About
Hi, I'm Jess,
Owner and creator of Jeshali Designs - a jewelry business I started in 2016.
I learned beading techniques from my aunt at a really young age and loved playing with the teeny tiny beads that I could turn into beautiful creations. I was making jewelry with fine detail, fun colors and finishes, and that was something I could be proud of. That was such a joy for me. Friends and family kept returning for pieces, so I thought - let's try this. After college, I decided to turn my creative outlet into a small business.
After selling through Etsy since 2016, I’m very excited to finally have my own platform to continue selling Jeshali Designs all across the world.
Thanks for being here <3
A bit more about me
I was born and raised here in Vermont and love living here with my partner (Jack), dog (Klaus), and cat (Rue). We're all about the outdoors (yes, our cat has an outdoor cat tent) - hiking, skiing, boating, yard games, you name it! We also love supporting local with our date nights, trying a new craft cocktail or restaurant spot. In my free time, I enjoy learning a new song on the piano or guitar - but really I just love making jewelry.
I have received marketing and management degrees from the University of South Florida and the University of Vermont. I worked with the UVM Foundation for six-plus years and now am with the City of Burlington as their Marketing Manager. I'm so excited to be able to work closer with Burlington businesses, artists, and makers - learning and growing alongside them as an entrepreneur myself.