In this episode, I chat with Elizabeth Meraz - a hobby bag maker, badass lawyer, and content creator. She has been a tester for me, as well as many others, and has garnered a following for her soothing live sewing sessions on the clock app. We chat about how she balances a demanding career, family life, and making time for things that bring her joy, plus the realities of social media, community engagement, and what it's like trying to juggle it all.

Elizabeth's Linktree: linktr.ee/handmadebyezm

Shannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco

In this episode of Splitting Seams, I sit down with my tax lady, Ket, to talk about small business taxes in a way that’s actually understandable and not terrifying. We break down common misconceptions, decode the jargon and acronyms you see everywhere, and translate it all into bite-sized, practical info—specifically through the lens of a very small bag-making business like mine.

If you aren't "legit" this is a great anonymous way to grasp an understanding of what you need to do, and this is a great check up for those who have already started down that path!

Disclaimer: This episode and the content within it are not intended to be tax or legal advice. This is purely for informative purposes. Please do your own research, fact check, and contact a professional (like Ket!).

Ket's Links:

- FB: https://www.facebook.com/bookkeepingbyket

- IG: @bookkeepingbyket

- Website: www.bookkeepingbyket.com

- Email: Ket@bookkeepingbyket.com

Shannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco

In this episode of Splitting Seams, I'm joined by my good friend Brittany of The Empurrium, who is celebrating 15 years in business. We talk honestly about what that actually looks like — the highs, the chaos, the burnout, and the reality of staying in business for that long when life keeps happening around it. We also discuss Brittany's recent shift from full-time self employment to a more traditional job, and all the emotions, perspective shifts, and realities involved in such a major shift.

Fair warning: we definitely go on a few tangents in this one, and there is a lot of cat talk. If you love cats, stories, and conversations that wander a bit, you’ll feel right at home.

Brittany's Links:

• FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheEmPURRium
• FB Groups:
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/empurrium/
  • https://www.facebook.com/groups/empurriumpurrfectstitches
• IG & TT: @theempurrium
• YouTube: @BrittanyEmpurrium
• Website: https://theempurrium.com/
• PREORDER (Active until Feb 15, 2026): https://theempurrium.com/collections/preorder
• Email: brittany@theempurrium.com

Shannon's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knottedthreadsco