Becoming a B-Corp as a Fine Jeweller with Anna Mcloughlin

In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Kim Thomson is speaking with Anna Mcloughlin. Anna is an Ethical Designer/Goldsmith specialising in creating mini wearable sculptures and remodelling jewellery. Her jewellery business is B-Corp certified and she recently won the 2023 Halo Award from the British Hallmarking Council.
Anna talks about her training as a jeweller and her career to date. She explains how she ended up applying to be a B-Corp and the process you need to go through as a jeweller. She also talks about the stress of having to move her studio in a month and how this meant she could start again and build an eco-friendly jewellery workshop.
Episode Description:
1:00 - How Anna trained as a jeweller
20:00 - Anna's career now
25:00 - How Anna got her jewellery business B-Corp certified
35:00 - Having to move out of her studio in a month and find somewhere new
39:00 - Building an eco-friendly jewellery workshop
46:00 - Her tips for setting up your own jewellery teaching space
Happy Listening,
Jess x x