<p>Nicole Beach: From Corporate Leader to Jewelry Entrepreneur</p><p>In this episode of Women Making Moves, host Amy Pons welcomes Nicole Beach, a seasoned corporate leader turned entrepreneur. Nicole shares her journey from managing large-scale property operations to founding Loop Strand, a luxury permanent jewelry brand in Chicago. </p><p>The conversation delves into the concept of 'effortless luxury,' the trend of permanent jewelry, and the challenges and joys of transitioning to entrepreneurship. Nicole also offers insights on trusting your intuition, the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, and how to handle self-doubt and unsolicited advice from others. </p><p>This episode is an inspiring testament to betting on yourself and finding passion in unexpected places.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Women Making Moves</p><p>00:18 Meet Nicole Beach: From Corporate Leader to Entrepreneur</p><p>01:24 The Concept of Effortless Luxury</p><p>02:14 The Journey to Permanent Jewelry</p><p>05:02 The Rise of Permanent Jewelry</p><p>07:51 The Art and Business of Permanent Jewelry</p><p>12:19 Embracing New Opportunities and Challenges</p><p>14:56 The Path to Entrepreneurship</p><p>18:33 Facing Uncertainty in Business</p><p>19:08 Balancing Dreams and Reality</p><p>19:52 Trusting Yourself and Your Path</p><p>20:34 The Journey of Entrepreneurship</p><p>21:12 Maintaining Discipline and Creativity</p><p>22:08 Reflecting on Career Changes</p><p>25:02 Embracing Free Will and Destiny</p><p>27:13 Learning from Experiences</p><p>31:12 Following Your Intuition</p><p>33:37 Encouragement and Support</p><p>36:32 Final Thoughts and Contact Information</p><p>Support Nicole and find the next pop up shop at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://loopstrand.com">https://loopstrand.com</a> and follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn @loopstrandjewelry</p><p>Thank you for tuning in to Women Making Moves, be sure to rate and subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast platform and follow along on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/women_making_moves_?igsh=ZWVqdmhxbmdjc2d0&amp;utm_source=qr">Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bsky.app/profile/womenmakingmoves.bsky.social">Bluesky.</a> Visit Amy at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unlockthemagic.org/">Unlock the Magic</a>, and follow on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/unlockthemagic_/profilecard/?igsh=MTVjNm0zY2t5NGVlMg==">Instagram</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linkedin.com/in/amyponsismagic">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p><em>Women Making Moves is for personal use only and general information purposes, the show host cannot guarantee the accuracy of any statements from guests or the sufficiency of the information. This show and host is not liable for any personal actions taken.</em></p>