Bittersweet Announcement

[#1]

Dearest Etsy,

In 2007, I found Etsy and it changed my life. This cool new website gave me the platform to quit my day job and be a full-time seller in six short months. My life changed even more dramatically when I packed my bags and moved to Brooklyn to be part of the Etsy team. Each day since presented an opportunity to awaken possibilities within our community, and I made it my mission to motivate and educate in any way I could.

Now, I must move on and find exciting new challenges that will awaken my own possibilities. A quote from the movie Annie comes to mind, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”

I leave feeling thankful for all the opportunities, friendships, and mostly for seeing first hand the change Etsy has made in the lives of so many. Today, more than ever, I know Etsy can change the world – this responsibility is in the hands of brilliant and passionate people behind the scenes here. And you, dear seller, you are doing your own very brave part, helping make the world a brighter and more thoughtful place.

My last blog post, How to Beat the Etsy Sale Addiction (and Make More Money!), is about being brave and asking for what you’re worth. This is something we must all do together. If we all take one big breath, settle on a big, audacious goal, and ask for what we need to get there, the marketplace will stay strong and together we can take over the whole, wide, world. I can’t wait to watch it happen.

Two inspiring women, Michelle and Nickey, will continue to share their wisdom. I couldn’t ask for two smarter, more talented, or more charismatic women to continue Etsy’s seller education. I will miss working with them every day – they have brought so much joy into my life!

If you have questions for me, you can ask them in this Etsy Success thread. I wish each of you all the success you deserve!

Big XO,

Danielle

Blog post: http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/how-to-beat-the-etsy-sale-addiction-and-make-more-money/
Find Nickey here: Knickey.etsy.com
Find Michelle here: Heymichelle.etsy.com

[AutumnAndBoo]

Danielle, you will be missed! You have helped and inspired so many of us! Best Wishes for a Successful and Happy future! :)

[Former_Member]

That Warm Smile and upbeat attitude will be missed!!! I am Sooooo Excited for You!!!! Good for You!!! I Cheer You on and say," Thank You for sharing yourself with these Great and Wonderful Creators at Etsy!!" XOXOXOXOXO :D

[Former_Member]

Thanks for all of your hard work and words of wisdom, they have been very helpful and much appreciated.

[mjjrosebuds]

Fly away. Be free.

[Galleros]

Good luck Danielle!

[Former_Member]

Best of luck to you!

[Former_Member]

Much success to you, Danielle!

[oolateva]

Good fortune Danielle! May you succeed in all your endeavors!

[ReawakenedTreasure]

Good luck, you will be missed!

[Former_Member]

I have so appreciated the times you answered my questions. Thank you and best to you!

[Former_Member]

I will miss you, Danielle!
So much of what you have said in your articles and on the Online Labs has been invaluable to me! I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to listen in and to learn from you. I wish you the very best in your pursuits. Cheers to the many wonderful creative discoveries!
:)

[Former_Member]

Best of luck to you and thanks for all you did for Etsy! :)

[Former_Member]

Best of Luck to you Danielle!!!!!!!!

[Former_Member]

Best wishes to you on your next journey, and THANKS so much for your hard work with Etsy!

[NakedRatDestash]

Best wishes to you Danielle!

[Former_Member]

wishing you all the very, very best.... thankyou xo

[Former_Member]

You will always be missed!!!!

[JCBees]

Wishing you all the best!! Thank you for the last blog. Very helpful!
God Bless you in all you do!!

[Former_Member]

When I first jointed Etsy last year, you were so kind to me Danielle. Thank you for your kindness and great advice. Good luck to you and wish you much happiness in all of your endeavors.

[lumafina]

Best of luck to you Danielle, blessings in your new endeavors!

[MuddyHeart]

May your future be bright the and right path unfold for you! ^_^ , Thank you for all your help on Etsy!. Best of luck! ^_^

[BackyardBrand]

Arrrooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[CandiWareArt]

aww Danielle I'll miss you good luck :)

[Former_Member]

Danielle, thank you so much for your wisdom, insight, knowledge nd support.... Wishing you all the best. You've left a lasting legacy that will continue to live on after you've gone. Much love to you!! XO!!!!

[PeculiarByNature]

Good Luck Danielle. Thank you for all your advise and hard work. I wish you well in all of your future endeavors and keep crafting :)