--- title: Crafting a Life by Design with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry description: We’re joined by an incredible panel of creative entrepreneurs to explore the challenges and rewards of turning passion into a successful business. image: https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web-EllieThompson-min.png --- [Skip to the main content.](https://planningalt.com/insights/crafting-a-life-by-design-with-ellie-thompson#main-content) [![Logo](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Logo.svg "Logo")](https://planningalt.com) [![Logo](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Logo.svg "Logo")](https://planningalt.com) - [Approach](https://planningalt.com/approach) - [Services](https://planningalt.com/services) - [About](https://planningalt.com/about) - [Insights](https://planningalt.com/insights-blog) - [Events](https://planningalt.com/events) - [Contact](https://planningalt.com/contact) - [Login](https://planningalt.com/client-login) [WEALTH PERSONALITY QUIZ](https://planningalt.com/quiz-assessment-landing-page) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [WEALTH PERSONALITY QUIZ](https://planningalt.com/quiz-assessment-landing-page) - [Approach](https://planningalt.com/approach) - [Services](https://planningalt.com/services) - [About](https://planningalt.com/about) - [Insights](https://planningalt.com/insights-blog) - [Events](https://planningalt.com/events) - [Contact](https://planningalt.com/contact) - [Login](https://planningalt.com/client-login) [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/planning-alternatives/) #### True Wealth Assessment ![PA-Blog\_MoneyPersonality-min](https://planningalt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PA-Blog_MoneyPersonality-min.jpg?width=400&height=224&name=PA-Blog_MoneyPersonality-min.jpg) Everyone has their own unique relationship with money. 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[Start now](https://planningalt.com/true-wealth-assessment?hsLang=en) *Takes 7-8 minutes.* 1 min read # Crafting a Life by Design with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry [Planning Alternatives](https://planningalt.com/insights/author/planning-alternatives) Updated on February 19, 2025 [Day in a Canoe Podcasts](https://planningalt.com/insights/tag/day-in-a-canoe-podcasts) ![Crafting a Life by Design with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/PLANALT-banner-1200x672-web-EllieThompson-min.png) | [![Spotify-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Spotify-teal.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/episode/23jYYcMmODYHoASNRIe9wv) | [![Apple-Podcast-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Apple-Podcast-teal.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crafting-a-life-by-design-with-c-of-ellie-thompson-co-jewelry/id1376400571?i=1000684655189) | [![Youtube-teal](https://planningalt.com/hubfs/Youtube-teal.svg)](https://youtu.be/kptJoQiu2UQ) | | --- | --- | --- |   [Ellie Thompson](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-thompson-0842528/), a renowned jewelry designer and business owner, shares her journey from working as a teenage shop girl to founding her jewelry shop, [Ellie Thompson & Co.](https://www.elliethompsonco.com/) Ellie discusses the importance of balancing creativity and entrepreneurship, and how designing jewelry with personal meaning aligns with her purpose.   Key Takeaways: - (01:31) Ellie’s journey from shop girl to entrepreneur. - (02:37) Balancing creative freedom with business operations. - (03:49) The importance of designing your life before your business. - (05:27) Four pivotal moments shaped Ellie’s journey and jewelry style. - (09:11) Embracing serendipity as a part of personal and professional growth. - (10:57) Finding purpose in everyday positive connections. - (13:30) Personal connections and color evoke memories. - (14:41) Auctions blend competition, value, and personal connection. - (16:28) Embracing new work, travel, and holiday community events.   > “Write the plan of what you want your life to look like.” > \- Ellie Thompson   Resources Mentioned: - [Ellie Thompson & Co](https://www.elliethompsonco.com/) - [Western Art Week](https://westernartweek.com)   Connect with Ellie Thompson of Ellie Thompson & Co Jewelry:  Ellie Thompson LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-thompson-0842528/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-thompson-0842528/)  Ellie Thompson Website: [https://www.elliethompsonco.com/](https://www.elliethompsonco.com/)    Connect with Nathan Mersereau:  Phone: 248-645-1520  Email: [nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com](mailto:nathan.mersereau@planningalt.com) Twitter: [@NathanMersereau](https://twitter.com/nathanmersereau) LinkedIn: [Nathan Mersereau](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-mersereau-cfp%C2%AE-a984761/) Address: 255 S Old Woodward, Suite 310 Birmingham, MI 48009   - 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