We recently connected with Sammi Peace and have shared our conversation below.
Sammi, we’ve been so fortunate to work with so many incredible folks and one common thread we have seen is that those who have built amazing lives for themselves are also often the folks who are most generous. Where do you think your generosity comes from?
I’ve had the honor of being raised by two incredible humans. My parents have always demonstrated generosity and in turn I’ve gained this selfless characteristic. It’s funny because they didn’t even realize they were teaching me the value in giving to others. It was never something they verbally instilled in me rather it was shaped in witnessing their actions and the impact it had on others.
Seeing the smile on an elderly couples face when the waitress told them someone (my parents) paid for their breakfast or hearing our neighbor thank them in appreciation for cutting their lawn or bringing in their garbage cans was such a beautiful thing to experience.
I knew I wanted to be a “day maker” just like them.
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?
Above all, I’m a stay at home mom to two hilarious, curious and loving toddlers. But let’s get into how I started Adorn Permanent Jewelry.
In 2017, I met the love of my life (LOML). We did long distance for a few short months before I decided to move from Chicago to Detroit. It was such a big decision because I had always lived in the same house with my parents. This big decision proved to be one of the best decisions in my life. In 2020 we welcomed our son and in 2022, our daughter.
After leaving my retail career to be a stay at home mom of two under two, I started to feel disconnected to who I was without all of my titles. Don’t get me wrong – I felt such a great honor to be a mom and partner. I felt deeply grateful our household could support me staying home. I just felt this little nudge to get back to a part of me that was just for me.
I decided to start my own business but I wasn’t in a rush to discover what that business was. I knew being my own boss was the answer as flexibility in my schedule was a high priority. I’ve had an affinity for jewelry since I could remember and heard about permanent bracelets. I was amazed and had to have one for myself! I finally got a permanent bracelet and in that moment thought, “This is it!”. That same month, I went all in. I filed for an LLC, ordered supplies, created a social media account and watched every video I could find on permanent jewelry. And then, BOOM! I was a small business owner.
Adorn Permanent Jewelry elevates a simple jewelry service into memorable, cherished moments. We partner with local small businesses that align with our values and offer events open to the public. We also offer private events to elevate any celebration with a customized jewelry experience. Although I very much enjoy the creative aspect like branding, social media and bringing jewelry dreams to life, I’d have to say my favorite part of this business is meeting all of the fascinating people that make up Metro Detroit. I feel like I’m hanging out with friends instead of working!
It’s an absolute privilege to make money doing what I love. Paired with my innate call to generosity (as mentioned before) it made so much sense to give back to the community. Quarterly, we donate a percentage of monthly sales to local NFP’s that are out there doing hard work to create a better future. In February 2025 we donated to The Karens, Dog Aide, Rebel Dogs Detroit and D5 Animal Alliance.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
When I was 5 years old, my dad encouraged me to order my own food when we got up to the register at McDonald’s. I was shy and felt only what I can explain as embarrassed? to request what I wanted to eat from a stranger. I didn’t order and he said “okay, I guess you’re not eating.” It sounds harsh (and I want to make it very clear that he would never, ever have let me starve) however that was the push I needed to talk to the employee taking my order. I quietly ordered my happy meal without making eye contact and guess what… I survived! Of course I survived (lol) but in that moment, I had so much unnecessary fear. I faced that fear head on and got out on the other end wondering what I was so scared of. This core memory taught me how to talk to strangers. I know, I know… we learn early on not to talk to strangers but there’s a difference between a stranger and a dangerous or sneaky person. I became more comfortable in striking up a conversations, meeting new people, making new friends and hearing other peoples stories. I also learned how to tap into my gut feelings – if a situation felt weird, its because it was weird and I’d remove myself from it. If I felt safe (like I did at McDonald’s with my dad by my side) then I’d stay there and see what it had to offer. This silly, simple story ended up being quite complex. It shaped my view on connection to others and myself.
Ordering food built my confidence to the point that I was able to start conversations with people I had never met before. I would hear personal stories of history and life lessons, gain new friends and perspectives, learn about what people built and created or discover local places they love and it brought me pure joy. I spark conversations everywhere I go!
In learning about others through conversation, I felt more connected to community and the world. Humans are fascinating and the more I hear about lived experiences, thoughts, perspectives, values and life lessons the more faith I have in humanity and our desire to be understood, accepted and loved.
Having my parents nearby as I faced my fears made me feel safe. I knew they wouldn’t let anything bad happen to me. Because I felt safe, I was able to analyze situations and how they made me feel. That feeling was my intuition or “gut feeling”. Getting to understand my intuition gave me confidence to choose what I would do next in every situation that presented itself to me because I knew my parents wouldn’t always be by my side. I trusted myself and that allowed me to be my own guide.
These three things all stem back to one moment that was “nothing” to my parents but everything to me. These skills became such a strong foundation for me to explore life and discover who I am and what’s important to me.
My biggest advice for someone on their own journey is to do the work in getting to know yourself. If I’ve learned one thing from all of the conversations I’ve had, it’s that YOU are the only one who has the answers for YOU. No two lived experiences are the same. We can learn and grow from what others share but at the end of the day, you have to make the decisions that are right for you because no one else is living you life.
Write down and dissect core memories, heal your relationship with your inner child, discover journal speak to release generational trauma or stored emotional pain… whatever it is you need to do in order to get back to who you are at your core.
Once you’re there, you’ll be able to guide yourself and live your dream life.
Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
I cannot tell you how many times I saw a commercial for an invention/product where I’d yell out “I totally had an idea for that three years ago! I swear!” So many times that I could be a billionaire.
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert talked about the concept of ideas and I finally understood why I’m not a billionaire (lol). To sum up how I understood this concept:
Ideas are energy and they move from person to person. When an idea comes to mind, you either take action or dismiss it. If you take action, that idea manifests. It’s officially yours. If you dismiss it, the idea simply floats to another person until it finds a mind that’s receptive to it.
This concept was a game changer for me. I began to pay attention to the ideas that popped up in my mind. I asked myself if they were aligned with my values and goals. If the answer was ‘yes!’ then I knew it was time to take action. If the answer was ‘no’ I’d let it go because I knew if would find the right person.
Tuning into these ideas became another way for me to check in with my intuition and was how I would manifest my desires. I have the power to create and build my dream life and it’s been such a trip living it!
It’s my wish for everyone to experience a fulfilling life!
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Jamie Vandewinkle
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