We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Darlynn Marks a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Darlynn, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?
I get my resilience from my mom. She has shown me that I can do what ever my heart desires, and I try to show that to my children every day.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a seamstress, jewelry, designer, and textile educator. I have been sewing since I was nine years old. I has been a business owner for 12 years. Six years ago, I started to incorporate sewing and textile education classes into my business. I specialize in plus size, custom sewing, and I also create different types of hair bonnets to help kitchen beauticians alleviate the use of extra towels and shower caps.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
The three qualities that were most impactful on my journey, were the ability to listen openly, perseverance, and education. When consulting with my customers, I always make sure that I listen to what they desire, and ask questions for clarity. Even at the worst possible times in my business I’m never afraid to keep going. And I am a forever learner. I love learning and teaching what I learned to people.
To close, maybe we can chat about your parents and what they did that was particularly impactful for you?
The most impactful thing my parents could have done for me was allow me to be creative. When I asked for a sewing machine I got one they let me use my allowance to buy different items and crafts supplies. They never stifled my creativity.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.Sewlynn.com
- Instagram: @sewwhat_lynnsews
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/sewlynnjnd
- Linkedin: Darlynn Marks
