Our Dreams Do Not Work Unless We Do w/ Nicole Beach
From Women Making Moves by Amy Pons
January 13, 2026 · 38 min · Season 7 · Episode 1
About this episode
Nicole Beach shares her journey from corporate leader to jewelry entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and joys of entrepreneurship.
Nicole Beach: From Corporate Leader to Jewelry Entrepreneur In this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons welcomes Nicole Beach, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur. Nicole shares her journey from managing large-scale property operations to founding Loop Strand, a luxury permanent jewelry brand in Chicago. The conversation delves into the concept of 'effortless luxury,' the trend of permanent jewelry, and the challenges and joys of transitioning to entrepreneurship. Nicole also offers insights on trusting your intuition, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and how to handle self-doubt and unsolicited advice from others. This episode is an inspiring testament to betting on yourself and finding passion in unexpected places. 00:00 Introduction to Women Making Moves 00:18 Meet Nicole Beach: From Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur 01:24 The Concept of Effortless Luxury 02:14 The Journey to Permanent Jewelry 05:02 The Rise of Permanent Jewelry 07:51 The Art and Business of Permanent Jewelry 12:19 Embracing New Opportunities and Challenges 14:56 The Path to Entrepreneurship 18:33 Facing Uncertainty in Business 19:08 Balancing Dreams and Reality 19:52…
People in this episode
Host: Amy Pons
Guest: Nicole Beach
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- permanent jewelry
- effortless luxury
- self-doubt
- intuition
- career transition
Keywords
- entrepreneurship
- permanent jewelry
- effortless luxury
- self-doubt
- intuition
- career change
- business challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Loop Strand
Places: Chicago
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