-year veteran, she’s known for her marine upholstery work, but also works with classic cars, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, residential furniture, and such outdoor accessories as gazebos and cushions. Prior to this, Diane spent 32 years in accounting, ending that career as a major corporation’s director of finance for Canada. She has two young-adult granddaughters who are learning the upholstery trade from her — one of whom has opened a shop in Edmonton — and loving it. Learn more about Diane on her Website or  Instagram.     Links and Resources;   The Custom Workroom Conference Press and Snap

Diane Girty lives and operates <a href="https://www.newskinsupholstery.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">New Skins Upholstery</a> in Lasalle, Ontario, just south of Detroit. A 15-year veteran, she’s known for her marine upholstery work, but also works with classic cars, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles, residential furniture, and such outdoor accessories as gazebos and cushions. Prior to this, Diane spent 32 years in accounting, ending that career as a major corporation’s director of finance for Canada. She has two young-adult granddaughters who are learning the upholstery trade from her — one of whom has opened a shop in Edmonton — and loving it. Learn more about Diane on her <a href="https://www.newskinsupholstery.ca/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> or  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newskinsupholstery/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram.</a>     Links and Resources;   <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Custom Workroom Conference</a> <a href="https://www.sailrite.com/search?keywords=press%20and%20snap" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press and Snap</a>

373 - Diane Girty - I Put Aside Everything I Didn't Like

Susan Woodcock

Susan Woodcock is an entrepreneur, educator, and spokesperson for the custom workroom industry. She owns Workroom Tech, a trade school in Tryon, N.C., and Home Dec Gal, a custom to-the-trade workroom. Susan and her husband Rodger Walker own and produce the Custom Workroom Conference. Susan is the author of Singer® Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments, and she produces the monthly podcast 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech in partnership with The Sew Much More Podcast. Susan is passionate about helping others realize their dreams of business ownership through education and mentoring. She is a member of the WCAA and NUA.   Susan mentioned the Cocktail Party with NUA at CWC.  Here is a link to register for that event.

Susan Woodcock is an entrepreneur, educator, and spokesperson for the custom workroom industry. She owns <a href="https://www.workroomtech.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Workroom Tech,</a> a trade school in Tryon, N.C., and <a href="https://www.homedecgal.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Dec Gal</a>, a custom to-the-trade workroom. Susan and her husband Rodger Walker own and produce the <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Workroom</a> <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Conference.</a> Susan is the author of Singer® Sewing Custom Curtains, Shades, and Top Treatments, and she produces the monthly podcast <a href="https://thesmmpodcast30minuteswithworkroomtech.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">30 Minutes with Workroom Tech</a> in partnership with <a href="https://ceildi.libsyn.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Sew Much More Podcast.</a> Susan is passionate about helping others realize their dreams of business ownership through education and mentoring. She is a member of the <a href="https://www.wcaa.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WCAA</a> and <a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">NUA</a>. Susan mentioned the Cocktail Party with NUA at CWC.  Here is a <a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/event-5230623/Registration" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">link to register</a> for that event.

372 - OT Series with Susan Woodcock

Lisa Moore

 Lisa Moore is a true AZ native, born and raised.  She began sewing at the age of three on her mom's lap, learning tailoring from her.  Lisa ran a successful alterations business from home between 1994 and 2008, and during that time, discovered the home decor arena, where she began learning about soft furnishings. In 2009, Sew Classic, a full service workroom, was established. 2021 brought the opportunity to purchase Home Sewing Depot, a professional sewing and workroom supply business that is dedicated to providing professional grade notions, tools, and workroom supplies to the start up workrooms, and DIY community. She currently employs a staff of 3, and operates both businesses from her property in Glendale, AZ.   Lisa is a member of the Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals, since 2013, where she is currently acting President. She is also a member of the Slipcover Network.    Links and Resources;  Michele Williams Pricing Without Emotion  Kitty Stein's Price Your Work with Confidence  Profit First by Mike Michalowicz 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;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAAThe Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource LibraryMerril Y Landis, LTDAngel's Distributing, LLCNational Upholstery Association

Lisa Moore is a true AZ native, born and raised.  She began sewing at the age of three on her mom's lap, learning tailoring from her.  Lisa ran a successful alterations business from home between 1994 and 2008, and during that time, discovered the home decor arena, where she began learning about soft furnishings. In 2009, <a href="https://sewclassicaz.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sew Classic</a>, a full service workroom, was established. 2021 brought the opportunity to purchase <a href="https://homesewingdepot.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Sewing Depot,</a> a professional sewing and workroom supply business that is dedicated to providing professional grade notions, tools, and workroom supplies to the start up workrooms, and DIY community. She currently employs a staff of 3, and operates both businesses from her property in Glendale, AZ. Lisa is a member of the Phoenix Association of Workroom Professionals, since 2013, where she is currently acting President. She is also a member of the Slipcover Network. Links and Resources; <a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/courses-1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Michele Williams Pricing Without Emotion</a> <a href="https://www.annkjohnson.com/books-tools" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Kitty Stein's Price Your Work with Confidence</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/43BXQdI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Profit First by Mike Michalowicz</a> 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;   <a href="https://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a><a href="https://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a><a href="https://mylltd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merril Y Landis, LTD</a><a href="https://draperylining.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Angel's Distributing, LLC</a><a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Upholstery Association</a>

371 - Lisa Moore - Meet The New Owner of Home Sewing Depot

Rodger Walker

Rodger Walker retired from the City of Richmond, Virginia Fire Department in 2012, after a busy and exciting career.  He moved to North Carolina that same year to marry the Love of His Life, Susan Woodcock. In 2013 they started Home Dec Gal, a workroom and educational resource. With years of experience planning events for non-profit organizations, Rodger was ready to help Susan produce the first Custom Workroom Conference in 2016. In 2017, Rodger and Susan opened Workroom Tech, a trade school for sewing professionals, in the charming town of Tryon in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Rodger is on Instagram Links and Resources; AP Style Book  The Custom Workroom Conference   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAAThe Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource LibraryMerril Y Landis, LTDAngel's Distributing, LLCNational Upholstery Association

Rodger Walker retired from the City of Richmond, Virginia Fire Department in 2012, after a busy and exciting career.  He moved to North Carolina that same year to marry the Love of His Life, Susan Woodcock. In 2013 they started <a href="https://www.homedecgal.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Home Dec Gal</a>, a workroom and educational resource. With years of experience planning events for non-profit organizations, Rodger was ready to help Susan produce the first <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Workroom Conference</a> in 2016. In 2017, Rodger and Susan opened <a href="https://www.workroomtech.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Workroom Tech</a>, a trade school for sewing professionals, in the charming town of Tryon in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Rodger is on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rodgerwwalker/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links and Resources; <a href="https://amzn.to/3skqkH7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">AP Style Book </a> <a href="https://www.workroomtech.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Custom Workroom Conference</a>   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="https://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a><a href="https://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a><a href="https://mylltd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merril Y Landis, LTD</a><a href="https://draperylining.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Angel's Distributing, LLC</a><a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Upholstery Association</a>

370 - Listener Favorite - Rodger Walker

Karen Lander

With over 30 years in business, Karen and her team at Drapery Design collaborate, with several nationally recognized interior design and architectural firms to execute the designer’s vision for their clients. The focus is to create sophisticated, bespoke window coverings with customized detailing and manage the project in an organized and timely manner. Creating beautiful things from fabric has been an interest of Karen from an early age. Her work has been featured in magazines and Designer Showhouses and she has received many industry awards throughout her career. Karen is also a long-time member of the WCAA and has served on their national and local boards. Drapery Design Facebook Instagram   Links and Resources; Work with Passion: How to Do What You Love for a Living by Nancy Anderson  What Does Scaling Your Business Mean to You? 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast

With over 30 years in business, Karen and her team at <a href="https://drapery-design.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Drapery Design</a> collaborate, with several nationally recognized interior design and architectural firms to execute the designer’s vision for their clients. The focus is to create sophisticated, bespoke window coverings with customized detailing and manage the project in an organized and timely manner. Creating beautiful things from fabric has been an interest of Karen from an early age. Her work has been featured in magazines and Designer Showhouses and she has received many industry awards throughout her career. Karen is also a long-time member of the WCAA and has served on their national and local boards. <a href="https://drapery-design.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Drapery Design</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DraperyDesign" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/draperydesign/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Links and Resources; <a href="https://amzn.to/3O1jKCv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Work with Passion: How to Do What You Love for a Living by Nancy Anderson </a> <a href="https://thesmmpodcast30minuteswithworkroomtech.libsyn.com/75-what-does-scaling-your-business-mean-to-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">What Does Scaling Your Business Mean to You? 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast</a>

369 - Karen Lander - I Love Trying New Things

Kelly McGrory

Kelly McGrory is a woman of many interests, pursuits, and hobbies.  She lives in Kennett Square, PA with her life partner and husband, William, and their faithful malinois, O’Neal.   Kelly is the slipcover maker behind Covered &amp; Stitched, a cottage industry workroom in Kennett Square, PA, where she has been stitching custom slipcovers since 2015.  When Kelly is not making slipcovers, she is sketching, painting, hiking, running, gardening, reading, practicing yoga, meditating, or catching up with a dear friend.        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! Keep Going by Austin Kleon Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon Show Your Work by Austin Kleon   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAAThe Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource LibraryMerril Y Landis, LTDAngel's Distributing, LLCNational Upholstery Association

Kelly McGrory is a woman of many interests, pursuits, and hobbies.  She lives in Kennett Square, PA with her life partner and husband, William, and their faithful malinois, O’Neal.   Kelly is the slipcover maker behind <a href="https://www.coveredandstitched.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Covered &amp; Stitched</a>, a cottage industry workroom in Kennett Square, PA, where she has been stitching custom slipcovers since 2015.  When Kelly is not making slipcovers, she is sketching, painting, hiking, running, gardening, reading, practicing yoga, meditating, or catching up with a dear friend.    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! <a href="https://amzn.to/3D3j3md" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Keep Going by Austin Kleon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Jwd3pA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3r2aBkf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Your Work by Austin Kleon</a>   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="https://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a><a href="https://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a><a href="https://mylltd.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Merril Y Landis, LTD</a><a href="https://draperylining.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Angel's Distributing, LLC</a><a href="https://www.nationalupholsteryassociation.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">National Upholstery Association</a>

368 - Kelly McGrory - The Pause is Everything

Almost 20 years ago Leigh Anne was looking for fabric to reupholster her sofa.  She found fabrics that were sophisticated, but not environmentally friendly; or “green” (mostly recycled polyester – actually a poor green choice), but not stylish.  Even the fabrics claiming to be “organic” were processed with chemicals that were harmful to people and the planet - and many of those chemicals remain in the fabric. Since Leigh couldn’t find a company that was creating entirely safe but gorgeous  fabrics using organic or sustainable methods and using zero plastic (polyester, nylon, etc), she enlisted her sister, Patty, and together they formed Two Sisters Ecotextiles, to “change the way textiles are being made.” You can find Two Sisters Ecotextiles on Instagram and Facebook.   Links and Resources; Lindsay Orwig's Article in the D&amp;D Digest GOTS  Oeko-tex Toxic Chemicals Control Act

Almost 20 years ago Leigh Anne was looking for fabric to reupholster her sofa.  She found fabrics that were sophisticated, but not environmentally friendly; or “green” (mostly recycled polyester – actually a poor green choice), but not stylish.  Even the fabrics claiming to be “organic” were processed with chemicals that were harmful to people and the planet - and many of those chemicals remain in the fabric. Since Leigh couldn’t find a company that was creating entirely safe but gorgeous  fabrics using organic or sustainable methods and using zero plastic (polyester, nylon, etc), she enlisted her sister, Patty, and together they formed <a href="https://www.twosistersecotextiles.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Two Sisters Ecotextiles,</a> to “change the way textiles are being made.” You can find Two Sisters Ecotextiles on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/twosistersecotextiles/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/twosistersecotextiles" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Links and Resources; <a href="https://pub.lucidpress.com/351f7ffa-1394-45a1-82f6-68a82750bc83/#Jm-q0h9O9XKT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lindsay Orwig's Article in the D&amp;D Digest</a> <a href="https://global-standard.org/the-standard" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">GOTS</a> <a href="https://www.oeko-tex.com/en/our-standards/standard-100-by-oeko-tex" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oeko-tex</a> <a href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-toxic-substances-control-act" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Toxic Chemicals Control Act</a>

367 - Listener Favorite OT Series - Two Sisters Ecotextiles

Barbara Holley

Barbara Holley was a systems analyst for Sunbeam Corporation and quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoyed decorating her home and her friends and neighbors' homes as well.  Her ability to sew was the big thing that made her able to magically transform a room.   Barbara's husband's job moved them to Texas and her neighbor across the street was opening a drapery workroom in her garage.  Barbara would go over and help her for free and was more excited about the projects than the owner was!  Her neighbor soon grew tired of the business and Barbara went to work for a local workroom.  She knocked on doors, made sales and then created the treatments.  When that workroom closed, she picked up where they left off, bought equipment from another drapery shop, converted her garage and worked from home.   In 1996, Barbara opened a retail shop and was in business with a partner for 9 years.  She sold that business and opened Holley's Window Fashions in 2005.  Barbara recently sold that business to her daughter and son-in-law and is now enjoying being employed without the stress of running a business.     Links and Resources; Creekmore Marketing 30 Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast 75 - What Does Scaling Mean to You?

Barbara Holley was a systems analyst for Sunbeam Corporation and quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom.  She enjoyed decorating her home and her friends and neighbors' homes as well.  Her ability to sew was the big thing that made her able to magically transform a room.   Barbara's husband's job moved them to Texas and her neighbor across the street was opening a drapery workroom in her garage.  Barbara would go over and help her for free and was more excited about the projects than the owner was!  Her neighbor soon grew tired of the business and Barbara went to work for a local workroom.  She knocked on doors, made sales and then created the treatments.  When that workroom closed, she picked up where they left off, bought equipment from another drapery shop, converted her garage and worked from home.   In 1996, Barbara opened a retail shop and was in business with a partner for 9 years.  She sold that business and opened <a href="https://www.holleyshomeinteriors.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Holley's Window Fashions</a> in 2005.  Barbara recently sold that business to her daughter and son-in-law and is now enjoying being employed without the stress of running a business. Links and Resources; <a href="https://www.creekmoremarketing.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creekmore Marketing</a> <a href="https://thesmmpodcast30minuteswithworkroomtech.libsyn.com/75-what-does-scaling-your-business-mean-to-you" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">30 Minutes with Workroom Tech Podcast 75 - What Does Scaling Mean to You?</a>

366 - Barbara Holley - I Had the Patience To Do It Right

Margie Nance

Links and Resources; Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon Covid Notes from a Non-Covid Expert by Margie Nance Paperlike Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey

Links and Resources; <a href="https://amzn.to/3WUnbhb" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon</a> <a href="https://pub.lucidpress.com/2020-1112DigDigest?mc_cid=376cc37416&amp;mc_eid=4591a1129f#h-TwjL.I3RR0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Covid Notes from a Non-Covid Expert by Margie Nance</a> <a href="https://paperlike.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Paperlike</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3N11Eie" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential by Tiago Forte</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/43lYZa1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey</a>

365 - Margie Nance - Everything I've Learned Has Brought Me to Where I am Today

An interview style podcast with people in the Custom Home Furnishings industry.

Listening to Ceil feels as though you are sitting with her and the guest in your own living room. It’s that personal. If you are involved in the Window Coverings Industry you must put this podcast on your weekly “to do” list. You won’t regret it!

A Must for Your Business!

Love the subjects and the guests

Sew Much More

Donna Cash

Join me today as I talk with the Pillow Queen, Donna Cash of Designs By Donna Atlanta.  We talk about how yoga helps keep her centered.  How early morning is her favorite time of day and how important it is to set good intentions.

Join me today as I talk with the Pillow Queen, Donna Cash of <a href="http://designsbydonnaatlanta.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Designs By Donna Atlanta</a>.  We talk about how yoga helps keep her centered.  How early morning is her favorite time of day and how important it is to set good intentions.

4 - Donna Cash

Rose Mary LeBlanc is the owner of RML Custom Home Creations LLC . Rose Mary began her business in 1992 fabricating pillows for a local fabric store in Mandeville, Louisiana. Finding that she both enjoyed fabrication and had exceptional skills, she quickly added slipcovers, window treatments, and bedding to her repertoire. Rose Mary worked for designers fabricating high-end custom window treatments and home furnishings for homes in Uptown New Orleans and on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. While working in Louisiana, she also did her own window treatment installations and has firsthand knowledge of that part of the business. In 2006 she moved to the Charlotte, North Carolina area and quickly established her business working for designers across the metropolitan area. Joining WCAA in 2007 she took leadership positions in the Charlotte Regional Chapter as, first, Vice President for 2 years, and then President for 4 years. She presented a Power Point presentations on using spreadsheets in the workroom in 2015 to the WCAA Charlotte Regional Chapter. In the fall of 2016, she taught at Susan Woodcock’s Custom Workroom Weekend in Montreat, NC. Her classes were Ripple Panels to Pattern Using Forest Group Easyflex Tape and a demo on basic slipcover construction. She takes great pride in fabricating quality high-end window treatments and home furnishings with attention to detail and skill. Rose Mary participated in the IWCE Construction Zone in Charlotte, NC.  She taught her class “Templating A Curved Wall for Custom Window Treatments at United Supply Company for the WCAA Charlotte Chapter. In 2017 she and Amanda Deal Smith launched Seamless Workroom, a workroom management system for workrooms, designers and installers. Rose Mary's illustrations can be seen on Spoonflower.

Rose Mary LeBlanc is the owner of <a href="http://www.rmlcustomhome.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RML Custom Home Creations LLC</a> . Rose Mary began her business in 1992 fabricating pillows for a local fabric store in Mandeville, Louisiana. Finding that she both enjoyed fabrication and had exceptional skills, she quickly added slipcovers, window treatments, and bedding to her repertoire. Rose Mary worked for designers fabricating high-end custom window treatments and home furnishings for homes in Uptown New Orleans and on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. While working in Louisiana, she also did her own window treatment installations and has firsthand knowledge of that part of the business. In 2006 she moved to the Charlotte, North Carolina area and quickly established her business working for designers across the metropolitan area. Joining WCAA in 2007 she took leadership positions in the Charlotte Regional Chapter as, first, Vice President for 2 years, and then President for 4 years. She presented a Power Point presentations on using spreadsheets in the workroom in 2015 to the WCAA Charlotte Regional Chapter. In the fall of 2016, she taught at Susan Woodcock’s Custom Workroom Weekend in Montreat, NC. Her classes were Ripple Panels to Pattern Using Forest Group Easyflex Tape and a demo on basic slipcover construction. She takes great pride in fabricating quality high-end window treatments and home furnishings with attention to detail and skill. Rose Mary participated in the IWCE Construction Zone in Charlotte, NC.  She taught her class “Templating A Curved Wall for Custom Window Treatments at United Supply Company for the WCAA Charlotte Chapter. In 2017 she and Amanda Deal Smith launched <a href="https://seamlessworkroom.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Seamless Workroom</a>, a workroom management system for workrooms, designers and installers. Rose Mary's illustrations can be seen on <a href="https://www.spoonflower.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Spoonflower</a>.

#58 - Rose Mary LaBlanc - It Didn't Occur to Me To Not Make It A Business

Michele Williams

This special 100th episode of the Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by Michele Williams of Scarlet Thread Consulting, who loves to work with creative business owners to help them understand all aspects of their business and to use their gifts and talents to make it profitable. She is a strategic profitability coach certified in the Profit First methodology and can be reached at ScarletThreadConsulting.com   Michele and I talk about the fact that we are not victims of what happens to us, but rather, we make choices! And we can respond instead of react.   If you want to purchase her Understanding Your Financials Course, enter SMM10 to get 10% off!

This special 100th episode of the Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by Michele Williams of Scarlet Thread Consulting, who loves to work with creative business owners to help them understand all aspects of their business and to use their gifts and talents to make it profitable. She is a strategic profitability coach certified in the Profit First methodology and can be reached at <a href="http://ScarletThreadConsulting.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ScarletThreadConsulting.com</a>   Michele and I talk about the fact that we are not victims of what happens to us, but rather, we make choices! And we can respond instead of react.   If you want to purchase her <a href="https://ej152.isrefer.com/go/Ceil/Ceil/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Understanding Your Financials Course</a>, enter SMM10 to get 10% off!

100 - Special Episode - Profit Is A Choice with Michele Williams

We have an upholstery theme going on again this week!  I visited Kim Chagnon while she was teaching a three day, hands on class in Lancaster, PA.  I already knew a few of her students but there were some new people there and they all shared why hands on is important to them and what they brought with them to learn! Many thanks to Kim and to the women in the class who spent their dinner time with me and shared their experiences with me. The Air BnB that the class was held in was just adorable, lots of space and had beautiful window treatments!!!  Mary Jo Huyard is the owner and it was just lovely! You can find Kim Chagnon at; Kim's Upholstery Facebook Page Kim's Upholstery Mary Jo Huyard at; MH Designs Adrienne Lucas at; Adrienne's Luxury Interiors Facebook  Adrienne's Luxury Interiors   Annette Brandt at; Annetti's Custom Window Treatments Facebook Annetti's Custom Window Treatments   Diana Hershey at; DBH Designs DBH Designs Facebook page

We have an upholstery theme going on again this week!  I visited Kim Chagnon while she was teaching a three day, hands on class in Lancaster, PA.  I already knew a few of her students but there were some new people there and they all shared why hands on is important to them and what they brought with them to learn! Many thanks to Kim and to the women in the class who spent their dinner time with me and shared their experiences with me. The Air BnB that the class was held in was just adorable, lots of space and had beautiful window treatments!!!  Mary Jo Huyard is the owner and it was just lovely! You can find Kim Chagnon at; <a href="http://Www.KimsUpholstery.com%20Www.facebook.com/KimsUpholstery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim's Upholstery Facebook Page</a> <a href="http://www.kimsupholstery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim's Upholstery</a> Mary Jo Huyard at; <a href="http://www.mhdesignsforhome.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MH Designs</a> Adrienne Lucas at; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adriennesluxuryinteriors/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Adrienne's Luxury Interiors Facebook</a> <a href="http://adriennesluxuryinteriors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adrienne's Luxury Interiors</a>   Annette Brandt at; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/annettiscustomwindowtreatments/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annetti's Custom Window Treatments Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.annettiscustomwindowtreatmentspa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annetti's Custom Window Treatments</a>   Diana Hershey at; <a href="http://dbh-designs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DBH Designs</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DBH-Designs-153015963884/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DBH Designs Facebook page</a>

#46 - Kim's Upholstery Class Students Why They Take Time To Educate Themselves

The Opportunity Thinking Podcasts are sponsored by;        On Today’s podcast, Vita Vygovska, Jeanelle Dech, and Sue Fresconi talk about business growth. we talk about the decision to grow or not and how many factors and decisions are involved.  There is a lot to take in today Vita shares her growth risk analysis where she lists and ranks the pros and cons of the adding employees as a path for expanding her business. If you haven’t listened to Vita’s first podcast with me, number 63 be sure to listen to that as well.  We refer to a spreadsheet that Vita put together and if you go to http://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/ you can get a copy of the spreadsheet for free.    Jeanelle Dech is President and Co-Founder of Adaptive Textiles, an innovative textile printing company in West Chester, PA. She is a friendly and engaging speaker, known for her Fit-Like-a-Glove slipcovers, SPEED sewing method, and workroom profitability training. She is the creative inspiration behind The Workroom Channel's METHOD SHARE and REAL WORKROOM series (www.TheWorkroomChannel.com), and the new Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library (www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org), which hosts the industry's largest collection of educational resources for Home Décor Professionals.  I interviewed Jeanelle in podcast episode number 9.   Vitalia (Vita) Vygovska is the award-winning author, speaker, business coach, and window treatment specialist.  Her company, Vitalia, Inc.- Fine Window Treatments &amp; Interiors, is an all-encompassing fabrication, measurement, and installation service, servicing exclusively interior designers and architects.  In business for almost 12 years, Vita and her team are proud to be experts in their niche field, providing their clients with superb quality product and excellent communication.  I interviewed Vita in podcast episode 63.   Sue Fresconi is the Librarian for the Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library, and a Project Manager at Adaptive Textiles.  Sue has had an extensive corporate career in Human Resources, Training and Development, and Project Management.  She operated a home-based workroom on a part-time basis for several years.  Sue was selected to participate in the CHF Academy Alumni Showcase twice; creating her designs for exhibition at IWCE.  She holds a BS in Textiles from the University of Delaware, the PMP (Project Management Professional) designation from the Project Management Institute, and the CSM (Certified Scrum Master) designation from Scrum Alliance.   Please check out the Transparency Initiative!!  And please take the survey.   Here are links to some of the things we talked about;   Vita's Book  Michael Hyatt’s book Living ForwardIf you would like to reach out to Vita, you can email her at  Vita@vitaliainc.com 

The Opportunity Thinking Podcasts are sponsored by;   <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"></a>     On Today’s podcast, Vita Vygovska, Jeanelle Dech, and Sue Fresconi talk about business growth. we talk about the decision to grow or not and how many factors and decisions are involved.  There is a lot to take in today Vita shares her growth risk analysis where she lists and ranks the pros and cons of the adding employees as a path for expanding her business. If you haven’t listened to Vita’s first podcast with me, number 63 be sure to listen to that as well.  We refer to a spreadsheet that Vita put together and if you go to <a href="http://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/</a> you can get a copy of the spreadsheet for free.    Jeanelle Dech is President and Co-Founder of Adaptive Textiles, an innovative textile printing company in West Chester, PA. She is a friendly and engaging speaker, known for her Fit-Like-a-Glove slipcovers, SPEED sewing method, and workroom profitability training. She is the creative inspiration behind The Workroom Channel's METHOD SHARE and REAL WORKROOM series (<a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.TheWorkroomChannel.com</a>), and the new Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library (<a href="http://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org</a>), which hosts the industry's largest collection of educational resources for Home Décor Professionals.  I interviewed Jeanelle in podcast episode number 9.   Vitalia (Vita) Vygovska is the award-winning author, speaker, business coach, and window treatment specialist.  Her company, <a href="http://www.vitaliainc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vitalia, Inc.</a>- Fine Window Treatments &amp; Interiors, is an all-encompassing fabrication, measurement, and installation service, servicing exclusively interior designers and architects.  In business for almost 12 years, Vita and her team are proud to be experts in their niche field, providing their clients with superb quality product and excellent communication.  I interviewed Vita in podcast episode 63.   Sue Fresconi is the Librarian for the <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/index.php" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a>, and a Project Manager at Adaptive Textiles.  Sue has had an extensive corporate career in Human Resources, Training and Development, and Project Management.  She operated a home-based workroom on a part-time basis for several years.  Sue was selected to participate in the CHF Academy Alumni Showcase twice; creating her designs for exhibition at IWCE.  She holds a BS in Textiles from the University of Delaware, the PMP (Project Management Professional) designation from the Project Management Institute, and the CSM (Certified Scrum Master) designation from Scrum Alliance.   Please check out the <a href="http://www.thetransparencyinitiative.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Transparency Initiative</a>!!  And please take the survey.   Here are links to some of the things we talked about;   <a href="http://amzn.to/2GzVdPA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Vita's Book</a>  Michael Hyatt’s book <a href="http://amzn.to/2CdUmWH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Living Forward</a>If you would like to reach out to Vita, you can email her at  <a href="mailto:Vita@vitaliainc.com">Vita@vitaliainc.com</a>

84 - Opportunity Thinking Series Episode 2 - To Grow or Not To Grow

Peggy Morgans

The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAA   Peggy Morgans is the owner of Parkway Window Works, a custom drapery workroom serving the interior design trade in Upstate New York. She has a chemical engineering degree and an MBA. Peggy brings her analytical and problem-solving skills to the drapery world and is known for tackling complex and technically difficult projects.  In 2008, Peggy shared an award for best workmanship and execution in DW&amp;C magazine’s Designer &amp; Workroom contest. In 2011, Peggy won an award for ingenuity and workmanship in Vision Window Fashion’s workroom competition. She is an active member of the Western NY chapter of WCAA and served on the WCAA national board in 2016/2017. Peggy has taught nationally at the 2007 D&amp;WC conference, 2009 and 2011 Custom Sewing Institute’s Creative Camp, and the 2011 and 2012 WCAA Inspire conferences. You can find Peggy on Facebook.    On the Podcast we talked about; LuAnn Nigar's Podcast - A Well Designed Business The Martian by Andy Weir The Mile IQ app

The Podcast is sponsored by; <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a> Peggy Morgans is the owner of <a href="http://www.parkwaywindowworks.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Parkway Window Works</a>, a custom drapery workroom serving the interior design trade in Upstate New York. She has a chemical engineering degree and an MBA. Peggy brings her analytical and problem-solving skills to the drapery world and is known for tackling complex and technically difficult projects.  In 2008, Peggy shared an award for best workmanship and execution in DW&amp;C magazine’s Designer &amp; Workroom contest. In 2011, Peggy won an award for ingenuity and workmanship in Vision Window Fashion’s workroom competition. She is an active member of the Western NY chapter of WCAA and served on the WCAA national board in 2016/2017. Peggy has taught nationally at the 2007 D&amp;WC conference, 2009 and 2011 Custom Sewing Institute’s Creative Camp, and the 2011 and 2012 WCAA Inspire conferences. You can find Peggy on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/parkwaywindowworks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>.  On the Podcast we talked about; LuAnn Nigar's Podcast - <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/well-designed-business-interior-design-designers-business/id1084245525?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Well Designed Business</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2EJ53NQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Martian by Andy Weir</a> The Mile IQ app

91 - Peggy Morgans - Ask For Help!

Rosemarie Garner

Rosemarie Garner started out in the theater, getting her BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She spent 15 years after graduating working in theater and TV until she decided to put it all on hold to have a family. While raising kids was challenging and fun, she still needed to get her "creative jollies" out so she began using the sewing skills she learned as a young girl from her mother and grandparents. And, so, a business was born. R Garner Custom Designs, LLC is a a to the trade custom drapery workroom servicing Northern NJ and the NYC area. Rose offers custom window treatments, pillows, bedding, accessories, shades and blinds.

Rosemarie Garner started out in the theater, getting her BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She spent 15 years after graduating working in theater and TV until she decided to put it all on hold to have a family. While raising kids was challenging and fun, she still needed to get her "creative jollies" out so she began using the sewing skills she learned as a young girl from her mother and grandparents. And, so, a business was born. <a href="http://rgarnercustomdesignsllc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">R Garner Custom Designs, LLC</a> is a a to the trade custom drapery workroom servicing Northern NJ and the NYC area. Rose offers custom window treatments, pillows, bedding, accessories, shades and blinds.

#31 Rosemarie Garner - Working Through Imposter Syndrome

It's a solo podcast today!  I want to let my listeners know about a few changes to the podcast and to ask you to be even more engaged with me and other listeners and with my guests. Please check out The Sew Much More Podcast Page and let me know what you're thinking, what questions you have for my guests, and what you like about the podcast!

It's a solo podcast today!  I want to let my listeners know about a few changes to the podcast and to ask you to be even more engaged with me and other listeners and with my guests. Please check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSewMuchMorePodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sew Much More Podcast</a> Page and let me know what you're thinking, what questions you have for my guests, and what you like about the podcast!

#42 What's New and Insights From Past Podcasts

Heather Taylor

Heather Taylor owns and is the sole operator of Custom Textiles, a workroom located by her farmhouse in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut. She has been producing residential and business window dressings since 2003. Heather is on Facebook. Speaking with Heather was truly an honor.  I admire her strength and resilience as well as her creativity.  Resources; The Custom Workroom Conference Kim's Upholstery A Monster to Love Dean Fountain's Workroom Racks or call Dean at (904) 334-3694

Heather Taylor owns and is the sole operator of <a href="https://www.customtextiles.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Custom Textiles</a>, a workroom located by her farmhouse in the Northwest Hills of Connecticut. She has been producing residential and business window dressings since 2003. Heather is on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CustomTextilesWorkroom/?eid=ARDxMkADuRnnQ1lEaF6MxieuZJSYedIq0zeLlIxCJh77H06HILqpLBojFNvKbdGUsmnOgF70IWgcbIJF&amp;timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&amp;timeline_context_item_source=728462531&amp;fref=tag" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Speaking with Heather was truly an honor.  I admire her strength and resilience as well as her creativity.  Resources; <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Custom Workroom Conference</a> <a href="https://kimsupholstery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kim's Upholstery</a> <a href="http://amonstertolove.com/about/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Monster to Love</a> <a href="http://www.deanfountain.com/workroomracks/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Dean Fountain's Workroom Racks</a> or call Dean at (904) 334-3694

133 - Heather Taylor - Go Afraid! Take Your Fear With You!

Louise Cornick

Louise Cornick is the owner of Upholstery Education which formally started in 2018 but was in the making for 2years prior to that . Louise started her upholstery journey when she first arrived in the US from her homeland of England 7 years ago. She took an Upholstery course through adult education as a way of making new friends and getting out of the house. Little did she know what a major impact that choice of class would have of her life.   From offering upholstery services to customers from her home in Southern California to suddenly running a National business was not something she would have envisaged when she started that leisure class 7 years ago.      Links; www.upholsteryeducation.com www.facebook.com/upholsteryeducation/ www.instagram.com/upholsteryeducation/ The British School of Upholstered Furniture    The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAA

Louise Cornick is the owner of Upholstery Education which formally started in 2018 but was in the making for 2years prior to that . Louise started her upholstery journey when she first arrived in the US from her homeland of England 7 years ago. She took an Upholstery course through adult education as a way of making new friends and getting out of the house. Little did she know what a major impact that choice of class would have of her life.   From offering upholstery services to customers from her home in Southern California to suddenly running a National business was not something she would have envisaged when she started that leisure class 7 years ago.     Links; <a href="http://www.upholsteryeducation.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.upholsteryeducation.com</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/upholsteryeducation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/upholsteryeducation/</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/upholsteryeducation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/upholsteryeducation/</a><a href="http://www.upholsterers.co.uk/member-directory/member/the-british-school-of-upholstered-furniture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The British School of Upholstered Furniture</a>   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a>

143 - Louise Cornick - It Quickly Became Apparent This Was What I Should Be Doing

The Opportunity Thinking Series is brought to you by; The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Jennifer Assetto, owner of In The Fringe in Haverford, Pa and Christina Price, owner of Main Line Window Decor and Jeanelle Dech, owner of Adaptive Textiles, The Workroom Channel and The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library get together with me to talk about growth.  This seems to be a subject that we could talk about many, many more times and still not hit all of the questions. Or answers.  It appears they are not the same for all of us or the same for ourselves at different stages of our own lives. We also took this opportunity to have Jeanelle's son, Casey talk with Christina and Jen's girls about what it's like to have an entrepreneur mom.  Stay tuned for that bonus episode!!

The Opportunity Thinking Series is brought to you by; <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a> Jennifer Assetto, owner of <a href="http://inthefringedecor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">In The Fringe in Haverford</a>, Pa and Christina Price, owner of <a href="https://www.mainlinewindowdecor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Main Line Window Decor</a> and Jeanelle Dech, owner of <a href="https://adaptivetextiles.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Adaptive Textiles</a>, <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a> and <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a> get together with me to talk about growth.  This seems to be a subject that we could talk about many, many more times and still not hit all of the questions. Or answers.  It appears they are not the same for all of us or the same for ourselves at different stages of our own lives. We also took this opportunity to have Jeanelle's son, Casey talk with Christina and Jen's girls about what it's like to have an entrepreneur mom.  Stay tuned for that bonus episode!!

102 - Episode 6 of the Opportunity Thinking Series

Jeanelle Dech, owner of The Workroom Channel, Adaptive Textiles and The Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library, Christina Price, owner of Main Line Window Decor and Theda Hadden, owner of Springwood Upholstery and I talk about owning and running our businesses while being Moms and Wives.   We talk about the book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg Here is a link to the Digital Digest   This was such an enlightening podcast to record, I hope you found it as interesting as I did! Please stop by the Sew Much More Podcast Facebook page and tell us what you thought!   We talked about Oprah's podcast with Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling

Jeanelle Dech, owner of <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a>, <a href="https://adaptivetextiles.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Adaptive Textiles</a> and <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains &amp; Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a>, Christina Price, owner of <a href="https://www.mainlinewindowdecor.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Main Line Window Decor</a> and Theda Hadden, owner of <a href="http://springwoodupholstery.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Springwood Upholstery</a> and I talk about owning and running our businesses while being Moms and Wives. We talk about the book <a href="https://amzn.to/2KTBi07" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lean In</a> by Sheryl Sandberg Here is a <a href="http://pub.lucidpress.com/2018-05DigDigest/#6WyqwqgvQCWM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">link to the Digital Digest</a> This was such an enlightening podcast to record, I hope you found it as interesting as I did! Please stop by the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheSewMuchMorePodcast/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Sew Much More Podcast Facebook</a> page and tell us what you thought! We talked about <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reese-witherspoon-and-mindy-kaling-brave-new-worlds/id1264843400?i=1000402279559&amp;mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oprah's podcast</a> with Reese Witherspoon and Mindy Kaling

97 - Opportunity Thinking Episode 5 - Parenting and Owning Your Own Business

Teal Major is the owner of Slips, an interior sewing/design studio in Berkeley, California. After spending years as a pattern maker in the garment industry, she transitioned to home furnishings. Using her knowledge of patterns, fabric and design, Teal fabricates custom slipcovers, curtains, shades, cushions/pillows and bedding. With a focus on customer service and high-quality work, she helps people create a living space they want to come home to.

Teal Major is the owner of <a href="http://www.customslipcovers.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slips</a>, an interior sewing/design studio in Berkeley, California. After spending years as a pattern maker in the garment industry, she transitioned to home furnishings. Using her knowledge of patterns, fabric and design, Teal fabricates custom slipcovers, curtains, shades, cushions/pillows and bedding. With a focus on customer service and high-quality work, she helps people create a living space they want to come home to.

#33 Teal Major - I Need To Trust My Knowledge

Diana Nolan

Diana Nolan is the owner of a retail and wholesale workroom located in Medford, New Jersey outside of Philadelphia.  She started her business after a career in Retail Management for College and University bookstores.   She started Diana Nolan Custom Windows in 2001 shortly after her children were born.   Diana is a member of both the NJ and Pennsylvania WCAA chapters and currently holds the position of Vice President of the Pennsylvania SEPA chapter.  Diana is on Instagram and Facebook   Scot Robbins Workroom Valet Gridded Table Cover at The Workroom Marketplace Draw Matic For Information about Ann K. Johnson's Workroom Skills Class Kelly and Lonnie's Podcast Gretchen Rubin's Happier Podcast Donations in Lonnie Vanderslice's Memory

Diana Nolan is the owner of a retail and wholesale workroom located in Medford, New Jersey outside of Philadelphia.  She started her business after a career in Retail Management for College and University bookstores.   She started Diana Nolan Custom Windows in 2001 shortly after her children were born.   Diana is a member of both the NJ and Pennsylvania WCAA chapters and currently holds the position of Vice President of the Pennsylvania SEPA chapter.  Diana is on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dianadnolan/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DianaNolanCustomWindow/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://homesewingdepot.com/products/workroom-valet-by-scot-robbins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scot Robbins Workroom Valet</a> <a href="https://workroommarketplace.com/collections/grids-templates" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gridded Table Cover at The Workroom Marketplace</a> <a href="http://www.uniquexpressions.net/productlinehtmls/drawmatic.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Draw Matic</a> <a href="http://seweasywindows.com/Templates/About_me.html#speaker" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">For Information about Ann K. Johnson's Workroom Skills Class</a> <a href="http://ceildi.libsyn.com/126-lonnie-vanderslice-and-kelly-wilson" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kelly and Lonnie's Podcast</a> <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/podcast-episode/250-very-special-episode-19-for-2019#newsletter" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gretchen Rubin's Happier Podcast</a> <a href="https://thesewinglabs.community/tribute-donations-to-lonnie-vanderslice.html?fbclid=IwAR1uISodRYBw6KQIQrpZUfS79_gdNVQlFDyvZga7Bi3BqPL8osETeCeptuY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Donations in Lonnie Vanderslice's Memory</a>

186 -  Diana Nolan -  By Failing, I Learned A Lot

Books we both read and loved; The Success Principals by Jack Canfield Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein   Ceil's List Better Than Before by Gretchen Ruben 212 The Extra Degree by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson Aspire - Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power of Words by Kevin Hall The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Loving What Is by Byron Katie The Energy Bus by John Gordon Daring Greatly by Brenè Brown   Michele's List E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber Start With Why by Simon Sinek Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman The 5 Languages of Appreciation In The Work Place by Gary Chapman and Paul White Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port Secret Service by John R. DiJulius Business by The Book by Larry Burkett The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz   Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz No Excuses by Brian Tracy       Books on our "to read" list; The Making Of A Well Designed Business by LuAnn Nigara Work The System by John Carpenter Finding Your Why by Simon Sinek Everybody Always by Bob Goff     Michele mentions; The How I Built This Podcast

Books we both read and loved; <a href="https://amzn.to/2AKgXdl" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Success Principals by Jack Canfield</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vn6VtM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OgNRV2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OiAmnV" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Profit First by Mike Michalowicz</a> <a href="http://www.seweasywindows.com/Book_orders/store.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Price Your Work with Confidence by Kitty Stein</a> Ceil's List <a href="https://amzn.to/2AKC7rY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Better Than Before by Gretchen Ruben</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2ONVgfF" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">212 The Extra Degree by Sam Parker and Mac Anderson</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2AKC7rY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Aspire - Discovering Your Purpose Through The Power of Words by Kevin Hall</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2MnUmol" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KBpDlW" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Loving What Is by Byron Katie</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vuB6z2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Energy Bus by John Gordon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2AS4N2m" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Daring Greatly by Brenè Brown</a> Michele's List <a href="https://amzn.to/2LYTjz3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vt8hDd" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Start With Why by Simon Sinek</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OkM55c" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Failing Forward by John C. Maxwell</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2M131kC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Strengths Finder 2.0 by Tom Rath</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OnbpYr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2M6mRdk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The 5 Languages of Appreciation In The Work Place by Gary Chapman and Paul White</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OfIt4h" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Book Yourself Solid by Michael Port</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KCH5GL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Secret Service by John R. DiJulius</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Mnna08" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Business by The Book by Larry Burkett</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vouYIH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2AQKv9p" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Millionaire Success Habits by Dean Graziosi</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2OkKuwc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KCH5GL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">No Excuses by Brian Tracy</a> Books on our "to read" list; <a href="https://amzn.to/2KA5NYv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Making Of A Well Designed Business by LuAnn Nigara</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2vsUNr3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Work The System by John Carpenter</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2KA9HAs" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Finding Your Why by Simon Sinek</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2voscTD" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Everybody Always by Bob Goff</a> Michele mentions; <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297?mt=2" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The How I Built This Podcast</a>

110 - Profit Is A Choice Series Episode 2 Michele Williams and I Talk Books!

Deborah Williamson

Deborah M. Williamson, owner of Treatments For Your Panes, a Shop at Home retail business servicing the Greater Rochester Area and beyond. She has been sewing for 50 yrs. beginning her career in the Dressmaking/Alterations segment. Deborah’s journey began to change when they moved to Rochester from Buffalo, NY due to her husband’s job transfer. As one of the pioneers of a Planned Community of new homes east of Rochester, what better opportunity to learn how to make window treatments and accessories with 120 homes built each year. An added retail fabric outlet was close by allowing many of her customers and Deborah to buy very reasonable decorator fabrics! Pursuing a college degree was always on her mind so 17 yrs. after high school she watched her son get on the bus for kindergarten and began her educational journey culminating in an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Deborah offers custom/couture soft window coverings, light upholstery/cushions, slipcovers, accessories as well as an Alliance/Priority Dealer with Hunter Douglas. She has taught at the WCAA Inspire 2010 &amp; 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been one of the founding members of our local Workroom/WCAA Chapter of Western New York. Deb is on Facebook     The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAA

Deborah M. Williamson, owner of <a href="https://www.treatmentsforyourpanes.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Treatments For Your Panes</a>, a Shop at Home retail business servicing the Greater Rochester Area and beyond. She has been sewing for 50 yrs. beginning her career in the Dressmaking/Alterations segment. Deborah’s journey began to change when they moved to Rochester from Buffalo, NY due to her husband’s job transfer. As one of the pioneers of a Planned Community of new homes east of Rochester, what better opportunity to learn how to make window treatments and accessories with 120 homes built each year. An added retail fabric outlet was close by allowing many of her customers and Deborah to buy very reasonable decorator fabrics! Pursuing a college degree was always on her mind so 17 yrs. after high school she watched her son get on the bus for kindergarten and began her educational journey culminating in an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. Deborah offers custom/couture soft window coverings, light upholstery/cushions, slipcovers, accessories as well as an Alliance/Priority Dealer with Hunter Douglas. She has taught at the WCAA Inspire 2010 &amp; 2011 in Louisville, Kentucky. She has been one of the founding members of our local Workroom/WCAA Chapter of Western New York. Deb is on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/treatmentsforyourpanes/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>   The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a>

129 - Deborah Williamson - What Ever You Want, You Can Achieve

Debbie DiFrancesco

Debbie DiFrancesco, who has been sewing since the age of 7, founded Creative Hands in 1990 to supplement the family income.  Initially, Debbie provided general sewing and bridal alteration services while working a second job as an assistant manager/Craft Department Manager at House of Fabrics/So-Fro Fabrics until 1991.  Two years later, Creative Hands transitioned from alterations to exclusively fabricating window treatments and selling hard treatments.  Soon after, in 1997, Debbie attended courses at the Professional Drapery Workroom School, later known as the Custom Home Furnishings Academy in Swannanoa, NC under Cheryl Strickland.  Since then, she has participated in the Custom Home Furnishings Conferences and International Window Coverings Expos as both an attendee and window treatment fabrication instructor. With an extensive skill set Debbie has, over the years, moved Creative Hands from the attic of her home to a commercial building.  In 2009 she purchased a larger commercial building, which allowed for the expansion of the workroom and the transition from a Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealership to a Hunter Douglas Gallery.  Additionally, Debbie is a Certified Hunter Douglas consultant, a Hunter Douglas Certified Master Installer and the current President of the Western NY Chapter of WCAA. Debbie is on Facebook. Links and Resources; Strengths Finders Scarlet Thread Consulting - Michele Williams The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAAHelser Brothers, IncThe Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Debbie DiFrancesco, who has been sewing since the age of 7, founded <a href="https://www.creativehandsinfo.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Hands</a> in 1990 to supplement the family income.  Initially, Debbie provided general sewing and bridal alteration services while working a second job as an assistant manager/Craft Department Manager at House of Fabrics/So-Fro Fabrics until 1991.  Two years later, Creative Hands transitioned from alterations to exclusively fabricating window treatments and selling hard treatments.  Soon after, in 1997, Debbie attended courses at the Professional Drapery Workroom School, later known as the Custom Home Furnishings Academy in Swannanoa, NC under Cheryl Strickland.  Since then, she has participated in the Custom Home Furnishings Conferences and International Window Coverings Expos as both an attendee and window treatment fabrication instructor. With an extensive skill set Debbie has, over the years, moved Creative Hands from the attic of her home to a commercial building.  In 2009 she purchased a larger commercial building, which allowed for the expansion of the workroom and the transition from a Hunter Douglas Showcase Dealership to a Hunter Douglas Gallery.  Additionally, Debbie is a Certified Hunter Douglas consultant, a Hunter Douglas Certified Master Installer and the current President of the Western NY Chapter of WCAA. Debbie is on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CreativeHandsWindowTreatments/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Links and Resources; <a href="https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Strengths Finders</a> <a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting - Michele Williams</a> The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;   <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a><a href="https://www.helserbrothers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Helser Brothers, Inc</a><a href="https://www.curtainsandsoftfurnishingspro.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a>

185 - Debbie DiFrancesco - Its Been an Interesting Metamorphosis

Patti Ayers

Patti is the owner of Pillows &amp; Pleats, LLC, a drapery design and fabrication business located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Patti’s journey began when she studied Interior Design in college some 33 years ago graduating at the top of her class. Two weeks after receiving her bachelor’s degree, she married her high school sweetheart and supported his career path which involved several moves across the country. As a stay at home mom, she raised four children, spent years volunteering in the school systems and sewed countless costumes for community theater. It wasn’t until her youngest child reached middle school that Patti decided to marry her love of sewing with her degree in Interior Design and launched Pillows &amp; Pleats, LLC in 2016. Patti specializes in fine custom window treatments and soft furnishings with a focus on quality and outstanding customer service. She has grown Pillows &amp; Pleats organically with referrals from satisfied clients and serves Northern Virginia, DC and Suburban Maryland. Patti is the current secretary of the WCAA Northern Virginia Chapter, a member of the Virtual Chapter, and is the 2019 recipient of the Jill Robson Memorial Scholarship for new businesses. Patti is on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Resources; The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library The Custom Workroom Conference Boots to Business SCORE - Service Core of Retired Executives The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The WCAA The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting

Patti is the owner of <a href="https://www.pillowsandpleats.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pillows &amp; Pleats, LLC</a>, a drapery design and fabrication business located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Patti’s journey began when she studied Interior Design in college some 33 years ago graduating at the top of her class. Two weeks after receiving her bachelor’s degree, she married her high school sweetheart and supported his career path which involved several moves across the country. As a stay at home mom, she raised four children, spent years volunteering in the school systems and sewed countless costumes for community theater. It wasn’t until her youngest child reached middle school that Patti decided to marry her love of sewing with her degree in Interior Design and launched Pillows &amp; Pleats, LLC in 2016. Patti specializes in fine custom window treatments and soft furnishings with a focus on quality and outstanding customer service. She has grown Pillows &amp; Pleats organically with referrals from satisfied clients and serves Northern Virginia, DC and Suburban Maryland. Patti is the current secretary of the WCAA Northern Virginia Chapter, a member of the Virtual Chapter, and is the 2019 recipient of the Jill Robson Memorial Scholarship for new businesses. Patti is on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pillowsandpleats/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pillowsandpleats/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pillowsandpleats/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>. Resources; <a href="https://crl.memberclicks.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library</a> <a href="https://www.customworkroomconference.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Custom Workroom Conference</a> <a href="https://sbavets.force.com/s/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Boots to Business</a> <a href="https://www.score.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">SCORE - Service Core of Retired Executives</a> The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; <a href="../../../content/wcaa.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a> <a href="https://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a> <a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a>

151 - Patti Ayers - If I'm Competent, I'll Be Confident!

Today's podcast is a little different!  Michele Williams and I tackle the question, Why? Why is it important in our businesses and in our lives?  Why do we need to ask that before we do almost anything else? I hope you enjoy this week's podcast.  It's a little different, but different is good, right? You can find Michele at Scarlet Thread Consulting and you can join Michele's Facebook group, Build a Profitable Business for Interior Designers and Workrooms. You can order Simon Sinek's book, Start With Why from Amazon. We also mentioned Jack Canfield's The Success Principles(TM) - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be I have also mentioned, more than once or twice, Gretchen Rubin's book Better Than Before.  I loved this book and learned so much about myself (and the people I love!). And if you would like to hear more about Simon Sinek's book, Start With Why, join Sandra VanSickle's Wednesday morning book club on her Facebook page, New Tech-Style

Today's podcast is a little different!  Michele Williams and I tackle the question, Why? Why is it important in our businesses and in our lives?  Why do we need to ask that before we do almost anything else? I hope you enjoy this week's podcast.  It's a little different, but different is good, right? You can find Michele at <a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a> and you can join Michele's Facebook group, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/252646971848260/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Build a Profitable Business for Interior Designers and Workrooms</a>. You can order Simon Sinek's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1591846447/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=semumo-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1591846447&amp;linkId=952d9304105d773c804006d8b6f84fa6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start With Why</a> from Amazon. We also mentioned Jack Canfield's <a href="%3Ca%20target=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Success Principles(TM) - 10th Anniversary Edition: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be</a> I have also mentioned, more than once or twice, Gretchen Rubin's book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385348630/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=semumo-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0385348630&amp;linkId=ee74c73fb839d11fb20a3c595f491876" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Than Before</a>.  I loved this book and learned so much about myself (and the people I love!). And if you would like to hear more about Simon Sinek's book, Start With Why, join Sandra VanSickle's Wednesday morning book club on her Facebook page, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=new%20tech-style" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Tech-Style</a>

#51 Michele Williams -Our Why is an Extension of Who We Are

Melissa Hamman

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom ChannelScarlet Thread ConsultingThe WCAA   Melissa Hammann is the owner of Riviera Décor a high-end retail and wholesale custom workroom that also specializes in outdoor décor. She resides in Corpus Christi, Texas a resort coastal town located off the gulf coast of south Texas where she lives with her husband and four children Melissa is the recent recipient of the 2018 IWCA/Visions Award for first place in Curtains and Draperies Workroom competition. Her work has been published numerous times in local media and trade magazines. She holds a Master of Science degree and Bachelor of Business Degree, from Texas A&amp;M along with design training at the New York Institute of Art and Design and twelve certificates from the Custom Home Furnishings Academy located in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a member of the Window Coverings Association of America- Virtual Chapter, wherein she serves on the executive board as Vice President of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA)- Virtual Chapter, Chairperson for the WCAA- Virtual Chapter Speaker Committee, an administrator for WoMen of the Workroom, an industry forum of over 900 members. A published writer for trade magazine, Bespoke Soft Furnishings and Webinar speaker for Drapery and Design Professional and the Window Coverings Association of America as well. You can find Riviera Decor on Facebook and Instagram. On the Podcast we mentioned; The WCAA Virtual Chapter WoMen of the Workroom Facebook page The E Myth by Michael Gerber  The Workroom Channel Grids Yoast SEO

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; <a href="http://www.theworkroomchannel.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel</a><a href="https://www.scarletthreadconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Thread Consulting</a><a href="http://www.wcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA</a> Melissa Hammann is the owner of <a href="http://rivieradecorinc.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Riviera Décor</a> a high-end retail and wholesale custom workroom that also specializes in outdoor décor. She resides in Corpus Christi, Texas a resort coastal town located off the gulf coast of south Texas where she lives with her husband and four children Melissa is the recent recipient of the 2018 IWCA/Visions Award for first place in Curtains and Draperies Workroom competition. Her work has been published numerous times in local media and trade magazines. She holds a Master of Science degree and Bachelor of Business Degree, from Texas A&amp;M along with design training at the New York Institute of Art and Design and twelve certificates from the Custom Home Furnishings Academy located in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is a member of the Window Coverings Association of America- Virtual Chapter, wherein she serves on the executive board as Vice President of the Window Coverings Association of America (WCAA)- Virtual Chapter, Chairperson for the WCAA- Virtual Chapter Speaker Committee, an administrator for WoMen of the Workroom, an industry forum of over 900 members. A published writer for trade magazine, Bespoke Soft Furnishings and Webinar speaker for Drapery and Design Professional and the Window Coverings Association of America as well. You can find Riviera Decor on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RivieraDecorInc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rivieradecorinc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. On the Podcast we mentioned; <a href="https://wcaavirtualchapter.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The WCAA Virtual Chapter</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/131841913552133/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">WoMen of the Workroom Facebook page</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Epuow1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The E Myth by Michael Gerber </a> <a href="https://workroommarketplace.com/search?type=product&amp;q=grid" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Workroom Channel Grids</a> <a href="https://yoast.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Yoast SEO</a>

90 - Melissa Hamman - Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

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