Best School of Jewelry Arts Podcasts (2024)

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349 | Making Strategic Buying Decisions and Navigating the Sales Rep Relationship with Keli Faw, Crow & Canary 38:08

1h ago38:08

38:08

I love bringing a variety of perspectives and people from the retail space to this podcast. Buyers, sales reps, you name it, they've been on the Proof to Product podcast. This week's episode, I'm joined by Keli Faw, who is the owner of Crow & Canary. Crow & Canary might sound familiar as we've had the previous owner, Carina Murray, on the show in e…

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215. Exploring creativity with Elin Horgan and Rachel Connor - Writer, Mentor and Creative Coach 37:49

1h ago37:49

37:49

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Rachel Connor, a writer and transformational life and creativity coach. The discussion delves into the essence of creativity, exploring its broad and deep significance beyond traditional artistic practices. Rachel Connor shares her journey from academia to becoming a creativity coach, highlighting h…

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30+ fun SUMMER IDEAS ! 🌞🌊 [what to do in summer, solo, free ideas] 25:58

4d ago25:58

25:58

I’m finally back!!! The Q&A feature is gone, however there are comments now? I’m going to be doing back to school advice, so leave any questions, concerns, or advice you may need for school there! If it doesn’t work, fill out this form for my next episode! https://forms.gle/5YUdHVz6ZEtqS2CG6

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348 | How to Leverage Underutilized Features on Faire with Kristin Fisher, Bocu 29:53

7d ago29:53

29:53

If you want to hear from someone who has more than 18 years of corporate retail buying experience and who knows what buyers are looking for when they are shopping on Faire, you are in luck because today's guest on the podcast is Kristin Fisher of Bocu. Kristin owns the gifting brand, Bocu, and she is also a retail strategy mentor for brands and ind…

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214. Making Size and Disability Inclusive Jewellery - with Kim Thomson and Natalie Watson 1:00:43

6d ago1:00:43

1:00:43

In this week's episode, host Kim Thomson chats to Natalie Watson from Erinna Jewellery. Natalie creates jewellery inspired by Greek Mythology and is passionate about offering size and disability-inclusive jewellery. She reflects on her remarkable journey so far, going from signing up for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery at the Jewellers Academy with…

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S05E04 - Pearls⏐Marilyn's Pearls 14:38

10d ago14:38

14:38

Forget gold chains and big stones! One of the most sought-after accessories for male celebrities in Hollywood and elsewhere is none other than the pearl necklace! A$AP Rocky, Usher, Joe Jonas, Harry Styles, Timothée Chalamet, Shawn Mendes, Pharrell Williams… The list of wearers and admirers is endless. But do you know the story behind Marilyn Monro…

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213. Using SEO to boost your website - with Elin Horgan and Victoria Thomas 41:14

13d ago41:14

41:14

In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Victoria Thomas, a freelance digital marketing specialist. Victoria, who focuses on SEO and Google Ads, discusses the importance of search engine optimisation (SEO) for small businesses. She explains that SEO is about enhancing a website's visibility on search engines like Google, which helps drive …

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S05E03 - Pearls⏐A Craddle of Pearls 13:57

17d ago13:57

13:57

Far from being round and regular, “baroque pearls” have strange and unique shapes. Long considered wonders of nature, they inspired goldsmiths throughout the Renaissance and into the Baroque and Neo-Classical periods. Anna Maria Luisa de’ Medici, known as the last descendent of the House of Medici, had a passion for such pearls. Voice of Jewels, a …

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We're on Summer Break! 0:55

18d ago0:55

0:55

The Proof to Product team is practicing what we preach and we are going on summer break for the next two weeks! We will be back in your ears mid-July and we are so excited about our upcoming episodes. In the meantime, we are gearing up for another round of our Paper Camp program which will start at the end of August. We only run Paper Camp twice a …

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212. Why We Fear Change and How to Handle it - With Kirsty Maynor 36:12

20d ago36:12

36:12

This week on the podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't' In t…

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S05E02 - Pearls⏐La Peregrina 9:43

24d ago9:43

9:43

Richard Burton, one of Hollywood’s most sought-after actors, decided to give his beloved an extraordinary piece of jewelry... For Richard’s heart belonged to a star. An immense, internationally renowned star by the name of Elizabeth Taylor. And his gift is unlike any other... It's a royal pearl, once worn by the queens of England and Spain: La Pere…

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347 | State of Product Industry Survey with Katie Hunt 20:45

25d ago20:45

20:45

Every day, I hear from product-based business owners who are curious about other people's business models, revenue streams, team structure, tech stack, how much revenue they're not only earning but what profit they're taking home, and how much they're paying themselves. Although we know that every business is different, it is completely natural to …

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211. Creating Jewellery from Recycled and Foraged Metals with Kim Thomson and Charlotte Smith 1:02:23

27d ago1:02:23

1:02:23

This week on the podcast, host Kim Thomson talks with Charlotte Smith. Char is a trained HGV mechanic, welding tutor and jeweller. She is passionate about foraging metals, giving new life to discarded items. Char is on a mission to help stop women from being intimidated by tools and to promote safe tool use and confidence. Charlotte on Instagram Le…

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S05E01 - Pearls⏐The First Pearl 9:45

1M ago9:45

9:45

Pearls have always been considered precious. Almost miraculous. According to more than one legend, they fell to Earth from the Moon! Others say that they are the fruit of thunder. Some say that they are the seed or even the tears of the gods… That is why the attempt to find the very first pearl is a fascinating quest, shrouded in mystery! Voice of …

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346 | Tripling Revenue by Focusing on Wholesale with Rachel Kroh, Heartell Press 31:00

1M ago31:00

31:00

What if you lived in a different state than your business? Meaning, all of your products, your inventory, your team, and your operations were in a completely different state. For today's guest, Rachel Kroh of Heartell Press, this is her every day now. She lives in Washington with her family, while her team of 5 works remotely across the country. Th…

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210. Elsa Tierney - The Art of Wax - Discovering Wax Carving Has Transformed The Way I Make Jewellery 38:12

1M ago38:12

38:12

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Elsa Tierney, an award-winning jeweller and goldsmith based in the UK. Elsa, who also has a background in sculpture and art, shares her journey into jewellery making, which began in childhood with crafting hair braids and bangles. Her passion led her to study textiles and fine art, eventually focusing on jewell…

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345 | Redesigning Products to Create More Ease in the Business with Janine Kwoh, Kwohtations 27:25

1M ago27:25

27:25

We've been telling you a lot of stories here on the podcast about brands making big scary shifts in business, and part of the reason we're doing this is to normalize that it's okay to pivot when you need to. In episode 342, Alyson O'Connor shared how she shut down a 6-figure revenue stream so she could focus on a revenue stream wholesale that bette…

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209. 10 Reasons to Join the Jewellery Diplomas (Last Chance for 2024) with Jessica Rose & Anna Campbell 48:49

1M ago48:49

48:49

The deadline to sign up for a Jewellery Diploma course with Jewellers Academy is fast approaching. You have until midnight on Friday 7th June to get yourself on the list. In this week's podcast, Jessica Rose is talking with Community Manager Anna Campbell all about the ten reasons to join a Diploma this year. If you've been on the fence about it do…

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208. 'The most inspiring thing I've ever done in my life' Meet Sara Arnold, student on the Diploma in Silver Metal Clay 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sara Arnold, a student in the inaugural year of the diploma in silver metal clay. Sara shares her journey into jewellery making, which began when she repaired a beaded necklace from Egypt. Her passion grew, leading her to explore silversmithing and eventually discover metal clay during the lockdown. She expre…

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Discover the Legend of Pearls 0:47

2M ago0:47

0:47

Tears of Aphrodite or drops fallen from the sky, symbols of purity and majesty... Pearls have long been a source of fascination. The latest season of Voice of Jewels takes you on a journey... Meet pearl fishermen from Neolithic times, a famous Renaissance queen, and two of Hollywood’s best-loved stars. Get ready to embark on a quest to discover jew…

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344 | Normalizing the Hard Stuff in Business with Tammie Bennett, Show Up Society 31:21

2M ago31:21

31:21

Running a business sure is a roller coaster, isn't it? We have our ups and downs. We have to balance the future forecasting and envisioning while also putting out the day-to-day fires in front of us. It takes a lot of grit and determination to be an entrepreneur, particularly when you're building something that aligns with your personal interests a…

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207. Building a following on Instagram as a jeweller, why I'm joining the silver diploma with Kelly Twigg 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Kelly Twigg, a jeweller known for her sea glass jewellery and active presence on Instagram. Kelly discusses her journey from a Navy career to becoming a self-employed jewellery maker. Kelly's Instagram success, boasting over 30,000 followers, is attributed to her authentic and engaging approach, sharing not jus…

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206. Experiments with Melting Gold over Diamonds with Alexandra von Widdern - Advanced Jewellery Diploma Alumni 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

In this bonus podcast episode, Jess interviews Alexandra, an Advanced Diploma graduate and jeweller who runs her own business called Von W Jewellery. Alexandra specializes in creating fine jewellery pieces using gold and diamonds, employing an experimental technique of melting diamonds into gold. She shares her journey, starting from her early expe…

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343 | 5 Tips for Creating an Effective Wholesale Catalog with Katie Hunt 13:08

2M ago13:08

13:08

A wholesale catalog’s purpose is to sell your products, tell your story, and build a relationship with a buyer when you can’t be there with them in person. Ultimately, the goal of your wholesale catalog is to sell your products, and it’s important to build your catalog with your retailer in mind. Today I’m going to go through five quick tips for cr…

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205. Selling Jewellery in The British Museum for over 10 Years - Sima Vaziry 29:30

2M ago29:30

29:30

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sima Vaziry, a talented metal clay jeweller whose work has been sold through the British Museum for over a decade, and who is the final jeweller to appear in the Handmade Jewellers series. The discussion focuses on how Sima uses her craft to support various charities, highlighting her involvement with Afghan …

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S04EP04 - Jewels & Comics⏐Castafiore's Stolen Jewels 14:10

2M ago14:10

14:10

She’s undoubtedly the most famous opera singer in the world. Chased by journalists from around the world, every one of her recitals at La Scala in Milan, or at the Metropolitan in New York have unleashed passions. Of course, I am talking about Bianca Castafiore. We might have never been able to hear her voice but we’re all familiar with her figure,…

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342 | Replacing a 6-figure Revenue Stream with Ready-Made Products for Wholesale with Alyson O'Connor, Rust Belt Love 33:34

2M ago33:34

33:34

Have you ever wanted to make a transition in your business, but you resisted because the thing you wanted to move away from brought in the largest chunk of revenue for your business? I have definitely been there, and so has today's podcast guest. Alyson O'Connor is a classically trained visual artist specializing in nature-inspired illustrations, s…

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204. My Process of Getting into Goldsmiths North Fair - with Iain Sainsbury 32:05

2M ago32:05

32:05

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Iain Sainsbury, who is the featured jeweller in the fourth episode of the Handmade Jewellers series and who recently got accepted to showcase his work at Goldsmith North, a prestigious fair for jewellers. Ian shares his journey of applying to the fair, highlighting the challenges and decisions involved. He em…

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Bonus | State of Product Industry Survey 3:58

2M ago3:58

3:58

We are seeking 1,000 product-based business owners who are willing to anonymously share their details for the 2024 State of the Product Industry Report: www.prooftoproduct.com/2024survey The data will help you make stronger decisions in your business. It will help you better understand the industry and your competition. It will help you identify gr…

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S04E03 - Jewels & Comics⏐The Infinity Gauntlet, a superpowered piece of jewelry 13:31

2M ago13:31

13:31

Some superheroes draw their powers from precious stones. Well, gems, to be more precise. Gems that are endowed with the power to control time or space, or even the mind. This is the saga of an out of this world piece of jewelry that was first published in an American comic book in the early 70’s, and now brought to the silver screen by Marvel Studi…

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341 | Building Confidence in Your Brand with Priyanka Batra, My Darlin’ 29:10

2M ago29:10

29:10

I love using the podcast to spotlight our different community members and their unique businesses and stories because we know that no two businesses are the same. We all have our lived experiences and interests that play into the types of businesses we create and how we choose to run these businesses each day. Today's guest is Paper Camp Alumni Pri…

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203. Moving into Working with Gold - with Ange B 39:58

2M ago39:58

39:58

In this week's episode, Jess chats with Ange B, a jeweller who makes architectural style jewellery and who features in the third episode of Handmade Jewellers. Ange discusses her journey into working with gold in her jewellery business and explains how she transitioned from working mainly in silver to incorporating gold into her designs. Initially …

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S04E02 - Jewels & Comics⏐Corto Maltese’s Gold Earring 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

In comics, jewels are often at the core of the plot. But they also may be the hero’s attribute like in the adventures of Corto Maltese, the famous romantic pirate born out of the imagination of Italian author Hugo Pratt in 1967. What turned Corto Maltese into an icon is precisely the jewel he always wears on his left ear : a gold hoop earring. Voic…

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340 | Pitching Holiday Gift Guides with Nora Wolf, Wolf PR 31:11

2M ago31:11

31:11

I know what you're thinking. Why are we talking about holiday gift guides when it's only spring? I know. But just like how product development cycles require advanced planning, so does pitching the press and getting your products featured in holiday gift guides. Today's guest is Nora Wolf from Wolf PR, a boutique public relations firm that she foun…

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202. How I Sell Out My Fine Jewellery Collections with Susannah King 44:32

3M ago44:32

44:32

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Susannah King. Susannah is featured in episode 2 of The Handmade Jewellers, premiering this week on Thursday 2nd May ay 8pm BST. This week we're sharing a previous podcast recording with her from 2023. Susannah is a fourth generation jeweller and talks about her background in repairing jewellery and how she has…

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S04E01 - Jewels & Comics⏐One Piece, on a quest to pirate treasures 9:37

3M ago9:37

9:37

Eiichiro Oda’s manga One Piece is one of the most popular manga in the history of comics. In typical shonen fashion - a shonen is a tale of adventure and initiation – One Piece tells the story of a young hero on a quest for nothing less than… a treasure! Voice of Jewels, a podcast from L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels…

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339 | Updates on Independent Contractor Guidelines with Kira La Forgia, Paradigm Consulting 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

If you work with independent contractors in your business, you will want to listen closely to this podcast episode. In March 2024, the US Department of Labor issued new stricter guidelines regarding independent contractor workers. Today's guest is HR consultant and expert, Kira La Forgia of Paradigm Consulting. She is breaking it all down for us so…

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201. Ribbon Rings Going Viral - Last year I nearly gave up my business… Now it’s stronger than ever - with Anna Sweet from This Story Jewellery 27:53

3M ago27:53

27:53

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demotivated and lacked creativity. She even contemplated q…

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200. Which Diploma To Choose? - How to know which one is best for you! With Jessica Rose & Tori Foster 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma. Tori, who has completed three of the four programmes…

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338 | Exiting and Acquiring a Business with Kiwi Schloffel & Meghan Hopkins Sokorai 43:10

3M ago43:10

43:10

If you have ever considered exiting your business or even acquiring another person's business, today's podcast episode is for you. My guests today are two of my clients and also friends: Meghan Hopkins Sokorai of And Here We Are, and Kiwi Schloffel of Your Gal Kiwi. Last year, Kiwi made the decision that she wanted to exit her product-based busines…

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199. The Handmade Jewellers - BRAND NEW - TV show Series about the Craft of Handmade Jewellery 30:29

3M ago30:29

30:29

In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different jewellers' studios, including homes, shops, and garde…

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Discover Iconic Jewels of Comic Books 0:42

3M ago0:42

0:42

Anything can happen in comic books. You can own beautiful jewels, steal them or even find magical precious objects capable of changing destiny! Indeed, jewels and comic books share a common history filled with adventures and beauty. Voice of Jewels' new season explores the world of manga and comics of all kinds. Let us take you on an adventure fill…

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337 | Exclusivity and Ethics in Retail with Kimberley Yurkiewicz, Measure Twice 33:38

3M ago33:38

33:38

One of the things that sets Proof to Product apart from other people teaching about wholesale is the breadth and depth of not only my personal knowledge but also the fact that we bring in a variety of other perspectives from buyers to sales reps to consultants and manufacturers. This wide lens allows us to share best practices and current trends th…

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tier ranking FOLKLORE by Taylor Swift [WITH MY COUSIN] impossible 16:37

3M ago16:37

16:37

today my cousin and i tier ranked all of the songs from taylor’s swift’s eighth studio album… FOLKLORE!! we had to argue about a lot of these and this was very stressful 😭 enjoyyyy (recorded april 8th)

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198. Making Botanical Jewellery in Silver Metal Clay with Anna Campbell 18:53

3M ago18:53

18:53

In this week's episode, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss an exciting new silver clay jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Anna Campbell, from Jewellery School Scotland, is the teacher for 'Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery', a course suitable for beginners to silver metal clay to learn how to make nature-inspired creations. This brand new …

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336 | Utilizing Abandoned Cart Email Automations to Drive Sales with Katie Hunt 10:12

4M ago10:12

10:12

Did you know that almost 70% of shoppers abandon their online shopping carts and don't follow through with a sale? That means that only 3 out of 10 of your customers who go to your website and load up their shopping cart complete their purchase. The same report from Baymard Institute said that more than $18,000,000,000 in e-commerce sales are lost …

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197. Why Experienced Jewellers are choosing the Diploma Program with Graduate Jen Morant-Smith 33:22

3M ago33:22

33:22

In this week's episode, Ellen Horgan chats with Jen Morant Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyis…

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S03E04 - Gold's Amazing Saga⏐The Man with a Midas touch 15:41

4M ago15:41

15:41

From museums to exhibit spaces, one cannot stop marveling at this artist’s work. Daniel Brush had a golden touch. Painter and sculptor, Brush crafts gold with finesse and creativity, as if he were an alchemist. He can improvise with as much spontaneous creativity as a jazz musician during a jamming session… The Second Dome is one of his most iconic…

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335 | The Changing Landscape of In-Person Retail Markets with Emily Chiang, Danella McKinnon, and Kate Pinto 58:58

4M ago58:58

58:58

Our focus here at Proof to Product is teaching people how to successfully sell their products to the wholesale market. But many of our community members sell through multiple sales channels, including licensing, custom work, direct-to-consumer online sales, and in-person retail markets. For today's episode, we're sharing a portion of a recent coffe…

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196. Running a Jewellery Business Alongside My Job Which I love Too! - Meet Tressa Amir: Surgeon and Fine Jeweller 21:50

4M ago21:50

21:50

In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby. Despite her busy schedule as a su…

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