Rad + Rae Jewelry: Dare to Live Bold | Jaime’s Local Love Podcast

0 February 3, 2026 08:01

In this episode, we talk to owner and jewelry designer Taylor Rae Archer. She was an early entrepreneur, selling lemonade at five years old, she owned a boutique while attending ASU, and then had her own digital marketing company for a decade before creating her jewelry line. Rad + Rae is now in 250 stores across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Archer studied metalsmithing at ASU and keeps her pieces around the $30 mark so more people can enjoy them. She also dishes on a major shift in jewelry trends she predicts in 2026.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:18 Taylor Ray Archer’s Jewelry Journey
01:47 Early Entrepreneurial Ventures
05:01 Digital Marketing and Business Growth
06:02 The Jewelry Business Today
08:48 Community and Customer Interaction
10:57 Wholesale Expansion
11:29 From Buyer to Seller: The Journey Begins
11:42 Taking the Leap: First Trade Show Experience
12:11 Building the Team: Employees and Roles
12:24 Personalized Jewelry: A Unique Selling Point
13:24 Business Evolution: Adapting and Growing
14:21 Venturing into Clothing: Challenges and Successes
17:50 Bold Trends: The Future of Jewelry
19:04 Life in Arizona: Food, Fun, and Exploration
20:49 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
22:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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