05/09/2026
Hello friends!! 🥰🥰
🤍❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤
It’s been a while since I’ve been here, and I want to share with you, where I’ve been.
Awhile back, end of ‘24, I felt burnout approaching & knew I needed a break. I found myself questioning my “why.” A lot.
Trying to balance my jewelry business and personal life left me constantly feeling behind, like I was losing time, and I was losing touch with the reason I started creating in the first place. 😩
So I stepped back to be more present with my life, my family, myself, and my community.
Fast forward early ’25, I cut ties with a friend over my “political views.” In the midst of this fallout, it became clear to me, it was never really about politics. Underneath her “political opinion” was blatant bigotry. It was the first time that
speaking up cost me a relationship (or I established boundaries), but it was by far the last. 😓
I started to pay closer attention to how people treated each other. I saw hate and cruelty bubbling at the surface. And I could no longer ignore how often people -the Pride community, immigrants, minorities, and basically anyone who exists outside ‘the norm’- are scapegoated, publicly criticized, and treated like outsiders, when all they want is to simply exist, be themselves, and be left alone. 😔
I felt compelled to do something. Protesting became my focus. Organizing. Helping.
I didn’t expect my life to take me in this direction & I damn sure didn’t know what I was doing at first.
But just like with everything else, I allow my heart to guide me. I met & connected with others within my community that had already been at it for a while, who inspired me & I learned that creating positive change starts with simply being willing to step up & show up. That was the hardest part. And ever since, we’ve been doing some amazing things!
But I still felt there was something off; a disconnect between me & my business. I could not find that passion I had before, within me; Felt I was losing my spark.
And then it hit me!
My business doesn’t represent me. Duh!! 🤦♀️ And it won’t- not until I can be my authentic self and not hold back who I am & what I’m passionate about. I’ve felt like I couldn’t share my thoughts & my feelings in this space; I thought I needed to appease everyone, to not jeopardize my business & so it was easiest to just stay silent. Keep my head down. Stay neutral. I didn’t want to offend anyone.
But in my real life, I’m the opposite! 🤣 I won’t tolerate hate, bullying, or bigotry of any kind. I point it out & call it what it is when I see it. And I don’t mind calling someone else out either! 😅
All this time, I’m trying to better myself. And to better understand myself. I got my ADHD diagnosis a little after starting Mama Byrd Made & so I’ve had to do a ton of looking inward since then, coming to many self realizations. I had to learn to set boundaries when I’m being hurt by someone. I’ve learned to love, forgive, & to be kind to myself. I’m still learning the VERY important lesson of listening to my intuition! To ALWAYS trust my gut feeling about someone or something.
And to ALWAYS do the right thing. Speak out when I know something is wrong. And ALWAYS help out where I can.
So now I’m coming back with intention.
I’ve created a collection of PRIDE earrings and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to support the upcoming Decatur County PRIDE event in 2026. All 3 designs are available in my shop ✨✨mamabyrdmade.com✨✨
Shipping, pickup, or local delivery available.
This event, and the people it represents, deserve support, now more than ever. It is important I show up, speak up, and stand beside those whose existence is questioned and whose rights are being violated. In ALL aspects of my life- including my business.
This isn’t about politics for me- it’s about people. It’s about love, safety, and making sure everyone knows they belong. If you are part of the LGBTQ+ community, or any community that has ever felt unseen, misrepresented, or silenced, please know that you are welcome here. Always. 🫶
*I will not accept any sort of bigotry in this space. If I see a hateful comment, it will be deleted. Mama don’t play. 😜
I admire & respect anyone who’s unafraid to be themselves in spite of what others think. You inspire me to be & do better.
I want it to be known that Mama Byrd Made is without a doubt, an ally. I realize I may lose followers or customers as a result. I don’t care. It’s never been about the numbers for me anyways.
It’s been about connection. Doing something that fulfills me. Not sales. Not the latest this, or bigger that. All of us are searching for connection in some way- friendship, community, reassurance, support. And through my jewelry business, I’ve been lucky enough to connect with some truly incredible people. 🥹 People I probably never would’ve crossed paths with otherwise!
I’m also excited to share that I’ll be returning to the Farmers Market on the square in Greensburg this year. I have a feelin that this might be the best market year yet! There have been many improvements since I last worked the market, and a handful of new vendors that I am so amped to get to know better. 🤗
Taking a break gave me clarity. Coming back feels different now- I’m more grounded, more purposeful. I have grown as a person & now Mama Byrd Made is growing with me.
I hope you will stay along for the ride. And if you don’t want to, no worries, that’s ok! I just ask that you be kind on your way out.
Be on the look out for a rebranding!
That doesn’t feel like “me” either.
I can’t wait to come back with something that makes you want to come back! 🫶
Thank you for being here, for caring, and for continuing to show up for one another. 🌈
