Inspirational Jewelry

Welcome to Meaningful—By Design

Your life is filled with stories of the past, present and future. You can literally wear some of your story with special creations connected to your most important memories, motivations or dreams. Here is how Leslie launched a boutique business based on this small but significant concept.

Twenty years after her youngest son Robbie died in a work accident, Leslie asked her friend Tara to make a remembrance bracelet, which became a treasured item. It occurred to Leslie that others might appreciate having such a personal keepsake.

They teamed up and started a web-based business, specializing in bracelets commemorating deceased loved ones. As Tara’s career advanced, Leslie went solo.

Special requests rolled in—bracelets for cancer victims or survivors, plus a line of awareness designs for AIDS, Diabetes, Lupus, Autism and more.

There were gift bracelets for grandmothers, new mothers, babies, birthstone designs, graduation bracelets, even a sweetheart set for a couple. Each accessory added meaning to the act of remembering, reflecting, recognizing, rejoicing and even romancing.

LeslieCharles Inspirational Jewelry Slowly Say Goodbye

Every handmade piece or set comes boxed with a gift card explaining its significance through an original poem or story, including the “why” of the design or color, and meanings of the gemstones.

Jewelry components are high quality gems or Swarovski crystals with .925 sterling silver as the standard.

Leslie’s most recent design is the Alzheimer’s-Dementia bracelet, made of moonstone, honoring her brother and mom. Both of them are now deceased. Her poem “ Slowly Say Goodbye” captures the love, hope and anguish of becoming the keeper of memories.

Most of these photos are recent cell shots, to be replaced with professional work in time. But this gives you an idea of what Meaningful—By Design is all about. Special requests are always welcome.

What Clients Say

"There is no one more special than Leslie Charles, CSP. Leslie is a qualified author, speaker and facilitator. MSAE has used her for keynotes, executive round table facilitation, breakouts, team building and private consulting. The best thing about Leslie is that if she cannot help you she will tell you, and will connect you to people who can help you. She is a key resource for me."
Cheryl O. Ronk CAE, CMP, FASAEPast President and CEO, Michigan Society of Association Executives
"When you have a dynamic speaker scheduled for your event and need a replacement dynamic speaker to step in at the last minute, you call Leslie Charles, a dependable, energetic, informative, professional, and reliable speaker! I remain grateful that Leslie presented to our professional group last spring and am looking forward to a future engagement. Don’t hesitate, contact Leslie for your next event!"
Bonnie Stuut, CAPInternational Association of Administrative Professionals, Kalamazoo LAN Director
"We were looking for a unique speaker who isn’t run of the mill. We wanted it to feel like we were hearing a story, while still learning, with an approachable vibe. We got just that with Leslie. She offers practical advice that speaks to the mind and the soul. For those who enjoy takeaways, she’s written books, some are fun quick reads, others to be used as a good reference. Leslie is real people with real experience, sharing real stories and making a real difference."
Amanda Toy CMP, CTAFormer Associate Director of Sales, Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau
"Leslie is a totally engaging speaker! I have had the pleasure of working with Leslie numerous times and she is the consummate professional. Always prepared, on target with the expected message and keeps the group engaged throughout the sessions. Her humor is contagious but she packs serious content for attendees to mull over — long after the event. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again!"
Laurie KoellingRegional VP, Past President, Greater Lansing Assn of Realtors and Women's Council of Realtors
"Charlotte Michigan’s LEAD program gives up-and-coming community and business leaders skills to grow into leadership roles of the future. Our program facilitators are some of the best in the region — and you can’t have ‘the best in the region’ if you don’t have Leslie Charles, nationally known speaker, author and facilitator. We are lucky to have her present our module, COMMUNICATE to CONNECT. The feedback from participants reflects Leslie’s long-lasting teachings such as ‘Got me thinking about word choice, and the idea of yes AND instead of yes, but.’ Leslie has participated in LEAD for four years and we look forward to many more!"
Adrian BassCan Do! Leadership Pillar Chair
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