Taylor Saleem: On Embracing Ancestry and Finding Her Authentic Voice & Being a Minority Woman in the Jewelry Making Community

Taylor Saleem has the secret sauce... no she IS the secret sauce when it comes to building a handmade business and Instagram account that just pulls you in. After looking through her Instagram profile for a few minutes I know you will get exactly what I'm saying. She is brings an honest connection to her customers and others in the jewelry community, and that is just what we all need right now. My conversation with Taylor did not disappoint! She is as exactly as I expected... funny, real, talented, and someone I respect and would love to hang out with. As an introvert, this means I'm at complete ease with that person.  Our conversation today is full and I know you will learn so much more about Taylor after listening. Enjoy! Bio: Taylor is a full-time metalsmith living in St. Louis, Missouri. She began creating jewelry in 2003 as "The Rare Bird", transitioning from beadwork to wire work. Entirely self-taught, she now builds her jewelry by hand from precious metals and gemstones, and preserves organic flora in sterling silver using lost wax casting techniques. Taylor's work has been featured in Step by Step Wire Jewelry Magazine, Easy Wire Magazine, and ArtJewlery Magazine and frequently teaches virtual jewelry-making workshops. Website: TaylorSaleem.com Instagram: @taylorsaleem Love the show? Please consider supporting the podcast by joining our Slowmade Community on Patreon. Thank you! You can find Christine on Instagram @christinemighion