Episode 305: Following The Rainbow To Build a Colorful Jewelry Brand with Stephanie Gottlieb

Summary: Stephanie Gottlieb is an entrepreneur, a jewelry designer, a social media expert, and a mama making unique & colorful diamond and wedding jewelry. In this episode, we’ll hear about how her struggle to get a job after college and taking an internship with a family friend’s jewelry business with no intention of staying, actually staying for 5 years, and the YOLO moment that led her to launch her own jewelry biz. Listen in to learn some major hustle tips from Stephanie on the importance of getting a foot in the door somewhere even if it may not be your dream job, not burning bridges in business, the mistakes she made along the way, how she built her brand with jewelry styling photos and through working with influencers on Instagram before Instagram was even a widely-used platform, working with her sister, and the power of strategic partnerships. We’ll also hear from LIVELY Ambassador Ciara Perrone, who is the Founder and Designer of Brinn, an intentionally-designed and responsibly-produced handbag and accessories label that uses plant-based leathers and recycled materials to make statement pieces. She walks us through making the tough decision to quit her bartending job so she could focus full time on bootstrapping and building Brinn. Stephanie’s LIVELY Spotlight: Zara of Terez and Worthy Threads Michelle’s LIVELY Spotlight: Ali Kaminetsky at Modern Picnic You can follow Stephanie on Instagram @StephanieGottlieb The LIVELY Podcast is hosted by its CEO & Founder Michelle Cordeiro Grant. Produced by Ali Alquiza and edited by Amanda Kay Wang. Special thanks to our LIVELY team. If you liked this episode, leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and be sure to tell a friend about it! We love this community and want to make sure we reach as many friends as possible :)  For the up-to-the-minute scoop, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @wearlively Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices