Coach Tonette is the visionary behind Thanks 2 Blanks and the driving force of the Design & Grow Academy—a crafting coach dedicated to helping makers turn their creativity into profitable, sustainable businesses. With vast experience as a certified educator, she blends her background in teaching with real-world entrepreneurial success to guide crafters from hobby stage to confident business ownership.

A craft business owner, content strategist, and maker at heart, Coach Tonette understands the realities of building a creative brand. She’s been in the same place many makers find themselves—posting constantly, juggling classes and client work, and wondering why content isn’t converting into consistent sales. She has helped countless crafters launch, grow, and scale their businesses while staying true to their creativity.