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Julie West WORK MENTOR REDESIGNS shopredesigns.com TELL US ABOUT REDESIGNS. ReDesigns strives to give creative solutions to people and products . We were formed out of a personal need and have found that others can benefit from job skill training and the community that employment offers. |
We strive to offer a safe environment to assist each employee to reach full potential - that's our goal! We take an individualized approach to the making of products based on the supplies that have been given and the skill set that is taught through the making of each handmade item .
HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED WITH STONE STORIES?
Kelly and I met through Beacon People - an organization based out of Birmingham created to encourage each woman in their own mission . We connected deeper when she brought her children's sweet memories to be made into custom blankets . From there, our conversations grew and we realized our desires to serve others overlapped and complemented - seeing the need to encourage women of all walks of life.
WHAT DO WOMEN DO AT REDESIGN?
Women have braided for rugs, made seasonal gift items, and several have been on site working in various positions. Our next step is to position sewing and serging machines at the home where Kelly and her team will teach the art of making rounds, which will feed into several products. We plan to continue having them braid for rugs, and add loom rug making soon!
WHAT TYPE OF WORK ETHIC HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED FROM THE GIRLS?
Consistent work ethic and dependability.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL OTHER EMPLOYERS CONSIDERING MENTORING/SKILL BUILDING WITH THE LADIES FROM STONE STORIES?
It is a broadened range of opportunity for us to teach and encourage - everyone has the ability to contribute. Many women lack confidence and skill set - these are both things that can be encouraged through working with a person's hands and seeing a finished product! Consider what area your business can use help in. Pray about the connection. Create healthy boundaries, but be open to new territory when it comes to skill training .
Give it a try - it is a process with great opportunities to encourage and empower others.
HOW DID YOU GET CONNECTED WITH STONE STORIES?
Kelly and I met through Beacon People - an organization based out of Birmingham created to encourage each woman in their own mission . We connected deeper when she brought her children's sweet memories to be made into custom blankets . From there, our conversations grew and we realized our desires to serve others overlapped and complemented - seeing the need to encourage women of all walks of life.
WHAT DO WOMEN DO AT REDESIGN?
Women have braided for rugs, made seasonal gift items, and several have been on site working in various positions. Our next step is to position sewing and serging machines at the home where Kelly and her team will teach the art of making rounds, which will feed into several products. We plan to continue having them braid for rugs, and add loom rug making soon!
WHAT TYPE OF WORK ETHIC HAVE YOU EXPERIENCED FROM THE GIRLS?
Consistent work ethic and dependability.
WHAT WOULD YOU TELL OTHER EMPLOYERS CONSIDERING MENTORING/SKILL BUILDING WITH THE LADIES FROM STONE STORIES?
It is a broadened range of opportunity for us to teach and encourage - everyone has the ability to contribute. Many women lack confidence and skill set - these are both things that can be encouraged through working with a person's hands and seeing a finished product! Consider what area your business can use help in. Pray about the connection. Create healthy boundaries, but be open to new territory when it comes to skill training .
Give it a try - it is a process with great opportunities to encourage and empower others.
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Rachel Morse WORK MENTOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER, S&S GRAPHICS; RACHELBROOKSDESIGN WHAT TYPE OF BUSINESS DO YOU HAVE? I work for S&S Graphics who does custom printing. I also have an Etsy store called RachelBrooksDesign where I sell custom art work . |
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT TESS DOES FOR YOUR ETSY STORE AND S&S.
I just love to be creative. And Etsy provides an outlet for me to do that and sell the things that I create all around the world without leaving my office. The shop is growing every day. Thanks to all the help I have from Tess. Once I have the art ready for printing, Tess begins the production process. From printing, pressing, packaging, and shipping. She handles each and every order. And does so with great detail. She is wonderful at meeting quality standards. She takes her time on each print to make sure they are exactly how they are supposed to be. She has learned so much about the possibilities that are out there for someone with a creative eye (which she has). She has learned computer skills, printer skills, communication skills, and so much more!
RACHEL, TELL US HOW YOU WERE INTRODUCED TO TESS.
I met Tess through Stone Stories life skills work program.
WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYEE HAS TESS BEEN?
Wonderful! She is a very hard worker and she truly cares about each task she's given. I felt honored that God placed me in a position to mentor her, but in turn I have been blessed tremendously!
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED THROUGH THIS PROCESS?
Oh where do I start? No matter where we come from or where we've been we are all the same. It is the Love of God running through us that heals and sets us free, transforming our lives completely.
WHAT WOULD YOU YOU TELL OTHER EMPLOYERS CONSIDERING MENTORING/ EMPLOYING OTHER WOMEN COMING THROUGH THE PROGRAM?
I would highly recommend it. I was excited but really had no idea the depths of what God would show me through the process. Please do not pass up the opportunity to let God use you in your workplace, and get ready to be blessed!
I just love to be creative. And Etsy provides an outlet for me to do that and sell the things that I create all around the world without leaving my office. The shop is growing every day. Thanks to all the help I have from Tess. Once I have the art ready for printing, Tess begins the production process. From printing, pressing, packaging, and shipping. She handles each and every order. And does so with great detail. She is wonderful at meeting quality standards. She takes her time on each print to make sure they are exactly how they are supposed to be. She has learned so much about the possibilities that are out there for someone with a creative eye (which she has). She has learned computer skills, printer skills, communication skills, and so much more!
RACHEL, TELL US HOW YOU WERE INTRODUCED TO TESS.
I met Tess through Stone Stories life skills work program.
WHAT KIND OF EMPLOYEE HAS TESS BEEN?
Wonderful! She is a very hard worker and she truly cares about each task she's given. I felt honored that God placed me in a position to mentor her, but in turn I have been blessed tremendously!
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED THROUGH THIS PROCESS?
Oh where do I start? No matter where we come from or where we've been we are all the same. It is the Love of God running through us that heals and sets us free, transforming our lives completely.
WHAT WOULD YOU YOU TELL OTHER EMPLOYERS CONSIDERING MENTORING/ EMPLOYING OTHER WOMEN COMING THROUGH THE PROGRAM?
I would highly recommend it. I was excited but really had no idea the depths of what God would show me through the process. Please do not pass up the opportunity to let God use you in your workplace, and get ready to be blessed!
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Tess TESS TELL US ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY. I have worked off and on as a waitress. TELL US ABOUT THE LAST FEW YEARS OF YOUR LIFE. I was in prison for 21 months, was out on parole two months and caught new charges, was sent back to prison for 9 months, got out and knew if I didn't get some help I would go right back to the streets. My PO Officer took me to The Transformation Home in Tupelo. |
WHAT IS THE TRANSFORMATION HOME?
"The Transformation Home, is a place that takes in women coming out of prison, addiction, or any broken situation and gives them stability, Jesus, and a new way oflife. For me it has been a total life changer. I am learning how to live, work, and manage everyday life without drugs. Through the home, I have gotten a full time job, and a personal relationship with Jesus. I will forever be thankful for that."
HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING A FULL TIME JOB?
I was so nervous. I hadn't held a steady job all of my adult life. I was trying to learn how to live and deal with life without drugs and a full time job brings a whole new set of stress to deal with.
HOW DID YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?
Through Stone Stories Ministry.
WHEN DID YOU CONNECT WITH KWM?
I met Kelly in jail, when she would come in to do ministry with us there, before I went to prison. When my parole officer dropped me at The Transformation Home Kelly was there.
WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH RACHEL AND THE GUYS AT S&S?
It is better than I could have ever hoped for. I feel really supported and valued. I have learned so much! Not just about work but about life. I have this jail-house mentality like I can't trust anyone and they have helped me learn I can trust again.
"The Transformation Home, is a place that takes in women coming out of prison, addiction, or any broken situation and gives them stability, Jesus, and a new way oflife. For me it has been a total life changer. I am learning how to live, work, and manage everyday life without drugs. Through the home, I have gotten a full time job, and a personal relationship with Jesus. I will forever be thankful for that."
HOW DID YOU FEEL ABOUT GETTING A FULL TIME JOB?
I was so nervous. I hadn't held a steady job all of my adult life. I was trying to learn how to live and deal with life without drugs and a full time job brings a whole new set of stress to deal with.
HOW DID YOU CONNECT WITH YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?
Through Stone Stories Ministry.
WHEN DID YOU CONNECT WITH KWM?
I met Kelly in jail, when she would come in to do ministry with us there, before I went to prison. When my parole officer dropped me at The Transformation Home Kelly was there.
WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH RACHEL AND THE GUYS AT S&S?
It is better than I could have ever hoped for. I feel really supported and valued. I have learned so much! Not just about work but about life. I have this jail-house mentality like I can't trust anyone and they have helped me learn I can trust again.