Today we’d like to introduce you to Madison McKinley.
Madison, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I started perchance – I’m a creator, so I am in constant need for an outlet! When I was in High school, I started making jewelry for my mom and creating my own designs. One of my mom’s best friends has her own clothing line and reached out to me to design some pieces for her look book; this was when the doors opened. When I graduated from college in 2016, I moved to Wyoming for six months. I had the opportunity to meet with an incredible artist and explore different medians and this is where I truly got inspired to design and create my own line. Madison McKinley was founded a year later in 2017. We are three years old and I truly cannot tell you how much I have learned since the day I started. We now sell to several small specialty boutiques, host a lot of trunk shows and sell online. I also love working with other artisans on collaborations. I love thinking of ways to be creative and using those was to give back, which I am most passionate about.
Has it been a smooth road?
If there aren’t any struggles along the way, then you are doing something wrong – you aren’t taking any chances. So, of course, we have come across many struggles. I am always learning something new each and everyday. One of the biggest struggles is truly finding who our customer is. Another struggle is the balance of work and home life. I am a mother of two and they are my world! Figuring out how to use your time wisely is key.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
Madison McKinley is an American jewelry company that embodies the spirit of wanderlust and creating everyday jewelry for the journey ahead. We launched in 2017 in Dallas, Texas by mother-daughter duo Madison and Karla McKinley with the goal of creating handmade, artisan pieces that are timeless, functional, and unique. I’m proud of the team of people that make our company possible. I think in order to have a successful company, it is key to build a solid foundation and that starts with your team. One thing that sets us apart is all of our pieces are handmade in the United States. We still have a lot to learn and a lot of growing to do, but I am passionate about what we do at Madison McKinley and the goals we have for the future.
Let’s touch on your thoughts about our city – what do you like the most and least?
Dallas is filled with wonderful people that like to support local companies! Texans, in general, like to support one another and I feel lucky to be apart of this community. I wish we had a more walkable city!
Pricing:
- $50 – $250
- $250 and up is fine jewelry!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.madisonmckinley.us
- Email: sales@madisonmckinley.us
- Instagram: @madisonmckinleydesigns
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