Jewelry as Your Side Hustle with Sugar Gay Isber
Welcome to Jewelry as Your Side Hustle! Join designer and jewelry artist Sugar Gay Isber as she chats with talented makers and creative visionaries in the jewelry world. Each episode dives deep into their inspiring journeys, proudest achievements, and bold dreams for the future. Discover the grit, gems, and growth that fuel their success—sprinkled with laughs and insider tips from Sugar’s Austin studio. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your jewelry journey, this podcast is your backstage pass to the stories and strategies of the industry's most creative minds. ✨ Want to share your story? Email Sugar at gayisber@gmail.com—she’d love to hear from you! Gems, grit and growth are discussed in all of their fine forms. Find her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sugargayisber/ Keywords: Jewelry Podcast Jewelry Design Creative Entrepreneurs Jewelry Makers Jewelry Business Tips Handmade Jewelry Jewelry Inspiration Jewelry Creatives Austin Jewelry Scene Jewelry Journey Jewelry Industry Insights Jewelry Side Hustle Gems and Growth Hashtags: #JewelryPodcast #JewelryMakersUnite #HandmadeJewelry #JewelryDesign #JewelryCreatives #JewelrySideHustle #JewelryInspiration #JewelryTalks #AustinCreatives #JewelryBusinessTips #CreativeEntrepreneurs #BehindTheJewelry #JewelryJourney #GemsAndGrit #JewelryStories#WomensJewelryAssociation #JewelrySuccess
Episodes
On this episode of Jewelry as Your Side Hustle, Sugar Gay Isber, catches up with Esther Ruggles, a pain therapist and fellow The Blox alum (Episode 9). Their conversation explores the challenges of building a small-town business and the possibilities of expanding into a more supportive community.
While Esther isn’t a traditional entrepreneur, her work in pain therapy offers valuable insights into the connection between healing and c...
In this episode, I sit down with Myla Marie, an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and reality TV competitor who knows what it takes to build a business and a brand. She shares her experience on The Blox (Season 9), where she put her entrepreneurial skills to the test, and dives into the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Vanishing.
We also discuss the challenges of balancing business, creativity, and philanthropy while being a...
In this episode of Jewelry as Your Side Hustle, I chat with the incredibly talented Salena Baca, a powerhouse in the crochet world. Salena shares her journey as a pattern designer, author, and educator, revealing how she uses her passion for yarn to inspire and connect with makers around the globe.
As the founder of the American Crochet Association and an active member of the Craft Industry Alliance, Salena has cultivated thriving c...
Podcast Description: In this lively episode, Sugar Gay Isber sits down with Elizabeth Nuebauer from Obstreperous Ostrich—a jewelry company with a name that’s hard to pronounce but impossible to forget!
We dive into the business side of handmade jewelry (crafted by her talented partner, Chris) and explore our shared passions, including learning Spanish, living in Mexico, and joining the Craft Industry Alliance. Elizabeth also shares ...
Podcast Summary: Jewelry as Your Side Hustle – Featuring Courtney Gray
In this episode of Jewelry as Your Side Hustle, I sit down with Courtney Gray, an accomplished metalsmith, former jewelry-making school owner, and now a dedicated business coach for jewelry makers.
She also sings in a band. I can't wait to listen.
Courtney shares her journey from running a successful jewelry school in Austin to empowering other makers as a coach. W...
In this episode of Jewelry as Your Side Hustle, Sugar Gay Isber sits down with Kamilah Campbell, founder of The Pink Locket Jewelry. Kamilah shares how her Jamaican heritage and American experiences influence her distinctive designs, each crafted to tell a story and empower individuals to express their uniqueness.
Listen in as Kamilah discusses her unwavering commitment to creativity and quality, and learn how her jewelry reflects ...
In this episode, Sugar Gay Isber chats with Sara Mizrachi, the creative force behind Sera Sela Jewelry.
Sugar and Sara are both members of the Artisan Group, where celebrities are gifted works of their art to get social proof for other potential buyers. It spreads the word.
Sara shares her journey from passion to profession, crafting stunning, handmade brass statement pieces that embody simplicity and elegance. Her jewelry has been...
In this episode, Kim Langley, an expert in the ancient art of yarn creation, takes us on a journey through the intricate process of crafting yarn. With a deep understanding of wool production, Kim shares insights into her business as a Purveyor of Fine Yarn.
She discusses the importance of breed-specific yarns, locally sourced wool, and the dedication to supporting small producers in the Fibershed Heartland with yarn spun in the Mi...
This is a fun listen. Angell Jazmin and Sugar Gay Isber both live in Austin, although they have never met. Angell is lovely! The power of creativity is strong with this artist.
She's a self-taught Austin metalsmith; as she says, she creates for people with a bit of a dark side, but she is a delight to listen to.
Find about more about Angell and shop her jewelry collections:
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Okeyele-Olatunji Elizabeth talks to Sugar Gay Isber about her journey to teach children and sometimes their parents how to create with their hands by learning the art of knitting and crocheting.
It's a fantastic journey Elizabeth takes us on as she discusses the many benefits of helping children learn a handicraft.
Her company, Tunnizze Creation, teaches children in Africa to knit and crochet. She travels the country teaching at sch...
Lindsay deOliveira is an inventor, patent holder, mom, entrepreneur, business leader, and Founder and CEO of Soothe Beginnings. She's a delight to listen to as she tells her story of grit and growth as her company blossoms. Lindsay and Sugar Gay Isber have The Blox in common. Shhhhhh! Don't tell anyone, but Lindsay won Season 12 of The Blox. Soon to be released on Amazon Prime.
This significant accomplishment opened the doors for he...
Sugar Gay Isber talks to Jill Wolcott, owner of Jill Wolcott Knits, a fellow Craft Industry Alliance member and queen bee of pattern-making and knit books.
Sugar watched her studio tour video on her website and loved the behind-the-scenes peek at her processes and inspiration.
Jill shares the joy of running a successful business enterprise, her plans, and color trends. It is so interesting! Contact Jill Wolcott: info@jillwolcottknit...
Stephanie Daily andJoin Sugar Gay Isber McMillan and Stephanie Daily, two dynamic entrepreneurs and contestants from season 14 of "The Blox" (coming soon to Amazon Prime), as they explore the thrilling world of jewelry making, business growth, and creative entrepreneurship. Stephanie, with her shocking pink hair that embodies her creative flair, brings a fresh perspective to the podcast. She has turned her passion for making lasagn...
Kelly Parke and Sugar talk about all things about the creation of her book series about Mineral Fairies.
Kelly's passion for drawing and rock hunting led her to create books to teach kids about mineralsc
Oquirrh Mountain Fairies result from Kelly Parke's lifetime love of drawing and cartoons. To engage students, she also creates coloring books and lessons about minerals.
Look for her Oquirrh Mountain Fairies online. Kelly also create...
Jenn Perkel - left a long-time teaching position to become an entrepreneur and businesswoman. She creates, promotes, and manages outdoor events for vendors in three locations.
Sugar and Jenn hit it off the first night of The Blox. Listen as Jenn gives tips and tricks to being an outdoor vendor.
Guest: Jenn Perkel
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Annie Ciszak of Annie's Arts & Follies from Anchorage, Alaska talks to Sugar about living as an artist in our most northern state. So much good stuff!
Find her 0n Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/msanniepants/
After seeing an antique necklace online, Sugar Gay goes down a rabbit hole tracking down all things from the period that influenced Tiffany & Co. and the time I met the president of Tiffany's.
It was a pleasure to talk to Kate Siegmund about her jewelry business. Sugar met her when she was 5 years old and gave her a book Sugar wrote about jewelry making. Flash forward to today and Kate's Creations has its fan base, retail stores that carry her products, a Facebook page, and growth plans.
Kate speaks with great clarity about her business model. She is adorable and a person to watch. I predict great things from this very a...
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