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What It's About
A jewelry maker keeps the faith during both good and challenging times.
Notes from Chris
Episode 1629
Welcome to Throwback Thursday / “Where are they now?” where we take an in-depth look at someone who’s story has evolved considerably since we first featured them. Last week, we heard from a tea brand owner who climbed a steep path through COVID challenges. Before that, we had premium cocktail pins, handbags for active women, and designer dog clothing. Today, in our latest feature, we’ll hear from a maker in Chicago, Illinois who sells faith-based jewelry, especially rosary beads. We first had her on the show a couple of years ago, and she’s really expanded since then with lots of new adventures and a few challenges. Let’s hear directly from Maria about those things. I’ll be back at the end to wrap us up. Listen to today's episode to hear Maria's updates...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Willow and Bee: From starting out with rosaries on Etsy, Maria now has her own full e-commerce site. Check out her entire, beautiful collection
- Rosary Bead Hustle Pays Bills for Homeschooling Mom: A stay-at-home mom’s prayers are answered when she begins to earn a full-time income making and selling rosary beads.
- Detroit Women Make Jewelry for Profit and Social Good: An attorney starts a jewelry company with purpose, employing disadvantaged women in Detroit to help them transition from a life of dependence into one of self-reliance.
- Bookstore Employee Crafts Paper Bead Jewelry: When an art student and bookstore employee looks for ways to supplement her income, she invents a new art form making paper beads from popular books.
