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 creativity. She shares her experiences working with clients, her journey on The Blox, and her loyal service dog, Scout, who appears in the episode’s cover image.

Sugar and Esther discuss potential next steps, from networking strategies to the importance of location when growing a business. Whether you’re a maker, a therapist, or someone trying to c ...