Hi there!
My name is Adriana, owner of Nani and Company Jewelry. I'm excited to share this small, snapshot of the start of my jewelry career.
Interest to open a small business began my 3rd year of college after graduating with my business degree from the University of California Riverside in 2018.
I grew up in the jewelry industry all my life. My beloved parents raised my siblings and I in their brick-and-motor, Main Express Jewelry, since 2007. Till this day they continue to operate in The High Desert in the city of Hesperia, CA.
After many years of working in my families small business, I decided to open my jewelry line, Nani and Company Jewelry, in 2020.
My very first post on instagram was the popular & personalized silver disc charms.
After about 100 instagram post of different jewelry pieces I was invited to my first Pop Up Market. If I'm being honest, I didn't know a single thing about Pop Ups. I agreed to do it but later had to ask for clarification on what I needed to do lol.
(My first display in 2020. Location: Old Town Nutrition in Temecula, CA)
I immediately fell in love with the small business community and interacting with other likeminded gals with small business aspirations. I continued attending this Pop Up market once a month for a year.
Shortly after this market and various Instagram post, highlighting my experiences, I was contacted by various market coordinators inviting me to be a vendor. I have since attended many markets in Southern California and encourage you to attend one as a supporting shopper or aspiring small business.
xoxo,
nani
