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Is it possible for a hobby to turn into a successful career? In today’s episode, join me as I chat with Erin Garrity of iCrave Jewels, the artisan who transformed her simple pastime into a thriving jewelry empire.

Her journey from playful hair bow creations to stunning, unique jewelry designs is more than a business success story; it's a celebration of passion and how following your heart can lead to extraordinary business success.

Imagine walking down the street, your handmade necklace catching someone's eye, and then just like that, you make a sale – right off your neck! That's how Erin's journey into the world of bespoke jewelry began.

Her story is a vivid reminder that sometimes, the most successful businesses start out from the simplest interactions and the courage to embrace your creative instincts. You'll find that Erin's approach to business is refreshingly personal and deeply rooted in her love for unique, expressive jewelry.

So if you're a new entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner looking for a spark of inspiration, this episode is for you!

In this episode, we cover:

• The unplanned start of iCrave Jewels and the significance of that first sale
• Transitioning from hobby to business and the challenges it brings
• How to leverage social media and influencers to build a brand
• What the realities of selling on Etsy are and managing an online presence
• Erin's commitment to authenticity in her jewelry designs
• Balancing brand integrity with customer preferences and requests
• Seasonal trends and customer tastes in the jewelry market
• The role of custom jewelry in building customer relationships
• Erin's future plans for iCrave Jewels, including expanding her market reach

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Resources
Connect with Erin!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/icravejewels/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/icravejewels/

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AYO! Welcome back to the Luck Management Podcast! Today, we bring back the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. John Mcbride! We go full circle on this part 2 episode exploring The Luck Management Lifestyle and catching up right where we left off. This man is the epitome of hard work and determination. No matter what John does in life, he will succeed as he is driven by faith, doing the right thing, and taking on challenges every single day. Today we delve into his life, his work ethic, faith as a staple in his success, and how he plans to grow/seize opportunities in the luck management lifestyle. These types of conversations are the ones that make life special, they go by in an instant and you know you could go on for hours. We were graced by the presence of Reid Ljungholm for the Reid Option! it has been too long but wow, he always brings incredible energy to the show. It is amazing to have the guys back together and get ready for all the content coming out of ND vs. USC weekend! Enjoy this episode and keep living the LML!!

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4JsxM55BY6tRlGzJCiUnvz

Keep living The Luck Management Lifestyle!

All Episodes are presented and brought to you by CharmND. CharmND is a lucky charm business providing memories, nostalgia, and pieces of Notre Dame to hold in your hand! Check us out on Instagram @charm_ND & @CharmNDShop on Etsy for your piece of Notre Dame.

Katie Bilodeau is the President of Ring Concierge, the leading luxury jeweler committed to designing forever pieces that are both inspirational and obtainable. 

Katie began her time at Ring Concierge as a consultant in 2017 and became President of the company in 2020 working closely with Nicole Wegman, Founder & CEO, to strategize and manage overall company initiatives. 

Katie's focus is on overall company strategic direction, including oversight of the operational, employee and financial departments ensuring maximum efficiency and a scalable platform for growth. 

Prior to her time with Ring Concierge, Katie worked in the Human Resources department as a Business Partner at Barclays Capital Investment Bank and later working at King Street Capital Management. 

After leaving King Street Capital Management, Katie began consulting on her own with various startups helping with their business strategy from a human capital standpoint. 

As a 2009 Clemson University alum, her Bachelor’s in Business Management with an emphasis in Human Resource provided her the extensive knowledge and in depth understanding of how imperative the human capital strategy is to the foundation of any company.

In This Conversation We Discuss: 

• [00:00] Intro
• [00:58] What is Ring Concierge?
• [03:49] Customer feedback led Ring Concierge to D2C
• [04:22] Ring Concierge 2.0 and when Katie stepped in
• [06:06] Selling other brands to selling their own products
• [08:16] In-house products for better margins
• [08:50] Engagement rings vs fine jewelry sales
• [10:11] From organic to social media
• [12:58] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io/connect
• [13:55] Sponsor: JSON-LD For SEO jsonld.app
• [15:12] Sponsor: Retention.com retention.com/honest
• [16:08] Did Ring Concierge incentivize word-of-mouth?
• [16:28] Ideal customer for Ring Concierge’s bespoke side
• [18:05] Marketing to 2 different customers
• [19:11] The challenges that Ring Concierge faced
• [21:35] Hiring is really crucial for business growth
• [22:31] Where to find Ring Concierge

Resources:

• Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
• Fine jewelry for women, by women ringconcierge.com/collections/fine-jewelry
• Follow Ring Concierge on Instagram @ringconcierge
• Connect with Katie linkedin.com/in/katieorourke
• Schedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connect
• Get your free structured data audit for your store jsonld.app
• Book your demo today and get 20% off the annual commitment fee retention.com/honest

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We are introducing a new host to you guys! Today's topic is, Carlitos likes to scary kids on Halloween. Also, our new host options on Trans. Warning, you will laugh! 

It became apparent that Sam was destined for a career in the creative world when her mom discovered Sam carefully constructing earrings from a prized chandelier. But as Sam grew older, the question of: “How do artists make money?” drove her into the corporate world. Yet Sam never gave up her love for crafting jewelry, and when a friend asked if she could buy the earrings Sam made for herself right off of her ears, Sam knew she was on to something. Listen as Sam shares how she created her multi-faceted fashion and jewelry business: New Vintage by Sam.

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Jennie is the Founder & CEO of Kinn, a Los Angeles based jewelry company offering modern heirlooms meant to last a lifetime. 

Kinn offers a range of fine jewelry all made with 100% solid and recycled gold. All materials are sourced locally in Los Angeles. 

Previously employee #1 at Casetify, Jennie dived into the jewelry industry after her family's home was robbed and all heirlooms stolen. 

In seeking to replace some of her parents' precious heirlooms, she learned the jewelry industry was one that lacked transparency and had deep markups. 

Through Kinn, she sought a transparent solution that cut out the middleman and left consumers with modern heirlooms they can keep for years to come.

In This Conversation We Discuss: 

• [00:00] Intro
• [01:09] What are Kinn’s products
• [01:37] Where the idea of Kinn started
• [04:00] From passion project to a business
• [05:31] Jennie’s Ecom background helping her
• [06:15] Learn Ecom before starting a company?
• [07:49] You can never know unless you try
• [08:52] How Kinn moved out from contacts to marketing
• [11:53] The offer they had for the Refinery29 piece
• [13:21] Sponsor: Electric Eye electriceye.io
• [13:42] Sponsor: Mesa apps.shopify.com/mesa
• [14:29] Sponsor: Wayflyer wayflyer.com/ecomm/honest
• [15:42] Sponsor: Loop loopreturns.com/honest
• [16:35] Sponsor: Klaviyo klaviyo.com/honest
• [17:24] Kinn’s avenues for retention and acquisition
• [19:49] Starting on paid ads later in the journey
• [21:02] Take guidebooks with a grain of salt
• [22:58] Looking at competitors might not be productive
• [23:10] Be honest to why you exist as a brand
• [25:33] Find good people to work with
• [26:22] Don’t cut corners
• [26:47] Hire experienced people when starting out
• [27:22] Where to find Kinn products?

Resources:

• Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube
• Modern heirlooms, made to last a lifetime kinnstudio.com
• Follow Kinn on Instagram @kinnstudio
• Connect with Jennie linkedin.com/in/yoonicorn
• Scale your business with electriceye.io
• Download Mesa at the Shopify App Store apps.shopify.com/mesa
• Funding a better way wayflyer.com/ecomm/honest
• Transform your returns into exchanges loopreturns.com/honest
• Get started with a free account at klaviyo.com/honest

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Today, this is what's important:

Great advertisements, tech issues, mispronouncing words, intimacy coordinators, air conditioning, Fresh & Easy, pizza, inflation, going viral, fitness, the rat king, bowl cuts, banned styles at school, and more. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four time Atlantic-10 All Academic, All Conference performer and 02' Hall of Fame Inductee, Devin M. Butler shares her journey of transitioning from sport (gymnastics) to career (CEO of Joy Pop- Cultivator & Earring Connoisseur). Her story reveals the importance of GOD in her life, work life balance, and being a mom. Join is us for a relatable story on how all of these things have played a part in her effectively transitioning from sport to entrepreneurship.

Website: Joy Pop

Raleigh NC Polymer Clay Artist, Janelle Farley of Nell & Company joins Allie this week to discuss what she enjoys about being a polymer clay artist, and what it was like turning her hobby into a business all while working a 9-5 and making time for family.
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Meet My Guest!
I'm Janelle (she/her) aka Nell, Nellie, Janellie, etc. I am the owner, creator, and polymer clay maker of Nell and Company. I'm also a mom to two toddlers (and two dogs and a ton of house plants), a wife to an amazing husband, and a geologist!

By day I work as an environmental consultant for an engineering firm. The rest of the time you can find me spending time with my family and friends, crafting, hanging out outside, taking photos, or eating ice cream.

I grew up in Rochester, NY, lived in Florida for 8 years, came to North Carolina for school, and now call Raleigh home.

Connect with My Guest!

• Spring 2022 Markets: https://www.facebook.com/events/471820037974317/471820044640983/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nellandcompany/
• Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nellandcompany

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Hello to you listening in United Arab Emirates (UAE)!

Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday.

Imagine this: about a week ago a small envelope from the UAE passed through customs on 6 December 2021 and traveled half way across the world before landing in my mailbox. Inside the Customs Declaration packet was a dainty pair of earrings. No note. No explanation. No nothing.

My dear Canadian friend and story galpal, Michelle, examined the earrings over a Zoom call. Being familiar with that part of the world and jewelry she suggested I subject the earrings to the magnet test to find out what they were made of. Seems to be pink or rose gold.

Now what? Well, if you anonymous giver are listening please know that your anonymous gift arrived safe and sound and well received. Thank you for your kindness and thoughtfulness. As for the rest of you...    

Story Prompt: Has this ever happened to you? Whether or not which would you prefer? The hidden mystery and riddle of an anonymous gift or the details that explain it all? Write that story!    

Practical Tip: The magic of stories is also in the sharing. If you wish share your story with someone or something.   All that matters is you have a story.

60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you’ll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You’re invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story Arts

Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team

Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts

Music: Mer’s Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

All content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

On today's episode, we talk about the Afghanistan situation and discuss first world problems. We also try to find out whether earrings are feminine on our co-host. 

Irina discusses how she got to be the deputy editor at NYLON magazine, going from freelance to bride-focused writing. Irina went to Emerson College where she studied Journalism and Writing, Literature & Publishing. She is originally Russian and grew up all over in Denmark, Moscow, Spain, and Dubai before coming to the U.S. almost 13 years ago. Listen in to hear about how she followed her passion of storytelling and the interesting things she learned on the way! 

We will talk through all the accessories for brides, bridesmaids, grooms, and groomsmen. We will give you some tips and money saving tricks. 

We will leave you with the three key ingredients that will make accessorizing your wedding a piece of cake:
1. Go low budget on accessories
2. Accessories are a great way to be creative
2. Make sure your accessories create a cohesive look

• Looks like we've got some gaming news lined up for this episode.
• Apex Legends was released, and Chilla is sharing his thoughts.
• We're comparing Apex Legends to Fortnite.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Fortnite's Marshmello concert.
• Rizz discovered the BEST Twitch channel. Sorg is sharing with all of us.
• Xbox Live is coming to other platforms in the near future.
• Dr. Mario World is coming to mobile gaming.
• Sony has filed a patent for backwards compatibility.
• Worried about losing your Apple AirPods? Turn them into earrings!
• Chilla has the 5GE!
• American Airlines flights will now have free Apple Music streaming if you're a subscriber.
• Amazon is teaming up with Audible for a choose-your-own adventure experience on Alexa.
• We've decided that Slice needs an Alexa skill to order pizza for us.
• News Guard is helping you find out whether it's fake news or the real thing.

• Looks like we've got some gaming news lined up for this episode.
• Apex Legends was released, and Chilla is sharing his thoughts.
• We're comparing Apex Legends to Fortnite.
• Sorg's Awesome Thing of the Week is Fortnite's Marshmello concert.
• Rizz discovered the BEST Twitch channel. Sorg is sharing with all of us.
• Xbox Live is coming to other platforms in the near future.
• Dr. Mario World is coming to mobile gaming.
• Sony has filed a patent for backwards compatibility.
• Worried about losing your Apple AirPods? Turn them into earrings!
• Chilla has the 5GE!
• American Airlines flights will now have free Apple Music streaming if you're a subscriber.
• Amazon is teaming up with Audible for a choose-your-own adventure experience on Alexa.
• We've decided that Slice needs an Alexa skill to order pizza for us.
• News Guard is helping you find out whether it's fake news or the real thing.

All that glitters isn't gold. Sometimes it's silver or copper or platinum or electrum. Or mica or pyrite. Ugh. Pyrite. Worst rock.