Today we’d like to introduce you to Alexis Quarcoo.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Alexis. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
My interest in jewelry making began during the summer of 2018. My aunt began taking a course on the fundamentals of jewelry making and she asked me if I wanted to learn and, of course, I said yes. I began learning by going to her house and learn the basics of jewelry making and I actually picked the skill up quickly. I loved the pieces that I was making and my friends also loved the pieces I made. I was motivated to start selling my pieces quickly after I learned. I also began going to different jewelry shows which helped motivate and inspire me to continue to come up with new pieces.
Has it been a smooth road?
The journey has actually been pretty smooth! The support that I’ve received from the people around me has really helped me stay motivated. Advice I could give to other young women wanting to start businesses is to just go for it! You will never know how something will turn out if you don’t try!
We’d love to hear more about Jeweled By AQ.
Jeweled By AQ is my hand made jewelry company. I specialize in personalized, wire wrapped jewelry. What sets me apart from other jewelry brands is that I love to customize pieces for my customers. Anyone could ask me to make anything in particular for them and I try my best to match their desires. I’m most proud of the growth I’ve seen in my business over the past year and it only makes me more excited for the future!
So much of the media coverage is focused on the challenges facing women today, but what about the opportunities? Do you feel there are any opportunities that women are particularly well positioned for?
There are so many opportunities that women are well positioned for. There has been a shift in society towards equality for everyone. I believe women are well equipped to thrive in any situation and become leaders in anything that they involved in as long as they’re willing to work hard.
Pricing:
- Necklaces $20-$25
- Bracelets $12-$15
- Anklets $15
Contact Info:
- Phone: 6787791010
- Email: alexisquarcoo@gmail.com
- Instagram: @jeweledbyaq
Image Credit:
Alexis Quarcoo
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