Sometimes the heart knows what the mind tries to ignore. On Saturday, I had planned to work on building the new SEW BROMO membership training and record the SEW MONEY podcast, but something deep inside of me said, "No." I called my friend Diah, whom I met in Bali when I was starting my business, to figure out what was going on in my head.
Read MoreIt is time for some strategic planning. It is easy to move by emotion but structured systemize growth is a matter of practical fact. I find myself being swayed with indecision so I will make the space to align a master plan to my dreams. A logical flow of steps and events that translate into effective implementation.
Read MoreProgress takes time. Often when I launch something new I desire to see the results and question whether it will work and then back out too soon. Everything that stands takes strategic implementation. Just because you put something you care about out in the world it does not mean it will land right away.
Read MoreI pulled out the sketchbook and started to draw. I am rusty in that it had probably been a few years since I intentionally sketched a garment. I have always encouraged founders to create many reference illustrations and to land on the one most likely to succeed concept. Then launch and learn by going to market to test the concept.
Read MoreInspiration comes when we schedule time to find it. Often we get so distracted by the rhythm of the day that we miss our chances to discover hope. I have been meaning to start the SEW MONEY podcast to discuss the various pathways to entrepreneurship and had intended to launch it during Valentine’s day.
Read MoreI have begun my research into the world of Royal dressmaking. I am less interested in who they made for but rather what and how they made fine fashion. I guess when I embarked on my fashion industry crusade, my aim was to keep sewing machines singing. Now I see it is not about the factory system but old world dressmaking that is not found in a garment factory.
Read MoreI pulled the media into the editing tool and found I have been out of practice for the artist style fashion films. I tend to pair them with poems I have written to illustrate the emotions that twirl into new beginnings. I changed the method, just a bit where I watched the b-roll of moving images and then narrated the tale.
Read MoreLet the dust settle as you have shifted the inner tides to align. Normalizing systems to set the day into motion that allow you do to the things that matter most. I have been writing the blog, producing media fashion content and spending time with family and friends. This is all a scheme to learn to be myself.
Read MoreKeep climbing! Even when your body feels heavy and your mind wants to turn back. Do not listen, you have to keep reaching towards the branches and hold them close to pull yourself up. There is no wrong or right way to life, but rather small choices that add up to the inches we move to prove to ourselves that we can do it.
Read MoreI don’t want to type today, but I will type anyway. I had another one of those mental battles. One where I could not talk myself out of the emotional frustration. Last night I was meant to gather the things for the photoshoot and film, but I instead ate a box of Valentine’s Day chocolate and drank some French red wine.
Read MoreAligning with your passion is centered in joy. Not sure why, but as we age we deny ourselves childlike play as if it is surely meant to be left behind. Yet, through exploration and the dance with those heart flutters we find the magic that has been boxed up. Like a fashion archive dress living in a conservation box, we are denying the world the beauty of being our true selves.
Read MoreOften I cannot think too long for I will not begin. I find this when I pause to type this blog and wonder about the storyline and then doubt enters and then minutes pass and I have to force myself to strike the key. Continue to take the steps even if just the immediate uncertain ones to move forward. Keep pulling that inner will into action.
Read MoreReshaping the inner world strengthens a level of courage that is hard to ignore. Mental training routines of self investment has instilled leaps that are without bound. What I mean is by showing up to the seemingly challenging tasks one is able to pull the power from within to do the work that has been ignored. Life starts to fall into place as you begin to reach.
Read MoreContinuity is queen. It is a a groggy morning from the weekend. The next area of interest I am exploring is filmmaking. I often wonder how much of the commercial production of a fashion house engages my interest rather than the joy of seeing fashion in motion through film. As I embark on the next layer of my interest I scaffold interests.
Read MoreI had plans that changed and gave me a day to play. For a moment I went through the long list of things that I had to do and decided instead to have an artist date with myself. What started with a quick vintage pick-up turned into an afternoon of dress-up. When I first arrived I was struggling to think of the looks I would put together, but as I explored the lovely pieces and spent time catching up with Cindi, I began to twirl with fashion styles with joy.
Read MoreI pulled out the Elsa Fitzgerald design binders and found the list of retailers to reach out to and updated the email signature and began to write. I introduced myself and the house and inquired about stopping by to show some of the dresses. Some steps are so small, but huge leaps when we trust and keep growing.
Read MoreThere is a beauty to an inner knowing that there are elements of yourself to discover. I have always known that I love creative writing, but often questioned what is the point. There is no point beyond doing the things you enjoy. There is also this resistance that comes with excuses clouding one’s ability to move forward.
Read MoreConsistency is key in order to achieve. With a plan and an accountability system you can see the results you desire for the work. I have a longing to learn and explore fine dressmaking, so every Wednesday I have been fortunate enough to play atelier with Jill Andrews. Her knowledge is extensive and her joy contagious.
Read MoreDisappointment can be a slippery slope if you do not catch yourself fast enough. I am typing rapidly this morning because I was so close to just giving into the mind that says, you are late and what is the point. We can always catchup if we want to show up. Last night was a wash, I did not get any of the intentions complete.
Read MoreJust sit with yourself for a while and listen to the calling that your heart is longing for you to explore. Do not ignore the various impulses that ask you to play instead of working all day. There is time to skip rocks and get yourself out of mental knots. To normalize suffering is a disservice to life.
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