biography
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Five
The author reflects on four transformative years as a head of year in a secondary school, emphasizing the importance of joy and hope over happiness. Through experiences with colleagues and students, they clarify their values and develop a vision for… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Four
In Chapter 4, the narrator reflects on leaving teaching for a community project, realizing it was a mistake after two weeks. Amid COVID, they learned valuable skills while volunteering but felt overwhelmed. Choosing to take a break, they focused on… Continue reading
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Meet the Desinger – Chapter Three
In 2017, I reassessed my creative pursuits and discovered my storytelling superpower through a meeting with Ann English. Her advice to document my ideas helped me streamline my focus, leading to the successful launch of Travelling Ava’s website and my… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter Two
The author reflects on how a pair of clock-faced buttons inspired a transformative journey. Starting with the handmade jewelry business Ava Kitsch, they navigated various opportunities and challenges, experiencing personal growth and embracing creativity. Throughout, they learned to manage their… Continue reading
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Meet the Designer – Chapter One
Sam Osmond shares her journey as a crochet designer and educator, reflecting on her path from aspiring archaeologist to becoming a business studies lecturer. After five years in teaching, overwhelming pressures and mental health challenges led her to reconsider her… Continue reading
Pixie & Bumble 