Daej knew from a young age that she wanted to make things. After watching her mom study Interior Design, Daej was completely intrigued by furniture. From the grain on table tops, to how a chair can be the center of attention in any room, she was mesmerized.
She started woodworking in the sixth grade, then continued her education in woodworking throughout the rest of middle school and all four years of high school. Daej’s first year of post-secondary education began at Sheridan College in their Craft and Design: Furniture program. She later went to Humber College to immerse herself in their Industrial Woodworking Program. In December 2016, Daej graduated and receiving a diploma as an Industrial Woodworking Technician.
Not having any examples of furniture makers/designers that looked like her, put her in a position to be that example for others. Daej finds that a lot of the time, people need to be shown that their goals and aspirations are valid; they need to know that they can succeed in a field that may not look like it’s ‘for them’. With that being said, her goal is to inspire.
You can follow along with Daej on her Website and Instagram.
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Episode 227 - Sadie Mae of The Awesome Orange
Episode 226 - Craft Equity
Episode 225 - Pam Robinson
Episode 224 - Sherry Shine
Episode 223 - Joanie Sprague
Episode 222 - Ann Johnson, Sole Sister
Episode 221 - Brandy Clements, Silver River Center for Chair Caning
Episode 220 - Jocelyn, Cheeky DIY home
Episode 219 - Laura Pipitone of Oakley Soap Company
Episode 218 - Tania Made
Episode 217 - Becky Blanco
Episode 216 - Aspen Golann
Episode 215 - Beth Walker, Joinery Journal
Episode 214 - Morgan Meyer, Wood Art Woman
Episode 213 - Molly Prewitt
Episode 212 - Laun Los Angeles
Episode 211 - Christy Wilkerson of Wilkerson Handmade
Episode 210 - Andrea de Leon
Episode 209 - Scout Cartagena
Episode 208 - Kirtan Tom, Allied Woodshop
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