Summary: <p>Imagine turning a hobby into a successful business and your full-time job. Sounds amazing, right? Get inspired as we talk to Katie Bartels ’06, jewelry designer and owner of her eponymous brand <a href="https://www.katiebartels.com/"><em>Katie Bartels</em></a>. Starting through Etsy, her colorful pieces gained traction and have led her to opportunities like curating the Edward Metzger Gem Collection at Cornell’s very own Johnson Museum. Tune in and let’s talk diamonds!</p> <p><em>“There have definitely been a lot of low moments, which make the high moments wonderful, and as I’ve grown, I’ve tried to always stay humble and grateful for everything.” </em></p> <p>Read the <a href="https://cornell.box.com/s/gpbawla5juvukcdc0rh4asewvby691x9">episode transcript.</a></p> <p>Hosted by BJ Siasoco '07.<br> Created and produced by Amanda Massa.<br> Music by Kia Albertson-Rogers '13, <a href="https://anchor.fm/freshfromthehill/episodes/koa3@cornell.edu" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">koa3@cornell.edu</a>.<br> Artwork by Chris Kelly.</p> <p>This episode was recorded 3/12/20.</p> <p>*The views expressed by <em>Fresh from the Hill</em> hosts and guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policies of Cornell University.</p>
