Happy Giving Tuesday, friends! 🎉 There is no better guest for today than my girl Laurelyn Pearson from Wish Upon a Jar in Point Pleasant, NJ - because generosity, community, and heart are literally painted into everything she does. Wish Upon a Jar is not just a paint-your-own pottery studio. It is a creativity playground. A cozy little universe where kids, grownups, families, first-timers, and nostalgia lovers walk in as strangers and leave feeling like part of the crew. And yes, their two studio pups, Irwin and Draco, are basically the welcoming committee. Prepare to fall in love. Giving back is a huge part of their studio values. Wish Upon a Jar regularly raises money for local animal rescues, supports charities in the community, and helps customers host their own fundraisers right inside the studio. So releasing this episode on Giving Tuesday felt extra right. 🖤🐾 This conversation is so good. It is fun, honest, nerdy, creative, a little chaotic, and full of heart. We talk about why Laurelyn and Matt have such a strong action-taker mindset, how saying yes to experiments can unlock huge wins, and how building a business without a rulebook can create the most unexpected magic. We also detour through Squishmallows, Hocus Pocus, Schitt’s Creek, K-pop Demon Hunters, Jimmy Fallon, Bluey, kid stories, studio mishaps, community love, and how art somehow becomes therapy when you aren’t looking. 🎨🔥 ✨ Inside this episode you’ll hear: What an action-taker mindset actually looks like in real life How Laurelyn and Matt leap first, learn fast, and let experimentation lead the way The role creativity plays in healing, confidence, and community How Wish Upon a Jar became a safe and joyful space for every kind of maker Why the studio pups, Irwin and Draco, are essential to the Wish experience The heart behind all of their animal charity fundraisers How accessibility and kindness shape every decision at the studio Why adults need creativity and play as much as kids Stories from the studio that will make you smile so big your face hurts 🎨🖌 Check out Wish Upon a Jar IG: https://www.instagram.com/wishuponajarnjWebsite: https://wishuponajarnj.com Give them a follow, send them some Giving Tuesday love, and help support the causes they uplift all year long. If you’re local to Point Pleasant, go paint something and give Irwin and Draco a hello from me. 🎨🐶💖 🖤 Let’s chat: Did anything from this episode spark something for you? DM me or tag us on social to share your biggest takeaway and let's continue the conversation! 🖤✨ 🎧 Listen now: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon, YouTube, and more! ✨ Loved this episode? Screenshot and tag me on Instagram @alyciayervescreative so I can share it. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Mind Your Own Biz. Your support means the world 🎙💖 🎤 Got a question for the podcast? I’ll be answering select listener questions in upcoming episodes. Submit yours here:👉 https://www.alyciayerves.com/podcastquestion Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by guests on Mind Your Own Biz are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or the podcast. The content shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional, medical, legal, or financial advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional when needed.
