From CEO to Quirky Quilter: Slowing Down Life and Following Your Passion, with Kourtney Govro

07/27/23 • 39 min

Are you feeling the need to hit the brakes and slow down the fast-paced life? Are you yearning for a break from the daily hustle, the rat race of climbing the corporate ladder? If so, this episode is just what you need. Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Kourtney Govro, a former CEO who chose to embrace a new path. After experiencing life-changing events, Kourtney realized she longed for a more meaningful and simpler existence, one that nurtured her creativity and passions. And that's where quilting stepped in! In this podcast, hosts Tricia and Alex have a delightful chat with Kourtney, exploring her decision to leave the corporate world, her current endeavors, and how quilting and TikTok became an integral part of her life.

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Quilting Solutions | Acorn Precision Piecing Products Explained by Team Tobisch

Bernie Tobisch is a sewing machine technician with 46 years of experience. In his career,
he has serviced nearly 60,000 sewing machines of all brands. He is also the
author of "You and Your Sewing Machine" and "Sewing Machine Reference
Tool" from C&T Publishing.
His wife, Shelley Tobisch, has been a passionate quilting instructor for over 33 years. She is the author of "Easy Precision Piecing" from C&T Publishing and has developed
many new methods and tools to help you achieve spectacular results. Shelley's system for accurate piecing and organization receives rave reviews from beginners and seasoned quilters alike!

Together Shelley and Bernie designed and created Acorn Precision Piecing
Products and teach together as Team Tobisch.
"Whether you’re taking The Joy of Piecing, The Joy of Machine Applique, or Build a Better Relationship with Your Sewing Machine, we are sure you will learn a lot and have some laughs doing it! Our goal is to give information in a very understandable and fun way that makes learning a pleasure. By having two instructors, we offer more one
on one time than you would normally get in class. It's a great way to learn!"
To find their books or learn more about Team Tobisch, follow the links below:
Easy Precision Piecing Book
You and Your Sewing Machine Book
Sewing Machine Reference Tool Book
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