When I meet new people at my pop-ups, I'm always asked, “How did you even get started with a waist bead business?” So today, I want to tell you my story—because I wasn’t always making $2k+ in a day. I started out overwhelmed and worried I'd be duplicating the same stress I had in my other business.

Why I Wanted Something Different

For me, this wasn’t just about beads—it was about freedom. I wanted a business that allowed me to take a breath, not burn out. I craved peace, financial independence, and the flexibility to actually enjoy my life. The 9-5 grind wasn’t it, and my other hustles had me working nonstop. I knew there had to be a better way.

The Mistakes I Made at First

At first, I was enjoying the creative process and making every bead from scratch. But that got exhausting! I’d stay up late stringing beads, and that created the same problem. So much time working, and not enough earning. 

Plus, it was hard to keep up with demand when people wanted more options than I could physically make. 

My Turning Point

Everything shifted when I switched up my system. Instead of spending all my energy making beads, I could focus on showing up, connecting with women, and creating an experience. That simple switch gave me the space to breathe and actually run my business like a business.

Then I leaned into pop-up shops. This was a game changer. Pop-ups gave me face-to-face connections, the chance to build community, and most importantly, the sales that proved this could really work.

The First $2k Day

I’ll never forget the first time I cleared $2,000 in a single pop-up. It wasn’t just about the money—it was the proof. Proof that I could design my business around my lifestyle. Proof that I didn’t have to hustle every day to win. Now, I only work a few days a week, and I still make consistent income. That’s the balance I was looking for all along.

If I Can Do It, So Can You

I’m sharing my waist bead business story because I want you to know this: you don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need to handmake everything. You don’t need to be glued to your business every single day. You just need the right system.

That’s exactly why I created my course—it’s the shortcut I wish I had when I was starting out. Inside, I give you my vendor list, my exact pop-up shop blueprint, and the pricing formulas I still use today. If you're ready to get started, join my 1-day course here.