THE AMBER WEITZER PODCAST SILHOUETTES OF SUCCESS
DEVON STONEBROOK | EPISODE 6 | SHOW NOTES
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Coming from a background in architecture, Devon designs handbags that feature an unconventional combination of materials, including concrete, acrylic, resin, and leather.
She designs and assembles each bag from scratch at my studio using a hybrid of digital fabrication and traditional leather craft techniques.
Most bags feature intricate hand lacing, fully lined leather interiors, and numbered acrylic hardware.
Devon began experimenting with handbag design at architecture school where she used laser cutters to create pristine building models.
She was inspired to adapt those model making techniques to create acrylic handbags, and for the last 8 years she’s been developing my leather craft, bag making and laser cutting skills while exploring casting and dying techniques.
She officially launched her handbag brand, Pascal NU, in 2016 once she perfected the basic structures of the bags and honed in on a set of materials that felt uniquely modern and exciting.
Devon specialize in making truly one-of-a-kind bags, designed with and especially for clients that want to bring their unique vision to life.
CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS
Confidence: Do you struggle with any fear of the “what if’s” or fear of rejection? Listen to Devon’s stories then visualize yourself doing what she did! Walking through doors unknowing what will happen or {not happen} takes courage. Devon artfully shared a couple of stories to clearly illustrate how she did this…and did it again, and again. She characterized one instance as “naïve confidence” and while that sounds sweet, it’s one of the boldest moves we can take. Step through the door. Whether it’s the big city of Dallas, the grand streets of Paris or a door near you…give yourself the gift of momentary courage to take that first step and go through the door! Borrow her courage-replay her story. Build on it, conquer it for yourself…you’ve got this!
Collaboration: Realizing that we can thrive during the difficult moments, projects or times when pulling together for a purpose or goal. Have a support quality system in your world to grow your mind, expand your thoughts and stretch out of your comfort zone. Nurture your creative and intellectual health and ensure those around you are also contributing in a positive fashion. Don’t settle, be picky with the company you keep. Don’t live alone, we all need each other…we are here for you!
Influence: Embracing heirloom artisan skills+incorporating those blessings into her handcrafted couture handbags with edgy fashion forward-thinking influences inspire her…remember to stay open minded, clear eyed and approach life and business to see all of the possibilities. Transformations can be magical when we allow ourselves to accept the old+new, step off onto an alternate path and see redirections as a positive challenge. Stay around supportive people that will help you grow by stretching the possibilities…be sure to return that favor. Share your light!
INTENTIONAL INSPIRATION
Invest in new skills…not things, keep an open mind and build upon your skillset. Listen to yourself, find the joy and pursue something you can experience happiness.
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL DEVON
RESOURCE LIST
BOOKS:
LIVING AND SUSTAINING A CREATIVE LIFE BY SHARON LOUDEN
[…] Devon shared some of her personal stories and went into divine detail about investing in herself and finding confidence to go for something new, to walk through the doors into the unknown! […]