Description

Denise Oros is the owner and master goldsmith of Linnea Jewelers, a full-service fine jewelry studio in La Grange, Illinois. With decades of experience at the bench, she specializes in custom design, stone setting, restoration, and personalized pieces that reflect each client’s story.

Her approach blends traditional craftsmanship with modern tools and techniques, allowing customers to visualize and create one-of-a-kind jewelry with confidence. Known for her integrity, care, and attention to detail, Denise has built Linnea Jewelers into a trusted destination for custom work, repairs, appraisals, and gemstone expertise.

A lifelong learner and mentor, she leads her team with a commitment to quality, ethical sourcing, and exceptional service—values that have earned her business a longstanding reputation for craftsmanship and connection within the community.

In this episode, Philip and Denise discuss: 

• Guarding personal energy
• Choosing long-term impact
• Investing in relationships
• Regaining perspective

Lightbulb Moments:

• Sustainable work begins with learning to slow down and protect the inner reserves that fuel good decisions. Clarity grows when urgency decreases, and attention becomes intentional. Managing energy, not speed, creates impact that lasts.
• Real progress comes from prioritizing what moves the mission forward, not what merely feels productive. Noise fades, but disciplined focus compounds over time; what you choose to ignore matters as much as what you choose to pursue.
• Growth accelerates when trust is built through honesty, consistency, and proximity. Strong relationships become multipliers for opportunity and resilience. The people you nurture eventually shape the work you can sustain.
• Stepping back creates the distance needed to see patterns, recalibrate, and avoid burnout. Perspective turns overwhelm into clarity and reorients you toward purpose. Wisdom comes from pausing long enough to notice what truly matters.

“You cannot judge a book...you have to be humble and have a service attitude for everybody who walks in your door.” - Denise Oros

Connect with Denise Oros: 

Website: https://linneajewelers.com/ 

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