For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande
For the Love of Jewelers, a Rio Grande podcast, delves into the multifaceted world of jewelry making. Through candid interviews with leaders and influencers in the field, we uncover the journeys, inspirations and challenges that shape their work.
Whether you're a seasoned jeweler seeking fresh perspectives or an aspiring artisan looking for guidance, join us as we explore the intersection of artistry and business in the jewelry industry.
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For the Love of Jewelers: A Jewelry Journey Podcast Presented by Rio Grande
S1-05: Jo Haemer, “The World Doesn’t Owe Me a Thing”
Mechanical and engineering skills are matrilineal in Jo Haemer’s family. Jo’s trailblazing mother studied chemistry in college in the early 1930s at age 15. When Jo started out in the jewelry industry, she was always the “first and only woman” in every place she worked. Her spectacular journey has included confronting the stigma imposed on her dyslexia, learning old-world skills from camp survivors, working with a 17-carat diamond (“a two-diaper setting job”), and fabricating luxury eyewear. Join Jo and Courtney as they bust the myth of the starving artist and lift up jewelers everywhere.