A military pilot turned fashion designer?! Yep! And this awe-inspiring journey shows the possibilities of redefining your career path. Trudy Gardner's journey is nothing short of inspiring and she shares her story in today's episode. Expect to hear her secrets to landing clients, finding mentors, and embracing the world of 3D design. Trudy's passion for intimate apparel shines as she discusses her collaborations, courses, and even her very own podcast. Get ready to be motivated and learn from the incredible journey of Trudy Gardner. About Trudy:Trudy is a freelance intimate apparel designer, creator of the Underdressed Podcast, founder of Wayfinder Lingerie Online Academy and a retired military pilot. When she first discovered Clo3D, a software specifically made for patternmaking and 3D design development, she was blown away! She was able to create professional patterns and test them as 3D prototypes based on custom avatar sizes. The amount of resources she could save including paper, fabric and time, was well worth the hours and hours and hours spent learning the software. As a person with diverse interests, a spirit for adventure and always motivated by curiosity and creativity, Trudy enjoys trailblazing and continuously pushing the limits of what is possible! Connect with Trudy: Visit her Website Email at: [email protected] Follow on Instagram Follow the Underdressed Lingerie Podcast on Instagram Connect on Linkedin Watch on Twitch Other Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Sofia's Course Sofia's Twitch Channel Underdressed Lingerie PodcastThere are a few about Clo, but Trudy recommends:E8 with Isabel CrosbyE11 3D Design Software for Intimate Apparel Intimate Apparel Technical Collective Website Intimate Apparel Technical Collective Instagram Email Nicola: [email protected] Visit Ryan Amore's Website Virtually Try On Sick of being tied to a desk and want more freedom in your day, snag my free training: How to Freelance in Fashion (even if you're terrified you don't have all the answers) by clicking here.