Episode 89: Zoe Smiles - Happy Maven

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In this episode Heather interviews Zoe Smiles, jewelry, self-care, and clothing designer and founder of Happy Goods.

Tune-in to hear their conversation on:

"Handmade products for Happy People" - The inspiration behind Zoe's playful jewelry and accessory line Happy Goods.

"I think I have an additional passion besides Harry Potter." - How Zoe started designing at the age of 15 and decided to pursue that as a career.

"There should be an evolution in your life journey." - Zoe's family believe you will have three careers in your life. How doing something you are passionate about, does good in the world, and being able to make a living at it will build and grow throughout your life leading to multiple career paths.

"I couldn't see smiles anymore." - Bringing joy and color to her mask designs and how the pandemic forced her to shift her business model.

"Any sale for me is really not about the dollar, it's really about the person." - Use code "welikeyou" for 10% off your order. If you are a healthcare worker or first responder message Happy Goods for a personal discount code good for an entire year.

"Life doesn't give up on us." - Zoe's belief that you'll always get opportunities to do what you are passionate about and how she tries to listen the first time.

"What you can do is you can love people." - The amazing advice from Zoe's mom given to her at a young age and how that sparked her to bring happiness into people's life and is at the foundation of her business and her life.