87: The Creative Pivot: When Comfort Stops Being Comfortable with Trishawna Quincy 07.25.25

What happens when the work that once gave you life starts to feel like a cage?In this episode, we talk with designer, teacher, entrepreneur, (and Carrie’s former sewing program director) Trishawna Quincy, who shares the story of how she left a stable job she loved—one she built from the ground up—to launch her own sewing business. We talk about discerning when it’s time to pivot, how to say no without guilt, and why building a creative life you actually enjoy is worth the risk (even if it means ironing a cocktail dress when you’re broke).We cover:Navigating career transitions with intention (and spreadsheets)How to know what kind of work lights you up vs. what drains youSetting boundaries around your time and talentsWhy following joy isn’t a luxury—it’s fuel for the hard partsThe unexpected power of making videos, honoring process, and letting your students into your creative practiceWhether you’re a multi-hyphenate creative, a burned-out teacher, or just someone who’s hearing the quiet call to “jump,” this one’s for you.Learn more about Trishawna’s private sewing lessons and creative work at tikivisionstylelab.com.____________________________________________________________Where to find Trishawna:Website: www.tikivisionstylelab.comInstagram: @tikivisonstylelabTikTok: @tikivisionstylelab____________________________________________________________References:Sewing Training Academy - workforce program in Nashville, TN offered by Catholic CharitiesTIMECODES0:00 - Intro3:57 - History of the Sewing Training Program8:44 - Trishawna’s childhood history with sewing16:52 - Feeling the need for change22:41 - Fears about jumping, fear, and uncertainty28:45 - On saying “no”38:14 - Advice for new entrepreneurs