We recently connected with Molly Goldberg and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Molly thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Owning a business isn’t always glamorous and so most business owners we’ve connected with have shared that on tough days they sometimes wonder what it would have been like to have just had a regular job instead of all the responsibility of running a business. Have you ever felt that way?

I ask myself that question a lot, “should I really be doing this? Why not have a 9-5 job for the rest of my life?” Even though I struggle sometimes, not knowing where each job is going to come from, I really can’t see myself having a “regular” job. I’m kept on my toes because I don’t know what I’m doing week to week, and that keeps me going. Plus, I’m making my own schedule, which means I can keep friends and family in that schedule. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Molly, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I do a lot of things. I went to school for costume design, so that’s what I try to do for the most part. Working in theatre is the dream I’ve been seeking since I was a kid. However, I’m also a tailor, dressmaker, graphic designer, general craftsperson, etc! I own a small business called Faces on Faces, that’s been on Etsy for about 12 years now as well. That’s where I sell earrings and pins with celebrity faces on them. My goal in life is to bring joy to people with my art. If that’s putting costumes on actors so they can feel good on stage, I’ll do it. If it means tailoring someone’s bridesmaid dress so they feel comfortable for a whole wedding, I’m on it. If someone is obsessed with Timothée Chalamet(like me), and a pair of earrings with his face on them will bring on a smile, I’m making them. This is really all thanks to my parents for supporting what I do, and never suggesting I have a career just to make money.

For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?

The most rewarding part for me is that I don’t get tired of my work. Yeah, sometimes I need a break from the project in front of me, but I can always create something else in the meantime. There’s no end to what can be made in this world, and so each new thing is my reward.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

When I first applied to college, I chose between a fashion and costume design degree based on what schools I got into. I figured I would do one and work on both post-college. Unfortunately, when I ended up going to school for fashion design, I realized it wasn’t right for me. I didn’t fit in with this crowd of people, and I found myself missing the energy of theatre. It took me some time to come to this decision, but I decided to leave school so I can really figure out where I want to be. This ended up being the best choice for me because this led me to an internship with a costume designer that would change my whole path. From there I ended up going back to a different school, and this time to study costume design. The rest is history!

Contact Info:

• Website: goldbymolly.com
• Instagram: @goldbymolly, @faces_on_faces