Episode Description: Creativity Connects with Mikki Wilson - Beyond the Brand with Jenni Stuart Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Jenni Stuart, our podcast sponsor and founder of Jenni Stuart Fine Jewelry in Salem, MA. Together with host Mikki Wilson, we're discovering how this classically trained Pratt Institute goldsmith is reimagining what ethical luxury means in our creative economy. In this conversation, our Creative Collective community learns alongside Jenni as she shares insights from her open workshop at 24 Front Street, where customers don't just buy jewelry—they meet the makers crafting their pieces. We're exploring how her decision to eliminate middlemen creates an entirely new model for ethical business, one where recycled gold, ethically sourced diamonds (lab-grown or natural), and independently mined gemstones tell stories of both beauty and responsibility What emerges is a deeper understanding of how women entrepreneurs like Jenni are transforming traditional industries. From her "Willy Wonka for grown-ups" approach to custom design—where 80-90% of her work involves creating one-of-a-kind engagement rings—to her accessible permanent bracelet offerings, we're witnessing how authentic values can drive thriving businesses. Her commitment to hiring makers rather than salespeople reveals new possibilities for how we might all build enterprises that prioritize both craft and community. This episode invites us to consider: What happens when we center transparency, ethics, and genuine human connection in luxury markets? How might our own creative ventures benefit from similar approaches? Join our exploration of these questions and more as we continue learning together about the real journeys shaping women's entrepreneurship in the Creative Collective.