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Ep. 18: An Eras Tour Chair Collection: Wendy Conklin on Taylor Swift, DIY and Giving Back
Chair stylist Wendy Conklin joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the inspiration behind her Taylor Swift-themed chair collection, her entrepreneurial journey, and fun and easy ways to add creativity and color to your home.
Wendy is a former educator turned boutique chair decorator helping people around the globe infuse personality, color and whimsy into their surroundings. Through her company, Chair Whimsy, she offers various options to turn a boring and beige room into wow, including her range of ready-made designer chairs, custom chair design services, DIY inspirational makeovers, and a host of courses to unleash the DIYer’s inner artist.
Learn more about Wendy:
Website
Eras Tour Chairs
Instagram
Read Wendy's Story
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Episode 17: Your Business, Your Story: The Power of Brand Photography with Nicole Bedard
Connecticut-based brand photographer, video storyteller and marketing strategist Nicole Bedard joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on the power of brand photography and crafting a compelling image portfolio for your website, marketing materials and magazine submissions.
Nicole specializes in capturing imagery and videos that help creative entrepreneurs step out from behind their work to showcase their unique processes, enhance their visibility, and make their branding irresistible to their ideal clients. She believes all creatives deserve to feel more confident, connect with more people, and create more of an impact in their industry.
Learn more about Nicole:
Website
Instagram
YouTube
LinkedIn
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Ep. 16: From 9 to 5 to Making a Name for Yourself in the Craft World with The Crafty Lass
Multi-crafter, tutor, sewist, illustrator and designer Paula Milner joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on her passion for crafting and the journey to launching her popular brand, The Crafty Lass.
In 2015, Paula established The Crafty Lass with the aim to inspire adults to get creative in their busy lives, and has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in the craft industry. Her hand drawn, nature-inspired fabric ranges and hand-carved woodblock designs can be found for sale across the U.K. She is a brand ambassador for Brother Sewing Machines, part of the founding Cricut Crew, and author of the 2024 book Simple Paper Flowers.
Learn more about Paula and The Crafty Lass brand:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Pinterest
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Ep. 15: Building, Growing and Nurturing Your Dream Business with Chelsea O'Hayre
Die-hard modern fabric fan Chelsea O’Hayre joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on finding a way to turn a passion into a thriving business and how to recognize and seize additional opportunities as they arise.
Chelsea is the owner of Pink Door Fabrics and Renaissance Ribbons. She started Pink Door Fabrics in 2011, and recently acquired Renaissance in 2023. A lover of fabrics from an early age, Chelsea taught herself to sew many years ago and has transformed her hobby into a growing enterprise that ships worldwide. She has found a niche offering fabrics from all the hottest designers in block of the month programs.
Learn more about Chelsea and her journey:
Website – Pink Door Fabrics
Instagram – Pink Door Fabrics
Instagram – Renaissance Ribbons
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Ep. 14: Opening the Door to Discovering the World of Craft with Isabelle Fish
Craft ambassador and entrepreneur Isabelle Fish joins Editor in Chief Jennifer Blot for a conversation on bespoke travel experiences that allow creatives to discover the world through the lens of craft. Having made herself at home in five different countries, including Canada, England and South Africa, Isabelle retains a particularly French attitude towards les métiers d’art, along with her insatiable appetite for travel and cultural discovery.
Isabelle’s company Rue Pigalle is a travel and events-based community for women patrons of craft who celebrate and champion its place in everyday life — all with the purpose to support craft practice and practitioners.
Learn more about Isabelle Fish and Rue Pigalle:
Read Isabelle's Women Create Story
Rue Pigalle - Website
Rue Pigalle - Instagram
Rue Pigalle - Facebook
Join the Women Create team on our podcast series The WORLD OF WOMEN CREATE. Inspired by the WOMEN CREATE magazines and community, the women featured in these intimate conversations are artists and makers, entrepreneurs, foodies and creators of the unusual and the exceptional. Their personal stories are filled with triumphs, perseverance, inspiration and a love of and commitment to the spirit of creativity. We invite you to join us to get to know these very special women — fellow creators, kindred spirits and friends — through our new podcast series: WORLD OF WOMEN CREATE.
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