And a lot of times we don't see the value in things that we are passionate about and do really well.

It’s only when we engage in conversations with others, that we realize that some of the things that they see in us, we often took for granted because it's just what we do.

In this episode, we are talking with Crispina ffrench, entrepreneur, online coaching pioneer, and book author how to turn your passion into a successful business with minimal funds and resources and earn a living by doing something that you love.

In addition to being an environmental optimist, Crispina ffrench is an OG Used Clothing Recycler/Up-cycler who began using discarded clothing as raw materials for her collection of stuffed toys called Ragamuffins as a college student in 1987.

Two years after graduating from Mass College of Art and Design Crispina’s recycling company grew to manufacture clothing and home goods and employ 40, serving over 350 international retail outlets.

In 2009 ffrench’s teaching book The Sweater Chop Shop was published by Storey. Crispina began teaching her craft and sharing her knowledge about the importance of careful textile consumption.

She has been awarded the SBA’s National Young Entrepreneur of the Year award and been a guest presenter at the Social Venture Network’s annual conference.

Crispina works with large volume textile waste generating companies turning their waste into marketable product. Her best-known projects are with Patagonia and Eileen Fisher where she initiated the well documented ReWear and ReNew programs.

Today Crispina is focused on helping creative textile recycling and up-cycling entrepreneurs build businesses that support their ideal lifestyle while nurturing the planet and building awareness of our textile waste crisis and each individual’s ability to affect change.

Find the full show notes here: https://onlinemarketingpodcast.com/from-passion-project-to-profitable-business-interview-with-online-coaching-pioneer-crispina-ffrench

Resources:

• Crispina ffrench Website- UPCYCLE, grow impact, live your ideal Life – How to design a thriving upcycled textile business. 

• Adaptive Marketing Program - Adaptive Marketing Program is an exclusive opportunity for online business owners, coaches, course creators, and membership site owners to play bigger and bolder in their business and explode their bank account with more clients!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crispinaffrench/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crispinaffrench/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/crispinaffrench

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crispinaffrench/

Website: www.Crispina.eco

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