Sew Much More

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

I enjoyed talking with Cheryl so much and I recently noticed that she has moved her location and I thought it would be fun to listen to her again!

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

Cathy and Mark Schulz own Silk Mountain Creations of Carmel, Indiana. Cathy started the business in 2001 and Mark joined her a little later. They have built the business from there and have built an award-winning business.

Links and Resources;

The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

Michelle Moldowan of C'est Jolie Designs styles inspiring spaces, makes houses feel like homes, and owns and operates a custom drapery workroom in Castle Rock, CO. She delights in walking alongside homeowners as they plan and execute home projects from minor changes to whole house remodeling, as well as designing and fabricating bespoke window treatments across the country. Using a design process carefully cultivated over 10 years in the industry, Michelle prides herself on listening carefully to homeowners to truly understand their lifestyle and design a space that not only meets theirs needs but tells their unique story. Michelle promises to have something on her Instagram account! Links and Resources; A Well Designed Business Podcast Elki's Roman Shade class Ann Johnson ripple fold Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Bible Footprints of a Pilgrim: The Life and Loves of Ruth Bell Graham Quickbooks and Minutes Matter Ghant charts for estimating Speed Pleating from Workroom Marketplace Döfix Quickbooks Merrill Y Landis Minutes Matter

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

Heidi Wenger Yoder is the owner of Smithland Custom 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. Heidi is on Instagram and Facebook The website below is currently under construction by Kate the Socialite and should be up and running soon My old site, www.seamslikehomeva.com, is still up. For my 20th business birthday, I re-branded and re-named the business. Links and Resources; (I use some affiliate links and appreciate it if you choose to use them) Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Kanban board Kate The Socialite

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

Lea Tran is an ethnic Chinese, former "Boat People" refugee from Vietnam. A Villanova University graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, a female scientist turned successful entrepreneur and business owner in the Greater Philadelphia Region, where she called home for thirty-five years. She has morphed from carrying the stigma of the "refugee" label to a chemist who synthesized the compound that became a cocktail drug to treat HIV-AIDS in 1998. A successful business owner who created luxury custom drapery for countless homes in the Mainline area from 2005-2015. In 2019, Lea brought her story to the TEDx stage and then published her harrowing boat journey during the pandemic in 2020 "I Did Not Miss the Boat- Memoir of a Vietnam Hoa Refugee." where she depicts the struggles of an adolescent girl who was being tugged on one side by a culture of duty & tradition and on the other by a new land of personal opportunity & freedom. She delivers her powerful message of courage and hope during challenging times in her keynote speeches to inspire her audience to find opportunities in the midst of adversity. As a transformation coach, Lea works with her clients to build their confidence, help them get out of their comfort zone, rediscover their brilliance, and proactively creating opportunities that will propel them forward. Lea believes in kindness and giving back to help the underprivileged to rebuild their second chance in life. Her aspiration is to help people overcome the trauma of war, poverty, and social isolation. Lea and her husband reside in Florida. Currently, she serves as a board member of Refugee Film School (a non-profit branch of MSRI- Malaysia Social Institute Research). She is also an avid Toastmaster and an active member of the South Lake Chamber of Commerce in Central Florida.

Links and Resources;

I Did Not Miss the Boat

The Alchemist by Paul Coelho

The Glass Castle: A Memoir Jeannette Walls

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear

Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover

Attitude Is Everything: Change Your Attitude... Change Your Life! by Jeff Keller

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Lea is on Facebook, Instagram and Linkedin

Lea will be speaking at the Custom Workroom Conference in October of 2022

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by;

The Workroom Channel

Scarlet Thread Consulting

The WCAA

The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library

Merril Y Landis, LTD

Angel's Distributing, LLC

Trading Up Consulting, LLC

National Upholstery Association

Rhonda Shanahan, owner of The Whimsical Chair, learned to sew growing up in Iowa from her grandmother and mother. They taught her their passion for sewing and creating with beautiful fabrics. Rhonda received her degree in fashion merchandising. After college she moved to Kansas and worked in retail sales and display. When Rhonda got married and started her family she was able to stay home with their 3 kids. Once her kids all started school she had extra time during the day. There was an upholstery class through her local extension office in Wichita Kansas so she decided to give it a try. Her first project was a wingback chair and she was hooked. She worked on several pieces for her own home. It was wonderful to be able to restore and refurbish antique and vintage chairs. Rhonda and her family moved to Colorado in 2012 and she continued to learn with upholstery education online. Friends and family started asking if she would do chairs and settees for their homes. This was the start of The Whimsical Chair.

Links and Resources;

Kim's Upholstery The Funky Little Chair Professional Upholsterers Network on Facebook link to estimate page on Rhonda's website QuickBooks Cognito forms National Upholstery Association Crest Leather Upholstery education Louise Cornick

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Today's podcast is about mindset and I love learning more about it. Links and Resources; The University of Michigan Two for You Series Carol Dweck -

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Since 1994, Laura Nelson has been the owner of Sew Nice, located in West Lafayette, Indiana, specializing in soft and hard window treatments, slipcovers, and other soft home furnishings. Sew Nice is a Woman-Owned Business Entity (WBE) with the State of Indiana; Laura is a WFCP Workroom Specialist and active member of WCAA, currently the program chair for the Indiana Chapter and Secretary for the Board of Directors.

A graduate of Purdue University in Restaurant Management, Laura worked in university foodservice management (Notre Dame, Valparaiso, and Purdue), mostly in catering, before changing career paths to start a workroom.

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association Carly Melcancon redesigns and revives once forgotten upholstered furniture into one-of-a-kind western statement pieces using vintage Mexican textiles, rugs, and hair-on hides. Carly is on Facebook and Instagram. Links and Resources; (I do use some affiliate links and appreciate it if you use them, no worries if you choose not to!) Enneagram Test Kim's Upholstery Profit First Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki E Myth Revisited Michael E. Gerber Goal Digger podcast 212 The Extra Degree: Extraordinary Results Begin with One Small Change by Sam Parker Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Gretchen Rubin Getting Things Done by David Allen Professional Upholsterers Network on Facebook

The Sew Much More Podcast is sponsored by; The Workroom Channel Scarlet Thread Consulting The WCAA The Curtains and Soft Furnishings Resource Library Merril Y Landis, LTD Angel's Distributing, LLC Trading Up Consulting, LLC National Upholstery Association

Cristina Alamdari was born in Colombian and moved to the US almost 30 years ago. She lives in Phoenix AZ and she has 3 beautiful children, her husband is Iranian, and they have a unique family of combined cultures and religions.

Cristina enjoys traveling and learning. She has been working in the industry for 24 years, and as a business owner for 22. Cristina owns AZ Draperies and Pillows and it is a mix of 80% retail 20% designers. She offers in-home consultations for window coverings. Her workroom is in a separate casita in her home.

Cristina is on Facebook and Instagram