Senior Rachel Williams gave a new meaning to the phrase \u201cbloom where you\u2019re planted\u201d by creating Bloom Clay Co. Williams created her own clay earring business while home last spring and has continued to create and grow her business this fall semester. Williams got the name from one of her favorite quotes \u2014 \u201cbloom where you\u2019re planted\u201d \u2014 and was inspired by a book she read \u2014 \u201cGirl Wash Your Face\u201d \u2014 to pursue her dream. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEveryone has something that they can give and has a different creative side to them that is super unique,\u201d Williams said. \u201cI think everyone should remain true to themselves and create a product that they love and are proud of and not worry about what other people think or what other people want you to think.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bloom and Clay Co. has been growing this semester in ways that Williams never imagined her small business would, and she has gotten help and support along the way from her friends. Senior Sarah Phillips, who is roommates with Williams, helps run the Instagram account for Bloom Clay Co. Phillips said she has been a supporter from the beginning and has tried to support Williams by purchasing earrings, encouraging her and helping her create new designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think it\u2019s just so cool how she took a little idea over quarantine and made it into this business,\u201d Phillips said. \u201cShe\u2019s doing fantastic with it, and I\u2019ve bought several of her earrings myself.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Phillips said it was neat to see others around campus wearing and supporting her friend\u2019s business, as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ll walk through the business building, and I\u2019ll see four girls wearing [her] earrings, and that\u2019s really cool,\u201d Phillips said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Williams also created custom earrings for the different social clubs on campus. Phillips said she thinks the earrings brought the clubs together through a mutual appreciation of the jewelry, as well as the community Bloom Clay Co. stands for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Each set of Bloom Clay earrings is packaged and mailed with a free sticker, which is designed by senior Celeste Parker. Parker said Williams personalized packaging and custom stickers is what sets her apart from other small businesses and creates a connection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI think she\u2019s the center point of what a small business is: knowing that you\u2019re getting those earrings from a person and that they\u2019re benefiting directly from what you give them, and I think that\u2019s super cool,\u201d Parker said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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