190: Becoming a B-Corp as a Jeweller with Anna Mcloughlin of Anna Fine Jewellery

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   Anna Fine Jewellery on the web Learn more about Jewellers Academy Watch this episode on YouTube Join the Jewellers Academy Facebook Group   Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook