Shaping Saskatchewan: Rachel Mielke | Globalnews.ca [Video]

Rachel Mielke has always had a passion for design and creativity.

However, the Regina native never quite imagined those interests would blossom into the creation of one of the most well-known jewellery brands in Canada.

She launched Hillberg & Berk in 2007 in downtown Regina. Looking back, Mielke admits it was unusual that she believed she could start the brand from a smaller centre — such as Regina — rather than a larger city as other popular brands had done.

But it was faith both from her mother and from within that helped motivate her to take that chance.

“I’ve always had this innate confidence and belief in what I could achieve because of I think my relationship with my mom,” Mielke said. “My mom was constantly reinforcing me to chase my dreams and believe in myself and her believe in myself.”

And that risk resulted in reward for Mielke, …