Ashleigh Bergman: Building a Jewelry Brand with Heart and Soul

What happens when a love for jewelry and a passion for empowering others come together to create a thriving business?In this episode, I’m joined by Ashleigh Bergman, founder of Milestones, jewelry entrepreneur, and creative powerhouse, for an inspiring conversation about turning passion into purpose, entrepreneurship, and the deeply personal connections jewelry can foster.We dive into Ashleigh’s journey from working at Fred Segal to becoming the senior jewelry buyer at Anthropologie, and how these experiences led her to launch her own brand, Milestones. Ashleigh shares how her deep-rooted love for jewelry, influenced by her family’s history, and her own entrepreneurial spirit propelled her to create a business that’s about much more than selling jewelry.From crafting meaningful connections with her clients to navigating the challenges of running a successful business, Ashleigh explains how Milestones is more than just a jewelry brand, it’s a community where personal growth, style, and authenticity shine through. In this episode, she reveals the importance of personalized customer service, maintaining authenticity, and the value of self-purchases in building confidence.Grab a drink! This conversation will inspire you to think differently about jewelry, business, and the magic of authenticity.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:52) Ashleigh's early jewelry origins and family(05:37) Working at Fred Segal at 14(11:09) Building trust through online presence(14:07) The inspiration behind starting Milestones(17:25) Understanding the meaning behind Milestones(19:51) The value of buying jewelry for yourself(22:07) Repurposing family jewelry and passing it down(25:40) Keeping jewelry memories alive(29:15) Inner flame igniting outer sparkle(31:50) Stacking confidence with jewelry(34:02) Artistry in combining different pieces(36:23) Balancing legacy, family, and business(40:50) Real talk styling advice from Ashleigh(43:48) Meaningful heart heirloom and family ties(45:53) How Ruby got her nameConnect with me:Official website: https://www.backofyards.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muccidiana Check out The Snugawinks of Cuddleton Falls: https://www.snugawinks.com Connect with my guest:Official website: http://www.ashleighbergman.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleigh-cohen-bergman-5b220764/