Story & Lesson Highlights with Camisha Jackson

Camisha Jackson shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Camisha, so good to connect and we’re excited to share your story and insights with our audience. There’s a ton to learn from your story, but let’s start with a warm up before we get into the heart of the interview. What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity is most important to me because it’s the foundation of who I am individually, and as a mother, artist and business owner. I strive to demonstrate integrity in everything that I do, because I know integrity builds trust and character. For me, integrity is about staying true to my values and setting an example for others, in all aspects of my life.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Camisha Jackson, the founder of Lunaversoul Jewelry. My journey started back in 2007 when I was working as a 3D graphic designer at a gaming company. I couldn’t find jewelry that really fit my personality or style, so I decided to make my own—and that’s how Lunaversoul was born.

Lunaversoul is all about helping my customer’s feel like they are the star of their own story. Every piece I create is handcrafted with love and inspired by nature, architecture, and spirituality; and incorporates the beauty of cultures from around the world. My process is very free and exploratory, which makes each design unique and personal. At the end of the day, I want my jewelry to celebrate individuality and spark confidence in the wearer—because that’s what makes style truly special.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My most influential relationship growing up was with my mother. She was also an artist, her creativity really shaped how I see the world—always looking for possibilities instead of limitations. She’s also incredibly strong and resilient, and watching her handle challenges taught me to keep going no matter what. Family was always at the center of everything for her, and that made me value relationships and staying grounded. Seeing her balance her many artistic talents with everyday responsibilities inspired me to do the same—bring creativity into everything I do while staying focused and disciplined. She was my biggest supporter and a lot of who I am today comes from her example.

What fear has held you back the most in your life?
The fear of failure has held me back the most. I often avoided opportunities because of the insecurities and negativity I had experienced early in my life that influenced how I thought about my artwork. I realized I needed to change that, and my first real opportunity came when the Smithsonian Institute invited me to create jewelry for a major event. At the time, I was just starting out and had no idea how to make jewelry. Instead of giving in to doubt, I dove in headfirst and learned as I went. It was challenging, but it turned into a huge success and ultimately helped launch Lunaversoul. Since then, whenever fear or doubt creeps in, I see it as a signal to lean in and push forward.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
I have been drawing and painting since I was a child and my closest friends would say that originality and authenticity in my art is what matters most to me. I put a lot of heart and soul into creating jewelry that is wearable art. Sadly, I am encountering a growing challenge in the industry with designs being replicated and presented as original inspiration. This issue has become even more complex with the emergence of AI, making it increasingly difficult to preserve authenticity. I’m passionate about protecting the integrity of my art and ensuring that every piece reflects genuine craftsmanship and individuality.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you doing what you were born to do—or what you were told to do?
I truly believe I’m doing what I was born to do. Every job I had throughout my early life I always ended up doing art related work even though it was not my primary job and eventually doing artistic work became a paid side job. Jewelry design was not what I expected to be doing, but at my core, I’ve always been an artist. Creating and expressing through art has been part of me since childhood, and jewelry became the perfect medium to bring that vision to life. It’s not something I was told to do—it’s something that feels authentic to who I am. It also allows me to leverage all of the other artistic skills I’ve developed over the years, bringing them together in a way that feels both creative and fulfilling.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://lunaversouljewelry.com/
• Instagram: @lunaversoul
• Other: https://www.lunaversoul.com

Image Credits
Early Morning Light Studio Photography, Wear the Future, Avery Kwong, Rachael Humphries Photography