“Jacksonville Buzz” with Cathlene Miner and Katrina Taylor

Each week on “Jacksonville Buzz,” our hosts sit down with some of the brightest and most entertaining guests you can find on the First Coast to discuss what’s buzzing in the Bold City. Our hosts Adrienne Houghton and Susan St.Denis are a delight to watch, treating viewers to fascinating guests, laugh-till-you-cry moments and insider tips on enhancing every aspect of your life on the First Coast. Today, Adrienne and Susan talk with Cathlene Miner and Katrina Taylor.

SHE Originals creates custom jewelry and accessories sure to start a conversation.

To learn more, visit https://sheoriginals.shop.

Short Company Description: SHE Originals creates custom jewelry and accessories sure to start a conversation. I believe in beauty on a budget.

Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: I have created a Broken Crayons Collection taking broken jewelry pieces and recreating them into something new. 10%of proceeds donated to Lupus Foundation.

What makes your company unique?: The Broken Jewelry Collection is strictly made from donated jewelry pieces. Everything has a purpose. These pieces have been worn by pageant Queens, runway models, recording artists and more.

How do you define success?: I feel like I am a success because ” My diagnosis will not dictate my Destiny” ChocolateFe. As long as you try, you have succeeded. Giving up is not an option.

What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: I love connecting with Girls Organizations. My goal is letting them know they are Queens created on Purpose, for Purpose and with Purpose.

What is your biggest marketing challenge in your business: I want to make sure I can keep the donations of broken jewelry coming in. I want to spread the word to let everyone know the purpose of the SHE Originals Broken Crayons Collection.

The Mission of Hopeful Handbags is To raise awareness about Domestic Abuse and to provide HOPE, help, prevention and support to survivors. Hopefull Handbags allows those still in abusive situations the safety and confidence reach out
for help.

To learn more, visit https://www.hopefullhandbags.org.

Short Company Description: Raising hope, help and support to those getting back on their feet from domestic abuse. Spreading prevention and awareness and opening the conversation so that those still in abusive situations feel safe and confident to reach out for help. We do this by beginning with once loved handbags filled with necessities and donating them to those getting back on their feet. Very importantly opening the conversations so that those still in abusive situations feel safe and confident to reach out for help.
Also providing prevention workshops for teens and adults and workshops and resources for a happy sustainable life. Getting involved in the Community with events and collaborations.

Give a brief description on what you would like to discuss on the show.: We will discuss upcoming events, programs and resources.

What makes your company unique?: Our once love handbags are the base of what we do and provide trust and communication globally which leads to saving lives.

How do you define success?: Success is defined by what soulfully brings happiness, health and joy

What’s your favorite way to get involved in the community?: Taking part in any collaboration events within each community

What is your biggest marketing challenge in your business: I don’t know that I would call it a challenge but keeping up with all the social media platforms to spread awareness