In this episode Alison beautifully shares how starting a business changed how she sees herself and how she defines success. She talks through why she started her business, Gather + Sew, how mental health has shaped her life, and the power of honoring the incredible textile work of the women before us.
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Topics discussed in this episode:
Alison’s story (2:33)
How stories are the connective tissue of our lives (7:40)
What is Gather + Sew? (10:34)
Why Alison started her business (13:20)
Redefining our roles as women (18:17)
Defining success (23:59)
Shifting narratives and shifting relationships (29:50)
Take personal health days (33:56)
Pushing back on narratives that aren’t serving us anymore (37:33)
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Narrative Identity, Dan McAdams (6:05)
Changing the narrative of yourself, Gregory Berns (7:40)
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