Spotlight on Women Owned Small Businesses

About this episode

Laura Kass shares her journey from French teacher to successful jewelry designer, discussing her unique pieces and the importance of creativity and networking.

Laura Kass, a jewelry designer based in New York City, shared her journey from being a French teacher to a successful jewelry designer. She highlighted her unique pieces, including spectral light gems from Finland and Edison pearls from China, and her preference for Argentium silver. Laura emphasized the importance of creativity,customer interaction, and networking, crediting a jewelry marketing group for her business growth. She also discussed a significant piece she created for a friend's wedding, which touched her friend deeply. Laura advised aspiringdesigners to research their market and join supportive groups. She can be found online at lauracass.com and in stores in Soho and the Upper West Side.

People in this episode

Guest: Laura Kass

Topics covered

• women owned businesses
• jewelry design
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Argentium silver
• spectral light gems
• Edison pearls
• market research
• supportive groups

Mentioned in this episode

Products: spectral light gems, Edison pearls, Argentium silver

Places: New York City, Finland, China, Soho, the Upper West Side

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