On today’s episode, Kara welcomes Melinda Maria Spigel, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Melinda Maria Jewelry — the celeb-adored brand redefining accessible luxury for the modern woman. Melinda’s journey is anything but ordinary. She started out selling jewelry at Starbucks and even entered game shows to fund her first production runs. What began as pure hustle has evolved into a $30M+ brand worn by icons including Michelle Obama, Julia Roberts, and Taylor Swift. Through creativity, resilience, and a deep connection with her audience, Melinda turned her handmade beginnings into one of the most recognizable digitally native jewelry brands in the world. In this episode, she shares how she built her business from scratch, what it really takes to stay relevant in a fast-changing digital landscape, and how storytelling and authenticity built a loyal following that still fuels the brand today. From her first sale to her first celebrity moment, Melinda’s story is a masterclass in grit, creativity, and finding your sparkle — on your own terms. Are you interested in sponsoring and advertising on The Kara Goldin Show, which is now in the Top 1% of Entrepreneur podcasts in the world? Let me know by contacting me at
[email protected] . You can also find me @KaraGoldin on all networks. To learn more about Melinda Maria Spigel and Melinda Maria: https://www.melindamaria.com https://www.instagram.com/melindamaria_jewelry/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/melinda-maria/ Sponsored By: Quo - Get started for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/KARAGOLDIN Dell - Get a new Dell PC at Dell.com/ai-pc Merit Beauty - Our listeners gat a FREE Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at MeritBeauty.com AuraFrames - Visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames by using promo code KARA at checkout. Square - Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/karagoldin Check out our website to view this episode’s show notes: https://karagoldin.com/podcast/772
