What If Beyoncé Was Just the Beginning of Her Jewelry Brand Story with Lani Nesbitt

Written By Keri Henderson

When Lani Nesbitt was working at FedEx, struggling to find her place in the fashion industry, she never imagined that her jewelry would one day grace the likes of Beyoncé, Ciara, and Tamron Hall.

As a Black woman in fashion, this jewelry brand founder has built JLANI Jewels into a celebrity favorite that's been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things list. She shares the real story behind her business: the slow seasons, the styling breaks, the earrings that ended up in a Sony film, and why building something beautiful doesn’t have to come with burnout.

This is a masterclass in creative entrepreneurship, brand visibility, and owning your lane as a Black woman in fashion even when you’re starting from scratch.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How she landed celebrity placements without a publicist or PR budget

  • The mindset shift that helped her scale without investors

  • How moving to Miami transformed her creativity and work-life balance

  • Why peace matters just as much as press when building a brand

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