From packing boxes at FedEx to seeing her jewelry on Beyoncé and Blake Lively, Lani Nesbit turned hustle and intention into a global jewelry brand. As founder of JLANI Jewels, she shares the real story behind her business the slow seasons, the styling breaks, the earrings that ended up in a Sony film, and why building something beautiful doesn’t have to come with burnout.

This is a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship, brand visibility, and owning your lane as a Black woman in fashion even when you’re starting from scratch.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How she landed celebrity placements without a publicist or PR budget
• The mindset shift that helped her scale without investors
• How moving to Miami transformed her creativity and work-life balance
• Why peace matters just as much as press when building a brand

Connect with Lani Nesbit & JLANI Jewels:
Website → jlanijewels.com
Instagram → @jlanijewels

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