Plateau Magazine June-July 2023
This issue we feature women entrepreneurs with locally run businesses and cowgirls who are protecting local animals. We also highlight protecting the land and fields that are important for bees and butterflies pollination. And for the foodies, check out our feature on the Highlands Tavern. Get outdoors with this issue, with our interview on legendary hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis.
This issue we feature women entrepreneurs with locally run businesses and cowgirls who are protecting local animals. We also highlight protecting the land and fields that are important for bees and butterflies pollination. And for the foodies, check out our feature on the Highlands Tavern. Get outdoors with this issue, with our interview on legendary hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis.
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JANNIE BEAN FINE<br />
CUSTOM JEWELRY<br />
JANNIE BEAN<br />
828.526.5858 • JANNIEBEAN.COM<br />
My business: I am an “old-fashioned” jeweler with a full-service business, including repair,<br />
appraisal, restoration, redesign and new pieces.<br />
Best Business Advice I ever Received: Be a woman of integrity. Work hard. Don’t give up.<br />
Words of Wisdom to Other Women: Be yourself—a beautiful, unique and special person<br />
made in God’s image.<br />
Why I chose this career: I was an art and design major in college, and this was a good fit.<br />
The Secret to Good Business Is: Honesty and caring about your customers.<br />
You’d never know that: I’m still doing this after over 40 years! But … when having so much<br />
fun, why quit?<br />
Why I Love Doing Business In Highlands-Cashiers: The people are lovely. Very welcoming!<br />
PEAK EXPERIENCE<br />
VICTORIA INGATE<br />
828.526.0229 •FACEBOOK.COM/PEAKEXP<br />
@ PEAKEXPERIENCEHIGHLANDS<br />
Our Business: Peak Experience. A gift shop featuring American handcrafts and antiques. Some of our most<br />
popular items are estate jewelry and pottery.<br />
Best Business Advice I Ever Received: I love this quote from Martha Stewart. “When you are through changing,<br />
you’re through.” Being able to change and adapt can be difficult, but that is how we move forward in life.<br />
Words of Wisdom to Other Women: My words of wisdom are to remember that no one is perfect. Juggling a<br />
career, family and just life can feel overwhelming at times. Do your best and take a little time for yourself.<br />
The Secret to Good Business Is: Listening to your customer, learning from your mistakes and being organized.<br />
I am constantly working on the last one!<br />
You’d never know that: We are coming up on our 25th year of business!<br />
Why I Love Doing Business In Highlands-Cashiers: I love doing business here because of the community—<br />
and it’s a beautiful place to live. I enjoy seeing our loyal customers every season and meeting new people<br />
all the time.<br />
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