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154. Sewn in the USA: The Ida Mae Home Story with Kristin Kiseljack
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- Leaders Of The West
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- May 5, 2026
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- 2007
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Summary
In this week’s episode, I’m sitting down with Kristin Kiseljack, founder of Ida Mae Home, to talk about her journey from corporate retail buyer to building a business rooted in heritage, creativity, and American manufacturing. Kristin shares how she got her start working in global retail and import production, and how the challenges of that industry ultimately led her to bring production back to Texas. We talk about what it really looks like to build a product-based business, from managing supply chain chaos to trusting your instincts when creating something new. We also dive into the creative side of the business, including where she finds inspiration and how trends start. This conversation is all about building something meaningful, staying adaptable, and creating products that connect with people on a deeper level. Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Connect with Kristin: Visit Ida Mae Home Follow on Instagram @idamaehome Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Resources & Links: Tony Lama Savannah 7’s Maverick Fine Western Wear Teskey’s Cavender’s Dillard’s Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at [email protected] Subscribe to Of The West's Newsletters List your jobs on Of The West Mentioned in this episode: Raising a champion takes more than feed. It’s work, time, and passion. Purina Equine Feed