Meet Danielle Niese | Nurse & Permanent Jewelry Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Danielle Niese and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Danielle, what’s the most important thing you’ve done for your children?
In starting my own business, it has given me the flexibility to be with my children more and when they need me most. When I first started my business it was supposed to be an occasional on the side opportunity to bring in extra income but on a schedule that worked for our family. My kids were 5, 4, & 2, and I was pregnant with our 4th. While on my maternity leave, the clinic I worked for as a nurse, was sold and I would no longer have that position in 3 months and would need to apply for another position. That added with other childcare logistics, it felt like maybe this was a sign for me to devote these next few years to being home with my children more. This business has given me the opportunity to work it into my family and children’s schedule and not fitting them into my work schedule. If they aren’t feeling well, we have no childcare, or maybe I’m just feeling like my children are needing me a little extra, I now have the flexibility to schedule my work days around their needs. I only get these young impressionable and memorable moments with them for such a short time. While I love my business, meeting new people, creating beautiful pieces with customers, and so much more that comes with my small business, showing my kids that they are my #1 priority always. I’m also showing them they can do anything, even having a family and working and finding that balance. They can do anything they set their mind too and I want to be that example. While it hasn’t always been easy and every day I have to work to find the right balance, I like to think I’m setting a good example for my children in my successes and even in my failures.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Permanent Jewelry is still a relatively new concept. I’ve even had people think I’m welding jewelry into the skin. In simplest terms permanent jewelry is just claspless jewelry that is welded together for a seamless piece. I like to think my character, positive attitude, personality, and quality of product sets me apart from others. I am the first permanent jewelry artist in Putnam County and hope to be the first name people in the county and surrounding areas think of when looking for this kind of service. I also hope to add fine line tiny tattoo service by the end of 2024 which I am beyond excited about. I also am in the process of creating a studio space on our home property to be more available to customers and my family making it the best of both worlds. It definitely hasn’t been easy trying to balance it all and I haven’t grown has easily or quickly as I’d like. The business is fun and allows me a creative outlet but I was definitely not educated in the business side and didn’t know how much work that would be. Tracking inventory, expenses, taxes, insurance, and the steps needed to start and maintain a business were all new to me but I’ve navigated my way through and grown because of it. I’ve learned nothing comes as easily as you’d hope and hard work and consistency are needed to grow and be successful. I want customers to know I want everyone to leave me being happy with their pieces and their purchase. I want people to be creative with me and if they have ideas, bring them to me and I’ll work to make it happen. I hope when people hear Eden’s Pieces they get a smile on their face.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If I had friends from out of town visiting I’d want to do all the things we do as a family already. You don’t have to go far or spend a fortune to have fun. The company is what makes the experience. But a few of our favorite places are Mack & Rita’s for a quick bite to eat. We’d take the kids to the Findlay children’s museum and then hit up the defiance splash pad. Since our kids are little we’d make a stop at all our local playgrounds and let the kids burn off all their energy. We’d make a stop at The scoop for ice cream or catch a movie at the defiance theatre. The grown ups would stop at Smokies in Kalida for an amazing dinner and end at Sycamore lake winery for a refreshment!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
The saying goes “it takes a village” and while that may be in reference to raising children I think it also applies to starting a small business. I couldn’t do this without so many people. Our parents for providing childcare, Blended hair studio for providing me a space to expand my business, friends and family for sharing my name and business, my late biological father for leaving me an inheritance that provided the funding to start up my business, but most importantly my husband Kevin. He never questioned my idea or plans or said it couldn’t work or was bad timing. He’s been 100% supportive and encouraged me every step of the way even providing ideas to grow. He’s my #1 fan and cheerleader and I couldn’t do any of it without his love and support

Website: https://www.edenspieces.org

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Image Credits
Kellie Rochelle Photography