One of the topics I speak about often is building a business. I love encouraging others to follow their passion, and I love giving people tools, tips, and advice for growing a business at any stage. In my online course called “How To Grow A Successful Creative Business“, a student recently asked… Do you have […]
Hey, Arizona, I’m headed your way! I’m going to be in Phoenix later this week for the Craft & Hobby Association‘s Creativation. This year, the Craft & Hobby Association is focusing their annual event (formerly the CHA Mega Conference and Trade Show) on sewing and textiles —YAY!— and I’m thrilled that they’ve asked me to be […]
People often ask me “Where can I look to find a job in fashion?” And lucky for everyone, there are lots of options out there! Here are some fantastic resources for finding a job in the fashion industry in Canada: Craigslist and Kijiji are good places to find a variety of introductory sewing and fashion jobs if you don’t […]
I didn’t plan on running an international business —I had multiple sewing school locations in Toronto and New York City before selling the company— nor did I aspire to be on TV. What I did was follow my passion and work with incredible people. I recently spoke with ANOKHI magazine (the largest South Asian magazine in North America, […]
I’m thrilled to announce I’ve got a brand new online course that focuses on growing your creative business! WOO HOOOO! People ask me all the time for advice about starting or growing their businesses, so it was kismet when my friends at BurdaStyle asked me to develop a business course. In How To Grow Your Creative Business, […]
I can’t tell you how happy I am to announce that I’m now working with UpCraft Club, an incredible company doing huge, innovative things in the sewing and quilting industry! Details of the company are in the video below, but here’s a quick overview of what UpCraft Club currently offers: PDF sewing patterns from the best indie fashion […]
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just finished filming a brand new online course with BurdaStyle and Craft University that’s all about growing a successful creative business. One key to a successful business? Exceptional customer service. Watch the video below for details… In the meantime, I’ll be sure to update this post with a link to the course […]
I shared 5 business tips with two of my former magazine editor colleagues, Juliette Baxter and Tracey Ho Lung. Their awesome new site, Love, Emoem (pronounced “em-oh-em”), is like The Coveteur for moms. The Coles Notes of my interview and what I recommend you do for success? 1. Take baby steps 2. Set goals and achieve them 3. Be […]
I have some great news! I’m teaching sewing classes online! That means you can learn how to sew with me from the comfort of your home around your own schedule. YAY! I’m teaching beginner technique classes if you’ve never sewn before or if you’ve been sewing for years but you want to hone your skills and […]
This article came out at a very critical time in the growth of my companies. Things were continuing to flourish and expand, but, like all other entrepreneurs, my available time was continuing to dwindle. Although my team and I were working on adding more products and services for our customers, because I was the main person responsible for marketing and […]
