Recorded at

5to9 Conference

Maria Pereda

How Learning to Sew Made Me a Better a Leader

Director of Design

In 2018, Maria challenged herself to stop purchasing clothes. If she wanted some new pants or shirt, she had to make it herself. The kicker? She didn't know how to sew. In this talk, Maria will share her successes, failures, and unexpected learnings making her own clothes -like how it's helped her become a more empathetic leader. The added bonus? How you can also start making your own clothes!