87: The Creative Pivot: When Comfort Stops Being Comfortable with Trishawna Quincy 07.25.25

Trishawna Quincy


What happens when the work that once gave you life starts to feel like a cage?

In this episode, we talk with designer, teacher, entrepreneur, (and Carrie’s former sewing program director) Trishawna Quincy, who shares the story of how she left a stable job she loved—one she built from the ground up—to launch her own sewing business. We talk about discerning when it’s time to pivot, how to say no without guilt, and why building a creative life you actually enjoy is worth the risk (even if it means ironing a cocktail dress when you’re broke).

We cover:

  • Navigating career transitions with intention (and spreadsheets)

  • How to know what kind of work lights you up vs. what drains you

  • Setting boundaries around your time and talents

  • Why following joy isn’t a luxury—it’s fuel for the hard parts

  • The unexpected power of making videos, honoring process, and letting your students into your creative practice

Whether you’re a multi-hyphenate creative, a burned-out teacher, or just someone who’s hearing the quiet call to “jump,” this one’s for you.

Learn more about Trishawna’s private sewing lessons and creative work at tikivisionstylelab.com.


Where to find Trishawna:

Website: www.tikivisionstylelab.com
Instagram: @tikivisonstylelab
TikTok: @tikivisionstylelab


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TIMECODES
0:00 - Intro
3:57 - History of the Sewing Training Program
8:44 - Trishawna’s childhood history with sewing
16:52 - Feeling the need for change
22:41 - Fears about jumping, fear, and uncertainty
28:45 - On saying “no”
38:14 - Advice for new entrepreneurs