Meet your Posher, Emily

My name is Emily, and my life is a delicate balance between numbers and creativity. By day, I’m a tax professional in Virginia, the person people turn to when they need to make sense of complicated forms and find a little financial peace of mind. I take pride in my work—helping clients save money and navigate the ever-changing world of taxes. But when the spreadsheets and deadlines are done for the day, I slip into a different world. Tucked in the corner of my home is my workshop, my sanctuary. Here, amid small tools, shimmering strands of pearls, and bits of silver and gold, I become a jewelry artisan. Handcrafting pearl jewelry isn’t just a hobby for me—it’s my therapy, my creative outlet, and a way to reconnect with myself. My first bracelet was clumsy, but I loved the process—threading each pearl, feeling the smooth surface in my hands, and watching it come together. After tucking my two kids, Ann and Aaron, into bed, I light a small lamp in my workshop and put on soft music. That’s my time—just me, the pearls, and the quiet hum of creativity. I’m proud of the life I’ve built—a life of contrasts and harmony. I’m a tax pro, a mother, and a jewelry artisan, weaving beauty and practicality into everything I do. And while I don’t know what the future holds, I know I’ll always find joy in these two worlds I’ve created for myself.