I am owner/maker of Slay the Clay polymer clay earrings. I absolutely love fun earrings so why not make them?! My daughter Madison started Slay the Clay in 2020 which started out as a fun craft/hobby. She grew the business well for about a year. I saw potential in the business that she didn’t have time for anymore. I bought the business from her in June of 2021. I have always said she did the hard part. This business is a blessing to me. When my daughters were teenagers, I began to pray for a creative outlet or something to fill my time. My girls were growing up and I had a hard time accepting not having them with me all the time. Let’s be real, that’s a difficult time for mothers! I thank Jesus often and find myself emotional seeing how God works. This business is a part time side hustle for me but one that I truly enjoy. I have met a lot of amazing people; customers, other vendors and other clay makers. To see customer’s ecstatic excitement over my earrings brings me so much joy!
Slay the Clay earrings are super lightweight but fun, bold and not something you’ll find in a store. I strive to create the best, however please understand they’re not made in a factory, so you’ll find a few flaws. I like to create a variety of sizes which vary from small studs to large dangles and clip ons as requested. I accept custom orders as well.
Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit about where you grew up, your education, your family, interests, passions, and career?
I am born and raised right here in the Upstate of SC. My husband and I have been married for almost 22 yrs and we have 2 grown adult daughters. I love anything outdoors, traveling adventures and seeing new places and/or things. I am passionate about life and want to enjoy every moment I have. Quality time is my love language! I am a receptionist at a dental office in Mauldin.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in The Golden Strip?
Born and raised here in SC.
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I played the trombone in middle school.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in The Golden Strip?
Who have I met in the Golden Strip that has a thankless job…my daughter, Sydney. She works at Thrive Upstate working with special needs adults. She plans activities for them, so passionate about her career and truly loves them all dearly.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about The Golden Strip?
I love the small town feel! It’s not too small but it’s not as big as Greenville!
Q: With so much growth in our area, there are always new places popping up. Tell us about the a “new to you” place that you recently tried.
Houni’s is amazing!
Q: What 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME or NEIGHBOR?
No place like home!
Q: If you had friends or family visiting you from out of town, what is the one place that you must take them to?
Shortfields, Cedar Falls park.
Q: If you had a free day with no plans, what would you do? Or where can we find you on the weekends?
I am very spontaneous. Maybe shop at a local vendor event or take a day trip!
Q: If you were cast into a major motion picture and had your choice of anyone to be your co-star, who would you choose?
Melissa McCarthy.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Road trip on the West coast.
Q: What advice would you give to a crowd of people?
Be kind, humble and understand the value of time!
Q: Who would you like to see nominated for this project, The Faces of The Golden Strip?
Inn The Attic in Fountain Inn.
