Empowering Women in Business
03/18/25 • 40 min
In this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori chat with Devan Robinson, a versatile entrepreneur and podcast editor. Devan shares her journey, transitioning from life coaching to marketing strategist, while highlighting the importance of empowering women and supporting their business growth. The discussion covers various topics, including aligning personal values with business goals, the range of services Devan provides, and her experience in organizing a women's summit. They also dive into the challenges of entrepreneurship, stressing the significance of self-worth and authenticity in business.
Throughout this lively conversation, Tori, Devan, and Andi explore the resilience needed in entrepreneurship, encouraging self-validation and seeing failures as opportunities for growth. They emphasize the value of making data-driven decisions over emotional reactions and how this approach can empower individuals in both creative and business pursuits. The discussion also touches on regenerative business practices, the importance of community, and the role of support in personal and professional development.
Things we talked about with Devan:
- Want to join Devan at Elevate? Join her waitlist to get the details.
- Grab a copy of her book "What's Your Worth? And I Don't Mean Money."
- Apply to work with her.
- Listen to her podcast: Two Besties with a Mic on Spotify & Apple Podcast
Episode Sponsor: A special thanks to our sponsor, EQ8! EQ8 is the go-to quilt design software that helps bring your creative ideas to life, offering easy-to-use tools for designing, planning, and visualizing your quilts. Check out EQ8 to take your quilting projects to the next level. Visit https://bit.ly/quiltingonthesideEQ8 to get access.
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Guest/Producer:
Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords
women empowerment, entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, personal development
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In this episode of Quilting on the Side, hosts Andi and Tori chat with Devan Robinson, a versatile entrepreneur and podcast editor. Devan shares her journey, transitioning from life coaching to marketing strategist, while highlighting the importance of empowering women and supporting their business growth. The discussion covers various topics, including aligning personal values with business goals, the range of services Devan provides, and her experience in organizing a women's summit. They also dive into the challenges of entrepreneurship, stressing the significance of self-worth and authenticity in business.
Throughout this lively conversation, Tori, Devan, and Andi explore the resilience needed in entrepreneurship, encouraging self-validation and seeing failures as opportunities for growth. They emphasize the value of making data-driven decisions over emotional reactions and how this approach can empower individuals in both creative and business pursuits. The discussion also touches on regenerative business practices, the importance of community, and the role of support in personal and professional development.
Things we talked about with Devan:
- Want to join Devan at Elevate? Join her waitlist to get the details.
- Grab a copy of her book "What's Your Worth? And I Don't Mean Money."
- Apply to work with her.
- Listen to her podcast: Two Besties with a Mic on Spotify & Apple Podcast
Episode Sponsor: A special thanks to our sponsor, EQ8! EQ8 is the go-to quilt design software that helps bring your creative ideas to life, offering easy-to-use tools for designing, planning, and visualizing your quilts. Check out EQ8 to take your quilting projects to the next level. Visit https://bit.ly/quiltingonthesideEQ8 to get access.
👉 Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! Like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting stories, tips, and industry insights.
Want to Support the Podcast and Unlock Exclusive Perks?
Join our Quilting on the Side Patreon community! By becoming a patron, you'll gain access to behind-the-scenes content, bonus episodes, and exclusive resources to help you grow your quilting journey. Plus, your support helps keep the podcast thriving! Click here to join.
Want More Quilting Content?
🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks
🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed
📌 Sign up for our weekly newsletter
📌 Follow us on Instagram
Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Guest/Producer:
Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords
women empowerment, entrepreneurship, overcoming challenges, personal development
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If you want more support with your quilting business, make sure to hit follow.
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Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts
- Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
- Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Producer:
- Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
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Episode Sponsor: A huge thank you to our episode sponsor, EQ8! EQ8 is the ultimate quilt design software that helps bring your creative visions to life. With user-friendly tools for designing, planning, and visualizing quilts, EQ8 is perfect for quilters of all levels. Take your quilting projects to the next level by visiting https://bit.ly/quiltingonthesideEQ8.
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Want More Quilting Content?
🔗 Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks
🔗 Grab Tori’s new book, Workshops Unleashed
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📌 Follow us on Instagram
Podcast Details:
Co-Hosts:
Tori McElwain @thequiltpatchbytori
Andi Stanfield @truebluequilts
Producer:
Devan Robinson @developingwithdevan
Keywords: quilt guilds, presentations, trunk shows, quilting techniques, pricing, contracts, teaching, networking, workshops, quilting community
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