Welcome to Hudson Stewart, where amazing things happen.
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In my new podcast, I’m sitting down with fascinating people from all walks of life - business icons, entrepreneurs, artisans, old friends and new friends. They all have one thing in common: they inspire and intrigue me. And I think they will inspire and intrigue you! Tune in each week for these intimate, in-depth, probing conversations. You’ll learn something new in every episode.
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Beyond the Womanist Classroom is a weekly podcast hosted by womanist biblical scholar Dr. Mitzi J. Smith (PhD). We discuss all things womanism, cutting-edge biblical interpretation, and justice. Please consider supporting us by subscribing to our podcast on buzzsprout.com.
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CashFlow Pro helps you find an approach to real estate investing that works for your needs in these uncertain economic times. We look at all facets of real estate investing, from insurance to lending and everything in between. We have spent years moving & adjusting the pieces in an effort to learn and lay a foundation to build a structure that focuses on helping investors maximize returns without exposing them to the elements of unnecessary risk. By teaching and learning a balanced approach ...
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Dream of turning your craft into a career? Want your dream job working from home? How about a flexible job that brings joy? Learn how to turn YOUR craft into a successful career! Each week you will hear stories from guests and from your host that teach you how to grow your dream job. Get the best business tips, social media strategies, stories of success, and learn how to be a #girlboss or #bossbabe with entrepreneur, Elizabeth Chappell. Elizabeth has grown a 6 figure business in a couple of ...
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Crochet and Craft Shows with Camryn of Camryn's Cute Creations shares all about her journey to make her love of crocheting into a full time career! She is not only a talented crochet artist, but she sells patterns, crocheted baby products and teaches others how to be successful at craft shows! If you have been wanting to make your craft, art or som…
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Season 2, Episode 4: "Horror and Religion" with Dr. DeAnna M. Daniels
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Send us a Text Message. Podcast Host, Dr. Mitzi J. Smith's guest is Dr. DeAnna M. Daniels. She is Assistant Professor of Africana and Religious Studies at the University of Arizona. In 2023 Dr. Daniels earned her Ph.D. in Religion with a concentration in African American Religion from Rice University. Her scholarly interests are diverse, focusing o…
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165. The Power of Creativity with Janet Clare
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Textile artist shares about her career and the power of creativity. Hear insight and ideas for your creative business! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/https://quilterscandy.com/podcast-episodes/pod…
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Hear Minki Kims story! Minki is a Fine Arts major and has formal training as a sculptor but has turned her artistic talent into using thread, fabric and her sewing machine into beautiful sewn illustrations! She is not only a sewing illustrator, but a fabric and sewing designer and author. Hear her insights and be inspired on episode 164 of the Craf…
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Hormones and Women’s Health with Gynecologic Expert Dr. Elizabeth Poynor
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Hormones and their role in women’s health have long been understudied, misunderstood, and controversial. Following a new interpretation of the landmark Women’s Health Initiative study, the subject is under discussion more than ever. Dr. Elizabeth Poynor is here to share her expertise. An Ivy League-educated and heavily credentialed surgeon and gyne…
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Season 2, Episode 3: "Queer Women Preaching" by Rev. Dr. Tijuana Gray
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Send us a Text Message. In Episode 3 of Season 2, Podcast host, Dr. Mitzi J. Smith talks with Rev. Dr. Tijuana Gray (DMin, Columbia Theological Seminary) about her completed doctor of ministry project: "Queer Black Women Preaching: Womanist Thought as a Tool for Normalizing Uncomfortable Conversations." Rev. Dr. Tijuana L. Gray recently received he…
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Jaycee Afuvai is a creative business owner. She is a fabulous embroidery artist who does beautiful work and is known as the Stay at Home Artist. She shares her business story, insights and helpful business tips, especially for new entreprenuers who feel like imposters or have fear of taking themselves and their ideas seriously. She encourages you t…
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The softer side of House of Cards’ actor Michael Kelly
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Michael Kelly has played scores of CIA agents, political operatives, and military personnel during his prolific acting career. From roles like Doug Stamper in House of Cards to Byron Westfield in Lioness, the actor has perfected a steely gaze and great monologues. But even though Michael says “you’d never know I have teeth” by watching those charac…
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Have you been bothered or hurt by someone has stolen your business idea? In this episode, I address this topic and invite you to think of it differently... for your benefit. If you think your design or idea is unique, then you're kidding yourself. Now obviously there are certain situations when trademarks, brands, logos, etc are stolen that are leg…
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"I've Tried Being Nice" with author Ann Leary
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This week, Martha talks to best-selling author Ann Leary about letting go of the need to be “nice,” a subject Ann explores in the title essay of her new book, “I’ve Tried Being Nice.” Following a passive-aggressive neighborhood squabble, this wry, witty author made the abrupt decision to stop being a people pleaser. She shares with Martha how that …
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161. Success is Not Correlated With Effort
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Our success is not correlated with our effort. This is a big fallacy. Burnt out? We don't have to kill ourselves to get the success that we want. I talk about shifting our mindset and being better served by realizing that you can work less and have even more success. I'll explain what I mean by this, as wrll as how you can avoid burnout and do what…
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Why is it that some people succeed and some do not? Mindset matters! Elizabeth shares about the "bell curve" and five thought processes that we all may find ourselves having in different situations as a business owner and as a customer. These mindsets can determine our success. Plus, Elizabeth shares some marketing and business insight with a littl…
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WUF (with u forever) co-founders Clint Misamore and Joe Petrillo
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For Clint Misamore and Joe Petrillo, marketing is the intersection of storytelling, hospitality and impact. They co-founded WUF, a platform for uniting pet lovers worldwide. They also have a long history of creating marketing campaigns for Martha. On today’s episode, they talk about creating viral hits for Tito’s Vodka and Liquid Death, and share s…
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Season 2, Episode 2: The Book of Clarence
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Send us a Text Message. In Season 2, Episode 2, podcast host Dr. Mitzi J. Smith discusses the film "The Book of Clarence" with Drs. Amy Lindeman Allen (Assoc. Prof. of New Testament at Christian Theological Seminary, IN) , Kyle Brooks (Visiting Asst. Prof. of Theology and Religious Studies at the Univ. of San Diego), and Tina Pippin (Prof. of Bible…
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Anyone in business who is growing and having sucess WILL get haters. This can range from mild to severe. Learn what to do when the heat goes up and people start hating on you, your business, or how you run your business. There is a time and place to listen to feedback, and then there are strategies when it's not in your best intrest to engage. Lear…
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Jess Damuck spent a decade cooking for Martha Stewart’s magazines and television shows, launching a culinary career that included cooking for Snoop Dogg and publishing the best-selling cookbook Salad Freak.Her latest book, Health Nut, reflects the influences of her California lifestyle and aims to make “hippie health food” appealing for all. She ca…
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Season 2, Episode 1: Black Women, Black Love Interview with Dr. Dianne Stewart
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Send us a Text Message. Podcast host Dr. Mitzi J. Smith interviews Dr. Dianne Stewart about her book Black Women, Black Love: America's War on Africa American Marriage (Seal, 2020). This is an important study of the systematic and unrelenting terroristic attack on Black love and marriage through the capture of Africans, enslavement, emancipation, r…
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158. What A Female Billionaire Teaches Us
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Love her or hate her, we have so much to learn from this female billionaire. In fact, being so loved AND hated by people is part of the lesson. We want to attract and repel people. Taylor Swift does just that. Learn tangible lessons that make your business more fun (for you and your customers), and more profitable! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Di…
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Skincare, Part 3 – The Business of Skincare with John Demsey
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This week, Martha turns her attention to the business of beauty in a conversation with industry veteran John Demsey. Demsey, who spent 30 years leading brands at Estée Lauder, developed MAC Cosmetics into a global powerhouse and was the force behind Tom Ford’s expansion into fragrance and cosmetics. He loves the legacy brands, he supports the newco…
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Giving up on Instagram? Think again! With Nicole Burke
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I hear you. You are tired of trying to play the algorithm game. Your engagement is lower than before. You aren't seeing growth. Is it even worth it to be on Instagram as a business owner? Let me tell you. IT IS WORTH IT! And even better? There are strategies that can help you grow your audience, get engagement, and not just for vanity. All of this …
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Skincare Part 2 - The Science Behind Skincare with Dr. Dhaval Bhansuali
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Today’s episode continues the conversation about skincare from our first episode this season. Dr. Dhaval Bhansuali is here today to talk about the science of skincare. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Bhansuali is renowned for his work healing scars and his passion for formulating skincare compounds. This “doctorpreneur” has developed several b…
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Brandy is a fellow quilter and podcast host. She shares her unique journey from fire fighter to quilterpreneur, her different revenue sources, and what has really helped her business grow. It can be hard to leave a full-time business and make a create career work, but Brandy has done this. She shares how she did this so that you can do the same. Tu…
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Join Becky's coaching call where we look at her unique niche for English Paper Piecing. Becky has a unique product and is struggling to grow her audience and sell more products. As we tlak about what Becky can do to get more success, you will learn that these same skills will work for any business owner to grow your audience and get more sales, as …
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In honor of Mother’s Day, Martha talks to Donna Kelce, also known as “Mama Kelce.” She is the mother of football stars Jason and Travis Kelce, the first brothers to play against each other as Super Bowl opponents in NFL history. Donna wore split jerseys to represent both of their teams, and became a media star in her own right, with Today Show appe…
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Joe Hudson is the owner of Art of Accomplishment. He has been a venture capitalist, coaches CEOS, and successful business owners and teams. He joins us on the Craft To Career podcast to discuss some hidden secrets of success. After working with top earners in the business world, he has seen what makes or breaks an individual and a company/business.…
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153. Business Growth with Artist Alex Kincaid
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Alex is a floral watercolor teacher who sells and licenses her art. Her business has grown a LOT in recent years. She shares what has made the difference, what entrepreneurs can learn about memberships, surrounding yourself with other successful individuals, and what makes (and what doesn't) make a difference for success. Turn your CRAFT into a CAR…
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The Transformation of the Hudson River Park
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Just 30 years ago, Manhattan’s west side shoreline was marked by decaying piers and dilapidated buildings left when the shipping industry moved out of the city. Today, the Hudson River Park stretches four miles along New York City and the piers have become playgrounds, paths, concert venues, and places to bike, walk, kayak and play volleyball. List…
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Join the coaching call with Alexis as we talk about how to add a new course to what she offers. Alexis has been a succssful business woman for years, but is ready to uplevel her business. Alexis teaches people how ot start a business as an embroiderer. She has studied business and applied many business skills already. This is a really fun call to h…
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151. What next: Coaching with Aynex Quilts
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A winner of a free one-on-one coaching call, Aynex Quilts, shares her professional life and her creative Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, courses, plus much more below. SHOW NOTES: https://quilterscandy.com/category/podcast-episodes/ QUILTERS CANDY WEBSITE: https://q…
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150. Quilts and Macramé with Ellene McClay
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Ellene of Brave Nouvelle was an art teacher for years. She has studied and taught many forms of art, and recently started a creative business with these skills. Ellene feels a quilt isn’t finished without embellishment. For example, she loves to add a macrame element to her quilts. With people asking if she teaches this, we discussed how she could …
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Online Course Consultant and Facebook Ads Manager shares a wealth of knowledge, tips and value on how you can boost your profits and grow your online business. Seriously, you're going to want to grab a pen and paper and listen to this episode more than once to glean from the information Kwadwo shares. Epsiode 149 is a masterclass in itself. At what…
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Half Baked Harvest entrepreneur Tieghan Gerard on authenticity
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I had a chance encounter last fall with Half Baked Harvest creator Tieghan Gerard while she was in New York City. Starting in her early 20s, Teighan built a following amongst young social media users attracted to the rich, beautifully photographed comfort-food recipes she posts. She joined me on my podcast to talk about brand authenticity, weatheri…
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Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy shares what steps to take to become a creative professional. To earn an income as a creative, there are strategies that will help you. Knowing what market to sell in, how to stand out in a crowd, and how to find customers is what you will learn in this episode of the Craft to Career Podcast. Turn your CRAFT into…
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148. Coaching Call With Artist Sarah Clark
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This is the first of five coaching calls from listeners of the podcast. Meet Sarah Clark, a fabric designer, artist, and quilter. Sarah is exploring what her business will look like moving forward. This is such a magical time of discovery. We talked about Sarah's different skills, her WHY (why she is going into business, what she hopes to accomplis…
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147. How To Start a Business and What I’m Up To
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The two budget questions I get: What do I do if I’m just starting my business? And what am I doing and focusing on with my business at the moment? I share answers for both of these. First, what are the absolute must-do things if you’re just beginning. And then take a behind the scenes look at my thinking for my business. What’s my next step? What a…
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Jonathan Safran Foer talks about changing your diet to help the environment
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Martha and author Jonathan Safran Foer share a deep interest in raising awareness about the harms of factory farming. They met years ago around that cause and then reconnected recently during a photo shoot at his home. Listen to them catch up about his latest books, visiting the Pope to talk about climate change, and how reducing meat and animal pr…
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146. A Cool Niche: Quilting for Spanish Speakers
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Quilt Pattern Writing Course alumni, Lina Owen, is narrowing her niche and it’s so cool! Lina’s first language is Spanish, and she has seen and felt the void of Spanish quilt patterns and quilting classes. Lina is providing for those quilters which wouldn’t normally be able to quilt because of a language barrier. It can be scary to narrow your nich…
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Fab Food with New York Times Food critic Florence Fabricant
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In 1972 Florence Fabricant was living in East Hampton and reveling in the pleasures of farm-fresh produce. There weren’t many careers in food writing at that time, but she forged one, and is now a prolific cookbook author and the longest-running food writer for the New York Times. For more than fifty years she’s been sharing new restaurants, recipe…
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Learn how to get featured in magazines and articles to grow your business. No paying, no algorithms to worry about, just you sharing what you love and building your credibility. Gloria works with creative entrepreneurs to help them get features in different media outlets. Learn some amazing tips from her and get her free downloads and helps. Turn y…
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144. Life Hack: Figuring Out What To Do Next
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Learn a new way to answer the question, what should I do? This favorite life, hack of mine, can answer anything from health, to business, to friendships and more. Learn a secret tip that will help you with just about any situation! Turn your CRAFT into a CAREER! Did you find this podcast helpful? Find more creative business takeaways, tutorials, co…
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Raising Good Humans with Parenting Expert Dr. Aliza Pressman
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Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist and a savior for the parents who follow her work at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and listen to her popular podcast, “Raising Good Humans.” Martha interviews her at the 92nd St Y about her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” which breaks down the science behind child development into just…
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Did you know the power of stories? They can make a product go from blah to "I MUST HAVE IT"! Listen to one example from author Kindra Hall, and learn four different types of stories business owners can tell to make people rush to get your products and services. Start weaving stories into your marketing, blog posts, emails, and social media content …
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Building billion-dollar ideas with entrepreneur Ankur Jain
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Ankur Jain believes that business can solve real-world problems. It occurred to the young entrepreneur that millions of renters spend the largest portion of their budget on rent - but can’t build lasting value off that money. His solution? Bilt Rewards, which lets tenants earn points on their rent that can be used for travel and other purchases – a…
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It took me 7 years to get 45,000 followers on Instagram. Then in one month I gained over 50,000 followers! What made the difference? How did I do in one month what took me 7 years to do? Learn tangible, take-away tips to help you grow your audience on Instagram. Growing a following on social media is one of the best (and free) ways to market your b…
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Finding Your Best Face with Dermatologist Dr. Dan Belkin
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Martha has heard the questions about her cover images and selfies - what does she do to keep her face healthy, youthful, and glowing? Dr. Dan Belkin, a board-certified dermatologist at New York Dermatology Group, joins Martha for a frank conversation about taking care of your skin and body. Botox, fillers, retinols, skin tighteners, lasers - Dr. Be…
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Elon Musk, Steve Jobs and what makes genius tick with Walter Isaacson
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Are innovators always difficult to work with? What kind of person can create disruptive change? Walter Isaacson is a student of history with a focus on geniuses, from Albert Einstein to Leonardo da Vinci. The former Time magazine editor followed Elon Musk for three years to report that best-selling biography, as he did with Steve Jobs before him. M…
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140. Online Courses and Social Media Growth with Amelia McCall
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Amelia Mccall of Mother Sews Best gained over 50 THOUSAND followers on Instagram in ONE DAY. She is an online educator for mom's who want to sew clothing for their kids. Learn how Amelia has grown her business (for free) and is now earning more than she ever thought she could. Amelia shares what she offers in her business, what she plans to do goin…
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139. Fabric Artist and College Athlete, Trey Stewart
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Trey Stewart is a college athlete and clothing designer. He upcycles quilts turning them into clothing for professional athletes and celebrities. His company, Default Happiness, combines mental health awareness, art, fabric, and fashion. In this episode of the Craft to Career podcast, Stewart shares how he started sewing and what his dreams are. Le…
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How can we improve ourselves and show up in the best way possible? Most of business is a mental game and a lot of it is learning how to overcome obstacles that are within ourselves. On epsiode 138, Elizabeth Chappell, of Quilters Candy, talks about 5 myths that are stopping us from progressing and seeing the growth that we want... both in business …
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Tanessa is a a health consultant for entreprenuers. She has a degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology and is an excellent resource to help you fell good and optimize your health using wearable tech insights, personalized coaching & biohacking so you can get a higher return for the time & money you spend in your business. On the podcast, we …
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