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Women of Jewelry

Women of Jewelry

by Linda Kozloff-Turner and Nathalia Guarascio

Fashion & Beauty Entrepreneurship

Season 1

Women of Jewelry: Nancy Anderson of Sweet Bird Studio Releases the Vision Behind Her 40 Year Career

Meet Nancy Anderson, a grassroots designer whose tenacity has gotten her international clients and acclaim after decades of work starting in Boulder, Colorado. Our hosts Linda and Nat discuss the consequences of modern gold and silver prices for independent studios, a decades-long career releasing her designer's vision, and how being a free spirit can affect your work. Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @sweetbirdstudio to learn more about Nancy, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Sanaz Doost Talks on Her Persian Heritage and the Importance of Empowerment

Meet Sanaz Doost, a Persian emigrant who learned her trade through the traditional goldsmithing practices of Istanbul before moving west. Our hosts Linda and Nat chat with Sanaz about her story growing up in Iran, how her eastern roots affect her craft, and why it's so important for women to stand up for each other in the face of male domination. Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @sanaz.doost to learn more about Sanaz, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Barbara Heinrich Pulls Back the Curtain on Leading a Woman-Owned Jewelry Business

Meet Barbara Heinrich, the clean and contemporary owner of her own studio who strives for refinement in both her jewelry designs and business practice. Our hosts Linda and Nat break it down with Barbara, talking about everything from her German cultural roots to how aesthetics can affect appraisal and even why your bench jewelers need healthcare! Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @barbaraheinrich to learn more about Barbara, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Sweta Jain from Goshwara Speaks on Her East Indian Roots and Its Influence on Her Process

Meet Sweta Jain, a consummate professional who grew up in an emerald mining and carving family before expanding her gemological pursuits to become an amazing designer in her own right. Our hosts Linda and Nat talk with Sweta about how her emerald and Indian roots influence her design to this day and how current events like the Saks Global bankruptcy affects many across the world of women's jewelry. Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @swetajain_goshwara to learn more about Sweta, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Dana Bronfman Discusses Authenticity and Storytelling in Design

Meet Dana Bronfman, an award-winning designer who specializes in precision-grade designs focusing on negative space meant for both beauty and comfort. Our hosts Linda and Nat get deep with Dana about her designs, her material sourcing process and why ethical resources are so important in the jewelry industry, and what it means to be "the ultimate professional" in the world of women's jewelry. Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @danabronfman to learn more about Dana, @christinemarguerite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarascio to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Robin Callahan Talks about Gemcutting, Competitions, and the Women's World of Jewelry

Meet Robin Callahan, an amazing jeweler and woman from Bainbridge Island who is renowned for her wins in jewelry competitions, even winning two more AGTA awards at the Tucson Gem Show the day before this episode was published. Our hosts Linda and Nat get deep with Robin about her process, her passions, and what it means to compete as a woman in the world of jewelry. Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @robincallahandesign to learn more about Robin, @christinemargeurite to learn more about Linda, and @nguarasciojewelry to learn more about Nat.

Women of Jewelry: Meet the Hosts and the World of Women in the Jewelry Industry

Linda and Nathalia talk about their histories in the jewelry world and how their identities as women shaped those experiences, as well as discussing the broader world of women in jewelry. Meet our hosts for the first time in podcast form and get a taste of what's coming! Make sure to follow @womenofjewelry on all social media to stay up to date on our show, and follow @christinemargeurite to learn more about Linda and @nguarasciojewelry to learn more about Nat.