SILVERBERG BETH

Tell everyone who you are and what you do.

Hi, I’m Beth Silverberg. I’m a former world- class poker player. Now instead of spending my time at the tables, I’m up day and night scouting the auction sites, Instagram, and the Internet to find rare, unique and special fine jewelry and collectible designer handbags to showcase in my boutique in Bryn Mawr, PA.

What motivated you to go into fashion?

I’ve been a fashion maven since I learned how to dress myself! I love the fun of discovering pieces that make a statement.

How do you keep up with fashion trends?

I‘m a voracious reader and I shop a lot! But for me, fashion is an individual experience. I’m not a “trendy” person. I want everyone to be a trendsetter.

Let’s talk about “Exceptional Finds” and how it got started.

As I mentioned, I retired from professional poker and wanted a new creative outlet. Naturally, my default was fashion. I built up an inventory of pieces that sang to me and I felt would connect with a clientele. The biggest challenge was getting exclusives on the couture jewelry brands that I have.

What are some goals you want to accomplish in the next 3 years?

I fine tune my business every day. My primary goal is to get to know everyone that walks into my boutique and to offer them items that they’ll love.

Tell us more about how you got into playing poker.

I started pretty young. Both my father and brother were players. When I was married to my ex-husband, I took it up as a hobby so that we could be together and share our passion for the game. I quickly came to realize just how much I loved it and how good of a player I was. There are so many elements in poker that relate to life.

Let’s talk about the “JED Foundation” and the motivation behind it.

I have always been involved in multiple charities. When I moved to New York I was introduced to the Sataws and their story of losing their son to suicide truly moved me. I told them about how I had co-founded the All in for Kids poker event at CHOP and how I’d love to help them raise money for JED doing the same thing.

What is one of the biggest accomplishments you’ve received in your career?

Two stand out: making three WSOP final tables and founding the All in for Kids Poker event at CHOP.

Are you working on any new projects or upcoming events?

My full attention now is on nurturing Exceptional Finds! We’re having a Mother’s Day shopping event for men which promises to be a blast. I’m also brainstorming about working with charities that are meaningful to me.

Where can the readers follow you?

@Exceptional.finds on Instagram

@Exceptionalfinds on Facebook And if you or your readers are anywhere near my store or have been looking for something that you can’t find let me know!!!