What to Do When a Bride Blames You for Everything with Anna Leigh

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

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