In today’s episode, I’m chatting with my friend Nikki, a fellow permanent jewelry artist who has turned her passion into a full time business! We first met when she wanted to learn wire wrapping, and as it turns out, we were practically neighbors! Fast forward, and Nikki’s been in the permanent jewelry game for over a year now.
She got her start the way many of us do, by attending a permanent jewelry party her friend hosted. Instantly hooked, she threw her own party, got her hands on a welder, and jumped in. With entrepreneurial roots, Nikki dove in headfirst, made all the classic newbie mistakes, and came out stronger on the other side.
She started small, having appointments in her basement and even offering discounts for practice. What began with emailing and walking into pop-up spots turned into something much bigger: leaving her 9–5 and opening a beautiful studio space in August of last year to give her clients a true luxury experience.
Nikki and I also talk about dealing with imposter syndrome (shoutout to our PJX panel!), and how important it is to have people around you who get it. For Nikki, success came from connection, real conversations with customers, showing up consistently, and always treating people like gold.
Today, she’s expanding again, launching a wholesale high quality earring line born out of her love for earrings and her passion for quality. She’s been working with a manufacturing partner to bring her vision to life, and we are here for it!
If you're looking for inspo to go from in home appointments + pop-ups to running your own thriving studio, and how google reviews can help! Nikki’s story is a must-listen.
