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Nov 2021
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310. Female Founders: Stitching a New Ad...

Jacqueline Snyder
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We sit down with a fellow female founder, Debbie Hodge to showcase her new product business, Stitched Stories. Launched during the pandemic, Debbie seized control of a difficult situation and turned it into something special that’s now enjoyed by countless people across the country. 
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