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Download this episode here! Recently I had an opportunity to chat with Mimi Goodwin of Mimi G Style. She is an inspiration to so many women, listen to her amazing success story! Intro: I met Mimi at a business Conference a few years ago. Love her unique sense of style! I’ve been following her ever since. Mimi is a huge influencer in the sewing, fashion and lifestyle niche. She is very accomplished with her tutorials, online courses, and her partnership with Simplicity patterns. I had asked her a bit about how she works with Simplicity and we will learn more about that in today's episode among other topics. Mimi has been through a lot in her life, she's been on her own since she was 15 years old. She’s got an amazing story to share, from being a victim of abuse, becoming homeless, and struggling as a single mom. Her great sense of style and business savvy has made her the successful entrepreneur she is today. I am incredibly excited to have her with me on the podcast! Mimi's bio: Award winning trending Expert Mimi G. is Editor-in-chief of the outrageously popular Fashion, Lifestyle, and DIY blog, MimiGStyle.com, as well as the Mimi G Style YouTube Channel, which houses tutorials, fashion and beauty tips, health and fitness videos, product reviews and more. Her axiom, “Buy It, Make It, Mix It, Rock It!”, is the mantra for her fully engaged daily followers, as well as industry professionals. Garnering thousands of “new followers” by the day, Mimi G has quickly become an International fashion icon, influencer, role model, and an “in demand” speaker and panel member at blogging conferences across the country. Mimi G has also developed her own line of products ranging from ready to wear collections to commercial sewing patterns. She was recently featured on Project Runway Junior alongside Tim Gunn on Lifetime TV, has won numerous awards including Best Shopping Inspiration by InStyle Magazine and Best Latina Blogger. Mimi G is a contributing designer to Simplicity Patterns and has a number of online sewing courses. Her YouTube Channel, blog, Instagram and FB are followed by thousands of people. Mimi also has her own style conference. Mimi is a wife and mom who loves to sew and create for real life curvy women. How did you first learn to sew? What motivated you to start your blog? What do you think was the most instrumental thing that you did to grow your blog/sewing business? How did you become a Simplicity Pattern designer? Tell me about your new adventure with Sew It Academy and the Kids Sewing Classes that you offer. I noticed that you have also started a ready to wear division. Tell us about how that began and what your future plans are. What is your favorite sewing pattern(s) you have designed? What do you do when you are not sewing? Where is the best place for people to connect with you online? Find Mimi on Twitter Find Mimi on FB Find Mimi on Pinterest Find Mimi on Instagram