Kona jewelry designer launches new collection, shares inspiration “Believe.” That’s what New Jersey mother of two Laura McCarthy told herself as she underwent a bilateral mastectomy, radiation and chemotherapy while battling breast cancer — twice. Along with having a great family and tremendous support, this one-word mantra gave her the strength and positivity to keep going through whatever storms she faced. This cancer survivor inspired her sister-in-law and part-time Kona resident Tricia McCarthy to create a luxury jewelry company called Nalukai, a Hawaiian word meaning a wise soul who has weathered life’s storms. Tricia McCarthy, a former civil litigator who also used to work in nonprofit administration, said she thought a lot about the power of words, particularly how they can serve as a personal mantra or talisman for comfort, strength and inspiration. Such words can also serve as a daily reminder to stay open to possibilities, be mindful of your intentions and stand strong. Other words carry sentimental meaning. McCarthy founded Nalukai to celebrate “the individuality we each possess, the storms weathered and the journeys taken.” Her goal is to give back and help others tell their story in a word. Subscribers get the full Island Inc. article by West Hawaii Today reporter Carolyn Lucas-Zenk here: westhawaiitoday/news/local-features/kona-jewelry-designer-launches-new-collection-shares-inspiration
Posted on: Mon, 12 May 2014 18:30:01 +0000
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