Sew Much More
Episodes
112 - Kathryn Dillon - Being Adventurous in The Second Act!
19 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Kathryn Dillon owns and operates Kathry...
111 - Jane Crawford - There's A Lot To Be Said For Making Mistakes
12 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jane has been working in the interiors industry for the last 10 years. Based in the UK, about an hour outside London. Jane Crawford Interiors is aimed...
110 - Profit Is A Choice Series Episode 2 Michele Williams and I Talk Books!
09 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
109 - The Top 10 Things I've Learned Interviewing My Podcast Guests
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA I have learned so much from my guests o...
108 - What Do Your Kids Think About Your Business?
03 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, I interviewed Christina Price and Jennifer Assetto, while Jeanlle Dech's son, Casey interviewed their daughters. I did not get to hear or ...
107 - JoAnne Lenart-Weary - I Said Yes Over and Over and Over Again!
29 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA If you were to describe JoAnne Le...
106 - Episode 7 of the Opportunity Thinking Series with Jeanelle Dech and Yazmin Guzman
22 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Podcast is sponsored by The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library. In past Opportunity Thinking episodes of the podcast, we have ...
105 - Doshie Witcher - I Made The Decision To Do What I Loved To Do And Let The Rest Go
15 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Having a sewing business had been Doshie W...
104 - Amanda Smith - You Have To Be Willing To Change and Adapt With The Market
08 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Like many others in this business, Amanda Smith did not ...
103 - Jo Braxton Thomas - Don't Be An Imitator
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Jo Braxton Thomas, owner of Braxton Drapery Design began...
102 - Episode 6 of the Opportunity Thinking Series
24 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Opportunity Thinking Series is brought to you by; The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Jennifer Assetto, owner of In The Fringe in H...
101 - Jodi Stanford - I'm Either Doing It or I'm Not!
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Jodi Stanford is the owner of Jodi's Window Fashions, a custom drapery workroom found...
100 - Special Episode - Profit Is A Choice with Michele Williams
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
99 - Addie Conte - I'm Choosing My Jobs Instead Of Them Choosing Me
10 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Addie Conte is the owner of Addie's Custom Coverings and Design, LLC, a soft furnishing fabrication and design studio. She has taken her love of tex...
98 - Kathy Geffen - I Learn From The Things That Challenge Me
03 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Geffen has been designing and creating window treatments for the home since 2002. Prior to her start in the window treatment business, ...
97 - Opportunity Thinking Episode 5 - Parenting and Owning Your Own Business
27 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanelle Dech, owner of The Workroom Channel, Adaptive Textiles and The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library, Christina Price, owner of Main L...
96 - Madeleine MacRae - I Watched and I Paid Attention
20 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Madeleine MacRae is the creator of FastTrack Sales Systems and the CEO of MM MacRae Coaching & Consulting, an international learning, coaching and con...
95 - Theda Hadden - I Never Shy Away From A Challenge
13 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Springwood Upholstery started when Theda Hadden went shopping for the perfect fabric for window treatments and pillows for her first house. Everyone w...
94 - Kristin Nicholas - There Are No Rules When You Are Working On Your Own
06 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Kristin Nicholas is an all-around creative artist who wo...
93 - Tracie Bresnahan - Always Push Past Your Comfort Zone
29 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tracie N. Bresnahan The owner of Custom Creations Tracie holds a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Engineering and a Master's degree in Quality Assuran...
92 - Episode 4 of the Opportunity Thinking Series - Discussing Upholstery Education with the Professional Upholsterers Association of Minnesota
22 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Opportunity Thinking Series is recorded live with members of PUAM - The Professional Upholsterers Association of Minnesotapuam. ...
91 - Peggy Morgans - Ask For Help!
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Peggy Morgans is the owner of Parkway Window Works, a cu...
90 - Melissa Hamman - Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan
08 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Melissa Hammann is the owner of Riviera Dé...
89 - What I've Learned During My Podcast Journey
01 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Today's podcast is a solo podcast, and I share some o...
88 - Opportunity Thinking Series Episode 3 - Meet Kitty Stein - Author of Price Your Work With Confidence
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of the Opportunity Thinking Series is an interview with Kitty Stein, author of Price Your Work With Confidence. Ann K. Johnson is now...
87 - Sharon Gizzi - Strive to Be Invaluable
18 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is Sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Sharon Gizzi is the owner of Styles by Sharon, a cu...
86 - A Chick & A Chair - Lindsay Orwig
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA A Chick & A Chair started when Lindsay Orwig kept bringing h...
85 - Running a Business with Your Spouse - Kristen and John Vince
04 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Workroom Channel, Scarlet Thread Consulting, The WCAA Kristen and John Vince are the owners of Custom Elegance a to the trade ...
84 - Opportunity Thinking Series Episode 2 - To Grow or Not To Grow
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Opportunity Thinking Podcasts are sponsored by; On Today's podcast, Vita Vygovska, Jeanelle Dech, and Sue Fresconi talk about business g...
83 - Ruth Zahler - On Changing Business Models
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ruth Zahler started Connecting Threads Inc in November 1998, serving interior designers in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. In 2008 the business w...
82 - Jennifer Assetto - Embrace The Chaos Part 2
11 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is brought to you by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Jennifer Assetto is the owner of In ...
81 - Jennifer Assetto - Embracing the Chaos
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is brought to you by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Jennifer Assetto is the owner of In T...
80 - Jill Ragan Scully - Be Minnessota Nice!
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Working as an interior designer, ...
79 - Jeanelle Dech - Episode 1 in the Opportunity Thinking Series
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Curtains & Soft Furnishings Resource Library OPPORTUNITY THINKING- Episode #...
#78 - Zona Tiller - Everything You Do In Business is Public Speaking
14 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Zona began her business in 1981 after her family moved t...
#77 - Callie Bullock - I Was Ready To Take Control
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Callie is the owner of Draped and Tailored, a new fabri...
#76 - Pamela Ptak - Part 2 - The Layering of Details
31 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Ptak is a couture fashion designer, owner of Ptak Couture and co-founder of the Arts and Fashion Institute in Riegelsville PA & a designer on...
#75 Pamela Ptak - Part 1 -The Layering of Details
24 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA Pamela Ptak is the owner/designer of the Ready-To-W...
#74 - Maureen Singer - On Loss and Strength
17 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Maureen Singer's childhood days were spent in Minnesota. The oldest of three girls, she was in a leadership role right out of the crib. Her mother lov...
#73 - Tammy Granger-Do You Have Joy In Your Heart At The End Of The Day?
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Granger is the owner of BG Custom Windows located in Cary, NC. She began her career in window coverings in 1989 after graduating from NC State U...
#72- Laurel McGee - Being New In The Industry
03 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laurel McGee began sewing at her grandmother's knee. However, her time spent working on a sewing machine was inconsistent until 12 years ago when sh...
#71- Annie Davis Talks About Starting Over
26 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Annie Davis is the owner of ALDesigns, originally founded in 2000 as a custom drapery workroom. She provides window treatments, bedding and other s...
#70 - Stacie Kennedy - I Took The Leap
19 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, Stacie Kennedy created her home-based, full-service custom window treatment design and fabrication business serving the Metro Atlanta area an...
#69 - LuAnn Nigara - You Can't Wish For Easy
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
LuAnn began her career more than thirty years ago as a co-owner of Window Works, an award-winning window treatment and awning retailer in Livingston, ...
#68 - Jean Lawes - One Stepping Stone Led to Another
05 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Lawes is the owner of HomeStyle, LLC, a Custom Workroom to the Trade that is dedicated to the fabrication of exceptional quality soft home furnis...
#67- Ravi Pankhania - Part 2 - You Are A Special Person If You Are In This Business
29 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ravi Pankhania started sewing in High School as a lark and the hopes of meeting more girls and an easy credit.... but little did he know his true cal...
#66 - Ravi Pankhania Part 1 - I Always Look For Ways to Improve Things
22 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ravi Pankhania started sewing in High School as a lark and the hopes of meeting more girls and an easy credit.... but little did he know his tr...
#65 Christina Price - The Pride In My Craft Made Me Feel Successful
15 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Price, owner of Main Line Window Décor, has been fabricating window treatments since 2002 after earning a degree in mathematics from Penn S...
#64 - Susan Kostelecky - You Have to Set Expectations
08 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In 1995 Susan Kostelecky began SK Designs, an award-winning custom window treatment design and fabricating company serving the greater Houston area. S...
#63 - Vita Vygovska - I Never Gave Myself Another Choice
01 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Vitalia (Vita) Vygovska is the award-winning author, speaker, business coach, and window treatment specialist. Her company, Vitalia, Inc.- Fine Win...
#62 - Jann Newton - I Love Helping My Readers
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jann Newton is the owner of Newton Custom Interiors, which opened in 2000 and is located in Bloomington, IL. Newton Custom Interiors is an award-wi...
#61 Tammy Paradoski - I Believe Everyone Has A Purpose
17 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tammy Paradoski is the owner of Daisy Chain, a full-service retail drapery and slipcover studio created in 2000. She specializes in the high-quality c...
#60 - Karen Barnes - I Was Like A Sponge
10 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Barnes is the owner of The Elegant Window, a to-the-trade custom drapery and soft goods workroom located in Gilbert Arizona. She is thrilled t...
#59 - Robin Matthews - I Didn't Know I Was A Workroom
03 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Robin Matthews transformed her passion to create into her business "Seams Sew Right" in 2000. She offers high-end custom window treatments, beddin...
#58 - Rose Mary LaBlanc - It Didn't Occur to Me To Not Make It A Business
27 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
#57 The Best Advice Episode 1
20 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In preparing for the Anniversary Podcasts, I realized just how much incredible advice all of my guests have generously offered the podcast listeners. ...
#56 - Anniversary Podcast Part 2 with Donna Cash
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Part 2 of the Anniversary Podcast! Today I ask Donna Cash the questions I didn't ask the first time I interviewed her! Donna Cash owns De...
#55 Happy 1 Year Anniversary to the Sew Much More Podcast! Part 1
06 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to share this episode with all of you! I have now been producing this podcast for one year! And 54 episodes and 52,000 download...
#54 - Elizabeth Gerdes - You Have to Do The Hard Stuff!
30 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Gerdes is the owner of Stitch Above The Rest, LLC, a full-service retail drapery fabrication studio, in Woodstock, GA, established in 2003. ...
#53 Nancy Letts - You Have To Be A Self Starter
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Letts started Pine House Drapery, an award-winning full-service workroom serving interior designers in the lakeside resort communities of northw...
#52 - Frances Pusch - I Followed What Made Me Happy
16 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Pusch has worked with textiles in some form her entire professional career. Her training includes art school and a bachelor's degree in textil...
#51 Michele Williams -Our Why is an Extension of Who We Are
09 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wh...
#50 - Young Entrepreneur, Anna Welsh Recommends Being Willing to Take Risks
25 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Welsh is the Founder and CEO of littlebags.BIGIMPACT, a company that hand makes clutch bags from resourced, vintage materials. littlebags.BIGIMPA...
#49 - Beuancha Jeffries - You Should Add Value to the Community
11 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
For Beuancha Jeffries, it was a natural progression from many years of hand crafts, knitting, needlepoint and cross-stitch to creating her business, S...
#48 - Brand New Instructors From CWC Before and After, What Was It Like?
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast, we talk with some of the first time instructors who applied for and had their classes accepted for the Custom Workroom Conference. ...
#47 - Jana Platina Phipps - Find Your Niche
04 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jana Platina Phipps is an embellishment expert known for her refined vision in the use of trimmings in home furnishings and fashion. She is a designer...
#46 - Kim's Upholstery Class Students Why They Take Time To Educate Themselves
25 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#45 - Cynthia Bleskachek - A Rising Tide Lifts All Ships
21 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Bleskachek has been working as a professional upholsterer since 2001 and teaching since 2010. In 2008 she won a first place craftsmanship awar...
#44 Live Podcast Recording with Nancy Letts and Penny Bruce at CWC
10 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded at the Custom Workroom Conference, this podcast is a roundtable discussion with workrooms from the US and the UK, headed by Penny Bruce from ...
#43 - Laura Kelly - What You Need Is Not to be Fearless, You Need to be Brave
08 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Kelly is the Founder and President of The Handwork Studio, a kids' needle arts, machine sewing and fashion studio and camps. THS helps k...
#42 What's New and Insights From Past Podcasts
24 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 oth...
41 - Special Fabulous Friday Podcast
21 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special podcast being brought to you by Home Dec Gal with a special announcement from Susan and Rodger! Susan Woodcock and Rodger Wal...
#40- Podcasting in Cars- The Wisdom of my Colleagues!
16 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is a traveling podcast! I drove with a few of my WCAA friends to the NJ WCAA Chapter's Windows To Success and while I had a captive ...
#39 Penny Bruce - The Rules Are Made to be Broken
09 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Penny Bruce is the creative force behind Denton Drapes, a couture soft furnishing business established in the UK making bespoke window treatments for ...
#38 Kate Greunke - You Are Worthy of Success
02 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kate the Socialite runs a marketing firm that helps interior designers and window covering specialists become professional and profitable. Kate ...
#37 Kevin Kise - Don't Die With Your Song Still In Your Heart
26 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Kise owns a workroom and is a designer for Kise Interiors. Coming from humble beginnings in Rural Franklin County, Ohio, his passion for fabrics...
#36 Jen Anderson - Learn as Much as You Can About the People You Want to Serve
19 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Anderson is the owner and designer of two businesses based outside Philadelphia, PA.. Once Upon a Time Creation transforms your sentimental clothi...
#35 Tammi LeNair - There is Always A Take Away
12 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Tammi LeNair of L'Intérieur LeNair has been fabricating couture window fashions for the past 26 years. Both a workroom to the trade as well as a re...
#34 Teresa Paul - Take a Chance, Put Yourself Out There!
05 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Teresa Paul, Executive Director of WCAA, studied communications at George Mason University and began her career working in restaurant publicity, first...
#33 Teal Major - I Need To Trust My Knowledge
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
#32 Rachel Barrera - Work your business to meet your priorities.
19 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Barrera has been in the custom soft furnishings industry, encompassing design fabrication and installation for more than 14 years. From 2000 to...
#31 Rosemarie Garner - Working Through Imposter Syndrome
12 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 theate...
#30 Artisan Project Weekend with Terri Booser
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I had such a great time helping out in Houston for the Artisan Project Weekend, helping to fabricate the vignettes for IWCE. I did short interviews wi...
#29 Cathy Tucker - Still Sharing After All These Years
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Cathy Tucker has more than 21 years experience as a custom workroom owner and manager. She has been a featured speaker at Detroit Workroom Associati...
#28 Kelli Chitty - Finding Her Happy Place
22 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Interiors by Kelli is a full service interior design studio with a specialty in custom window treatments and soft furnishings for the home. Kelli e...
#27 Linda Principe - You Can't Wait For The Work To Come To You
15 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Principe is the owner of Linda Principe Interiors in Monroe Township, NJ. Linda provides full service residential interior design services with ...
#26 Colleen Mook - Find The Gift in Everything
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Mook is the owner and CEO of Baby Be Hip, launched in 2002 after leaving her corporate career to start her family. Baby Be Hip has been fea...
#26 Colleen Mook - Find The Gift in Everything
09 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Mook is the owner and CEO of Baby Be Hip, launched in 2002 after leaving her corporate career to start her family. Baby Be Hip has been fea...
#25 Deborah Cronin - Never be afraid to ask for help.
03 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Leatherwood Design Co is a custom window treatment fabrication studio, located in Ossining, New York, in the breathtaking Hudson River Valley. We work...
#24 Marylan Borchardt and Jeanelle Dech - A legacy continues!
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, our first M'Fay Pattern was our introduction to professional drapery making. It's amazing that such an extensive collection of ins...
#23 Carlette Cormier - "You should feel your work is worthy of competition!"
18 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; Scarlet Thread Consulting WCAA The Workroom Channel In 1987, successful window treatment designer Carlet...
#22 Caterina Meadows Instigator, Trouble Maker and Master Giggler
11 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is sponsored by; Scarlet Thread Consulting The Workroom Channel WCAA Caterina Meadows, of Pate Meadows Designs will make you laugh! Befo...
#21 Susan Gillen - Soul Searching and Knowing yourself!
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have the honor of interviewing Sue Gillen, owner of Window Fashion Designs & More. Sue is a dear friend of mine and is a Certified Win...
#20 with Tracy Windley- From professor of Hematology to Elegant Window Fashions!
27 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing Tracy's story was so inspiring! Most of us at least knew how to sew when we started this journey, but Tracy had to learn that before she lea...
#19 Ann K. Johnson and Sometimes You Just Have to Walk Away!
20 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I had such fun talking with Ann K. Johnson of Sew Easy Windows! Ann owns a wholesale workroom in Ohio, established in 1992. She is an author and...
#18 Beth Hodges and why you have to be nice!
13 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Beth Hodges, owner of Beth Hodges Soft Furnishings, has been in business for almost thirty years! Beth reminisces about starting her business at a tim...
#17 Monique Becker
06 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Monique Becker, CWTC and Allied ASID owner of Becker Home, started her journey in this business by googling, "how to earn a living sewing curtains" b...
Episode #16 With Elki Horn
30 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Elki Horn is a friend and mentor to many in the custom home furnishings industry! Elki is a commercial workroom owner with a wonderful sense of humor ...
Podcast #15 with Sarah Devaney O'Neil
23 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
While many workrooms and designers started out in our homes and because we had a skill, Sarah O'Neil started her business, Storibook Designs out of...
Episode #14 with Margie Nance
16 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
With over 20 years experience on many sides of this industry, Margie's journey has moved her away from fabrication and towards education and instructi...