Nancy LeeGenerally, a hobby is defined as something you do for personal enjoyment while a job is something you do to make money. So what happens when your hobby becomes your business?

In this marketing podcast, we talk with jewelry designer Nancy Lee as she tells us about the joys and challenges she’s encountered entering entrepreneurship as the master of her own universe.

Nancy Lee is a contemporary designer and award winning metalsmith working in copper, silver, brass and gold. Work sometimes includes unusual semi-precious gemstones and found objects. Techniques include etching, heat-treatments, and multiple patinas to bring warmth and color to the metal. The ancient techniques combined with modern methods help bring forth tomorrow’s treasures. Nancy Lee is the owner of Nancy Lee Designs and an instructor at the Indianapolis Art Center. You can see examples of her work here.