What happens when everything you’ve built feels like it’s falling apart — and you’re not sure you have the strength to keep going?In this episode of In The Making, I sit down with jewellery designer and founder Victoria Percival for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had on the podcast to date.Victoria shares the reality behind building a fast-growing brand — from early success to one of the most difficult periods of her career. After a major retail partnership unexpectedly collapsed, she was left facing overwhelming financial pressure, letting go of her team, and navigating the emotional toll of keeping a business alive when everything felt uncertain.What followed was burnout — the kind that leaves you exhausted, questioning everything, and wondering whether to walk away entirely.But this episode isn’t just about hardship. It’s about resilience, rebuilding confidence, and finding the strength to rise again — even when you feel completely depleted.Victoria shares the powerful moment that changed everything: a client stepping forward to invest in her business, giving her not just financial support, but the belief she needed to keep going.At the heart of this episode is her powerful philosophy:No Grit, No Pearl.A reminder that growth, success, and transformation are rarely easy — but the hardest seasons often shape who we become.

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