Five years ago, Dawn Grady left her career as a marketing and public relations professional to pursue her passion: jewelry design. The Cincinnati native had been making jewelry as a side hustle, but a pitch competition led to her snagging a storefront on Vine Street in Over-the-Rhine. She now spends her time crafting one-of-a-kind mixed-metal jewelry pieces, which she sells at Junebug Jewelry Designs.

We met Dawn at her store to discuss the inspiration for her work, being a ‘solopreneur,’ and the joy of making her customers feel special.