In this latest episode of Out of the Clouds, I had the opportunity to catch up with my friend, New York-based jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher. We met in NYC, many moons ago, over a long dinner at Mr Chow’s in Tribeca and had an instantaneous bond. 

 

Jennifer is a member of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), a nominee for the 2020 and 2019 Accessory Designer of the Year at the annual CFDA Awards, a recipient of the 2018 Town & Country Jewelry Award for Retail Innovation, the 2016 Influencer of the Year at the annual Accessories Council Excellence (ACE) Awards and was a nominee for the CFDA Swarovski Accessories award in 2014. She speaks frequently about strategic leadership, brand building and empowering the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs.

                

A long-time wardrobe stylist who grew up in California, Jennifer started making jewelry after her son Shane was born, which followed treatment for a tumor in her chest and several failed rounds of IVF. In our conversation, she tells me the story of creating that talisman, a special piece that became a powerful charm to mark the birth of her baby, and how it became a natural starting point for her brand. 

 

A born entrepreneur, Jennifer also shares how at age five she was already selling caterpillar hair clips and button earrings to the local store. She also tells me how growing up, she watched her polo-playing, silversmith grandfather solder bolo ties and belt buckles, a likely inspiration for her own jewelry making. 

 

Of course we also discuss business, including how Jennifer cultivates a positive mindset despite the stress of her career (especially in the last two years), and how she lets herself learn from things that don’t work. 

 

We also talk in depth about the way we eat, because firstly, Jennifer is a wonderful cook, and she recently launched a line of condiments, Jennifer Fisher Salt (the ultimate seasoning, as it’s been dubbed by Goop). We also connect on the importance of making smarter choices when it comes to food and our personal reasons for that, too.  

 

We finish by talking about Jennifer’s latest venture, a new fragrance ‘My Scent’ (which she describes is like a cookie on vacation!) and the wonderful partnership she has with Kevin, her husband, both at work and at home. 

 

An inspiring, joyful and very personal conversation. I hope you enjoy. Happy listening! 

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