Minka Kelly Instagram – This new line of jewelry is called The Barbara Collection, designed by yours truly. Barbara was one of the first jewelry makers at ABLE. She taught me how to make jewelry, and we actually co-designed a (Double V) ring together a couple years ago. When I was thinking about a name for this collection I wanted something that honors all the women we work with, and I thought back to Barbara. She’s overcome so much with addiction yet always exudes such strength, positivity and so much love. She’s now pursuing a bachelors degree in psychology are you kidding me no big deal. Working with her is inspiring to say the least because her past so clearly does not define her future. It doesn’t for any one of us. She is a reminder that who we are in any moment does not define us as a whole. I remember when the jewelry team was just a handful of women, and now there are more than 20 jewelers making everything by hand. Designing allows me to continue to work alongside women in need of opportunity while helping to create jobs for them all with stories of transformation of their own. I hope you enjoy these pieces as much as I do. @livefashionable ❤️ #ethicalfashion #handmadejewelry #ABLExMinka