52. Sonny Bailey-Aird - Make What You Love - from Personal Trainer to Thriving Goldsmith

<p>You may know Sonny Bailey-Aird as a contestant on the All That Glitters jewellery show on the BBC. Sonny is a goldsmith who creates one of a kind pieces of fine jewellery in a rustic style. He runs his own business and we’re excited to have him join us today!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>EPISODE RECAP</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Can you tell us about your jewellery and how you came to be a jeweller? (1:29)</li> <li>You decided to give jewellery a try - are there any resources that taught you? (3:47)</li> <li>Did you make jewellery at home or how did you set it up? (7:27)</li> <li>What were some of the first pieces you sold? (8:31)</li> <li>You were chosen to be on All That Glitters, what was that experience like? (10:45)</li> <li>Did your making skills improve when you were on the show? (12:16)</li> <li>What was your favorite piece that you made on the show? (14:58)</li> <li>Did you have a piece that was most challenging for you? (15:58)</li> <li>Have you always had the same style or did it develop over time? (17:47)</li> <li>You work a lot with gemstones. Are there any stones that are your favorite to work with? (21:34)</li> <li>You had a little one fairly recently. How do you manage your working life now? (23:18)</li> <li>Do you have any role models? (27:06)</li> <li>What is next for your jewellery business? (29:26)</li> <li>What advice would you give to a jeweller who is just starting out? (32:43)</li> <li>Where can we find you online? (36:00)</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>RESOURCES</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.sonnybaileyaird.com">Sonny Bailey-Aird Website</a></p> <p><a href= "https://www.instagram.com/sonnybaileyairdjewellery/">Sonny Bailey-Aird Instagram</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Find Jewellers Academy on <a href= "https://instagram.com/jewellersacademy?igshid=158qza4lfoodq">Instagram</a> and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/jewellersacademy/">Facebook</a>!<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></p>