Meet a Jane: Morgan King

Posted on June 8, 2010 - Filed Under Meet a Jane, Success Tips for Jane, Tenacity Jane, Which Jane Are You?

Morgan King is the owner of Peace of Jewelry, offering finished retail and custom jewelry, as well as open house jewelry parties. She designs and handcrafts each “Peace” of jewelry using freshwater pearls, natural stones, Swarovski crystals, and sterling silver. “Making jewelry is a way for me to express myself,” says Morgan, “and Peace of Jewelry has enabled me to get to know people and help them express themselves through my jewelry. I enjoy being able to help people design the ‘just right’ necklace for a special occasion, select the perfect words for an Inspiration Bracelet, or pick out a meaningful gift.”

After taking the free Which Jane Are You? assessment at www.JaneOutoftheBox.com, Morgan describes her entrepreneurial journey through a “Jane’s” eyes. “Passionate about my career and financially challenged,” reflects Morgan. “That describes both my Jane type as a small jewelry business owner and the reason for starting my own business. As an elementary school teacher, my passion for teaching children and desire to contribute positively to the world around me was all-consuming. My Go Jane Go spirit began to evolve into a need for more balance in my life outside of school, as well as the need for supplemental income.” Morgan began making jewelry as a creative and therapeutic outlet. “Making jewelry gave me the gift of peace,” breathes Morgan. “I didn’t want a second job, I wanted to make jewelry! Go Jane Go kept going as I turned my hobby into a business, and became a Tenacity Jane. I used to believe I had to choose: teach or become a successful businesswoman. I discovered that I didn’t have to. I also discovered that my particular passions and 24 hour time constraints made me the quintessential Tenacity Jane; passionate about my career(s), financially challenged, but moving forwards and hopeful!”

Morgan finds that the rewards of owning her own business are intrinsically entwined with the creative aspect of her vocation. “Jewelry becomes sentimental when attached to special people and memories. It brings me peace personally to create something that can capture and hold those memories in a way that can be enjoyed every day; celebrating, commemorating, and recognizing the big, important moments and the simple, everyday joys of life. It makes me smile to see a bride wearing her wedding jewelry to work! While the beautiful gown of her bridesmaids may still hang in the depths of their closet, she can rest assured knowing that her gift of jewelry really can be worn again!”

What is Morgan’s advice for other Janes? “I am fortunate to have found a couple of fellow businesswomen who have become my mentors,” says Morgan. “They not only give me sound advice, but talking with them inspires me and motivates me when I need it most. It is important to surround yourself with people that believe you can succeed and share your enthusiasm of the small steps along the way. It’s a journey all right! A wonderful, scary and rewarding journey! While jewelry is an accessory that pulls together an outfit and coordinates all the individual pieces, Peace of Jewelry is MY accessory. It pulls me together and helps me to coordinate all my Janes. (Still working on the Dough, though!) My vision of what Peace of Jewelry CAN be keeps me going. That gives me Peace.”

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