Sonia Lyne is simultaneously an inspiration and a great case study for us all!

She has worked hard (and travelled far) to find her passion.

Sonia has opened herself to new challenges, new opportunities – and does it all with a seemingly endless supply of positivity.

If you need a kick in the butt to make the changes you want for your life and business, then this episode is for you!

Quotes and highlights from this Episode:

* Sonia Lyne is the creative genius behind Dandelyne.

* Her creative journey has been a long one, and intercontinental.

* She started as a private school teacher, and was told you just don’t make it as a crafter.

* After university Sonia travelled the world where her eyes were opened.  She came to realize there was a world of opportunities.

* Sonia went to fashion school and worked in London, came back to Australia, started a family and had a lightning bulb moment when she brought out an old hobby, hand stitching.

* Sonia had found her calling in embroidery.  Her business had begun.

* She has created a community and shares other people’s work on her hoops.

* ‘I’m still learning, we all still are.’ {Sonia}

* Don’t be afraid to put a value on your time.  ‘Value every single element of what you do.’ {Sonia}

* You CAN love what you do.

* If you’re happy, then that’s the biggest thing.

* Be passionate about what you do!

* ‘What makes you buzz RIGHT NOW.’ {Sonia}

* Don’t focus on the negative.  Find ways to highlight the positive.  Celebrate yourself!

* Sonia is the ’embroidery motivator.’  She will ‘get everyone in stitches.’ {Sonia}

* Balancing your work with your personal life is important.

* Take time for family everyday.  Take a day off!

* And when you work, work hard.

* ‘You can’t NOT work hard.’ {Sonia}

* Share what you do!  Make yourself and your craft accessible, be inspirational.

* And then ‘kick yourself to get out, go get coffee, have a conversation!’ {Sonia}

* ‘If you don’t try, you’re 100% going to fail.’ {Jess}

* You can find Sonia at her website or Instagram.

 

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