We recently had the chance to connect with Elizabeth (Beth) Greenblat and have shared our conversation below.
Elizabeth (Beth), it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What are you being called to do now, that you may have been afraid of before?
Right now, I feel called to step fully into my business and take it to the next level. For a long time, I kept one foot in the security of more traditional work because the idea of going full-time with my jewelry business, and especially opening a storefront, felt overwhelming and risky. I was afraid of failing, of not being ready, and of the responsibility that comes with building something bigger than just myself.
But over the past year, I’ve realized that those fears were also pointing me toward growth. Running this business has shown me how much joy and meaning I find in the work, and how much of an impact I can have when I dedicate myself fully. Now, I feel called to trust that, to lean into the risk, and to create a physical space where people can experience my craft, connect with me, and feel the stories behind each piece.
What used to scare me; the financial risk, the visibility, the responsibility- now feels like an opportunity to step into a role I’ve been preparing for all along. Opening my storefront next year feels less like a leap into the unknown and more like an act of faith in the work I’ve built and the community I’m serving.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I make legacy pieces that reflect the lives and values of the people who wear them. Exodus Goldsmiths is my heart project turned business. A fine jewelry brand rooted in storytelling, heritage, and personal connection. I specialize in heirloom redesign and custom engagement rings, which means I work closely with clients to create one-of-a-kind pieces that carry deep emotional weight. What sets my work apart is the meaning behind each design. I don’t make mass-produced jewelry. What sets my work apart is the intention behind every piece. I don’t just design jewelry; I help people honor their stories, preserve memories, and create new traditions through wearable art.
What I’m most proud of is the trust my clients place in me. They bring me their most sentimental items, sometimes pieces that have been in their family for generations, and ask me to breathe new life into them. That kind of emotional responsibility is something I hold with deep care. And it’s what keeps me inspired every day.
Getting to where I am now wasn’t easy. I started at age 15 with very little. No money, no platform, just a passion for design and a love for sparkly gemstones. I had to learn everything from the ground up: goldsmithing, pricing, branding, customer experience, and all the messy in-betweens of running a business. There were moments of doubt, exhaustion, and feeling like I was building in the dark, but I always came back to my “why.”
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is that slow, intentional growth is a gift. Building a business with real soul takes time. But when you stay true to your values, the right clients find you. The relationships I’ve built, the referrals, and the repeat clients, it’s all happened naturally because people feel the heart in what I do. It’s about honoring the past while celebrating the present. Whether someone is commemorating love, loss, transition, or legacy, I’m here to help them mark that moment with intention, and create something beautiful that lasts.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe what most often breaks the bonds between people is when we let pride, fear, or hurt get in the way of truly seeing each other. When we try to go it alone without God, we can fall into patterns of miscommunication, selfishness, or unforgiveness that create distance.
What restores those bonds, though, is God’s presence and grace. When we turn back to Him, He softens our hearts and gives us the humility to forgive, the courage to be honest, and the compassion to listen. I’ve found that prayer, faith, and choosing to love the way God calls us to love are what bring people back together.
Ultimately, I think bonds are restored when people are willing to invite God into the relationship. He is the one who heals, who reconciles, and who gives us the strength to build connection that lasts.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life has been walking through divorce. It left me feeling broken, like there was no way forward, almost like a pile of dry bones with no life left in them. During that season, God brought me again and again to Ezekiel 37, where He asks, ‘Can these dry bones live?’ and then breathes life into what seemed dead and beyond hope. That scripture became very personal to me, because I saw that even when everything feels lost, God has the power to make all things new.
That truth has become part of my business as well. In heirloom redesign, I take pieces that may be broken, forgotten, or carrying complicated stories, and I transform them into something new that still honors the past but carries fresh meaning. It’s a reflection of what God has done in my life: taking what felt like ashes and bringing beauty, taking what was broken and creating something stronger.
I’ve healed by leaning on God’s faithfulness and learning to see both my story and my work as testimonies of His ability to restore. That wound, while painful, has also been the foundation for my calling , to create renewal in tangible ways for others.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
I would say yes, the public version of me is real, but it’s not the whole of me. What people see in my work, in my business, or even online is genuine: my creativity, my faith, my love of storytelling, my desire to honor people’s journeys through jewelry. That’s authentically who I am.
At the same time, like anyone, there are layers that don’t always show up publicly; the struggles, the doubts, the quiet moments of leaning on God when no one else is watching. I think the difference is more about depth than authenticity. The public version of me is true, but the private version is where the fullness of who I am lives, especially the ways I wrestle with God and let Him shape me.
So yes, the public version is real, it’s just the part of me that’s meant to be shared. The deeper parts are just as real, but they’re sacred, and they inform everything else.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Have you ever gotten what you wanted, and found it did not satisfy you?
Yes, I have. There was a time when I thought success meant having security, stability, or the approval of others– having a predictable job, meeting expectations, and achieving certain milestones. For a while, I believed that if I checked all those boxes, I’d feel fulfilled.
But even when I achieved those things, I realized they didn’t satisfy me. I still felt a restlessness and a longing for something deeper. It wasn’t until I began trusting God more fully, stepping into my calling with my business, and pursuing work that aligned with my values that I found true satisfaction. I’ve learned that fulfillment doesn’t come from external accomplishments alone, but from living in alignment with God’s purpose for me and using the gifts He’s given me to bless others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.exodusgoldsmiths.com/
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