Why I Give to the Endometriosis Foundation of America
When I started building Anam Cara Clay Goods, I knew I wanted the business to give back to something meaningful. I just didn't know what yet — until I found the Endometriosis Foundation of America and it hit me like a ton of bricks. This is the story of that moment, and why giving back has been part of the DNA of this business from the very beginning.
The Power of Being Present
In the rush of market prep and growing to-do lists, it’s easy to fall into a constant cycle of planning ahead and hustling harder. But this season, I’m feeling a quiet call to do something different—to slow down, to breathe, and to be fully present. Inspired by a simple phrase from my college retreat days—“Don’t anticipate. Participate.”—I’m learning (again) that the most meaningful moments in both life and art don’t come from control or planning… but from presence.
A Passion Born From Change
I was a chef before I was a jewelry maker. Before that I was someone who thought her life was mostly figured out. Then everything changed — a move, a community I didn't expect to love, a diagnosis, a surgery, a pandemic, a piece of clay. This is how Anam Cara Clay Goods actually started.