All that Glitters BBC Finalist - Meet Emma White of The Jewellery Makers (podcast episode)
In this episode, Jess talks with one of the finalists from the BBC show “All That Glitters,” Emma White. As a veteran of the jewellery making business, a TV star, and a jewellery teacher, Emma has so much experience and insight to share. She talks about her journey to deciding to join the show, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of her experience. Emma also explains how she’s learned to deal with doubts, self-criticism, and the challenges of balancing jewellery making with a busy life.
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With Emma White
In this episode, Jess talks with one of the finalists from the BBC show “All That Glitters,” Emma White. As a veteran of the jewellery making business, a TV star, and a jewellery teacher, Emma has so much experience and insight to share. She talks about her journey to deciding to join the show, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes highs and lows of her experience. Emma also explains how she’s learned to deal with doubts, self-criticism, and the challenges of balancing jewellery making with a busy life.
Episode Description:
Today we’re talking with Emma White, finalist on the BBC show “All That Glitters” (1:24)
How did you become a jewellery maker? (2:38)
When did you decide to turn jewellery into a business? (5:07)
How have you overcome doubts and a desire to give up? (7:15)
Can you tell us about your journey to getting your own space? (8:38)
Why did you decide to apply for the show? (12:40)
What has helped you manage your busy life and your ambition? (17:30)
What was the highlight of being on the show for you? (21:30)
How do you deal with self-criticism? (24:59)
Can you tell us about your business now? (28:17)
What advice do you have for people struggling to put themselves out there? (34:59)
What’s next for you? (38:14)
How to connect with Emma (42:19)
Resources
Learn more about Jewellers Academy
Watch this episode on YouTube
Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group
Order your copy of “Start and Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business”
Follow Emma on Instagram
Follow The Jewellery Makers on Instagram
Join Emma’s mailing list
About Emma
Emma is a jeweller, storyteller and teacher. Passionate about everything jewellery and ‘All That Glitters’, she designs and makes design-led artisan jewellery and also teaches other people to find their own creativity in her jewellery school, teaching adults to make jewellery using traditional skills.
Emma recently competed in the BBCs competition/talent show ALL THAT GLITTERS, reaching the final and winning both challenges there. As a guest on the show, Strictly’s head judge, Shirley Ballas, choose Emma’s ‘Raunchy Rumba Necklace’ to wear on Strictly, with a fabulous red jumpsuit in December 2021.
Emma’s work centres around stories, the stories of the wearer who can literally have their story stamped into ribbons and silver and wound into unusual artisan jewellery pieces, while imagery inspired by the stories that we weave around us, appears in feathers, hands and other symbolic pieces that all have a tale to tell. Emma’s latest designs are inspired by her favourite makes on All That Glitters.
Emma is the brains behind the online jewellery collective and destination shopping experience thejewellerymakers.co.uk, which sells distinctive design-led jewellery handmade from precious metals. Designed and made by a collective of artisan jewellers, The Jewellery Makers is a gallery/selling online site for stunning and special pieces of quality, handmade jewellery.
Emma has just opened a showroom alongside her workshop and teaching space to welcome customers to meet with her and see the collections in person.
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