Clever Mamma Profile: Airoart

Today I would like to introduce you to Jo from AIROART in Victoria. A busy mum of 3, Jo makes gorgeous and unique hand stamped jewellery. If you're a bit fussy (like yours truly), Jo will make sure her custom creations are absolutely perfect. Fancy a bit of wandering around Melbourne's crafty markets? If you're lucky, you might just get to say hello in person.

1. Tell us a little about yourself and your business... I have 3 children and am a stay at home mum. I am blessed to be able to have a career, work around my children and run the household together with my beautiful husband. I have a studio which I design all my creations and love coming up with new things, designing exactly what my customer wants. My customers are the most important part of my work and I attend Fairy Floss Markets all over the suburbs, and a few others in the near future like Mulgrave Farmers indoor market.

2. How did your business begin? Eight years ago I lost my job at Ansett Airlines as a corporate travel consultant. I decided to stay home and have my dear children. I wanted to start working while staying home with the kids and follow my dream of jewellery making. It's now evolved into what I am today, a successful business owner!

3. The bits I love... My customers and designing new things to suit different people from all around the world. Also the feedback I get when people receive their first AIROART... some cry and some laugh... I just love what I do!

4. The bits I not-so-love... Juggling the workload and finding the balance between home and work. Wanting to always spend time with family. I would love to one day have a team of people, not just me, doing it all.

5. Any tips for other Clever Mammas? Follow your dream and make anything possible.

6. Now the important stuff, Devonshire Tea versus Coffee & Cake? Definitely coffee and cake... but if the tea came with scones, then tea it is!!

Thanks a bunch Jo for letting us in on all things AIROART! If you would like to get in contact with Jo and see more of her fabulous creations visit her page on the Clever Mamma Directory over here.