As a jewelry designer I love meeting other designers, and it is our mode of operandi at HS to find you the best indie artist in the nation!! Especially the wild eclectic funky ones, so when I came across this young lady, a miss Jennifer "SEWFUNKY" Walker, my immediate impression with her individuality if I can coin the phrase "divertirse chic"...sit with us as we dialogue indie heart style:
HS So Jennifer how did you get started designing jewelry?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker began making denim earrings for co-workers back in 2007. They loved them so I already decided that as soon as that job ended, this is what I wanted to do.
HS Did you take a class on jewelry design or did you teach yourself?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker No, I never took a class. I taught myself. I just see things and in my mind they become pieces of jewelry..(laughter)
HS That’s a wonderful gift you have…and I love the name how did you come up with SewFunky?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker Thank you for liking my name.
HS-No problem (laughter)
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker I was trying to think of a name that best described what I do..As I said a lot of my first pieces were denim and they involved sewing. I LOVE bright colors and rainbows so I figured Sew & Funky. Plus my bestie loved it!..(laughter)
HS What do you use as inspiration for your designs?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker Positivity & Love. I honestly feel like every time I make a piece, it's for a friend or family member. I want the person to feel that. I am also inspired by the feedback I get from wearing my pieces. The more unique it is, the more feedback I get. So I try to be positive & unique with my pieces.
HS wow gotta love that, and I can certainly identify with you, alot of what I do is because a loved one inspired me! Speaking of inspiration tell our readers how important your relationship with God is in relation to making business decisions?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker My relationship with God in relation to my biz is as important as the air I breathe. I realize that without him? I have nothing. SewFunky does not exist unless HE sees fit. So I pray about business decisions, fears, success and by giving God all the praise I can't go wrong.
HS I agree with you, its where your true success lies in HIM, so having said that what do's and dont's would you tell other young people who want to start their own business?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker I would say please believe in yourself AND what you do. Everyone will not see your vision, but stick to it and pray. Don't let negativity hender you. People will talk and say what they want, but just keep going.
HS-That's whats up keep it going!!! At HerSoul we encourage philanthropy…believing that Gods heart is philanthropy at best what sort of things do you do to give back or forsee yourself doing in the future?
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker I have donated pieces to different local organizations as a sponsor and I will be donating a percentage of SewFunky's earnings to The Breast Cancer Foundation in the near future to honor my aunt who is battling the disease right now.
HS-thats really awesome cancer research is dear to me so I wish you well in it, I believe when you give, God sees it...I so love your heart thanks for letting us interview with you!!
Jennifer SEWFUNKY Walker Thank YOU! I am honored and I can't wait to see the finished version!
HS-Visit Jennifer's collection online www.lovesewfunky.com
