The Sew Powerful Podcast shines a light on the people behind the mission to keep girls in school and create purposeful products in Zambia. Join us every week for a new 30-minute episode to meet new people, hear inspiring stories, and learn how you can join us in this global movement. Whether you sew or not, make purses or not, you will find something to enjoy in every episode. Listen today.
Behind the Stitches: Michaelyn Rose Shares Bernina’s Heart In this episode, we meet Michaelynn Rose, Vice President of Marketing for Bernina and Brewer. With more than 25 years of experience in digital marketing, Michaelyn has been a driving force behind Bernina’s growth. We will talk about the company history, philosophy, and new products being introduced. Michaelyn even spills the beans on how…
Meet Sweet Pea: Creativity from Brisbane to Your Sewing Room Sweet Pea’s talented SEO and Content Manager joins us all the way from Brisbane, Australia—bringing contagious enthusiasm for the full Sweet Pea product line. With thousands of delightful designs to explore, you’ll be inspired to dive right into their website and start stitching. While Sweet Pea is best known for their stunning…
Get a guided tour of Baby Lock USA and Canada from Maddie Murphy. As the Social Content Specialist, Maddie knows the inner workings of the company and provides the fascinating history and a glimpse into the future. We also get a good feel for the capabilities of the terrific prize Baby Lock has donated to the 2025 Sew Powerful Sew-A-Thon.
Meet Devin Head, Regional Sales Manager for KAI Scissors. KAI Scissors is one of the sponsors of the 2025 Sew Powerful Sew-A-Thon, as they have been for the past two years as well. In this episode, learn the history of KAI Scissors, and the fascinating array of products they offer. Devin shares his unlikely KAI connection and how Sew Powerful and KAI Scissors came together.
Meet Petrina Cude, the powerhouse behind East Texas Sewing Center. This beloved sewing hub has been serving the community for an incredible 41 years — and Petrina has been part of that story for 32 of them. Three years ago, she stepped into ownership, carrying forward the legacy of Sharman’s while infusing her own passion and vision. In this episode, you’ll hear how Petrina is keeping the joy of…
In this episode of the Sew Powerful podcast Jan Cancila sits down with Verna Camfferman, one of the Colorado Sisters, to discuss how they became involved with Sew Powerful - and how they’ve worked together to sew more than 10,000 Sew Powerful Purses.
Special guest Dr. Jim Blessman joins Jason in this special conversation announcing the launch of the Sew Powerful Purse program launch in South Africa.