What do you do when everything falls apart—false accusations, devastating loss, and burnout—all at once? Anna Leigh shows us how she kept going.

In this powerful and honest episode, Nadine sits down with Anna Leigh, a talented bridal seamstress and long-time member of Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress. Anna opens up about navigating false accusations, review bullying, and profound personal loss—all while running a successful bridal alterations business.

This conversation is raw, real, and deeply encouraging. Anna shares how she kept showing up for her brides even in her darkest moments, the lessons she learned about protecting her business, and why she's now intentionally choosing balance over burnout. If you've ever felt alone in your struggles or wondered how to keep going when things get tough, this episode will remind you that you're not alone—and that resilience is possible.

In this episode:

• Anna's journey from fashion design school to building a successful bridal business during COVID
• The nightmare scenario every seamstress fears: a bride damages her own dress, blames you, and recruits 15+ people to leave fake reviews
• How Anna kept working and showing up even while facing injustice and personal grief
• The business protections you absolutely need before you think you need them—contracts, careful language, and boundaries
• Running a business while grieving: the mistakes Anna made and what she'd do differently
• How to know when it's time to step back and take on less (even when the money is good)

Connect with Anna:

Website: https://annaleighbridalalterations.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaleighbridalalts/

Connect with Nadine:

Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast

Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress

Wedding season is coming. What if you didn't have to face it alone this year?

In this Six Figure Friday episode, I'm sharing the most exciting update happening inside the SBS membership: our brand-new cohort system designed to support you exactly where you are in your bridal business journey.

MEMBERSHIP OPENS: Second week of March

What Are the Three New Cohorts?

COHORT 1 – Building Your Foundation

Perfect if you're getting clients in the door, figuring out pricing, setting up contracts, choosing a CRM, and creating sustainability in your business.

COHORT 2 – Growing & Streamlining

For established seamstresses ready to grow your team, increase profitability, manage your time better, and streamline your existing systems.

COHORT 3 – Scaling Your Business

For those managing full teams and exploring additional revenue streams, retail portions, wedding gown sales, or opening a second location.

What You Get as an SBS Member:

3 monthly calls for ALL members:

• Training call (1st Tuesday)

• Sew-along call (2nd Tuesday)

• Girls Night In - casual, unrecorded (3rd Tuesday)

Bonus cohort-specific trainings tailored to your business stage

Community with women in the same stage as you

Why This Matters:

You get to see what's possible from women ahead of you, while getting the specific support you need right now. No more feeling like some trainings don't apply to you or wishing you had more targeted help.

Next Steps:

📅 Coffee Talk - First week of MarchGet your backstage pass to the membership and hear more about the cohorts!

https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership-checkout

Questions?📧 Email: nadine@sweetfranciscosewing.com📱 Instagram: DMs always open!

Maybe this is the year where everything changes for you. Let's talk about it.

Feeling nervous about showing your face on social media? You're not alone.

In this episode, Nadine sits down with visibility coach and keynote speaker Renee Dalo to talk about the real fears, hesitations, and hang-ups that keep bridal seamstresses from getting on camera—and how to finally move past them.

This conversation is packed with practical tips, honest encouragement, and actionable strategies to help you show up on social media with confidence. From panic attacks to imposter syndrome, she's heard it all—and she's here to help you overcome it too. Whether you're posting for the first time or looking to be more consistent, this episode will help you take the next step.

In this episode:

• Why showing your face on social media is so important for building trust with brides
• The real reason bridal seamstresses struggle with visibility (and how to work through it)
• What a "talking head reel" is and why it's the best place to start
• Simple content ideas that don't require a viral moment or trending audio
• How to document your day in 20-30 seconds without overcomplicating it
• Why your life doesn't need to be exciting to create great content
• The connection between visibility, humanity, and client experience
• Creative content ideas specifically for bridal seamstresses

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Connect with Renee:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reneedalo/

The Verve & Vision Club: https://www.instagram.com/theverveandvisionclub/

Connect with Nadine:

Check out the exclusive private podcast series, Fitting Packages 101: https://enchanting-sun-77080.myflodesk.com/privatepodcast

Become a member: https://secretsofabridalseamstresspodcast.com/membership

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsofabridalseamstress/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nadinebozeman

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@secretsofabridalseamstress