Joy Is the Job Now: How Cara Built Her Handcrafted Jewelry Business

In this episode of Heart and Soul, Mariah and Monique sit down with the radiant and resilient Cara Overland, Heart & Soul Mastermind alum and the creative force behind Lake Superior Scandinavian—a Bayfield-based boutique known for its colorful, hypoallergenic earrings and joyful energy.Cara shares her courageous journey of pivoting out of a 22-year career in hospitality and into entrepreneurship, turning a personal jewelry allergy into a thriving business. From selling handmade earrings during the pandemic with her toddler in the backseat to opening a charming storefront on Bayfield’s Rittenhouse Avenue, Cara’s story is one of deep trust in self, bold leaps, and unstoppable creativity.💡 In this episode, you’ll hear:How losing her job during the pandemic sparked a creative breakthroughThe leap from stable employment to full-time entrepreneur—and how she built her safety netWhy working in her zone of genius changed everythingThe story behind her signature $39 price point and “Scandi Candy” subscription boxHow her shop became more than a business—it became a vibe, a gathering place, and a symbol of empowermentTips for navigating burnout, saying “yes” to the right things, and letting go of guilt💬 Cara says: "I created my own security. I created my own safety. And now, I don’t feel the grind anymore—I feel aligned."🔗 Resources + Links:Lake Superior Scandinavian WebsiteFollow Cara on Instagram: @lakesuperiorscandinavianGet your own “Scandi Candy” subscription box ✨Book rec: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily & Amelia Nagoski💖 If you loved this episode… Please leave us a 5-star review and share this story with someone who might be standing at the edge of their next leap. It just might be the nudge they need.-----All Heart & Soul's Details:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the mastermind program:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.heartandsoulmastermind.com/heartsoul⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Say hi to Mariah on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@mariahmckechnieSay hi to Monique on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@moniqueforcierLeave a review on the Apple Podcast app and the Spotify app: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️