Today we’d like to introduce you to Taylor Walker.
Hi Taylor, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I have been making handmade jewelry off and on since I was about 12 years old. I would go to craft shows with my grandmother in Mississippi and sell my jewelry there. I stopped for a while when life got busy in college. I graduated from Ole Miss in 2021 and then graduated nursing school with my BSN in 2022. I work full-time as an inpatient float pool RN in Charleston, and I just recently picked back up making jewelry.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Building a website was tricky at first! Thankfully, I now have the hang of running my website, so that has been going smoothly. I struggle the most with creating content for my website and social media pages. Since it is just me, it is hard to make time to create content between working night shifts as an RN and making the jewelry itself.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I make handmade jewelry. Mainly necklaces! I am most proud of myself for sticking with running my website and social media while single-handedly working full-time as an inpatient RN on night shift! Creating and designing jewelry allows me to exercise my creative side while making some extra income. I turned my hobby into a small business, and I am thankful that it has turned out well for me so far. Currently I design pieces using chains, charms, beads, pendants, etc. from suppliers all over the United States. My goal is to get to where I can design my own chains and pendants to practice my creativity to its fullest extent.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love the character that Charleston has. It is wonderful to see an old, historic city so well preserved. Also, the food scene here is absolutely unbeatable. My only complaint so far is having to wait in line for Chubby Fish (& yes its WELL worth the wait).
Contact Info:
- Website: https://taylorjoyjewels.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorjoyjewels?igsh=MTdrNnc1ajRwdWNvZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18zbrzxtBY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
