Samantha has also been featured on the lifetime hit series project runway season 13 showcasing with world wide talent. After her appearance on the show, Samantha has gone full force in design, creating textiles, and doing mentor-ships for younger aspiring designers. A local in San Antonio, Samantha now resides in Austin, continuing her role as a ready to wear designer. This year Bernina has selected Samantha as the Bernina fashion fund recipient of 2016 which includes equipment that will release in stores this summer.