We had the good fortune of connecting with Brandy Carfagno and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Brandy, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
It all started when I was a little girl and I got into my grandmothers jewelry box. I fell in love with the brilliant colors and beautiful designs! By good luck, I bought a jewelry kit from a neighbor who was moving out of state. Lo and behold, it contained a jewelry makers dream, with plenty of supplies and tools. Ever since that day, I have been following my childhood dream and creating these dazzling dangles!

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Ever since I have been in the workfield, I’ve always taken jobs associated with helping people. I currently assist people with limited income to obtain neccessary medical services and community resources. The greatest lesson I have learned is to be even more grateful for what I have, because I realize more and more, that there are so many who are in need of so much. I hope my customers enjoy wearing my jewelry as much as I loved making it.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
When my mother was in town, I took her to Grandmas Goodies in Wheat Ridge. She wanted to go there because it was featured on “Triple D” and it lived up to expectations. My family and I also enjoy spending time at Cataract Lake, in Summit County where we admire the mountain views while kayaking.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
My biggest supporters are my friends and family. Especially my mother-in-law, who is a contemporary artist and encouraged me to start my jewerly business, and continues to mentor me as the business grows.

Website: jaded2020.etsy.com/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jaded_2020?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-carfagno-61b62b55

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaded2020/

Other: Jaded Google Business Website ↙️ https://g.co/kgs/EQBmXu

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