I turned by jewellery hobby into a micro-business.

I turned by jewellery hobby into a micro-business.: At first the hobby was just a really good distraction from the chaos of the pandemic and lockdowns. Every day after work I’d sit and bead, and the world would fade away. It became a kind of mindfulness practice: focusing on one task that consumes you is said to be great for clearing the head and calming the nervous system. But it was also a creative outlet and a way to channel my love of fashion into a tangible product.