The pressure to land a summer internship as a college student can be intense — the endless applications, the waiting, the rejection. After months of searching, I was incredibly lucky to join the wonderful, creative, and hardworking team at Splendid Iris.
This summer, I joined the Splendid Iris team as a Marketing Intern. The company was started by Joanne and Jamie, a mother-daughter team. In just a short time, I’ve seen how diligently this jewelry brand works to create timeless and quality pieces at accessible prices, constantly aiming for customer satisfaction. But something else that sets Splendid Iris apart is the people. The company is run by a team of the most welcoming, determined, lively, and kind women, who have made my transition into the job seamless.
In today’s blog post, I thought it would be fun to walk you through a day in my life as a marketing intern, where there is never a dull moment.
I wake up around 6 AM to get to the office, and honestly, this is the first time in my life I’ve actually enjoyed waking up this early. I clock in at 8 AM, and my day of adventure begins. The Head of Marketing at Splendid Iris, Lauren, has been my go-to girl and mentor. Each morning, she debriefs me on the upcoming tasks ahead. Today, I spent my first few hours tagging and organizing inventory in preparation for upcoming trade shows. These types of hands-on tasks have helped me better understand and appreciate the behind-the-scenes effort and precision that go into smoothly running a brand.
Right before my lunch break, I was surprised by the sound of singing. I looked up to find the entire team walking toward me with a cake, a card, and lit candles, all singing “Happy Birthday.” A smile instantly spread across my face because yesterday was my birthday, and the team I had only joined a couple of weeks ago was happily celebrating me without a second thought. It genuinely warmed my heart to feel so seen and welcomed. That’s the epitome of Splendid Iris.
After lunch, Lauren and I were ready to get started on some reels. Today we filmed me wearing the cutest Linen babydoll dress, these beautiful Quatrefoil Stretch Bracelets, and the Simple Heart Adjustable Ring. It felt very “Vogue Get Ready With Me.” It is so much fun creating these social media posts and trying on these products, and I’m so happy I get to show everyone how beautiful these pieces are. During my time at Splendid Iris, I’ve come across many of their beautiful pieces, my favorites being the Beaded Stretch Bracelets, the Large Rounded Trending Hoops, and the Heart Statement Toggle Necklace.
I feel immensely grateful for this opportunity to continuously learn, try new things, and share my own marketing ideas with such an incredible team.
As the day wraps up and I clock out at 4 PM, I reflect on how each day is a beautiful combination of laughter, joy, effort, and dedication — all working together to uphold the brilliant company that is Splendid Iris.