Nichole Kirk is an inspiring example of a young women who employed an entrepreneurial idea to advance the Kingdom of God. However, the circumstances around how she became an entrepreneur were surprising even to her. Nichole was on the path to become a school counselor when she decided to sell bracelets that she had recently started making in order to help a friend raise money for a mission trip. What was meant to be a small, temporary hobby planted the seed for a much bigger mission. In just 48 hours after listing the bracelets, Nichole had raised $1000 in profit. The following day, she received another order for the exact same amount. This success could not be ignored. Nichole felt God guiding these circumstances to open and show her a new door that He wanted her to walk through. These circumstances sparked a dream and this dream led to a jewelry business, named Dear Heart Company, founded on a ministry-minded mission.
Dear Heart Company sells handcrafted jewelry and lifestyle goods on an online store front. Their business and products are driven by the desire to create small products that will have massive impacts. Every piece of jewelry is intentionally designed to represent a Biblical theme and/or verse so that the one who wears it may be continually reminded of the truth and while also having a ready opportunity to start a conversation about Jesus through something as simple as a necklace. Furthermore, a portion of their profits goes to supporting missionaries, adoptions, and those in need of financial assistance.
This company stands on the truth that the God of the Bible is alive and moving and this business is therefore committed to being a vessel for the work of God. Their products are intended to inspire, equip, teach, and serve. Dear Heart Company is committed to creating a community of women on a mission and they accomplish this by intentionally creating beautiful products that point to the Creator of all Beauty. It is inspiring and exciting to witness their innovative approach and join in their heartfelt mission. You can check out their products here!
This story is unique and inspiring due to how Nichole’s business came about. Entrepreneur’s passion behind their business can be overlooked when their primary purpose is to make profit, but without that passion and drive they would have no purpose to keep the business going. I admire Nichole’s story of how she was not intending her full-time job to be the owner of her jewelry company, but she felt God showing her that it was what she was meant to be doing. Her passion behind the business is clear, and I appreciate her purpose to make “small products that will have massive impacts”. The social aspect of her business makes it that much more attractive to customers because she is making a difference where it truly matters while spreading a message of truth.