# 152. From Self-Taught to Stardom with Shannon "Mud" Lowery

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Podcast: [Leaders Of The West](https://stenobird.com/podcast/leaders-of-the-west-6421738)
Published: 2026-04-21T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ofthewest.co/blog
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This week, I’m sitting down with Shannon “Mud” Lowery, the artist and founder behind Mud Lowery jewelry. We talk about how he built his business completely self-taught, starting with a need to support his roping lifestyle and turning it into one of the most recognizable names in Western jewelry. From those early days of figuring things out to having his pieces worn by some of the biggest names in country music, this conversation is a real look at what it takes to grow something from the ground up. We also get into the realities behind the business, including rising silver costs, navigating creativity versus commercial demand, and what it looks like to stay true to your work in an industry that can be quick to copy. More than anything, this episode is about values, building something with integrity, and keeping your priorities straight, because at the end of the day, success doesn’t mean much if it comes at the expense of the people who matter most. Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Connect with Shannon “Mud” Lowery: Follow on Instagram @mudlowery Follow on Facebook @mudlowery Follow on TikTok @mudlowery Visit his website Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Resources & Links: Episode 137. Someone Copied You, Now What? With Attorney at Law, Andrea Sager How I Built This with Guy Raz Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Get our FREE resource: 10 Resume Mistakes (and how to fix them) Get our FREE resource: How to Avoid the 7 Biggest Hiring Mistakes Employers Make Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Subscribe to Of The West's ⁠News…

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