WEAR HOPE.
SHARE Hope.
Finch & Fern creates handcrafted earrings that help people express themselves while spreading a little more joy and hope in the world.
HOPE
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RESILIENCE
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BELONGING
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HOPE ⟡ RESILIENCE ⟡ BELONGING ⟡
THE FINCH & FERN MISSION
Finch & Fern exists to create more than jewelry—it creates small, wearable reminders of hope, resilience, and belonging.
Discover the Finch & Fern Collection
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Joy Collection
Savor the moments that make your heart light.
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Growth Collection
It’s okay to grow in new directions.
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Renew Collection
Make space to rest, restore, and begin again.
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Hope Collection
Stay. There is more to come.
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Love Collection
You are loved more than you know.
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Thrive Collection
You deserve a life that feels fully alive.
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Strength Collection
Remember the strength you carry within you.
PODCAST
As Seen & Heard:
Sharing the Finch & Fern Story
I’ve had the joy of being a guest on podcasts sharing the story behind Finch & Fern, the inspiration behind my work, and the message of hope at its heart.
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In this episode, I share the deeply personal story of losing my father to suicide after years of watching him struggle with his mental health and living with the underlying fear that one day, the unthinkable might become reality. I talk about how that loss changed my life and how, over time, I’ve turned my grief into advocacy through my work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, supporting others who have lost someone to suicide, raising awareness around mental health, and reminding those who may be struggling that they are not alone.
We also talk about the meaning behind my handmade semicolon jewelry, a symbol of choosing to continue your story and a small but powerful reminder of hope. This is a conversation about grief, mental health, the complicated reality of loving someone who is struggling, and what it can look like to take something incredibly painful and use it to create hope for someone else.
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I had the opportunity to join Jessi Beyer on the At Work , Under Pressure podcast for my first-ever guest interview. In this conversation, I shared parts of my story that I don’t typically talk about, including my experience with suicide loss and the ongoing complexity of grief. I also reflected on how that loss has shaped my path toward volunteer work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and my experience leading my first Out of the Darkness Walk, Together We Cont;nue.
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What do you do with a loss that never fully leaves you? I lost my father to suicide when I was 25, and I've spent the years since turning that grief into advocacy, education, and real-world support for others. In this episode, we go deep on what suicide loss actually feels like over time, why it can carry extra stigma and guilt, and how healing often happens in layers rather than milestones.
I also share why many of us in suicide prevention say "died by suicide" instead of "committed suicide," because words can either add shame or make space for compassion. From there, we talk about family dynamics, substance use disorder, mental health, and the exhausting uncertainty of attempts and rehearsals. We also dig into one of the most important skills in suicide prevention: asking directly. Questions like "Are you having suicidal thoughts?" and "Do you have a plan?" can be the difference between guessing and actually helping, and I explain why talking about suicide doesn't put the idea in someone's head.
We also talk about the meaning behind my handmade semicolon jewelry, a symbol of choosing to continue your story and a small but powerful reminder of hope. This is a conversation about grief, mental health, the complicated reality of loving someone who is struggling, and what it can look like to take something incredibly painful and use it to create hope for someone else.
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Grief doesn't follow a timeline. It's been twenty years since I lost my father to suicide, and there are still moments when that loss lands in ways I don't expect. But over time, my grief has also become fuel for advocacy, connection, and hope.
In this episode, I join Travis White for an honest conversation about the complicated reality of suicide loss, survivor guilt, mental health stigma, and why healing doesn't mean forgetting. I share how an Out of the Darkness Walk helped me find community and led to years of work with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, including education, state advocacy, and conversations with members of Congress.
I also talk about how to support someone who may be struggling: ask direct questions, listen without judgment, help create distance from lethal means, connect them with professional resources, and keep checking in after the immediate crisis has passed.
THE FOUNDER’S STORY
Meet Nicole
Meet Nicole, the founder and heart behind Finch & Fern. What started as a love for creating meaningful, beautiful pieces has grown into a heartfelt mission to share hope, encouragement, and connection through every creation.