What happens when you walk away from a dream career in fashion to pursue a life of freedom, creativity, and true joy?

In this episode, I chat with Christine Lindebak, a talented garment sewist, pattern designer, and upcycling advocate who left the high-end retail world of Rodeo Drive to build a more meaningful creative business—on her own terms.

Christine shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from luxury fashion to sewing and teaching full-time. Now living in Spain, she works where and when she wants, creating one-of-a-kind pieces and encouraging others to sew boldly and sustainably.

We talk about:

• Why she walked away from a picture-perfect career

• The unexpected things that helped her find success

• How upcycling fuels her creativity and purpose

• What it really takes to build a creative business you love

• Encouragement for anyone considering a big leap into their passion

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a creative career—or wondered if it’s worth the risk—this episode is a must-listen. Christine is proof that the hard work is real, but the reward is so worth it.

🎧 Tune in now and get ready to be inspired!

🎧 Resources & Links:

• Christine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewingandthecity/

• Fit Clinic: https://www.sewingandthecity.co/fit-clinic47934425

• 📧 FloDesk – My favorite email platform! It’s beautiful, beginner-friendly, and one of the most affordable options for creatives. Try it for 50% off your first year.
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• 🎓 Kajabi – The all-in-one platform I use to host my courses and memberships. It’s powerful, intuitive, and perfect for creators who want to build and scale with ease.
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Do you love quilting and dream of teaching others—but feel unsure about where to start or whether you’re even qualified? You’re not alone, and today’s guest is here to guide you through it all!

In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and fellow quilterpreneur, Shannon Brinkley. Shannon has built a thriving career around teaching quilting, and she’s passionate about helping others do the same.

Whether you want to teach in-person workshops, partner with quilt shops or guilds, or offer your own online courses, Shannon shares how you can turn your love for quilting into a meaningful (and profitable!) teaching business.

You’ll hear:

• How Shannon got started as a quilting teacher

• What opportunities are out there for quilting instructors today

• Common myths and doubts about teaching—and how to overcome them

• Details about her free 3-day event that shows you exactly how to teach what you love and start earning from it

If you’ve ever thought about teaching quilting or sharing your skills in a bigger way, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Resources & Links:

• Sign up for Shannon’s FREE 3-Day Event: [CLICK HERE]

• 📧 FloDesk – My favorite email platform! It’s beautiful, beginner-friendly, and one of the most affordable options for creatives.
  👉 Click here to check it out

  🎓 Kajabi – The all-in-one platform I use to host my courses and memberships. It’s powerful, intuitive, and perfect for creators who want to build and scale with ease.
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What started as a college assignment turned into a viral business success. In this episode, I sit down with Monique Rapier of MMR Beauty, the powerhouse behind a hair oil brand that keeps selling out—again and again.

After years of struggling with hair that wouldn’t grow, bald spots, and breakage, Monique dove into research and trial-and-error to create a formula that completely transformed her hair. Once she cracked the code, she began hand-making her product in small batches and shipping them herself. Fast forward to today—Monique now partners with fulfillment centers to keep up with demand, and her business has taken on a life of its own.

Once she cracked the code and after constant questions from her followers asking, "what product are you using?" Monique finally started her own company. She began selling the product, doing it all on her own in a small apartment. Fast forward to today - she now has a warehouse and fulfillment team to keep up with demand. Her business has taken a life of its own.

In this inspiring and practical conversation, Monique shares what it really takes to grow a product-based business from scratch. From her formulation process to her fulfillment journey, she’s an open book. She also dives into the characteristics she’s had to embrace—like vulnerability, consistency, and building trust—to grow an audience that keeps coming back.

• How Monique formulated her own hair oil from scratch

• The steps she took to move from kitchen batches to fulfillment centers

• What it really takes to have a product that sells

• How she grew (and keeps growing) on TikTok and social media

• The key traits that helped her build trust and loyalty with her audience

If you're dreaming of launching your own product or want a behind-the-scenes look at building a brand that connects and converts, this episode is a must-listen.

Links:
MMR Beauty - Monique's hair oil mask that helps you grow long, healthy hair.
Kajabi - Build online courses and membership with the BEST platform out there!
FloDesk - Use code QUILTERSCANDY and save 50% off your first year.