Creativity is Contagious.
Over 30 years of making art, Cheryl has collected more than colorful fabrics and creative inspiration. She's built lasting friendships, meaningful partnerships, and a community of wonderfully imaginative people.
Some of the most exciting creations begin when artists come together, exchanging ideas, experimenting with new techniques, and discovering possibilities they might never have imagined alone.
From fellow artists and makers to models, creative collaborators, and marketing minds, Perfect Mistakes is surrounded by a network of talented people who bring their own energy, perspectives, and talents to the mix.
These collaborations are about more than making beautiful things. They're about sharing ideas, celebrating individuality, building friendships, and creating experiences that bring joy to everyone involved.
Because when creative people come together, the possibilities are anything but ordinary.
Meet the Creative Collective!
Behind every great collaboration are people worth knowing! Meet the artists, makers, and creative minds who bring their talents, imagination, and a little magic to Perfect Mistakes. Explore their work, get inspired, and make a connection of your own. After all, you never know what wonderful things might happen when creative people meet!
Founder, Artist & CEO
Cheryl Neway
Perfect Mistakes®
Artist, designer, and creative force behind Perfect Mistakes, Cheryl Neway has spent over 30 years exploring color, texture, and self-expression through textile and mixed-media art. From one-of-a-kind wearable creations to imaginative collaborations, Cheryl brings curiosity, joy, and a fearless sense of possibility to everything she makes.
Instagram: @perfectmistakes__
Artist, Apprentice & Muse
Yene Neway
Student & Aspiring Artist
Yene is an environmental engineering student at Michigan State University with a passion for art, music, the environment, and activism. A talented artist in her own right, she's also been an incredible creative force and source of support for Perfect Mistakes.
Having grown up alongside the business, Yene has had the unique experience of not only being part of its story, but helping build it with her mom, founder Cheryl Neway. Her creativity, perspective, and dedication have helped shape Perfect Mistakes into the colorful, welcoming space it is today.
Fashionista, Model & Intern
Alesha Nguyen
Emerging Fashion Designer
Alesha has always had a passion for creativity and finding new ways to express herself, especially through fashion and design. She loves exploring fresh ideas, meeting new people, and drawing inspiration from the world around her. When she's not working on her next creative project, you can probably find her exploring NYC, checking out cute cafés, or discovering her next favorite food spot!
Instagram: @alesha.nguyenn
Founder & Fashion Model
Lauren Buckley
Black Belle Collective
Founder of Black Belle Collective, Lauren Buckley combines her love of handmade jewelry with her experience in disability services and workforce development. Through inclusive, hands-on creative experiences, Lauren empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to explore their artistic talents, build confidence, develop practical skills, and discover the joy of entrepreneurship.
Instagram: @laur3nicole4
Founder & Portrait Photographer
Decka
Golden Shores Photography
Through the lens of photography, Decka brings another creative perspective to the Perfect Mistakes collective. Celebrating artistic expression and the power of visual storytelling, his work adds to the collaborative spirit that makes this community so special.
Instagram: @deckathephotographer
Fashion Model
Susan Cynar
Fashion Model
Susan discovered at a young age that her passion for modeling came from within. Over the years, she's continued pursuing that passion while inspiring others to do the same. She hopes to empower women of all ages to embrace exactly who they want to be, believing that no one has the power to stand in their way but themselves.
Based in Virginia, Susan travels frequently for runway shows and editorial shoots and is now expanding her creative journey into acting. Her philosophy is simple: “Nothing fuels your passion more than the rush of chasing it!”
Instagram: @SusanVA72
Founder, Sage + Spoke
Tara Borwey
Sage + Spoke
Founded by Tara Borwey, Sage + Spoke is a creative studio blending branding, design, and storytelling with a little imagination and mischief. Drawing on her background in economic development, Tara brings a unique understanding of small businesses, creative entrepreneurship, and the communities they help shape. Her work combines strategic thinking with an instinct for the unexpected, helping ambitious ideas take shape without losing the personality that made them interesting in the first place.
“Working with Cheryl to bring Perfect Mistakes to life online has been a genuine pleasure. Her creativity is wonderfully unpredictable, and I wanted the website to reflect that. It's been an honor to help build a space that feels as imaginative and full of possibility as she is.”
Instagram: @sageandspoke