Celebrating our Daughter's Success: Liz Fox Roseberry in People Magazine
She Discovered Her Dream Little by Little, and Then All At Once
As parents, there’s nothing more fulfilling than watching your children find their path, embrace their gifts, and follow their dreams. This week, my wife and I were thrilled to see People magazine feature an article about our daughter, Liz Fox Roseberry, and her inspiring journey from graphic designer to jewelry designer extraordinaire. It’s a story of courage, creativity, and perseverance—and we couldn’t be prouder.
The article begins with this eye-catching introduction:
“When Liz Fox Roseberry quit her graphic design job, she had no idea that she would eventually become a jewelry designer with almost half a million followers on TikTok (and counting!). She also never thought she’d make almost 20,000 Etsy sales in under two years and see Lily Collins wearing a pair of her earring jackets on an episode of Emily in Paris, but that’s exactly where she’s at in life right now.”
For those of you who may not know, Liz spent over a decade working as a graphic designer. While she was good at her craft, it wasn’t her passion. “It wasn’t my passion,” she told People. “I see other graphic designers who are passionate about it, and it’s so cool, but it wasn’t me. I would only get excited about a project once every six months or so. I’d been there for so long, and I knew I needed to quit. I didn’t have a plan at all.”
I thought about this over the Christmas break when Liz and her husband Mike were with us for a few days. It seemed like she was tired of the two-dimensional world of the flat computer screen. She is very good at what she does. VERY good. But she needed something more 3-D to work with. She found it along the way.
Quitting her job was a bold move, especially in 2021, during the thick of the COVID pandemic. But as Liz has shown us time and again, she’s not afraid to listen to those whispers from her future self and follow them—even when the path is unclear.
On Christmas morning, I gave Liz a small gift I had made to commemorate her achievement. I inscribed with a sentiment that sums up our admiration for her journey:
Your dreams were whispers from your future self, and you listened close enough to follow them. What courage!
Liz’s courage is evident in her story.
During a trip to New York, she stumbled upon an Alexander Calder exhibit that would spark the idea for her wire jewelry.
“In the middle of this exhibit was a little table of these little wire sculptures, and I fell in love with this little cow. I went home, and I ran to Home Depot, and I grabbed the crappiest wire, and I just got hooked.”
What started as a hobby quickly evolved into a thriving business. Liz now runs her jewelry brand from a workshop behind her home in Austin, Texas, juggling everything from payroll taxes to growing her team. It’s a long way from the days when she simply needed a creative outlet
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We’ve followed Liz’s journey closely, cheering her on every step of the way. Like any parent, we’re proud of all our children, each of whom is pursuing their own unique path. But today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate Liz—her courage, her creativity, and her ability to turn a passion into a thriving business.
To read more about Liz’s story, check out her feature in People magazine here. I’d love to hear your thoughts or stories of pursuing your own dreams!
The Rev. David Roseberry, an ordained Anglican priest with over 40 years of pastoral experience, offers leadership services to pastors, churches, and Christian writers. He is an author whose books are available on Amazon. Rev. Roseberry is the Executive Director of LeaderWorks, where his work and resources can be found.