Meet the Team

One day, I will go here: To Greece again with the people I love most.

Best thing about my job: The love and life stories that people share with me during custom consultations moves me. That I have the opportunity to bring their beautiful rich stories to life through jewelry design baffles my mind every time. That and working with such a committed, motivated, and hard working team. Pinch me, is this real?

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Swimming in the river with my husband, daughter, and dogs (or dreaming up the next project for our house 😬).

This will always be in my playlist: Starfish and Coffee by Prince.

One day, I will go here: A Michelin starred restaurant... Yummmmmmmm.

Best thing about my job: Every day is Bring Your Wife and Dogs to Work day.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Working on our house; spending time with our daughter, friends, and family; listening to music; swimming in the great outdoors.

This will always be in my playlist: Oh man. Hardest question ever. Ok, there's a TON so I will request a judgment reprieve on this answer and just you know that it's only the tip of the iceberg: Whitney Houston's Star Spangled Banner. There is no more perfect rendition. Promise.

One day, I will go here: Sardinia and Corsica.

Best thing about my job: Vicariously shopping with awesome customers.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Depending on the season: backpacking, mountain biking, or snowboarding.

This will always be in my playlist: A perfect mix of new wave and nineties hip hop.

One day, I will go here: Japan!

Best thing about my job: Working with incredibly talented humans and learning from them. Also, working with clients who share their stories of love and connection with us. Those stories are powerful and I don't take them for granted.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Playing with my dog and eating food with my human... and probably cycling through one of the latest hit shows on Netflix or Hulu.

This will always be in my playlist: Disney never gets old for me. 😉

One day, I will go here: Uluru, in Australia.

Best thing about my job: The best thing about my job is learning from my peers. B&I facilitates an inclusive, thoughtful and efficient learning/working environment. It's incredibly rad here.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Designing & creating art/jewelry with my wife for our company, 'Om & Oi!' I also love playing my banjolele & practicing meditation.

This will always be in my playlist: Dunes by Alabama Shakes.

One day, I will go here: Back to Portugal! There are so many places I’d love to visit, but Portugal holds a special place in my heart.

Best thing about my job: The amazing people I work with! Everyone here is so kind and wonderful.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: In the woods with my partner and our dog, spending time with friends who are like family, cooking, crafting, dreaming about travel.

This will always be in my playlist: The Beatles and Paul Simon will always have a place on my playlist!

One day, I will go here: I’d love to spend a generous amount of time in the South of France, give me a bottle of wine and a baguette and we’ll call it a day.

Best thing about my job: I love being able to get little glimpses into peoples lives. It makes me feel very special to be included in finding just the right thing for that special occasion. 

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Cooking or reading with my dog, Chicken, snuggled up in my lap. And if I’m not home I’m usually surfing or snowboarding.

This will always be in my playlist: Never Fight a Man With a Perm by IDLES 

One day, I will go here: Norway.

Best thing about my job: Meeting new people from all over the world.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Adventuring with my friends near and far or having a cozy dinner party and playing games.

This will always be in my playlist: Paul Simon (specifically Graceland).

One day I will go here: Iceland.

Best thing about my job: Being able to create things with my hands and learning how to use new tools.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Listening to music or playing with my cat.

This will always be in my playlist: Flashlight by The Front Bottoms.

One day, I will go here: Spain

Best thing about my job: I love the culture here that fosters collaboration, creativity and mutual respect, all while making it a fun place to be! It's inspiring to work somewhere that truly cares about creating beautiful and meaningful pieces for our customers.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: listening to Health & Wellness Podcasts, spending time with my family, creating delicious nourishing meals in my kitchen because food is love:)

This will always be in my playlist: Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley, and music from Pink to bring out my inner rock star.

One day, I will go here: Japan.

Best thing about my job: Getting to problem solve and learn new things every day!

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Making something with glass, metal, plaster, or pen.

This will always be in my playlist: Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West.

One day, I will go here: Cappadocia, Turkey to see the hot air balloon festival

Best thing about my job: Learning something new everyday 

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Learning about and appreciating trees and local plants

This will always be in my playlist: Black Dresses by The Builders And The Butchers

One day, I will go here: England, to see the setting of some of my favorite novels.

Best thing about my job: All the tools... and dogs.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Reading, cooking, hanging out with my two dogs and making more jewelry.

This will always be in my playlist: 90s grunge, and any pop songs that are fun to dance to.

One day, I will go here: Cameroon to volunteer with Ape Action Africa.

Best thing about my job: Feeling the love, support and loyalty of the customers and working with an energetic, creative team.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Getting out with my 2 rescue dogs Atlas and Roo, exploring the city or hangin' with family.

This will always be in my playlist: This is like asking me what my favorite B&I piece is- impossible! I'll always dance/sing/rap to 90s Hiphop.

One day, I will go here: The Louvre.

Best thing about my job: Getting to work with metal everyday.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Making jewelry or playing D&D.

This will always be in my playlist: Gloria by The Kinks.

One day, I will go here: Vatican City.

Best thing about my job: Working with beautiful people making beautiful things!

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Generally lazing about with my cat, tending to plants, hiking a trail, seeking out bodies of water, and finding adventure.

This will always be in my playlist: I try to find a song by The Cure for every playlist I make.

One day, I will go here: The Catacombs! And basically all of Europe.

Best thing about my job: Working with a wonderful group of creative and authentically cool people! Helping sweet customers from the neighborhood and beyond find beautiful things. And dog-spotting of course!

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Drawing, making jewelry, adding to my vinyl & vintage toy collections, or listening to music with my partner and our 2 cats.

This will always be in my playlist: Beach House and The B-52’s.

One day, I will go here: Central America, The Czech Republic, Iceland, and so many more. 

Best thing about my job: Working at a company that truly prioritizes its ethics and values its employees and customer base... Playing with all the sparkly things is quite nice too. 

When I'm not working, I'm probably doing this: Going to ecstatic dance, at a show, or being a little goblin in the forest. 

This will always be in my playlist: This is a hard one. I have really eclectic tastes in music so likely lots of melodic bass music, indie bops, punk pop, and Tibetan throat singing. 

One day, I will go here: I will go to the Basque Country in Spain to see the places that my family moved from and steep myself in that part of my cultural heritage.

Best thing about my job: Having the opportunity to make beautiful things with beautiful people.  It’s impossible to pick between the work itself and the people I get to do it with.

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Sun bathing at Mt. Tabor, reading tarot, making my own beautiful things, or spending time with someone I love.

This will always be in my playlist: Any sad Lana song. Thinking of The Grants specifically right now.

One day, I will go here: Japan for an extended festival tour!

Best thing about my job: Learning new techniques for jewelry making as new Betsy & Iya designs are released. 

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Messing around in my garden, tiring out my dog, out in nature searching for foraged foods and rockhounding, or cooking something delicious. 

This will always be in my playlist: The weekly new episode of The Poor Prole's Almanac. 

One day, I will go here: Armenia to explore my roots!

Best thing about my job: Feeling inspired by creative individuals and insanely beautiful jewelry!

When I’m not working, I’m probably doing this: Hiking or camping with my pups and partner, and scheming up our next travel adventure. 

This will always be in my playlist: Spanish indie forever and always