437 - Organization Advice from Stacey Harmon, Evernote Certified Consultant
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Founder of , Stacey is a productivity coach and top Evernote Certified Consultant who specializes in helping disorganized and unproductive people get their lives in order with Evernote. Through her membership, guides and training programs, she shows busy people how to take back control of their digital lives to give them the freedom, space, and time they crave. Thanks to her Evernote-based GTD® practice she enjoys a paperless laptop-lifestyle which often takes her far beyond her home base of Austin, Texas.
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436 - Opportunity Thinking Series with Ralph Angel
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The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; It's always a pleasure for me to talk with Ralph Angel! He's one of the first people I met in this industry and he was so helpful. Today you'll hear about what and who! is new at Angel's! You can find Angel's on , and
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435 - Setting Boundaries
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434 - Listener Favorite - Suzy Daruwala
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Suzy Daruwala is the owner of , a full-service drapery and fabrication studio servicing homeowners, builders, and designers alike. Clients say they enjoy working with Suzy because she has the ability to really listen and interpret their needs and desires and helps to translate their vision into a well-executed design and fabrication plan. She delivers exceptional quality and is very detail-oriented. She founded her company in November of 2007 in Branchburg, NJ, relocated to Lexington, MA in 2010, and finally landed in Del Mar, CA in 2015. In 2001 she started...
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433 - Listener Favorite - Denise Canney
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Denise Canney Custom Sewing was established in 1998 as a one-person workroom operated out of her home in Livingston, NJ then later moving to Doylestown, PA in 2006. Denise serves both designers and retail clients fabricating various types of window treatments as well as other soft home furnishings. She is also proud to offer various fabric and trim lines from Stout, Schumacher, Samuel and Sons, and Fabricut. Denise has recently expanded her product line to also sell shades and shutters by Comfortex, Norman, and Walden Select. Denise prides herself in...
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432 - Katie Williams - Be Kind To Your People
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Katie is the sole owner and seamstress of Mississippi Stitches specializes in handcrafted, custom pillow covers and bolsters available to anyone looking for customizable options and designer textiles to finish his or her space with lasting style. Katie resides in central Mississippi along with her vizsla, Ruth, who serves as the mascot for the whole operation. When not sewing, you can find Katie in her vegetable and flower garden or enjoying finding birds with Ruth. Katie is on and . Links and Resources; (Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others,...
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431 - The Importance of Networking
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430 - Marianne Henderson - I Turn Everything Into a Lesson
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Marianne Henderson is the owner of . She is a dedicated wife and loving mother of three wonderful children, including girl/boy twins in their late thirties and a youngest son who is soon to turn 30. From an early age, she had a passion for sewing, starting with making her own Barbie clothes and later progressing to designing her own outfits. She saved her allowance to buy fabric and patterns and, after taking a single sewing class in junior high, continued to teach herself the craft. Although she was accepted into the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in San Francisco, a...
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429 - Listener Favorite - Celeste Breen
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Celeste Breen is the owner of . She started teaching sewing 20 years ago after working as a nurse for 20 years. To date, she has had over 200 different students. About 10 years she started Creations by Celeste and formalized the sewing of custom home décor. She lives with her husband, John in Grayslake, a suburb of Chicago. They have been married for almost 44 years and have three children, all married, and four of the most adorable grandchildren. Celeste is on for both her teaching business as well as her Twitter @celestesews ...
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428 - Ella Hall - I Do A Lot of Doing Before I Think
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Ella Hall is the founder of , a Brooklyn-based upholstery shop that specializes in creating custom pillows, cushions, curtains, and other upholstery products. With a degree in fashion design from Parsons and a background in interior design, Ella quickly recognized the pain points that designers often faced in the traditional upholstery industry. Driven by her entrepreneurial spirit, she saw an opportunity to revolutionize a field that had remained stagnant for decades. Ella’s approach has been to infuse technology into the upholstery process. She developed a custom platform that makes...
info_outlineShree is the owner of Folds & Drapes, located in Carmel, Indiana. In 2022, she took a significant stride by establishing her own workroom, Folds & Drapes LLC, where she specializes in crafting custom window treatments and soft furnishings, offering a wide range of services and products.
Originally from India, Shree's sewing journey began at the age of 10, under the guidance of her father. When it came time to choose a career, she knew that textile was her calling. She holds a master's degree in textile science and apparel design. Over the course of six years, she immersed herself in the home textile industry, gaining valuable insights into the manufacturing and design processes of high-quality fabrics and specialty home textiles.
Her journey is a source of immense pride, and her passion for the craft is evident in every project she undertakes. In 2014, Shree transitioned to the United States with her husband, navigating a spectrum of challenges and opportunities. While adapting to a new culture and lifestyle, she continued to pursue her professional interests. She explored her artistic inclinations by participating in the Indiana State Fair Art Divisions, where she secured several ribbons for her creative endeavors across various categories. Additionally, she undertook small sewing projects, provided alterations for neighbors, and offered sewing lessons, further honing her skills. Working with diverse fabrics and styles, she derived joy from creating bespoke solutions.
Looking ahead, Shree plans to continue leveraging her expertise and creativity to transform spaces for her clients, embarking on a journey together to bring their imaginations to life. She is a proud member of the WCAA National and Indiana Chapter and the Workroom Accountability and Mentoring Group 2024.
In her free time, Shree volunteers as a teacher, where she teaches children her native language, Marathi. She also enjoys home improvement projects, gardening, and outdoor activities with her family.
You can find Shree at Folds and Drapes, Instagram, and Facebook
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