Natalie’s story began when she dropped out of college. Feeling lost and searching for a purpose, she ordered a jewelry-making kit on Amazon and stamped words of encouragement on each piece as a reminder to herself to keep going.

Never believing she could pursue a creative career full time, Natalie eventually went back to college while also running an Etsy shop on the side. Although she loved her side hustle, leaving her day job as a school counselor to pursue jewelry-making felt like a major risk. Until the pandemic hit – and she realized her stable career wasn’t so stable after all.

When is the right time to take your side hustle full time?! Natalie’s story will give you the extra courage you may be needing!

WILDFLOWER SHOWNOTES : shannaskidmore.com/natalie-browning

📌 RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Permanent Jewelry Collection

Teak & Twine Gift Boxes Podcast Episode

New Approach School for Jewelers

Jim Carrey Commencement Speech - Highlights only (a must watch!)