Meet Taylor Jeffers

We recently connected with Taylor Jeffers and have shared our conversation below.

Taylor, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

If I waited until I felt I was good enough , I would be waiting forever. I cant say I’ve overcome imposter syndrome, but I push through every single time, because not being able to work for ourselves feels so much worse. The amount of talent out there is absolutely mind blowing and honestly overwhelming. Social media has really connected us and has been a major catalyst to our brand, yet is one of the main sources that can feed into my experience with imposter syndrome. As an artist, I just want to create, make a statement, and do something a little different, but that requires sharing parts of my soul, putting our work out there and actually engaging which can definitely include criticism. I was taught to always walk into a room with my shoulders back and my head held high, not in arrogance but because I too deserve to be there … It takes more inner work to actually FEEL like I belong, but over time, it has gotten easier. I see it as a physical practice to how we should always feel on the inside. Personally, I have downplayed many exciting moments, gave credit elsewhere when I deserve it too, or worse held back from celebrating milestones at all because I felt the need to work on what comes next before it slips away. I have learned to keep plans and projects to myself until they come to fruition because negative opinions from others who can’t see my vision will kill the energy if I let it . Channeling those fears into action and creation is the way through for me. I’m not sure I will ever truly overcome imposter syndrome, it’s a cycle of lessons and growth, and I have grown so much.. At this point, I am learning to trust we know our path best.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

We are Taylor and Johnny of Third Eye Co. and Magic Miners. We travel across vast distances in the search of gems and minerals to dig and make into jewelry. Every piece has a story rooted in adventure and everything is designed and made from our studio up in Big Bear Lake, Ca.
Our work ranges from a raw, natural style to more refined or even a mix of both. At this moment we’re working on new connections for wholesale accounts with shops and boutiques, making some much needed branding upgrades as we gear up for the holiday season, and editing new Magic Miners episodes for YouTube where you can see your gems as we bring them to the surface.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Our journey sometimes feels like a dream, some things seemed to have fallen into place and others have taken a lot of hard work. There’s always room for improvement and expansion but these are a few qualities that have helped on our path:
1. Learning to follow what excites us most, because that is where “flow” happens and inspiration is effortless.
2. Find confidence in YOUR vision, because it opens you up to all you need to learn to actually make it happen. Others will not always see it, and that’s ok, don’t let it stop you.
3. Make moves, take action, and never stop. It might not always turn out how you thought you wanted but there’s always a lesson in there to use for the future. One step at a time, but taking the step in the first place is already life changing and mind expanding.

Who is your ideal client or what sort of characteristics would make someone an ideal client for you?

There is such a wide range of style amongst our customer base and support system. I am always in awe seeing our work get totally integrated into someone’s style or when they hold such deep meaning and symbolism from the piece itself. An ideal customer is someone who isn’t afraid to be bold, who truly connects to the piece. We want them to feel the intent of why we created it in the first place… We aim to capture that pure energy and excitement from finding the gems, the adventure that unfolded in the process and we want them to feel they have a one of a kind piece made with so much soul… And of course ideally someone who returns for more.
A dream project would be to make big, expressive pieces for a show or something like a special celebrity event. We also love collaborating with other brands which expands our reach to new and different people which in turn helps us tap into new inspirations. We recently did a line of hat bands and western accessories for a shop and found we absolutely tapped into something new and exciting for us but also a channel for new customer connections.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://LiveFreeSeeTruth.com
• Instagram: @thirdeyecompany and @magicminers
• Youtube: https://YouTube.com/magicminers

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