Meet the Designer & Founder of Polished Soul
Hey, it's Katie. As a busy working mum, I know all too well how easy it is to lose yourself in the daily hustle of life.
Five years ago, a simple conversation changed everything. It led me to discover silversmithing, reignite my creativity, and begin a journey of self-re-discovery.
I am obsessed with blues and greens, love the warmth of summer, and find comfort in the calming presence of the ocean. I have blended these loves with my passion for creating to make silver jewels for ocean lovers, daydreamers, and gentle summer souls.
Each piece I create is a gentle reminder to slow down, breathe, and make space for what brings you joy.
About Katie and the beginning of Polished Soul.
GROWING UP I LOVED ARTS & CRAFTS
Growing up I was never the sort of girl obsessed with jewels and pretty things, so becoming obsessed with making jewellery is somewhat of a plot twist in my recent years. I was, however, always creative and could happily fill my days doing arts and crafts.
THE HAMSTER WHEEL
I have spent most of my working life in roles that focus on supporting and organising other people. Somehow over time, the daily demands of work and raising my family took over my focus and I started to forget about the joy of being creative and the other things that I loved to do. Between work and home, life was super busy (and still is!). It was a non-stop juggling act and I was stuck on that never-ending hamster wheel.
A QUESTION THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING
I didn’t realise that over time I had allowed my self-identity to dwindle away, to become mum, wife and admin chick. Now don’t get me wrong, I love these things and they are very important to me, however, the missing ingredient was ME as a unique individual. What did I do for myself outside of these things? What made me happy? When a friend asked me these questions a few years ago I didn't have an answer. It had not even occurred to me that there was more to life than what I was doing.
RE-DESCOVERING MY CREATIVE SELF
That friend suggested I find something creative to do that was just for me, such as a jewellery-making class. It was a turning point in my life and the beginning of my journey of re-self-discovery. After my first jewellery-making class, I knew I had found my new passion (obsession!) and have since dedicated the last few years to learning, creating and buying lots of cool tools. I distinctly remember the first time I held a huge flame to metal and soldered something together in my garage all by myself. I felt a total rush of freedom and excitement and to be honest little bad-ass! I loved it!
WHY I MAKE JEWELLERY & the beginning of polished Soul
I went on to complete a Diploma of Silver Jewellery and now spend most of my ‘spare’ time getting lost in the creative process of making jewellery. I do it for me because I truly love it. It makes me feel good - it ‘polishes my soul’. Nothing is more fulfilling than finishing a new piece of jewellery that I created myself, with my very own hands. It is my creative outlet and an important part of who I am. It gives me back some control over my life and reminds me that there’s more to me and my life.
But as much as I love to, I can't keep making jewellery for myself. I hope to share my creations with other busy Women, reminding them not to lose themselves in the hustle & bustle of life, and to remember to do the things in life that bring them joy. That is how Polished Soul began...
"To polish your soul is to do the things in life that make you shine from the inside out."