From Garage to Green Hills: Ann Williams' Inspiring Journey with Yearly Co.

In this episode of The Sweet House Podcast, I sit down with Ann Williams, the Founder and Creative Director of Yearly Co., to talk about her incredible journey from crafting bangles in her garage to building a thriving jewelry brand in Nashville's ritzy Green Hills neighborhood.

Ann opens up about her breast cancer journey, how she navigated both personal and business challenges, and why she transitioned into a new leadership role. We also dive into how she scaled Yearly Co. without outside funding, her experience opening a brick-and-mortar showroom, and the lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur.

Topics We Cover:
✨ How Ann turned a family tradition into a beloved jewelry brand
✨ From garage to Green Hills: her brick-and-mortar expansion journey
✨ Scaling a business while staying self-funded
✨ Her cancer battle, resilience, and leadership transition
✨ Business advice for creatives & entrepreneurs

Ann's story is one of strength, passion, and perseverance—don't miss this inspiring conversation!

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About Jasmine Sweet: Jasmine Sweet is a lifestyle influencer, tech marketer, and entrepreneur! She shares sweet stories ranging from business to beauty and beyond! Her mission is to share humanity through content creation. She has written features in Huffington Post, Southern Weddings, and Forbes. Through blogging, she has worked with numerous brands, including Spanx, Uber, HP, and more. She holds BA in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Memphis and an MBA from Union University. She advocates for women in business, tech, and entrepreneurship. She is a Tennessee-born, Nashville-living woman sharing the ins and outs of the Sweet Life with her husband, Mr.Sweet, and daughter, Reign Sweet!