Sheryl Hammontree founded Thoughtful Threads apparel as a way to build connection by spreading messages of empowerment, equality, love, and kindness.

With every item she designs, she's intentional about choosing words and sayings that radiate positive vibes inside and out.

Creating and making stuff brings Sheryl joy, she loves to paint and decorate children's furniture and birdhouses.

She has a flower garden in the middle of her yard made up entirely from perennials given to her by important women in her life. She loves to garden and makes awesome pickles.

She owned a gym for 15 years and can do 100 pull-ups faster than she can run a mile.

She met, dated, fell in love, and married her husband, Joel—before social media. They go mountain biking and ride bikes together on the trail, road, and gravel.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
• "-words matter. It matters what you tell yourself. It matters what you tell other people. It matters how you say it."
• "If I wear a shirt that says unite, well, that holds me accountable. It holds me accountable to live my values, and it also can spark a conversation or encourage someone else to do the same."
• "You cannot depend on your eyes if your imagination is out of focus." - Mark Twain
• "Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom."

What You'll Learn:

How words can draw us together to create connection and compassion with others.

This Episode Includes:

• The inspiration behind Thoughtful Threads was to spread messages of kindness in a world that had become less kind.
• Robin shares a story about meaningful words from her childhood chiropractor which led her to where she is today.
• Robin plans to celebrate 30 years in practice during the month of March.
• Sheryl talks about choosing sustainable materials for her business.
• It's easy to look at the division in the world but Sheryl encourages us to find common ground.
• Thoughtful Threads use words and design to create clothes that empower those who wear them.
• One goal of Thoughtful Threads is to create shirts that will start a conversation and create a connection between people.
• Sheryl's parents were the ones who inspired her to be kind to everyone.

Three Takeaways From Today's Episode:

1. Consider how you can "wear" your values today.
2. Speak kind words to yourself and those around you.
3. Use your imagination to think about one small change you can make to contribute kindness to the world.

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Small Changes Big Shifts Podcast W/ Dan Britton & Jimmy Page
• All Made
• Your Wellness Connection
• Advent Health
• Community America Credit Union
• People Need People
• Thoughtful Threads