453 - Deb Barrett - I've Been Appointment Driven My Whole Life
Release Date: 02/23/2025
519 - Denise Dalton - I Am the Eternal Optimist!
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Born and raised in England, Denise pursued studies in child development and education following her primary schooling. Throughout her life, her dual passions for sewing and childcare have been enduring themes. Today, she is the proud mother of four and a blessed Nana to seven. Life is a gift, and has a way of taking us along a journey that evolves and Denise has learned to embrace that journey through the good times and the challenging times. Denise’s love for sewing began in childhood, inspired by her mother’s sewing classes and school curriculum in England. What started as a...
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518 - In Memory of Sam Sloan
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517 - Jill Ballew - I Don't Believe I Have the Best Ideas, I Believe Together We Have the Best Ideas
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Jill Ballew brings more than 30 years of experience in the custom window treatment and soft furnishings industry. She is the owner of High Country Drapery Design and , two companies built around craftsmanship, service, and a deep respect for the details that make interiors feel truly finished. Through The Workroom Collective, Jill partners with interior designers and trade professionals across the country, providing expertly crafted drapery, Roman shades, bedding, pillows, top treatments, and custom soft goods. Her work blends the artistry of traditional fabrication with the structure,...
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516 - Chester France Jr. Lifting Labels
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Chester A. France, Jr. is a Veteran Small Business Owner, a Certified Life Coach (CLC), Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Master Social Work (MSW), and Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS). Mr. France has more than 30 years of professional experience in sales, sales training, and management in the for-profit sector. For more than 15 years, Mr. France has provided management and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations, particularly in the faith-based community, to include establishing several nonprofit 501(c) (3) corporations. Mr. France is a graduate of Morgan State...
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515 - Sohn Lewis - I Love Sharing What I Know
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Over his 40+-year career, Sohn Lewis has reupholstered thousands of pieces of furniture and other items, including antiques, walls, and automobile and boat interiors. One of his more notable projects includes upholstering hundreds of replicated seats for the 2000s renovation of Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C. His work also appears in the Smithsonian Institution, a few embassies, and the Maryland governor’s office, Senate chambers, and statehouse. He’s done work for Joseph Furniture Restoration (Columbia), Johnson Berman (Baltimore), Ibello Upholstery (Baltimore), and Iatesta Studio...
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514 - The Conversations We Avoid (and Why They Cost Us More Than We Think)
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513 - Listener Favorite - Heidi Yoder
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Heidi Wenger Yoder is the owner of Interiors in Harrisonburg, VA. which is celebrating 20 years of operation. Heidi's husband, Brent, is an invaluable member of her team as chief installer and cornice board fabricator. Her three teenage children pitch in on occasion as directors of recycling, dust bunny chasing, and van loading. Heidi is passionate about helping her clients live more fully in their homes and creating beauty in the process. and The website below is currently under construction by Kate the Socialite and should be up and running soon My...
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512 - The Skill That Has Nothing to Do with Sewing
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511 - Rachel Bristow - This Is Not Shoe Money - You're Going to Make Big Money
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Rachel Bristow has been married to her husband, Victor, for 16 years, and together they share a large and close-knit family of 11 children and 13 grandchildren. She has owned her business, Creative Cousins Sewing for 12 years, transitioning to full-time drapery work over the past two years. Sewing is deeply rooted in her background—she comes from a long line of skilled seamstresses. Her mother, a gifted bridal specialist, had an exceptional talent for altering any type of garment. After becoming a widow, she learned tailoring from her mother as a way to support her six children. That...
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510 - Ruti Wajnberg - My Heart is in Restoring Things That Already Exist in the World
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Ruti is a Brooklyn-based upholsteress and the founder of Find The Thread Upholstery. Known for her bold use of color and pattern, she helps clients fall back in love with the furniture they already own, transforming pieces in a way that feels joyful and personal. Her process is designed to be approachable and low-stress, while keeping quality furniture out of the landfill through thoughtful, design-forward restoration. You can see her work or . The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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