Hello loves! My name is Gianna Marie, founder of Metal Mami.

At my core, I am an artist, educator, and entrepreneur with a passion for helping others create meaningful work with their hands and build lives they're proud of. While many people know me through jewelry, my journey has always been about much more than creating beautiful pieces—it's been about creativity, craftsmanship, community, and empowering others through education.

My introduction to the jewelry world began over a decade ago as an independent stylist for Origami Owl. What started as an early love for wearable art has grown into a creative career rooted in craftsmanship, education, and entrepreneurship.

Like many entrepreneurs, my path has been filled with both incredible opportunities and difficult lessons. My first permanent jewelry training in 2022 was far from the experience I had hoped for. While it sparked my passion, it also showed me how much this industry needed education that felt transparent, supportive, and genuinely valuable—not just surface-level instruction.

Since then, I have invested heavily in my own growth: earning multiple certifications, studying under industry leaders, developing my bench jeweler skills, building a successful business, and gaining years of experience working with both clients and students. Along the way, Metal Mami has grown beyond jewelry alone. It has become a space where artistry, business, and personal confidence come together.

Whether you're here to learn a technical skill, start a business, or explore a new creative path, my goal is not just to teach a skill—it's to help you understand the craft, build with intention, and create something that feels aligned with your own vision.