L.A. based jewelry designer, Elyse Jeanne Graham, has always dreamed of having a successful and fulfilling career in art. Elyse’s journey to understand what that truly meant to her has been a challenging and insightful learning experience.

Throughout this journey, Elyse has often looked to those around her for mentorship and business models. With the establishment of Elephant Heart, Elyse decided it was finally her turn to become a mentor to others, especially to those people who – like herself – are trying to combine their passion, whatever that may be, with a desire to give back to their communities in some meaningful way. Thus, she started the Elephant Heart Blog, to chronicle her evolution as an artist, jewelry designer, businesswoman and volunteer.