The Magic of Passion with Purpose: Jewelry Founder & Designer, Satya
The Magic of Passion with Purpose: Jewelry Founder & Designer, Satya
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the single candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” ~Buddha
One night, at a yoga teacher training, Satya had a dream that she would create a line of jewelry and use it help children throughout the world. As a social worker, she didn’t have experience as a jeweler, but she called her best friend Beth, pitched her the idea and today, that dream has become a multi-million dollar business. To date, the Satya Jewelry foundation has donated over $1,000,000 to children’s charities.
High aspirations of philanthropy and giving back brought Satya to the realization that she could be more effective making positive change with more money. By owning her own business, Satya left behind her low paying job in social work, and steadily increased revenues. The profits empowered her to fund programs for the most vulnerable children in India. She married her heart of service to her mind for business—she’s a poster girl for change and social entrepreneurialism.
This holiday season, I bought my friend Patty a jade mala from Satya’s website and hate to admit how much I wanted to keep it for myself once it arrived…Satya’s malas are stunning, and the stones she picks are the most perfect I’ve seen used for a mala. When I later interviewed Satya for Change Maker in our CBS NYC Studio, she appeared with a gift for me. A larger version of the green Mala I’d given away. I laughed at my fallible nature, and basked in her generous presence. Satya is a gift to so many, and here are her gifts of wisdom for those of you considering taking a leap of faith in your own life.
1.) Business is a powerful force for good. Often more effective than government, it’s crucial to ensure the mission of a company you start or work in resonates with you.
“ I believe when you start anything, and it comes from your heart, I think the universe opens up every door you need.
” It is not a “make money” versus “doing good” scenario. You really can have both, being inspired while inspiring others.
2.) Trust your instinct & take swift action.
The morning after her powerful dream, Satya called her coworker Beth and said, “Quit your job, I’ve got this idea. We have to do this.” They took the action and got incorporated within one week.
Starting out, Satya and her partner designed private label jewelry for other companies while working on their own collections. This helped grow their revenue so they could build their own brand.
1) Begin where you are.
Satya Jewelry began in a little one bedroom apartment, in the West Village, for the first four months, then moved to a basement office, and up from there. Lack of a large studio or creative space did not stop Beth and Satya. They took the idea and made things happen. There’s a chapter in my book, Life by the Cup, dedicated to limitations being some of our greatest gifts—Satya and Beth are the poster girls for proving this to be true.
2) Be Fearless in choosing to make a difference.
“I tapped into that fearlessness that I think is inside of all of us. And the vision was so clear, and I was so motivated to make it happen, that it was effortless.” Don’t be afraid to listen to your intuition. Get quiet, tap in, and get fearless. Do what you do with heart, and the resources will make themselves apparent.
3) Collaborate & Create Beauty Satya and her team use these 3 questions when creating their beautiful jewelry… “Is it beautiful? Is it meaningful? Is it inspiring?”
A now 13+ year partnership with her best friend Beth, Satya has learned a thing or two about working and creating together. She recommends allowing each other the space to change and grow. When asked how they do it, Satya says, “…there is a little miracle in there, a little divine intervention. We’ve kind of branched out on our own a little bit more…You both have to find your voice.” It takes a village to do it all. Surround yourself with a community.
What’s Sayta’s motto for women who want to make a difference?
Become the fearless warrior, the fearless goddess that you are!
(Tweet us! (@satyajewelry @mistressoftea) “We’re the change right now.”
Did you miss this week’s episode of Change Maker? You can listen now… http://www1.play.it/audio/change-maker-with-zhena-muzyka/a-conversation-… Learn more about Satya and her gorgeous jewelry here: http://www.satyajewelry.com
