{"id":2230,"date":"2023-10-16T20:07:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T20:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/?p=2230"},"modified":"2026-04-24T15:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T15:06:06","slug":"brilliantwomen-naas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grownbrilliance.com\/blog\/brilliantwomen-naas\/","title":{"rendered":"#BrilliantWomen: N\u00e4as"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2230\" class=\"elementor elementor-2230\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-02c41ff elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"02c41ff\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-29a3ef5\" data-id=\"29a3ef5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b04faab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b04faab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to feature Needa Medlich and Saskia Uzcategui, two extraordinary and proud Mexican women who honor and celebrate their storied history and heritage while embodying female empowerment as the founders and creators of N\u00e4as Jewelry.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\u00e4as is an ethical luxury jewelry brand designed and produced by Needa and Saskia, Mexican gemologists whose mission is to re-invent traditional jewelry codes into pieces that enhance human beauty while being respectful to our planet. With avant-garde designed pieces made out of timeless cutting-edge lab-grown diamonds and recycled gold, these brilliant women have created a stunning line of jewelry, where the heart of every piece both takes care of our planet&#8217;s fate and generates a deeper connection with our bodies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We were honored to sit down with these amazing women to find out how they celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and discover what inspires, empowers, and motivates them to continuously consciously create and sell jewelry that celebrates the earth, honors women, and seriously rocks!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But don\u2019t take it from us read on for the full interview and hear from these amazing, talented, and insightful brilliant women.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3870e83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3870e83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_inspired_you_to_start_your_company\"><\/span>What inspired you to start your company?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b23572 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b23572\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our profound passion for jewelry and nature inspired us to embark on this journey. Having extensive experience within the jewelry industry over the years, we couldn&#8217;t ignore the harsh consequences of conventional mining practices on our precious planet. It was a key moment when we set foot in gold and gemstone mines in Brazil, witnessing firsthand the environmental and social impact of traditional jewelry production.\u00a0That day we decided to change the narrative on luxury jewelry and created N\u00e4as. An ethical jewelry brand that enhances human beauty while respecting our planet.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are proud to be the first sustainable luxury jewelry brand in Mexico, where we only use lab-grown diamonds, conflict-free, and recycled gold. We are committed to new forms of production and consumption through awareness of our planet and the people who live on it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2927fb2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2927fb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_important_is_it_to_create_and_support_female-founded_businesses_and_how_do_these_businesses_empower_women\"><\/span>How important is it to create and support female-founded businesses, and how do these businesses empower women?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c0329d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c0329d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our dream is to empower other women by setting an example of what women can do to express our truest selves in everything we decide to achieve. This is our unwavering purpose.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As women, we are not only breaking barriers but building bridges to a future where opportunities know no bounds, and where every woman&#8217;s dream is not only attainable but integral to our collective growth and success. Together, we can create a more inclusive society that propels women toward better opportunity and progress.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are proud to be the first sustainable luxury jewelry brand in Mexico, where we only use lab-grown diamonds, conflict-free, and recycled gold. We are committed to new forms of production and consumption through awareness of our planet and the people who live on it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e83473a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e83473a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_Hispanic_Heritage_Month_mean_to_you_and_how_do_you_celebrate\"><\/span>What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you and how do you celebrate?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21f6b12 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21f6b12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hispanic Heritage Month holds deep meaning for us. It takes us to our essence, to our roots; it&#8217;s part of our inspiration. We&#8217;re all about recognizing and empowering our incredible team because, without them, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\u00e4as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> wouldn&#8217;t exist. It&#8217;s a hip tribute to our heritage and a commitment to crafting our unique story.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4190d41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4190d41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_inspires_your_stunning_pieces_and_how_would_you_explain_your_creative_process\"><\/span>What inspires your stunning pieces ,and how would you explain your creative process?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88f17aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88f17aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through our jewelry, we seek to enhance the connection between the beauty of the female body and the limitless potential and power of nature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We start with a deep appreciation for the beauty and perfection of the female form and an understanding that the earth comes from a liquid state. As an ode to this liquid origin, with its constant state of flow and flux, and to the female form, as the purest state of physical perfection, we strive to see a connection between earth and body, as both stem from a physicality that is transformable, malleable, precious, and therefore infinite.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspired by this connective potential, we can imagine material born, like the earth, in a liquid state while embodying the purity of the female form, and mindfully witness moments when this liquid flows and seamlessly transforms to take on another state and adopt a new silhouette to blend in perfect sync with the origins of the earth and the perfection of the body. Our creative process aims to capture these transformative moments, which are transitional yet unifying, to give rise to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N\u00e4as<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Jewelry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf951a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cf951a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_your_art_express_your_values_and_beliefs\"><\/span>How does your art express your values and beliefs?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a13d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52a13d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our artistic creations serve as a commitment to ethics and our profound affinity for the natural world. Sustainability is our mantra, and it resonates in every piece we craft.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our jewelry is a tribute to the beauty of the environment, and it&#8217;s a commitment to preserve and protect it.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-241de38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"241de38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_advice_do_you_have_for_all_women_looking_to_explore_their_creativity_either_personally_or_commercially\"><\/span>What advice do you have for all women looking to explore their creativity either personally or commercially?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc30c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dc30c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all the incredible women out there looking to unleash their creativity, whether for personal passion or business pursuits, here&#8217;s the scoop:<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Start now, imperfections and all:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t wait for the perfect moment or flawless plan. Imperfections are part of the journey, embrace them, and just dive in.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Authenticity:<\/strong> Stay true to yourself. Express what you genuinely love, aspire to be, and want to convey through your creativity.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Ask, Learn, Grow:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t hesitate to ask questions and seek expert guidance. Learning is an ongoing process, and wisdom comes from those who&#8217;ve walked the path.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Persistence:<\/strong> Dreams demand determination and discipline. When the going gets tough, don&#8217;t throw in the towel on your first try. Keep pushing forward.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Own your worth:<\/strong> Recognize your intrinsic value. Before the world acknowledges your brilliance, you must honor and love yourself, and what you set out to achieve.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Respect the environment:<\/strong> Note that what you do will have a huge impact on others and our earth. There is no planet B.<\/span><\/li><li>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e1d351 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e1d351\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_you_say_to_your_younger_self_and_why\"><\/span>What would you say to your younger self and why?\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a7cf53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0a7cf53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow your passion and your dream. Chase what you dream of. Be patient. The universe has its own timeline, and your stars will align when the time is right with the people who truly belong in your journey. Embrace Self-Love. Love yourself. 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