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Armi Avila: Building Dreams, One Blind at a Time | Made of More Episode 9 In this episode of 'Made of More', host Chris Erdmann welcomes special guest Armi Avila of Amazing Blinds by Armi. Armi shares her story, from her sheltered upbringing in the Philippines to moving to Canada and subsequently to the Pacific Northwest. Armi discusses her early endeavors in landscape architecture, the shock of adjusting to independent life in Canada, and her transition to the window coverings industry. She highlights the importance of resilience, family support, hard work, and following one's passion. Armi describes the lessons learned from her first successful business, the challenges that led her to start afresh with Amazing Blinds by Armi, and how she integrates design principles with client needs in her new venture. The conversation also touches on the benefits of automated blinds and the power of gratitude and community support in business. About the show: Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them. This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more. And so are our listeners. Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling.