I'm a 24-year-old Connecticut girl who loves the ocean, all things creative, and picking up a million different hobbies (shoutout to my ADHD!). During COVID in 2020, I made a necklace for my best friend for Christmas, and soon enough, friends and family started asking me to make jewelry for them, too. Naturally, I became obsessed, spent my entire bank account at Michael's on jewelry supplies... and then completely forgot about it two weeks later (classic ADHD). In 2022, I picked it back up as a hobby and spontaneously launched a website called Coastal Beads by Rebecca. Little did I know what that little website would eventually become!
Believe it or not, owning a business was never part of my plan! I've always been fascinated by the human mind, which led me to study psychology and, after my dad suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2019, develop a passion for neuroscience. My dad was an incredibly successful business owner before his accident, but I never imagined I'd follow in his footsteps. Cheerleading has also been a huge part of my life, from competing throughout high school and all-star cheer to becoming a Division I collegiate athlete and now coaching my former high school team. I always planned to head straight to graduate school for mental health counseling, but by the time I graduated college, my little jewelry hobby had grown into something I wasn't ready to walk away from. So I took a leap of faith, put grad school on hold, and turned Salt & June into my full-time job!
Although I'm the one making the jewelry, I couldn't do any of this without my family and friends. My friends have become my unofficial models and product testers (you'll spot them all over my website!), and even help out with social media and pop-ups. My parents and twin sister have been my biggest supporters, showing up to my events, encouraging every idea, and celebrating every milestone. My dad's journey from running a successful business to navigating a traumatic brain injury and, more recently, Alzheimer's disease has taught me to appreciate life's little moments. Through it all, my mom has been the glue holding our family together. Her strength, selflessness, and unconditional love inspire me every day, and her resilience has helped carry me through life's challenges.
When I rebranded Coastal Beads by Rebecca, I wanted a name that reflected what matters most to me. Salt & June combines my love for the ocean and summer with a special nod to my twin sister and our shared June birthday, weaving a little piece of family into the brand. And of course, none of this would be possible without YOU! Whether you've shopped at a local pop-up, discovered Salt & June online, or supported me along the way, you've helped turn my little hobby into something bigger than I ever imagined. I'm so grateful you're here, and I hope every piece of Salt & June brings a little extra joy, love, and sunshine into your life. 🩵🌊✨
