Quilting on the Side

From Self Doubt to Self Mastery


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In this episode of Quilting on the Side, Jennifer Parks from Jenny K Quilts shares her transformative journey in the quilting business, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, emotional growth, and the value of community. She discusses her experiences at the Audacious Retreat, the challenges of self-sabotage, and how she learned to embrace her artistic abilities.Β 

She highlights her strategies for building a sustainable business, including effective planning, teaching, and connecting with the quilting community through various platforms. In this conversation, Jennifer also shares her journey in the quilting business, discussing the challenges she faced, particularly with bookkeeping and mental health.Β 

Jenny emphasizes the importance of passion and authenticity in pursuing a creative career, offering advice to aspiring quilt business owners. The discussion also touches on personal insights and rapid-fire questions that reveal Jennifer's preferences and inspirations in her quilting journey.

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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts

  • Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
  • Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts

Producer:

  • Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan


Keywords:

passion, quilting, self-discovery, business growth, teaching, community, creativity, emotional journey, entrepreneurship, bookkeeping


Chapters:

00:00 Journey of Self-Discovery in Quilting

10:00 Building a Sustainable Quilting Business

19:58 Teaching and Connecting with the Quilting Community

25:04 Overcoming Challenges in Bookkeeping

27:15 Advice for Aspiring Quilt Business Owners

30:55 The Importance of Passion and Authenticity

34:03 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights


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Quilting on the SideBy Andi Stanfield and Tori McElwain

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