Gretchen was born & raised in the small town of Gaylord, before she ventured down to the west side of the state to start her family. She’s currently a stay at home mom that loves to stay busy and enjoys meeting new people. You can find Gretchen shopping, traveling and spending time with friends and family in her spare time. Since building relationships is an important aspect of her life, being a linker is a perfect fit!

Gretchen loves Lakuna Links because it’s timeless. Not to mention, the potential to grow and support this unique small business! 

Renee is an esthetician, mom of two, new grandma and a wife! The past two years she spent traveling the US in her camper with her husband and two dogs. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family and shopping. Throughout the summer she spends most of her time at the lake paddle boarding and kayaking. They love finding new places to explore in the winter.

Lakuna Links is the perfect opportunity for her to socialize and meet new people after settling in northern Michigan, along with making people feel confident in their own skin just by adding a touch of jewelry.  And, supporting a woman owned business is an added bonus!

Heaven was born and raised in the Metro Detroit area and loves all things Michigan. She runs her own travel agency and works at a non-profit that takes care of retired military working dogs and K-9’s. When not planning vacations for clients or working for K-9’s Heaven can be found in Northern Michigan enjoying the outdoors, hanging in Detroit at an event, or catching a plane to visit a new place. She's energized by people, animals and experiences. 

Heaven fell in love with Lakuna Links because she saw the uniqueness in creating this special moment with other humans by giving them a piece of jewelry that creates a memorable experience. 

Brittany grew up in and still lives in Southwest Michigan with her husband and three sons. In addition to three busy boys she also has 3 dogs: Mack, Bentley, and Mylo. She attended Western Michigan University and Purdue University and enjoys a career as the director of education for a health care center. She loves time with her family and also enjoys reading, running, and going to concerts!

Brittany is thrilled to be a part of Lakuna Links— she is obsessed with the jewelry, but is even more excited to meet people and to be a part of the excitement that comes with new jewelry and a fun experience!

Emily is a Hastings, Michigan native and a proud Michigan State University graduate with a degree in Finance (Go Green!). Her love for exploration has taken her to over 15 countries and 43 states in the U.S. Recently, she returned from an enriching 8-month stay in London, England, courtesy of her career in finance. When she's not on the move, Emily is often engrossed in a good book, enjoying leisurely walks, or savoring new restaurant experiences with friends and family.

She's excited to be part of Lakuna Links Jewelry, a place where fine craftsmanship meets personal expression. She believes the pieces offered embody enduring quality and limitless style possibilities. Additionally, she feels every interaction with fellow linkers and the LL owners have been marked by warmth and kindness.

Whitney lives in the Tri-City area with her husband and three kids. She works at a dental office and helps run an outdoor furniture store on Michigan's west side, where she enjoys spending weekends with her family at their property. Shopping, traveling, watching her kids play sports, and quality time with loved ones bring her joy. 

A big fan of jewelry, Whitney appreciates the uniqueness of permanent jewelry, making Lakuna Links a perfect fit for her passion and a way to connect with new people!

Austynne is a dedicated stay-at-home mom with a deep love for her kids and husband. She is passionate about living a healthy and eco-friendly life, from supporting our local farmers to using cloth diapers and much more, she loves to find ways to practice sustainability. Beyond her nurturing roles, she loves to travel, especially if mountains are involved! Austynne is a "maker" by nature whether it's through cooking, baking or engaging in her many crafts, her creativity is constantly flowing.

For Austynne, being a Linker for Lakuna Links is the perfect role. She has made jewelry as a hobby for 15 years, and feels extremely excited to have found LL where her skills can be used to provide people with the personalized, elegant pieces that Lakuna Links has to offer.