488 - Devin Ryan - People Were Willing To Take A Chance on Me
Release Date: 11/02/2025
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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509 - Listener Favorite - Dennis Locke
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Dennis Locke is a 3rd generation furniture upholsterer in Greenville, Tx. Serving the Dallas area. He came into the family business as a child, and has doing it professionally for over 40 years. Dennis took over the business in ‘97, when his mother passed. He does commercial and residential furniture, as well as specializing in repair and foam replacement. You can find Dennis at . For some insight into Dennis's writing ability, be sure to visit his The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; ...
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508 - The Technology Fail Sandwich and What It Taught Me
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507 - Abby Glassenberg -I Am a Very Project Oriented Person
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Abby Glassenberg is the co-founder and president of , the trade association for the crafts industry. The organization has over 2,000 members in all different sectors. She’s also a sewing pattern designer, teacher, and journalist. Abby lives in Wellesley, Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and a rescue dog named Steve. You can reach Abby at Abby is on
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506 - Listener Favorite - Whitney Kaufman
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Whitney Kaufman is the owner of Whitney Kaufman Designs in Grand Rapids, MI. Whitney is a busy wife and mother of four teenagers. As a teacher turned stay-at-home-mom she began sewing shortly after her oldest daughter was born, and for years she enjoyed sewing Halloween costumes for her brood. Over the years she tried her hand at making both Roman shades and quilts. At the suggestion of some friends, she began looking into ways to turn her passion for sewing and decorating into a career. In December 2020 she opened Whitney Kaufman Designs. Whitney quickly jumped on the opportunity to...
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505 - Hollie Rich - I Finally Feel Comfortable with My Place in this World
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Hollie Rich is the president and founder of , a concierge service for people decorating without the help of a professional interior designer. Hollie believes good design is for everyone, so her mission is to break down barriers design enthusiasts face when decorating on their own. She provides expert guidance, and helps them procure to-the-trade products that will make their homes feel special. Hollie is on and Resources and Links; The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;
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Devin Ryan is the heart and hands behind Redeemed Relic Upholstery, where she transforms well-loved furniture into beautiful, meaningful pieces with new life. After earning a degree in communication and a master’s in education, Devin spent years teaching — a career she loved — until multiple sclerosis forced her to step away from the classroom. What began as a creative outlet during that transition turned into a passion and a purpose, leading her to build Redeemed Relic into the heart-driven small business it is today. Through her work, Devin brings stories, craftsmanship, and second chances together — and she loves inspiring others to see the beauty in what’s already there.
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A Framework for Understanding Poverty by Ruby K. Payne
Organization is a Learnable Skill by Lisa Woodruff
(Some of the links I provide, specifically to Amazon and a few others, require me to let you know that if you use those links and make a purchase, I will make some money. I won't make a million dollars, but I might be able to get a cup of coffee, so thank you!)
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Lisa Woodruff's website Organize 365
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)