On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Victoria joins Anjel to share the turning point when she carved out her own definition of the American dream and decided to build the Victoria Wiek Collection. She discusses the role divine intervention played in putting her on the path to jewelry design, challenging us to elevate what’s really important to us and make decisions accordingly. Listen in to understand how Victoria’s business grew exponentially when she set clear boundaries and focused solely on the things she loves to do—painting, sketching and connecting with customers.

Kate Johnson is the founder and lead cheesemaking coach at The Art of Cheese, a cheesemaking school that specializes in hands-on classes for home cheesemakers. She worked for many years as a Career Development Professional and Board-Certified Life Coach, helping others choose meaningful work based on their passions. Then, in 2014, Kate took her own advice and turned two of her favorite hobbies—dairy goats and cheesemaking—into a thriving career. Kate also serves as a writer and keynote speaker, engaging audiences around her expertise in finding your calling and turning the things you do for fun into a successful business.