Best Jessica Bono Podcasts (2024)

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George Kalajian - Standing Next to My Father 45:12

11d ago45:12

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Our guest in this episode is George Kalajian the owner/operator of Tom’s Sons International Pleating which was founded more than 50 years ago by his grandfather. Born in Lebanon and moving to the US when he was 5 years old. After working with his father for a time, he went off on his own and worked in technology, as a teacher and as a bartender. Co…

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Robyn J. Cuthbertson - I feel SO lucky 31:31

25d ago31:31

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Our guest in this episode is Robyn Cuthbertson. Born in Melbourne Australia and raised in Lower Plenty (about an hour northeast of Melbourne), she learned to sew from her mom. Robyn was always interested in crafting, so sewing was a natural progression for her. She graduated from Melbourne University with degrees in Engineering and Physics and spen…

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Jessica Barrera - Sallie Tomato 25:15

1M ago25:15

25:15

Designer, author, educator, and entrepreneur Jessica Barrera is our guest in this episode of Sew & So. Born and raised in Wisconsin, she learned to sew at an early age. She studied entrepreneurship at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. When not running her growing company, she enjoys coffee, being a mom, coffee, home decorating, travelling a…

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Books Through Bars: Discussing the Importance of Books in Prisons with Dr. Tom Haney [Part 2] 25:29

1M ago25:29

25:29

This week we talk with Dr. Tom Haney of Books Through Bars. Books Through Bars was founded by Barbara Hirshkowitz in 1992. Its mission is to send books to people in prison who are doing time in the Mid-Atlantic States. Dr. Tom Haney specializes in counseling people with violent, repetitive compulsive disorders. He's been active with Books Through B…

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Books Through Bars: Discussing the Importance of Books in Prisons with Dr. Tom Haney [Part 1] 24:10

2M ago24:10

24:10

This week we talk with Dr. Tom Haney of Books Through Bars. Books Through Bars was founded by Barbara Hirshkowitz in 1992. Its mission is to send books to people in prison who are doing time in the Mid-Atlantic States. Dr. Tom Haney specializes in counseling people with violent, repetitive compulsive disorders. He's been active with Books Through B…

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Karen Nyberg - "I Did It - I'm Here" 37:29

2M ago37:29

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(2:04) Karen brings us back up to speed on how she learned to sew. Her mom was the influencer on her – one of six children who learned to sew at the age of 6! Hear how this all began for Karen. (4:03) Were any of her sewing skills applicable for her training and life as an astronaut? Yes, they were…she explains here. (4:55) How did Karen get into t…

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Convicting the Innocent of Crimes That Never Happened with Author & Professor Jessica S. Henry [Part 2] 23:38

2M ago23:38

23:38

On this episode of Pursuing Justice, we're joined by Professor Henry, who will talk about the many cases of wrongful conviction where innocent people were convicted of crimes that simply never happened. She exposes a deeply flawed criminal justice system that allows-even encourages-these no-crime wrongful convictions to regularly occur. Jessica Hen…

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Convicting the Innocent of Crimes That Never Happened with Author & Professor Jessica S. Henry [Part 1] 22:59

2M ago22:59

22:59

On this episode of Pursuing Justice, we're joined by Professor Henry, who will talk about the many cases of wrongful conviction where innocent people were convicted of crimes that simply never happened. She exposes a deeply flawed criminal justice system that allows-even encourages-these no-crime wrongful convictions to regularly occur. Jessica Hen…

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Cristina Arcenegui Bono - My 40 Cousins - My Inspiration 40:30

2M ago40:30

40:30

Travel with us to Andalusia, Spain for an amazing conversation with Cristina Arcenegui Bono whole cloth quilter extraordinaire! (2:27) How did Cristina learn to sew? Well…she never really did! (3:15)Who is her inspiration? How about her 40 cousins?! And wait…there’s more! (5:16) Cristina started out her career in the Travel & Tourism industry in Lo…

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In conversation with Kali Silverman & Mark Strandquist of Mural Arts 23:44

2M ago23:44

23:44

Kali Silverman is Senior Project Manager of Mural Arts. She visits the men's maximum prison once a month coordinating the Mural Arts program with the full support of the Department of Corrections. Kali's beliefs stem from "tikkun olam" based on the Jewish philosophy meaning to repair the world. Growing up near Philadelphia, she always felt public a…

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In Conversation with Jane Golden, Founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia 20:54

3M ago20:54

20:54

Jane Golden is the Founder and Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia. Under her passionate leadership, this organization has expanded its growth to become the nation's largest public art program, collaborating with schools, city agencies, prisons and other nonprofits. Jane has received many awards: The Hepburn Medal (named after Katherine H…

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Emily Blumenthal - The "What Now" Moment 40:31

3M ago40:31

40:31

Handbag Designer 101 – is synonymous with Emily Blumenthal as she has done it all. What makes her different is that she takes her creations one step further in teaching not only HOW to design…but what to do next with your creations. Born and raised as a New Jersey Girl, she now makes her home on the lower East side of New York. (2:55) It was the en…

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The Long Fight for Freedom: Bill Dillon's Story [Part 2] 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Bill Dillon was sent to prison in 1981 to serve a Life sentence for a crime he did not commit. He did 27 years behind bars. With the help of The Innocence Project of Florida and DNA evidence, he was exonerated in 2008. He and his wife have written a book called: FRAMED: The Corruption and Coverup Behind the Wrongful Conviction of William Michael Di…

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Linda Diak - Stronger 43:52

3M ago43:52

43:52

Only coming to quilting 5 years ago, Linda Diak has had a life full of creativity. She’s raised and sheered her own sheep for fibers to spin. She’s crafted knitting needles and crochet hooks, and beautiful bespoke art quilts. Her newfound love for quilting began at a chance opportunity to sit down at a long arm and well…let’s let her tell you more.…

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The Long Fight for Freedom: Bill Dillon's Story [Part 1] 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Bill Dillon was sent to prison in 1981 to serve a Life sentence for a crime he did not commit. He did 27 years behind bars. With the help of The Innocence Project of Florida and DNA evidence, he was exonerated in 2008. He and his wife have written a book called: FRAMED: The Corruption and Coverup Behind the Wrongful Conviction of William Michael Di…

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Empowerment Avenue with Emily Nonko and Rahsaan Thomas [Part 2] 25:30

3M ago25:30

25:30

Emily and Rahsaan created this nonprofit organization together. Their mission is to assist talented artists and writers in prison gain access to mainstream outlets so that their work is available to society. Emily is a journalist and Rahsaan was a producer and co-host of the podcast "Ear Hustle" when he did time at San Quentin in California. He was…

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Tina VanDenburg - A Fully Lit-Up Life 47:30

4M ago47:30

47:30

Owner of Kinship Handwork, Tina VanDenburg has lived life others simply dream of. Ready for chances, and learning from experiences, Tina left no stone unturned in searching for passion, peace, and a fully lit-up life. Born and raised near Grand Rapids, MI, her sewing journey began when she couldn’t find cloths that fit her body. Before that she liv…

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Empowerment Avenue with Emily Nonko and Rahsaan Thomas [Part 1] 23:55

4M ago23:55

23:55

Emily and Rahsaan created this nonprofit organization together. Their mission is to assist talented artists and writers in prison gain access to mainstream outlets so that their work is available to society. Emily is a journalist and Rahsaan was a producer and co-host of the podcast "Ear Hustle" when he did time at San Quentin in California. He was…

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From Death Row to Freedom - The Story of Freddie Pitts & Wilbert Lee with author and Former JudgePhillip Hubbart [Part 2] 28:34

4M ago28:34

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Freddie Pitts and Wilbert Lee were arrested and sent to Death Row for 2 murders they did not commit in Florida in 1963. It took 12 years for them to see justice done. Mr. Hubbart had a front row seat for 10 of those years. The men falsely confessed to the crime leading to a long struggle to overturn their conviction. Phillip Hubbart served for 15 y…

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Yvette Todd - It Began With Rat Hammocks 28:40

4M ago28:40

28:40

Show Notes: Yvette Todd Yvette Todd’s creation Stash Hub is only one year old, but it’s already made bold strides in helping sewists organize their fabric, patterns, and plan sewing projects. Only sewing since 2020, Yvette grew up in Portsmouth England. She attended the University of Bath where she met her husband…a union that proved essential to t…

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From Death Row to Freedom - The Story of Freddie Pitts & Wilbert Lee with author and Former Judge Phillip Hubbart [Part 1] 24:41

4M ago24:41

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Freddie Pitts and Wilbert Lee were arrested and sent to Death Row for 2 murders they did not commit in Florida in 1963. It took 12 years for them to see justice done. Mr. Hubbart had a front row seat for 10 of those years. The men falsely confessed to the crime leading to a long struggle to overturn their conviction. Phillip Hubbart served for 15 y…

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Ardella's House: A Safe and Welcoming Home - with Tonie Willis 24:36

4M ago24:36

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Tonie Willis is the founder of "Ardella's House" in Philadelphia, PA which opened in 2010. It is a home for women returning back to society after incarceration. The residence is named after Tonie's mother. She was just awarded a $150,000 grant from Google. Each day, 200 women are released from prison across our country. They return to their home co…

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Susan Khalje - Sewing's Equivalent to Gourmet Cooking 44:18

5M ago44:18

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Show Notes: Susan Khalje Susan Khalje joins us for this episode of Sew & So to take us into the world of couture sewing. Owner of the eponymous Susan Khalje Couture, she is also the longest contributing author to Threads Magazine. www.threadsmagazine.com Author of Bridal Couture and Linen and Cotton she also hosted Sew Much More on HGTV, teaches in…

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Navigating Life With An Incarcerated Mother: My Story with Antoinette Carter (Daughter of Susan Burton) 33:28

5M ago33:28

33:28

Antoinette Carter is first and foremost a survivor! Her mother was 14 when she became pregnant with Antoinette as a result of an assault. Antoinette was raised by her grandmother as her mother struggled with an addiction to crack and cocaine, spending 16 years cycling in and out of prison. Antoinette created a stable life for herself working for ov…

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From Prison to Recovery to Fighting for Incarcerated Women with Susan Burton (Part 2) 21:28

5M ago21:28

21:28

Susan Burton spent years cycling in and out of prison having become addicted to cocaine and then crack. As a child, she experienced trauma and tried to numb the pain with drugs. Finally she found a path to recovery creating "A New Way of Life", a nonprofit that provides sober housing and other support for formerly incarcerated women. She is a CNN H…

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Sarah Veblen - Designing From the Inside Out 44:19

5M ago44:19

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Sarah Veblen from Sarah Veblen Clothing Originals has led a life dreaming of owning hew own business and in 1985 it all came true. Now an Haute Couture mainstay, she shares her story of taking chances and achieving her dream! (2:28) Sarah shares her story of learning to sew…her mom said she was already sewing circles around her by 9th grade. She al…

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From Prison to Recovery to Fighting for Incarcerated Women with Susan Burton (Part 1) 24:44

5M ago24:44

24:44

Susan Burton spent years cycling in and out of prison having become addicted to cocaine and then crack. As a child, she experienced trauma and tried to numb the pain with drugs. Finally she found a path to recovery creating "A New Way of Life", a nonprofit that provides sober housing and other support for formerly incarcerated women. She is a CNN H…

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Kelly Dempsey - When You Think It’s Falling Apart…It’s Really Falling Into Place 34:23

6M ago34:23

34:23

Our guest today is Kelly Dempsey – a sustainable fashion designer and Project Runway Season 14 runner-up. She has become a leading voice for sustainability and equitability in the fashion industry and has been featured on Good Morning American and in Marie Claire. Born and raised in Munsen, MA, Kelly taught herself to upcycle when she was 9 years o…

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Kenneth D. King - The Universe Just Might Say Yes 52:47

6M ago52:47

52:47

Born in Salinas Kansas and eventually raised in Oklahoma, Kenneth knew at a very young age who he was and what he wanted to do. He just didn’t understand the road he would travel to get there. He earned a BS in fashion merchandising from Central State University in Wilberforce, OH and learned pattern making in San Francisco from Paris trained Simmi…

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Catherine Stephenson - The Hidden Profession 53:42

6M ago53:42

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Our guest in this episode is Catherine Stephenson who lives in Ajijic, Mexico. The owner and name behind Catherine Stephenson Couture, she’s been in the sewing world doing what she loves for more than 35 years. Originally from Portland OR, she travelled to Madison WI to earn her BA in textiles and clothing from the University of Wisconsin. Returnin…

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Philippa Naylor - Gobsmacked 50:59

7M ago50:59

50:59

(3:00) Her thirteenth birthday was a watershed event as she received her very first sewing machine – it was second hand. Sewing by necessity she hand sewed up until this time. (4:18) Who’s the equivalent of Barbie in the UK…Philippa tells us about these dolls. (5:19) Philippa shares the training regimen people who want to learn to sew must follow. …

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Jeffrey Toobin Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism (Part 2) 25:33

7M ago25:33

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Jeffrey Toobin Homegrown:Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism We will explore this newly published book by Jeffrey Toobin. He has written 8 books, this one being his 9th. Toobin was a legal analyst for CNN for twenty years and a staff writer for The New Yorker. His new book puts the bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City i…

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Jeffrey Toobin Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism (Part 2) 23:42

7M ago23:42

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By Harriet Hendel

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Maritza Atayde – Illinois State University’s Gamma Phi Circus Fate and a Chihuahua 47:59

7M ago47:59

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(2:28) Maritza shares the beginnings of her sewing learnings and her journey of improvement. She takes us through her progression in costume creation and how she was affected by the events of 9/11. She even “almost” had an opportunity to meet Mikhail Baryshnikov. (15:21) She grew up in a circus family and gives us a first-hand account of what it wa…

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Marking 20 Years The Innocence Project of Florida Looking Ahead 25:37

7M ago25:37

25:37

Seth will discuss the future of his nonprofit organization, its recent cases of exoneration and the goals for the future.By Harriet Hendel

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Wrongly Accused of the Death of A Child: Another Miscarriage of Justice 26:20

8M ago26:20

26:20

Wrongly Accused of the Death of A Child: Another Miscarriage of Justice Stephanie Spurgeon was operating a day care in her home. One of the children in her care died and Stephanie was convicted of manslaughter in 2008. Her sentence was 15 years. Thanks to the Innocence Project of Florida, she was released from prison, having served 8 years. The chi…

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Abby Riba - The Clothes Horse Goes Snoop Shopping 36:06

8M ago36:06

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(2:25) Abby shares why she initially didn’t like sewing when she took her first course in high school. But reading Vogue magazine turned this around for her as she wanted the fashion she saw in the magazine – but couldn’t afford. She also talks about how her children were the genesis of her learning to sew for uniquely sized people. And she talks a…

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A Tragic Miscarriage of Justice For A Teen That Lasted 30 Years 27:31

8M ago27:31

27:31

Wrongly Accused of the Death of A Child: Another Miscarriage of Justice Stephanie Spurgeon was operating a day care in her home. One of the children in her care died and Stephanie was convicted of manslaughter in 2008. Her sentence was 15 years. Thanks to the Innocence Project of Florida, she was released from prison, having served 8 years. The chi…

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Mary Grabenstatter, Needle Sharp – The Worst of Times, the Best of Times 28:46

8M ago28:46

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Show Notes: Mary Grabenstatter (1:40) Mary shares her story about why arts and crafts were important to her as a child. Hear about the origami birthday party and her favorite crafts! (3:20) Studying French and Film in college and working at Barnes & Noble her early adult years were filled with many experiences…starting with being a chemistry major.…

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Marking 20 Years The Innocence Project of Florida 25:32

8M ago25:32

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Marking 20 Years: The Innocence Project of Florida Seth Miller has been part of The Innocence Project of Florida for 17 years becoming Executive Director in 2007. Looking back, he will tell us about the project’s early years, highlight its accomplishments and talk about some of the first cases IPF took on…

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Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism (Part 2) 25:33

9M ago25:33

25:33

Homegrown:Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing ExtremismBy Harriet Hendel

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Homegrown: Timothy McVeigh and the Rise of Right-Wing Extremism (Part 1) 23:42

9M ago23:42

23:42

By Harriet Hendel

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R'Bonney Gabriel, Miss Universe 2023 - If Not Now, When?! 33:16

9M ago33:16

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R'Bonney Gabriel is an eco-friendly fashion designer, model, and sewing instructor based in Houston, TX, and New York City who also happens to be the current Miss Universe titleholder. Born in Houston, TX she became the 1st Miss Universe of Filipino descent. As the first Filipino American to win Miss Universe and Miss USA, much of her platform is a…

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Johnny Hincapie and his legal team (Baree Fett and Gabriel Harvis) (Part 2) 27:53

9M ago27:53

27:53

By Harriet Hendel

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Johnny Hincapie and his legal team (Baree Fett and Gabriel Harvis) (Part 1) 25:05

9M ago25:05

25:05

By Harriet Hendel

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Distinguished Professor Dr. Saul Kassin (Part 2) 27:17

9M ago27:17

27:17

Distinguished Professor Dr. Saul KassinBy Harriet Hendel

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Distinguished Professor Dr. Saul Kassin (Part 1) 24:59

9M ago24:59

24:59

By Harriet Hendel

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Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison by Daniel Medwed (Part 2) 27:37

9M ago27:37

27:37

Part 2: Professor Daniel Medwed is a professor of law at Northeastern University in Boston. He graduated from Harvard Law in 1995 and is a legal analyst for WGBH. His focus is the topic of wrongful conviction. He is a founding member of the Innocence Network, a consortium of Innocence Projects around the US and the world. He will discuss his new bo…

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Barred: Why the Innocent Can't Get Out of Prison by Daniel Medwed (Part 1) 25:06

9M ago25:06

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Professor Daniel Medwed is a professor of law at Northeastern University in Boston. He graduated from Harvard Law in 1995 and is a legal analyst for WGBH. His focus is the topic of wrongful conviction. He is a founding member of the Innocence Network, a consortium of Innocence Projects around the US and the world. He will discuss his new book.…

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Bernina University 2023 - Sharing the Joy 57:14

9M ago57:14

57:14

(2:39) The opening ceremonies raised the excitement of the crowd – kicked off by Paul Ashworth – President of BERNINA of North America. (https://www.sewandsopodcast.com/episodes/episode-22-paul-ashworth) He was followed by several more BERNINA luminaries…Christy Burcham - VP Training and Education BERNINA of America, Claudia Stauber – VP Marketing …

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