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Have you ever wondered if your jewelry business could actually become the thing that lets you leave your 9–5?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Elle Offord of Pretty Steep to talk about what it really looked like to go from making jewelry on the side to becoming a full-time jewelry business owner.

We're getting into the messy middle that often gets left out of success stories: the fear around money, the self-doubt, the pressure to choose the "safe" path, and the mindset shifts that helped Elle finally trust herself enough to go all in.

Elle also shares how her jewelry business evolved from selling lower-priced pieces to creating customizable rings around the $5,000 price point, why she stopped trying to build a business that required her to make hundreds of pieces, and how she's creating systems that give her more freedom.

If going full-time with your jewelry business feels like a distant dream, this conversation will show you what can happen when you start building toward it intentionally.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why leaving your 9–5 usually starts with building trust in yourself long before you hand in your resignation
2. How Elle evolved from selling $90 rings to creating customizable pieces around the $5,000 price point
3. Why resilience and mindset can become more valuable to your jewelry business than any single sales milestone
4. How to build a jewelry business that supports your life instead of creating another job you can never step away from

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Topics Discussed:

• Going from a jewelry side hustle to full-time business ownership
• Fear, self-doubt and the "safe" 9–5 path
• Building confidence and resilience as a jewelry business owner
• Raising prices and selling higher-ticket jewelry
• Creating a scalable customizable jewelry model
• Building systems, support and freedom into your business

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prettysteep/

Website | https://prettysteep.co/ 

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Do you ever wonder if you've waited too long—or if life is simply too complicated—to build the jewelry business you really want?

In this episode, I'm welcoming back longtime client Leanne Herauf-DeBruyne, founder of Isla Rae Jewelry, to share what's happened since she took a chance on her business five years ago. After starting at 42 and earning just $6,000 in her first year, Leanne grew her jewelry brand to over six figures while navigating health challenges, building a team, expanding into wholesale accounts across Canada, and finding a level of confidence she never expected.

We talk about pricing your jewelry properly, creating cohesive collections, building an engaged email community, becoming more visible as a jewelry designer, and continuing to grow even when life doesn't look perfect behind the scenes.

If you've been wondering whether you're too late, too overwhelmed, or simply not ready yet, Leanne's story might change your mind.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why starting your jewelry business later in life does not mean you've missed your opportunity to succeed.
2. How Leanne grew from $6K in annual sales to a six-figure jewelry business by taking consistent action and learning the foundations.
3. Why proper pricing and building intentional jewelry collections can completely change the way your business grows.
4. How confidence is built through visibility, markets, community, and repeatedly doing the things that once felt uncomfortable.

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Topics Discussed:

• Starting a jewelry business at 42
• Growing from $6K to six figures
• Pricing and creating profitable jewelry collections
• Building confidence and becoming more visible
• Growing wholesale, email, and customer communities
• Building a business alongside real-life challenges

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/islaraejewelry

Website | https://islaraejewelry.com/ 

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Do you ever wonder if you actually have what it takes to turn your jewelry-making into a real business — especially when you're still balancing a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws at you?

In this episode, I'm joined by jewelry designer Veronica Torres-Miller to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business in the early stages.

Veronica shares how creativity has become a way of expressing herself, why she's choosing to finally give her business the attention it deserves, and the mindset shifts helping her move through comparison, vulnerability, frustration, and unexpected changes in her plans.

We also talk about learning to trust yourself, creating space to hear what you actually want, and why seeing other jewelry business owners navigate their own imperfect journeys can completely change what you believe is possible.

If you're building your jewelry business alongside a busy life, this conversation will remind you that your dream doesn't have to happen overnight to be worth taking seriously.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to start treating your jewelry business like a real business before it becomes your full-time income
2. Why building a business can become one of the biggest mirrors for your confidence, vulnerability, and personal growth
3. How to keep moving forward when your timeline changes and your original business plan no longer looks the way you expected
4. Why creating quiet, intentional space can help you reconnect with what you actually want from your business and your life

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Topics Discussed:

• Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time corporate job
• Moving from a hobby mindset into a business-owner mindset
• Navigating comparison and learning to trust your creative work
• Staying committed when business plans and timelines change
• The personal growth and vulnerability involved in entrepreneurship
• Creating space, community, and support while building a business

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/viverojewelry/

Website | https://shopvivero.com/ 

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Have you ever wondered if your jewelry business is worth continuing when growth feels slow and you're tempted to quit?

In this episode, I'm joined by Margaret and Fred Graham of Centering Pendants as they share how they transformed a business they nearly walked away from into a growing, sustainable family business.

We talk about the mindset shifts, systems and support that helped them simplify their collections, build successful wholesale relationships and create a business that could keep running while Margaret travelled and stepped away from her phone.

Margaret also opens up about building a business while navigating ADHD and depression, overcoming the fear of being seen online and why community has been such an important part of her journey.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck or questioned whether your jewelry business can truly work, this conversation will remind you that steady, consistent action can change everything.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why needing consistent support does not make you less capable of building a successful jewelry business.
2. How simplifying your collections and creating systems can give you more freedom outside your business.
3. Why showing your real personality online builds trust—and how to make visibility feel less intimidating.
4. How small, repeated actions can transform an overwhelming creative passion into a sustainable business.

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Topics Discussed:

• Building a jewelry business while navigating ADHD and depression
• Creating SOPs that allow the business to run without you
• Simplifying an overwhelming jewelry collection
• Becoming more confident and authentic on camera
• Building recurring revenue through wholesale
• Creating a sustainable family business around your desired lifestyle

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/centeringpendants/

Website | https://centeringpendants.com/

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Have you ever felt like you're meant to build something of your own, but you're waiting for the "right time" or someone to tell you you're ready?

In this episode, I'm joined by JBA member Juliana of Juliana Grippa Designs to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business while working a full-time corporate marketing career. We dive into the power of giving yourself permission to start, overcoming the fear of being visible, and why marketing your own jewelry feels so much harder than marketing someone else's brand. Juliana shares the mindset shifts that have helped her become more confident, more authentic, and more unapologetic as both a business owner and a woman. If you've been struggling with visibility, people-pleasing, or wondering whether you're truly capable of building the business you dream about, this conversation will remind you that the version of you you're becoming is just as important as the business you're building.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why waiting for permission is often the biggest thing holding you back from starting your jewelry business.
2. How building a jewelry brand becomes one of the greatest personal development journeys you'll ever experience.
3. Why marketing your own jewelry feels so much more vulnerable than marketing someone else's products.
4. How consistent visibility and showing up authentically creates confidence, connection, and long-term business growth.

Topics Discussed:

• Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time corporate career
• Finding the confidence to finally launch your brand
• The mindset behind visibility and showing up on social media
• Overcoming people-pleasing and the fear of taking up space
• The personal growth that comes from entrepreneurship
• How community and coaching accelerate business growth

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julianagrippadesigns/

Website | https://www.julianagrippa.com/ 

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Are you treating your jewelry business like a real business, or are you still waiting for permission to take it seriously?

In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Fred Graham, husband and business partner to jewelry artist Margaret of Centering Pendants, for a conversation about worthiness, visibility, pricing, partnership, and what it really takes to build a sustainable jewelry business.

We talk about the emotional side of entrepreneurship, why so many creative businesses are dismissed as "just a hobby," how partner dynamics can impact your growth, and why women making their own money is about so much more than income. It's about safety, freedom, choice, and purpose.

If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more, struggled to protect your time, or wondered whether your business dreams are valid, this episode is your reminder: you are already worthy of building the thing you want to build.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why treating your jewelry business like a "hobby" keeps you making hobby-level decisions.
2. How worthiness comes before confidence when building a sustainable creative business.
3. Why support at home can be one of the smartest first investments for your business growth.
4. How partner dynamics, money fears, and visibility blocks can quietly shape your business decisions.

Topics Discussed:

• The emotional reality of building a jewelry business
• Why creative work is often undervalued
• Misogyny, money, and women in business
• Partner support and relationship dynamics
• Hiring help at home to create more capacity
• Worthiness, visibility, and taking up space

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photobug_fred/ 

Website: https://centeringpendants.com/ 

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What if becoming a mom was the catalyst your jewelry business needed to grow?

In this episode, I'm joined by Jewelry Business Academy member Anna of Silfr by Anna to share the incredible journey behind building sold-out jewelry launches while raising a toddler. Together, we dive into the mindset shifts, business systems and strategic changes that helped Anna stop trading every hour for every sale and start creating a business that supports both her family and her dreams.

From preparing her business before maternity leave to simplifying her collection, embracing repeatable designs and letting go of the belief that she had to do everything herself, Anna shares the lessons that completely transformed the way she runs her handmade jewelry business. 

If you've ever wondered how to grow your business without sacrificing the life you're building outside of it, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take your next step.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to prepare your jewelry business for motherhood or any major life transition without putting growth on hold.
2. Why building repeatable systems creates more freedom, more sales and less overwhelm.
3. How to overcome the mindset blocks that keep handmade business owners doing everything themselves.
4. The strategies that helped Anna create sold-out jewelry launches while working fewer hours and protecting time with her family.

Topics Discussed:

• Building a jewelry business while raising a toddler
• Preparing your business before maternity leave
• Creating sold-out jewelry launches with limited time
• Letting go of perfectionism and learning to ask for help
• Simplifying your business through repeatable designs and systems
• Creating a business that supports your family and your life—not just your workload

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/silfrbyanna

Website | https://silfrmetalart.com/ 

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Have you ever wondered who's on the other side of the enrollment calls inside the Jewelry Business Academy?

In this special episode, I'm introducing you to someone who's been part of my journey from the very beginning—my mom, Desire. She watched me build my jewelry business through the late nights, empty launch parties, and breakthrough moments, and today she's the Head of Enrollment inside the Jewelry Business Academy.

We're sharing the full-circle story of how she went from encouraging me to find a "real job" to helping jewelry business owners protect and pursue their own dreams. We also talk about rebuilding confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, what she looks for in someone joining JBA, and why creating the right community matters just as much as teaching business strategy. If you've ever wondered what makes our community so special, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of it.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why the right support system can completely change your journey as a jewelry business owner.
2. What Desire looks for when speaking with potential Jewelry Business Academy members.
3. How confidence is built by taking action, even when you're scared or feel unqualified.
4. Why building a supportive, values-driven community is one of the biggest advantages of growing your business alongside others.

Topics Discussed:

• Meet Desire, Head of Enrollment at the Jewelry Business Academy
• The full-circle story behind joining Robyn's business
• Rebuilding confidence and stepping into a completely new career
• What makes someone a great fit for the Jewelry Business Academy
• Why community matters when building a jewelry business
• Behind the scenes of the Jewelry Business Academy

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Are you posting on Instagram but feeling like no one is actually following, engaging, or buying from you?

In this episode, I'm in the hot seat with Keeley from Moon & Dusk, and we're diving into what actually works on Instagram for jewelry business owners right now. We talk about why beautiful jewelry alone isn't enough to grow your audience, how to create content that makes your ideal customers feel seen, and why scrappy, human content is becoming more powerful than polished perfection.

If Instagram feels slow, overwhelming, or like it takes way too much time, this conversation will help you simplify your content, build confidence on camera, and start showing up in a way that feels more natural, strategic, and fun.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why people follow jewelry brands for connection, not just beautiful products
2. How to create content that makes your ideal customer feel deeply seen
3. Why scrappy content can build more trust than polished, "professional" posts
4. Simple ways to make Instagram content faster, easier, and less overwhelming

Topics Discussed:

• Growing a jewelry brand on Instagram
• Creating follow-worthy content
• Building trust in the age of AI
• Scrappy content with strategy
• Overcoming camera confidence blocks
• Content hooks, B-roll, and repurposing

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/moonanddusk/

Website | https://www.moonanddusk.co.uk/ 

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Are you letting fear, uncertainty, or world events convince you that your jewelry business doesn't matter?

In this episode, I sit down with Niko Pritzker to talk about navigating business during difficult seasons, overcoming fear, and finding the courage to keep creating when life feels heavy.

Niko shares how an autoimmune diagnosis, anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty about the future left her questioning everything, including whether she should continue pursuing her jewelry business. We dive into the stories that hold so many jewelry business owners back, the power of mindfulness, and why connection is often the missing ingredient in both life and business.

Most importantly, Niko shares how one simple Instagram Live helped her sell over half of a collection in just 30 minutes, rebuild her confidence, and prove to herself that growth happens when we take imperfect action.

If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or stuck, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why creativity and art matter even during difficult seasons and uncertain times
2. How fear-based stories quietly sabotage jewelry business growth
3. The mindset shift that helped Nico sell over half her collection in a single Instagram Live
4. Why community, support, and asking for help can accelerate your business growth

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Topics Discussed:

• Navigating uncertainty as a jewelry business owner
• The impact of mindset on business growth
• Selling through connection instead of pressure
• Hosting successful Instagram Live sales
• Managing burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm
• The power of community and support in entrepreneurship

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/niko.beth.jewelry/

Website | https://nikobethjewelry.com/ 

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Are you chasing bigger goals in your jewelry business but still feeling like it's never enough?

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and Pink Skirt Project founder Renée Warren for a powerful conversation about success, visibility, wealth, and what it really means to build a life you love. We dive into the pressure so many women feel to constantly achieve more, why external success doesn't always create fulfillment, and how limiting beliefs around money can quietly keep us playing small. Renée shares her perspective on outsourcing support without guilt, embracing visibility even when it feels uncomfortable, and surrounding yourself with people who expand your belief in what's possible. If you've been waiting until you feel more confident, more qualified, or more ready to pursue your next level, this episode will remind you that confidence is built through action—not perfection.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why achieving bigger milestones won't create lasting fulfillment if you're chasing someone else's definition of success
2. How hidden money beliefs may be limiting your growth, income, and opportunities as a jewelry business owner
3. Why getting support at home and in your business can create more freedom, creativity, and capacity
4. How visibility, confidence, and taking up space are essential for growing both your business and yourself

Topics Discussed:

• Redefining success as a woman entrepreneur
• Money mindset and wealth creation
• Visibility, confidence, and personal growth
• Outsourcing support without guilt
• Overcoming comparison and competition
• Building a business that aligns with your life and values
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/renee_warren/

Website | https://www.reneewarren.com/

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Are you playing small in your jewelry business because you're waiting to feel more confident first?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm joined by Shauna Naeckel, founder of Sea Fern Collection, to talk about what changed when she stopped casually showing up for her brand and started becoming fully obsessed with it. Shauna shares how her jewelry business began as a stress relief outlet from her corporate job, how she eventually took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, and how small acts of visibility helped her build confidence, sales, and loyal super fans.

We talk about wearing your own jewelry, speaking with conviction, creating a consistent event display, asking for help, setting boundaries, and why rejection feels so personal when you're selling something you made by hand. If you're ready to stop hiding behind your business and start showing up with more belief, this episode is going to light a fire under you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why being obsessed with your jewelry brand helps customers become obsessed too
2. How small visibility steps can build confidence and drive more sales
3. Why rejection feels so personal as a handmade jewelry designer and how to move through it
4. How consistent branding, event displays, and customer touchpoints create stronger brand recognition

Topics Discussed:

• Leaving corporate life to build a jewelry business
• Becoming the face of your brand
• Creating super fans and brand recognition
• Selling handmade jewelry at events and markets
• Setting boundaries and asking for help
• Investing in yourself and building creative support

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seaferncollection/

Website | https://www.seaferncollection.com/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you feeling pulled toward something bigger in your jewelry business, but wondering if it's too late to start over?

In this episode, I'm joined by Anita Guerini, a speaker, business mentor, community builder, and founder of The Pink Skirt Project. Anita shares her powerful story of leaving a 26-year dental career, reinventing herself in her mid-40s, building multiple businesses, navigating major financial setbacks, and learning how to rise again with support, accountability, and community.

We talk about identity shifts, business debt, visibility, asking for help, nervous system regulation, and why community is not just "nice to have" when you're building a jewelry business, it's essential.

If you've been sitting in the "golden cage" of comfort while secretly craving more, this episode will remind you that it's never too late to take your business seriously and become the next version of yourself.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why it's never too late to reinvent yourself and take your jewelry business seriously
2. How to move through fear, uncertainty, and identity shifts in entrepreneurship
3. Why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness
4. How community can help you grow faster, feel supported, and stop building alone

Topics Discussed:

• Reinventing yourself later in life
• Leaving a safe career to pursue entrepreneurship
• Navigating business debt and financial resets
• The power of accountability and support
• Why community matters for business growth
• Visibility, confidence, and being seen online

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/anitaguerini/

Website | https://www.anitaguerini.com/

The Pink Skirt Project | https://www.thepinkskirtproject.com/ 

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Have you ever wondered if your jewelry business is "working"… or if you're just not growing fast enough?

In this episode, I'm joined by Jewelry Business Academy member Juliana Grippa for a powerful Hot Seat conversation all about mindset, comparison, confidence, resilience, and navigating the emotional side of entrepreneurship. We dive into what it really takes to keep showing up when results feel slow, how to stop attaching meaning to hard seasons, and why building a jewelry business is one of the greatest personal growth journeys you can go on. We also talk about overcoming perfectionism, embracing visibility, celebrating small wins, and why jewelry matters more than most people realize. 

If you've been feeling discouraged, behind, or questioning yourself lately, this episode will remind you why you started and why your journey is unfolding exactly the way it's meant to.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why slow sales don't mean your jewelry business is failing
2. How to stop comparing your journey to everyone else online
3. The difference between "busy work" and revenue-driving tasks
4. Why building a jewelry business changes who you become as a person

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Topics Discussed:

• Overcoming fear and self-doubt in business
• Revenue-driving tasks vs busy work
• Comparison and social media mindset shifts
• Building confidence through uncomfortable action
• The emotional side of entrepreneurship
• Why jewelry has a powerful impact on people's lives

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ 

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julianagrippadesigns/

Website | https://www.julianagrippa.com/

Have you ever wondered how to turn your pain into purpose while building a business that truly means something?

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Belinda Cohen, founder of For Caroline Jewelry, to talk about how she transformed unimaginable grief into a meaningful jewelry business rooted in love, connection, and healing. After losing her daughter Caroline in 2020, Belinda began creating bracelets inspired by Caroline's spirit and generosity, eventually growing a brand that now impacts people all over the world.

We dive into the emotional side of entrepreneurship, learning to take up space online, building confidence through business, and why community and support matter so much as a jewelry business owner. Belinda also shares the story behind her powerful "Unstoppable" bracelet and how jewelry can become a symbol of strength, hope, and connection.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that your story matters, your work matters, and it's never too late to begin.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How Belinda turned grief into a purpose-driven jewelry business
2. Why building a business can help you grow confidence and use your voice
3. The importance of community, coaching, and support as a jewelry business owner
4. How meaningful jewelry can deeply impact people's lives and emotional healing

Topics Discussed:

• Starting a jewelry business after loss
• Finding healing through creativity
• Overcoming fear of social media and visibility
• Setting boundaries while building a business
• The power of jewelry to create emotional connection

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/forcarolinejewelry/

Website | https://forcarolinejewelry.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Have you ever felt like building your jewelry business is supposed to feel exciting, but instead it feels lonely, overwhelming, and way harder than you expected?

In this special episode, I'm sharing a conversation from my appearance on the Let's Not Sugarcoat It Podcast with Bella and Lee, where we dive into the real behind-the-scenes of entrepreneurship, burnout, visibility, and mindset.

We talk about my journey from the corporate world into building a jewelry business from scratch, the burnout I experienced early on, and how that led me to create the support system I wish I had. We also unpack why visibility feels so scary for so many creatives, how community changes everything, and why support isn't something you only need when you hit rock bottom.

If you've ever felt like you're doing this alone or questioning if you're on the right path, this conversation will remind you that you're not.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why burnout is not always about doing too much, but often about doing too much alone
2. How visibility blocks are quietly holding jewelry business owners back
3. Why mindset work must come before strategy to actually see results
4. How community and support can help you grow faster and with more confidence

Topics Discussed:

• Robyn's journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurship
• Building belief and conviction as a business owner
• Why visibility feels so uncomfortable (but is essential)
• The power of community over competition
• Avoiding busy work and focusing on what drives sales
• Why ongoing support is key to sustainable growth

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Have you ever felt torn between the safe path and the creative life you know you're meant for?

In this episode, I'm joined by Alicia Sundwall, founder of Kissmet Designs Jewelry, for a beautiful conversation about creativity, intuition, and building a jewelry business while still balancing work, motherhood, and real life. Alicia shares how jewelry became a healing outlet during a hard personal season, how she learned to trust her creative instincts, and what it's looked like to move through self-doubt, ADHD, nervous system healing, and the pressure to stay on a "traditional" path. We also talk about what happens when you finally stop second-guessing yourself, start honoring what lights you up, and allow your business to become a bridge back to who you really are. If you've ever wondered whether your creative path is truly possible for you, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How creativity can become a path back to yourself when you feel disconnected, burnt out, or stuck
2. Why trusting your creative instincts is one of the most important skills to build as a jewelry business owner
3. How ADHD, nervous system regulation, and sleep can impact the way you show up in your business
4. Why surrounding yourself with like-minded people can completely shift what feels possible for your future
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Alicia's journey from corporate life to jewelry design
• Using creativity as a tool for healing and regulation
• Building a jewelry business while navigating motherhood and work
• Trusting your instincts and staying true to your style
• ADHD, nervous system healing, and entrepreneurship
• The power of support, community, and mentorship in business
  
  

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kiss.met.designs/

Website | https://www.etsy.com/shop/kissmetcrystaldesign/?etsrc=sdt&dd_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fl.instagram.com%2F 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you making more money in your jewelry business… but still feeling stressed, reactive, or unsure what to do with it?

In this episode, I'm joined by financial advisor Rolf Issler to talk about what really happens when jewelry business owners start making serious money. We unpack the emotional side of sudden wealth, why so many business owners hit big sales milestones and still end up feeling financially unstable, and how to stop treating your business account like a personal ATM. Rolf shares powerful insights on cash flow, taxes, financial decision-making, and how to build a jewelry business that creates long-term freedom. We also talk about the identity shift from being the operator in your business to becoming the steward of a real asset. If you want to grow a profitable jewelry business, manage your money wisely, and make calm, strategic decisions with your revenue, this episode is a must-listen.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why making more money in your jewelry business does not automatically create financial stability
2. How emotional and reactive spending can quietly sabotage business growth
3. The importance of separating personal money from business money
4. How to build a jewelry business that creates freedom, options, and long-term wealth
    

Topics Discussed:

• Sudden wealth syndrome and emotional spending
• The "silent drag" of hidden financial leaks
• Why jewelry business owners need a 90-day financial cooling-off period
• The danger of treating your business like a personal ATM
• Cash flow, tax planning, and financial structure
• The shift from business operator to business owner
  
  

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Website | https://www.prosperwise.ca/ 

Substack | https://prosperwise.substack.com/

The Velocity Surge: Growth-Stage Founder Planning → https://www.prosperwise.ca/academy/velocity-surge

Financial Planning for Growth-Stage Founders →

https://www.prosperwise.ca/growth-stage-founder-financial-planning-kelowna

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you struggling to grow your jewelry business while balancing a full-time job and wondering if you're really allowed to call yourself a business owner?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kaitlyn Gurule of Kiara Rose Jewelry to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business in a busy season of life. We talk about her journey into silversmithing, how rockhounding reignited her joy, and the beautiful pivot she's making by incorporating hand-collected gemstones into her work. Kaitlyn shares honestly about juggling a demanding career, navigating visibility on social media, and learning to own her identity as a jeweler, even before doing it full-time. We also dive into the power of community, the impact of the Jewelry Business Academy retreat, and the mindset shifts that help you keep moving forward one step at a time. This episode is such a heartfelt reminder that your business is real, your dream matters, and you don't have to have it all figured out to keep growing.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to keep building your jewelry business even when you have a demanding full-time job
2. Why owning your identity as a jewelry business owner changes the way you show up
3. How following your creativity and passions can open doors in both business and life
4. The role community, support, and mindset play in sustainable jewelry business growth
   
   

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Topics Discussed:

• Kaitlyn's journey into metalsmithing and jewelry design
• How rockhounding inspired a new creative direction in her brand
• Balancing a jewelry business with a full-time career
• Confidence, visibility, and showing up on social media
• The impact of the Jewelry Business Academy retreat
• Mindset shifts around identity, growth, and owning your business
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/kiararosejewelry/

Website | https://kiararosejewelry.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

DISCLAIMER: We really enjoyed this conversation and learning more about Ben's platform. However, Robyn has not personally tested this product, and it is not officially endorsed by her or the Jewelry Business Academy.

Are you spending too much time, money, and energy perfecting your jewelry designs before you even know if they'll sell? In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Tilley, CEO and founder of Pencil, a design and commerce platform built for jewelers. We dive into a smarter way to approach jewelry design, sampling, customization, and inventory, especially when cash flow is tight and time is limited. Ben shares his journey from software to fine jewelry manufacturing and back into tech, along with the biggest mistakes he saw brands making behind the scenes. We talk about perfectionism, testing demand before overcommitting, why so many jewelry business owners are still doing things the hard way, and how technology can help you simplify the path from idea to sale. If you've ever felt stuck in the design process or overwhelmed by inventory decisions, this episode will help you rethink what's possible in your jewelry business.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why perfectionism keeps jewelry business owners stuck and how to move forward without waiting for everything to be flawless

2. A smarter way to test new designs and collections before investing heavily in inventory

3. How simplifying the design and sampling process can save time, money, and creative energy

4. Why sales and marketing matter just as much, if not more, than having beautiful products
   
   

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Topics Discussed:

• Ben Tilley's journey from software into jewelry manufacturing and back into tech

• The biggest challenges jewelry businesses face with design, sampling, and production

• Why so many brands over-invest in inventory too early

• How to test demand before committing to a full collection

• The role of CAD design and how Pencil simplifies the process

• Why strong sales and marketing skills matter more than most jewelry business owners realize
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pencil_design_platform

Website | https://pencildesign.co/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you secretly wondering if your jewelry business could become your full-time reality… but fear keeps holding you back?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm joined by Elle, the founder of Pretty Steep, a sterling silver jewelry brand inspired by mountain life and adventure. Elle shares her journey from working corporate marketing jobs to finally trusting herself enough to go all in on her jewelry business. We talk about the fear of leaving a steady paycheck, the power of support and community, why mindset matters just as much as strategy, and how to know when it's actually the right time to make a big move. If you've ever questioned whether your business is "just a hobby" or struggled to believe you can truly make this work, this conversation will leave you feeling deeply seen, encouraged, and ready to back yourself in a bigger way.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to know when it's time to seriously consider going full time in your jewelry business

2. Why betting on yourself is often the turning point for real business growth

3. How your environment, support system, and mindset shape your success

4. Why treating your jewelry business like a real business changes everything
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Elle's journey from the UK to mountain life in BC

• Starting Pretty Steep and building a jewelry brand inspired by adventure

• The fear of quitting a stable job to go all in on a business

• Why mindset, visibility, and self-trust matter in entrepreneurship

• The impact of community and the Jewelry Business Academy retreat

• Moving from hobby mindset to real business owner identity
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prettysteep/

Website | https://prettysteep.co/ 

Are you building a jewelry business you love… but feeling the pressure it's putting on your relationship, identity, or peace?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy podcast, I'm joined by Bella and Lee Picco for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to grow a business while growing a marriage or long-term partnership. We talk about identity shifts, communication, shared vision, role clarity, and how to stay connected when life and business feel heavy. This episode is such an important reminder that scaling a business isn't just about strategy. It's also about who you're becoming, the habits you build, and the way you support each other through hard seasons. If you're navigating entrepreneurship with a partner, or simply craving a more aligned and intentional way of growing your jewelry business, this conversation is full of wisdom, honesty, and practical takeaways you can start using right away.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How identity shifts impact both your jewelry business growth and your relationship

2. Why clear communication and role clarity are essential when building with a partner

3. How to create shared vision, goals, and check-ins that actually support your growth

4. Why scaling your business requires building better habits, resilience, and self-awareness first
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Identity shifts in entrepreneurship and relationships

• The danger of tying self-worth to business success

• Shared vision, mission, and goal-setting as a couple

• Communication during stressful business seasons

• Role clarity and staying in your lane inside the business

• Building habits and resilience to support long-term growth
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lets.not.sugarcoat.it.podcast/

Website | https://www.thepiccoinstitute.com/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you pouring your heart into your jewelry business and wondering why sales still aren't happening yet?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Kate, founder of BGLY Brooches, for a Hot Seat conversation all about what it really takes to get your first sales in a jewelry business. We talk about the early stage so many jewelry business owners find themselves in...when the website is live, the products are ready, the branding is done, but the traction still feels slow. I share why building a jewelry business is not about perfection, polished content, or chasing every strategy, but about getting your minimum viable product out there, taking messy action, and staying consistent long enough to build momentum. We also dive into comparison, confidence, sales pressure, social media, in-person selling, and the mindset shifts that help jewelry business owners keep going when things feel uncertain.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to get your first jewelry sales when you don't yet have an audience
2. Why in-person events, collabs, and direct connection can work faster than waiting on Instagram
3. How to tell the difference between a product that needs more time and a strategy that needs refinement
4. Why belief, consistency, and messy action matter more than looking polished online
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Getting your first sales as a new jewelry business owner
• Minimum viable product and launching before everything feels perfect
• In-person selling vs. online marketing
• Comparison, confidence, and mindset in business growth
• Why consistency beats strategy-hopping
• Building trust, community, and momentum over time
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bgly_brooches/

Website | https://haiy0z-bm.myshopify.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you waiting until your jewelry business feels fully figured out before you really go for it?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Julie Sloan of Ever After Jewelry to talk about what it really looks like to grow a meaningful jewelry business over time. Julie shares how she went from the corporate world to building a brand rooted in sisterhood, symbolism, and authenticity. We talk about rebranding, pivoting, trusting your ideas, and staying open to unexpected opportunities. Julie also opens up about expanding her business model, building a team, navigating copycats, and starting her business later in life. This conversation is such a powerful reminder that your path does not need to look perfect to be successful. If you've been craving encouragement to trust yourself, evolve your business, and keep going, this episode is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why you do not need to have your entire jewelry business mapped out before you begin
2. How authenticity creates momentum, opportunities, and deeper customer connection
3. A healthier mindset for dealing with copycats and staying focused on your own vision
4. Why it is never too late to start, pivot, or build a business that feels aligned
   
   

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Topics Discussed:

• Julie's journey from corporate layoffs to jewelry business owner
• Rebranding from Inspired Jules to Ever After Jewelry
• How authenticity shaped the direction of her business
• Building a team and expanding through sorority and campus-based events
• Navigating copycats and protecting your confidence as a founder
• Starting a jewelry business later in life and embracing growth through change
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/everaftherjewelry/

Website | https://everafther.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you unintentionally making it harder for customers to buy from your jewelry business? 

In this episode, I'm joined by retail expert Bob Phibbs to talk about what really drives sales in a jewelry store or boutique. We dive into the psychology of customer connection, why so many business owners lose sales before the conversation even begins, and how to create a buying experience that feels personal, elevated, and human. Bob shares powerful insights on the customer "browsing brain," the mistakes retailers make when they lead with discounts, and why selling jewelry is never just about the product itself. We also talk about training a strong sales team, creating store displays that invite connection, and how to help customers feel seen, safe, and excited to buy. This episode is packed with practical jewelry sales advice for boutique owners who want to increase conversions without pressure or gimmicks.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to create a jewelry buying experience that makes customers feel comfortable, curious, and ready to purchase
2. Why leading with discounts can cheapen the emotional value of your jewelry
3. How to shift from selling product features to selling the feeling, story, and meaning behind each piece
4. What jewelry store owners need to know about training staff to confidently convert browsers into buyers
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Retail psychology and customer connection
• Why customers say "I'm just looking"
• The browsing brain and how it affects buying behavior
• Why discounting can hurt jewelry sales
• Store display strategies that increase engagement
• How to hire and train a stronger retail team
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bobphibbs

Website | https://www.retaildoc.com/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Have you ever wondered what it really takes to build a jewelry business rooted in meaning and emotional connection?

In this Spotlight Series episode of the Jewelry Business Academy podcast, I'm sitting down with Aaron May, founder of Mayniac Metals, a memorial jewelry brand that creates deeply personal pieces using cremated remains.

Aaron shares how he accidentally fell into jewelry-making, how one meaningful gift for his wife sparked a powerful niche, and how he's built a business centered on transparency, trust, and community. We talk about balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, managing emotional client work, navigating social media marketing, and scaling without losing integrity.

If you've ever wanted to build a jewelry business that feels aligned, purpose-driven, and authentic to who you are, this conversation will inspire you to lean into your unique path.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to discover and lean into a niche that naturally aligns with your purpose
2. Why transparency builds powerful customer trust in emotional jewelry categories
3. How batching your work differently can dramatically increase productivity
4. The importance of showing your face and personality in jewelry marketing

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Topics Discussed:

• Building a memorial jewelry business
• Working with cremated remains and honoring clients' trust
• Balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship
• Social media marketing for jewelers
• Time audits and batching strategies
• Hosting hands-on jewelry workshops

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mayniacmetals/?hl=en

Website | https://mayniacmetals.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you treating your jewelry business like a hobby… or like a real business?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm joined by Alena Mack, a nature-inspired sterling silver jewelry designer who shares how she shifted from artist to CEO and nearly doubled her jewelry sales.

Alena opens up about her journey from stay-at-home mom on an off-grid homestead to building real momentum in her business. We talk about the moment she started paying herself consistently, how email marketing transformed her online jewelry sales, and the mindset shifts that helped her step fully into the role of business owner.

If you've been relying heavily on art shows, avoiding visibility online, or struggling to treat your jewelry like a real business, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence.

Growth doesn't start with more followers or more inventory.
It starts with how you see yourself.

• How to start paying yourself consistently (and why it changes how you show up)
• Why email marketing can drive online jewelry sales even with a small list
• How to shift from "artist" mindset to CEO identity without the imposter spiral
• Why your first hire should happen sooner than you think

• Alena Mack's journey into silversmithing and finding her creative medium
• Motherhood, identity shifts, and building a jewelry brand
• Paying yourself a percentage of your sales
• Growing online sales beyond art shows
• Overcoming fear of showing your face on Instagram
• Hiring support and stepping into the CEO role

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business?

Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.co

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Guests Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/alenamayjewelry/

Website | https://www.alenamay.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Ever feel like you know exactly what to do in your jewelry business… but you still can't seem to do it? 

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy podcast, I'm sitting down with Dr. Noah St. John, known as the "Zero Friction Doctor," to talk about the invisible resistance that keeps so many jewelry business owners stuck. We unpack why "trying harder" doesn't work when your subconscious is driving the car, how willpower fails when you're fighting 95% of your mind with only 5% awareness, and why every business problem is actually a friction problem. Dr. Noah shares his powerful "foot on the brake" metaphor, how to identify your "head trash," and the simple shift that helps you stop circling and finally build momentum.

If you're ready to move forward with more ease, clarity, and confidence...this one's for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why "I know what to do, but I can't do it" is usually a subconscious friction issue (not a strategy issue)
2. How to spot the real problem vs. the symptoms (and stop wasting money trying to fix the wrong thing)
3. A simple way to identify your "head trash" so you can stop self-sabotaging growth
4. How habits like procrastination actually work—and how to change the routine without relying on willpower
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• "Zero friction" and the foot-on-the-brake metaphor
• Subconscious blocks and the iceberg principle (5% vs 95%)
• Why willpower and motivation don't create lasting change
• Procrastination as a habit loop (cue, routine, reward, craving, belief)
• Fear of success, fear of visibility, and out-earning partners
• Systems, community, and accountability for consistent action
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/noahstjohn/ 

Website | https://noahstjohn.com/ 

Books | https://noahstjohn.com/books/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Ever wonder why your jewelry business feels harder in one season and lighter in another, even when you're doing "all the right things"? 

In this Hot Seat episode, Elle Offord from Pretty Steep takes over the mic and asks me the real questions, from moving across the country to what it actually takes to build a resilient business and mindset. We talk about why environment matters more than people think, what shocked me most when I left corporate, and how mental health and nervous system regulation can make or break your ability to lead. I also share the honest coaching conversations I have inside the Jewelry Business Academy, plus what I'd do if I took over Elle's brand for a day to increase connection, visibility, and sales. 

If you've been craving clarity, structure, and more confidence showing up online, this episode will meet you right where you are.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why your environment can expand your goals, creativity, and confidence as a jewelry business owner
2. The biggest mindset shifts when moving from corporate to entrepreneurship
3. How to spot when you're pushing too hard, and how to slow down without losing momentum
4. What "showing up politely" looks like in marketing, and how to build deeper connection that drives sales
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Moving to BC and how location impacts energy, community, and growth
• Leaving corporate and what no one tells you about entrepreneurship
• Mental health, triggers, and building resilience as a business owner
• Revenue-driving tasks vs. "busy work" (especially during wholesale deadlines)
• Social media shifts, connection-based marketing, and content fatigue
• Honest coaching, accountability, and lowering the wall as the face of your brand
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop.

DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → @robynclarkcoaching

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/prettysteep

Website | https://prettysteep.co/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you doing everything "right" in your jewelry business but still feeling stuck online?

In this LIVE call-in coaching session, I sit down with Taryn Hume, the founder of Everbee Clay Co., to uncover what's really holding her business back. Taryn is a mom, a teacher, and a talented jewelry maker whose in-person markets are thriving, yet online sales feel heavy, inconsistent, and overwhelming.

Together, we dig into why motivation isn't the issue, why perfectionism keeps so many jewelry business owners invisible, and how structure (not more hustle) is the missing piece. This episode is a powerful reminder that growing online sales doesn't mean working harder or doing more, it means simplifying, clarifying your message, and letting yourself be the face of your brand.

If you've ever felt burnt out, stuck in overthinking, or frustrated that your online presence doesn't reflect the quality of your work, this episode will help you breathe easier and see your next steps clearly.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why motivation and inspiration aren't the real problem for most jewelry business owners
2. How hiding behind your brand can limit online growth and connection
3. The importance of niching down in a saturated jewelry market
4. How structure and systems create consistency without burnout
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Call-in coaching for jewelry business owners
• Online sales vs in-person markets
• Perfectionism and overthinking on social media
• Niching and brand differentiation
• Being the face of your jewelry business
• Structure, systems, and sustainable growth
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Taryn's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/everbeclayco/ 

Taryn's Website | https://www.etsy.com/shop/everbeclayco

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/


Have you been telling yourself you're "too old" to start (or restart) your jewelry business? 

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy podcast, I'm sitting down with Cheryl D'Arezzo, founder of Cheryl Ann Jewelry, who's 67 and building a beautiful, thriving brand after decades of making jewelry quietly in the background.

We talk about the limiting beliefs that keep so many jewelry business owners playing small, why purpose keeps you feeling young, and how community can completely change what feels possible. Cheryl shares what it was like learning the tech side of business (website, email, Instagram), what clicked for her at the JBA retreat, and how she finally embraced her audience and message without hiding her age.

If you've been waiting for the "right time," this conversation will remind you: your next chapter can be your boldest one yet.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How "I'm too old" becomes a business ceiling and how to reframe it fast
2. Why purpose and community are the two biggest accelerators for confidence and growth
3. How to stop "making jewelry" and start building a real business with systems
4. What it looks like to take messy action when tech and visibility feel intimidating
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Starting (or restarting) a jewelry business later in life
• Identity, confidence, and taking up space online
• Building community and surrounding yourself with entrepreneurs
• Tech hurdles: websites, email marketing, Instagram
• Retreat breakthroughs + positioning your brand clearly
• Wholesale growth + getting into stores
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/cherylannjewelry/

Website | https://cherylannjewelry.com/

Have you ever had something go so wrong in your jewelry business that you wondered if it was a sign to quit? In today's episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm sitting down with Amanda Esposito from Northern Tide Studio to talk about what happened when her studio flooded right at the start of her busiest season.

Instead of disappearing, shutting down, or scrambling to copy what other brands were doing, Amanda made a bold pivot. She shared the messy behind-the-scenes in real time, leaned into her artistry, and started creating hand-painted oyster shell necklaces from what she had available. What happened next was wild: customers started asking to buy them, launches sold out fast, stores joined waitlists, and her audience grew because they felt connected to her.

This episode is a powerful reminder that your hardest season can become your biggest momentum moment…when you keep moving, stay true to your brand, and let your customers see the real story.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to pivot fast when life disrupts your jewelry production (without burning your brand down)
2. Why "messy action" creates momentum when perfection keeps you stuck
3. How authentic storytelling builds deeper customer connection and drives sales
4. What your customers actually want to see from you online (and why "polished" isn't the goal)
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• The emotional impact of a studio flood and losing a workspace
• Pivoting during peak season when inventory and fulfillment are at risk
• Documenting the behind-the-scenes to build trust and engagement
• Creating a surprise bestselling product from limited materials
• Simplifying packaging and focusing on what truly matters
• Sustainable growth, community support, and staying grounded
  
  

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/northerntidesstudio/

Website | https://northerntidesstudio.com/

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Ever feel like you're either wildly productive or completely shut down with no in-between?

In this Hot Seat episode,I'm joined by Jill from Lilikoi Project, who flips the script and puts me in the hot seat for a deeply honest conversation about ADHD, rejection sensitivity, visibility, and what it really takes to build a sustainable jewelry business as a sensitive, creative soul.

We talk about why ADHD is so often mislabeled as laziness, how rejection sensitivity can quietly sabotage your confidence, and why trying to "push through" usually backfires. I share how I've learned to work with my natural energy cycles instead of fighting them and how doing so has completely changed the way I lead, coach, and live.

This episode is for jewelry business owners who feel deeply, overthink easily, and want to grow without burning themselves out in the process.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why ADHD is a rhythm, not a flaw and how to plan your business around it
2. How rejection sensitivity shows up in customer emails, visibility, and people pleasing
3. Why overworking and batching content often makes ADHD burnout worse
4. How to feel safe being seen without shutting down or spiraling
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• ADHD and entrepreneurship
• Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD)
• Nervous system regulation in business
• Visibility fears for jewelry business owners
• People pleasing and emotional boundaries
• Building a life-first jewelry business
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lilikoi.project/ 

Website | https://lilikoiproject.com/ 

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

Are you pushing through brain fog, low energy, mood shifts, or unexplained weight gain and telling yourself it's "just life"… even though your body is clearly asking for help? 

In this episode, I sit down with naturopathic doctor Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer to talk about perimenopause, menopause, and how women can reclaim their energy without relying on willpower or caffeine. We unpack why symptoms often show up slowly, why "normal" lab work isn't always optimal, and the foundational habits that make the biggest difference, like blood sugar balancing, protein, movement, sleep support, and gut health. Dr. Jen also shares how hormones shift over a 4–10 year perimenopause window, why stress and cortisol matter, and why strength training and bone health become non-negotiable as we age. 

This conversation is your reminder: you're not broken… you're evolving, and you deserve support.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to spot the "quiet" signs of perimenopause before you hit burnout in business
2. Why blood sugar balance, protein, and gut health can dramatically shift energy and brain fog
3. How to think about "normal" labs vs. optimal trends (thyroid, A1C, cortisol patterns)
4. A more sustainable approach to health habits (systems over willpower, quarter-by-quarter changes)
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Perimenopause + menopause symptoms (sleep, mood, brain fog, energy)
• The "four pillars" approach (basics, gut, hormones, aging well)
• Protein, meal prep, movement, and joy as real energy tools
• Stress, cortisol, adrenals, and nervous system support
• Weight gain, insulin resistance, thyroid, estrogen/progesterone shifts
• Community and connection as a health essential
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/perimenopausenaturopath/

Website | https://drjennbnd.com/

What happens when you stop rushing your jewelry business and start building it in a way that actually supports your life?

In this special HOT SEAT episode, I'm in the guest seat while jewelry artist and Slow Made Podcast host Christine Mighion interviews me about creativity, slow living, energy, and building a business with intention. We dive into how the Jewelry Business Academy came to life, why confidence and visibility matter more than algorithms, and how honoring your energy is essential for long-term success.

This conversation is part business strategy, part mindset shift, and part permission slip to stop doing things the "hard way." If you're craving more connection, clarity, and sustainability in your jewelry business, this episode is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why confidence and using your voice matter more than any marketing hack
2. How to build a jewelry business that supports your energy, not drains it
3. The power of community and why jewelry artists don't have to do this alone
4. How slow living and strategic sprints can coexist in a profitable business

Topics Discussed:

• Creativity and inspiration in business
• Slow living vs. hustle culture
• Energy management for jewelry business owners
• Building authentic connection online
• The evolution of the Jewelry Business Academy
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Christine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/ 

Christine's Website | https://www.christinemighion.com/ 

Christine's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0GoUGA4xse5R8n8rIC7sBL

Have you ever wondered why your jewelry sells out in person… but barely moves online?

In this extra-special live call-in coaching episode, I sit down with Rhylee Stone of Stone Clay & Co. for a real, unscripted Hot Seat coaching session and I walk her through exactly what's holding her back from consistent online sales.

Rhylee is a stay-at-home mom selling hundreds of earrings at markets, yet struggling to convert online and that disconnect is more common than you think. Together, we break down why selling a product isn't enough, how niching down actually creates freedom (not limitation), and why YOU, not your jewelry, are the true differentiator in your business.

This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what real coaching sounds like, how offers are refined in real time, and how small shifts in messaging, content, and structure can unlock consistent $5K months… even in a busy season of motherhood.

If you've been craving clarity, confidence, and a clear next step, this live coaching session is for you.

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What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why strong in-person sales don't automatically translate to online success
2. How niching down around a feeling (not a product) drives connection and conversions
3. Why hiding behind your jewelry is costing you sales
4. How busy moms can market effectively in 5–7 minute pockets of time
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Live Hot Seat coaching for jewelry business owners
• Selling transformation instead of products
• Confidence-based branding and niche clarity
• Content pillars that actually convert
• Why consistency beats batching in early growth stages
• Structuring a jewelry business for sustainable $5K months

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Rhylee's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/stone_clayco/?hl=en

Are you secretly hoping 2026 will magically "fix" your jewelry business just because the calendar flipped? In this episode, I'm breaking down why a new year alone doesn't change your results but a new identity, paired with systems, strategy, and support, absolutely does. I walk you through how to stop winging it, get out of fight-or-flight in your business, and build a jewelry brand that feels intentional, profitable, and sustainable.

I'll share why motivation is the least reliable growth plan, how to design systems that protect your energy and drive sales, and why trying to do everything alone is quietly slowing you down.

 If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business becomes more predictable, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into your CEO identity and create a game plan you can actually follow.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why a new year won't change your jewelry business unless your identity and habits do
2. How systems and strategy turn chaos, burnout, and guessing into clarity, consistency, and momentum
3. The power of community and support in scaling your jewelry business without doing it all alone
4. Why feeling worthy of support is the real shift that unlocks higher revenue and a CEO-level version of you
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• New year energy vs. the identity shifts required for real business growth
• Building systems and strategy instead of relying on motivation and "winging it"
• Burnout, nervous system overload, and why structure actually creates freedom
• Isolation, loneliness, and the importance of entrepreneurial community for jewelers
• Worthiness, investing in support, and stepping into your CEO identity in 2026
• How the Jewelry Business Academy supports jewelry designers in creating predictable, scalable growth
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Are you rushing into your 2026 jewelry business goals… without stopping to honor who you became in 2025?

In this episode, I walk you through a gentle year-end reflection ritual to help you celebrate your growth, release what you've outgrown, and step into the next-level jewelry CEO you're meant to be. We look honestly at how you ran your business this year, where your systems and strategy truly supported you (or didn't), and the identities you're still carrying that are quietly keeping you small. I'll guide you through three powerful journal prompts to get clear on what actually worked, what you want more of, and what it's time to lovingly let go of – from underpricing and perfectionism to the "starving artist" story. If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business feels more intentional, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into that version of yourself on purpose.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why reflecting on who you became in 2025 is the key to jewelry business growth in 2026
2. How to identify what actually worked in your jewelry business (beyond just revenue)
3. Which beliefs, identities, and habits you quietly outgrew this year
4. How to step into your 2026 jewelry CEO identity with structure, support, and strategy
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Using the "quiet week" between Christmas and New Year's with intention
• Three powerful reflection questions for jewelry business owners
• Letting go of underpricing, perfectionism, and "starving artist" stories
• Identity, nervous system safety, and feeling worthy of growth
• Building systems, strategy, and support for 2026
• How the Jewelry Business Academy helps you step into your next-level CEO self
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Are you growing your jewelry business… but feeling exhausted, resentful, or like your body just can't keep up anymore? 

In this episode, I sit down with women's health and hormones expert Jenn Pike to talk honestly about burnout, people pleasing, pricing, and why scaling a jewelry business as a woman is a completely different game. We dive into hormones, nervous system regulation, and how your body will literally "speak" when your boundaries are missing. Jenn shares how she rebuilt her business to feel calm, grounded, and wildly successful – without the constant hustle – and we explore practical ways you can protect your energy, raise your prices, and simplify your schedule so your business actually feels good to run. 

If you've ever hit that wall of fatigue, resentment, or "I'm doing everything right, why do I still feel awful?" this one is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why burnout looks different for female founders (and what your hormones are trying to tell you)
2. How people pleasing and weak boundaries show up as real physical symptoms
3. Simple daily rituals to protect your energy and stop treating your business like an emergency
4. How to feel worthy of charging more for your jewelry and stand behind your prices with confidence
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Burnout, hormones, and the nervous system for women in business
• Spotting the difference between cyclical hormone issues and chronic exhaustion
• People pleasing, resentment, and how the body "keeps the score"
• Morning and evening routines that ground you before and after work
• Building a calm, spacious business instead of living in constant reaction mode
• Pricing, self-worth, and raising your rates as a jewelry business owner
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Jenn's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jennpike/ 

Jenn's Website | https://jennpike.com/

Are you secretly building a jewelry business that takes more from you than it gives back to your life?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy, I'm joined by jewelry artist and Slow Maid podcast host Christine Mighion for a real conversation about slow living, boundaries, and redefining success as a jewelry business owner. We talk about what it actually looks like to build a sustainable jewelry business over 20+ years, create one-of-a-kind pieces without outsourcing everything, and still have summers at the lake, flexible studio days, and time for rest.

Christine shares how she navigated burnout, hit six figures without hiring production help, and then chose to scale back in a way that honored her energy, her artistry, and her life season. We also dive into embracing imperfection, soft selling on Instagram, and giving yourself permission to make money from your art. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting a slower pace or more freedom, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to build a jewelry business that supports your actual dream life, not just your revenue goals
2. Why niching down and staying true to your artistic vision can feel expansive—not restrictive
3. Practical ways to set boundaries around your time, seasons, and energy as a jewelry business owner
4. How to embrace imperfection, show your face more, and soft-sell your jewelry in a way that feels genuine
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Christine's last two years: launching the Slow Maid podcast and building the Slow Maid Collective
• Niching down as a jewelry artist and staying true to your creative vision
• Embracing imperfection, messy action, and being more visible online
• Seasonal business boundaries, summer schedules, and designing a life-first business
• Redefining success beyond constant scaling and outsourcing
• Soft selling, permission to make money from your art, and inspiring the next generation
  
  

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Christine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/ 

Christine's Website | https://www.christinemighion.com/ 

Christine's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0GoUGA4xse5R8n8rIC7sBL

Are you trying to grow your jewelry business but feel like your energy, routines, and relationships just can't keep up with your big vision?

In this Hot Seat episode, Nicola Dawn from Lord Violet Jewelry flips the script and interviews me about the lifestyle, mindset, and habits that support running a growing jewelry business and coaching program.

We chat about my evolution through different fitness seasons (from CrossFit to reformer Pilates to lifting weights again), why walking and time in nature are non-negotiable for my creativity and leadership, and how upping my protein completely changed my energy and brain fog so I can show up fully for my clients.

I'm also sharing honestly about dating as a visible, ambitious woman, finding a partner who celebrates your success, and what it really looks like to build friendships and community as an entrepreneur. If you've been craving more energy, more support, and more joy in your life and jewelry business, this episode is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to design fitness and movement routines that actually support your energy as a jewelry business owner
2. Why a higher-protein way of eating transformed my energy, focus, and ability to lead my business
3. The mindset shift from "work-life balance" to work-life integration (and how that looks in real life)
4. What I've learned about dating, friendships, and choosing relationships that truly support your growth
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Building sustainable fitness routines to support your jewelry business
• High-protein eating, energy levels, and reducing brain fog
• Non-negotiables, boundaries, and protecting your best energy
• Work-life integration vs chasing perfect "balance"
• Dating and partnership as a successful, visible woman in business
• Making friends, building community, and feeling seen as an entrepreneur
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Nicola Dawn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lord_violet/

Nicola Dawn Website | https://lordviolet.ca/

Have you ever held yourself back in your jewelry business because you didn't want to seem like a "sellout"? 

In this episode, I sit down with jewelry industry pioneer Tracy Matthews to unpack the mindset blocks that stop so many creative entrepreneurs from growing the business, and life, they truly want. We talk about letting go of guilt around success, stepping into your role as a chief visionary officer, and building structure that supports your creativity rather than stifles it. Tracy shares her story of starting her jewelry business in the '90s, overcoming rejection, and helping thousands of designers grow thriving brands through her coaching work. If you've ever questioned your worth or struggled to show up consistently, this conversation will remind you: wanting more doesn't make you a sellout…it makes you unstoppable.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1.  How to stop abandoning your vision and start owning your worth as an artist
2. The mindset shift from "maker" to chief visionary officer
3. Why structure gives creatives more freedom, not less
4. How to overcome fear of judgment and rejection in your business
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Overcoming the "sellout" stigma in the jewelry industry
• Subconscious beliefs and self-sabotage among creatives
• Structuring your week for growth and flow
• Handling rejection and building resilience
• Partner support and navigating unsupportive relationships
• Reinventing your business and staying aligned as you grow
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Tracy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/

https://www.instagram.com/iamtracymatthews/ 

Tracy's Podcast | https://creativesruletheworld.com/ 

Are you stuck in a "stable" career while secretly dreaming of going all-in on your jewelry business?

In this episode, I sit down with Heidi Kalafut of Heidi Marie Private Jeweler to talk about her courageous leap from an 11-year career in financial services into a six-figure custom fine jewelry business. We unpack how she grew from a few engagement ring referrals to a thriving private studio, how she navigated that messy overlap between her 9–5 and her jewelry business, and what it really looks like to build a business while raising two little ones. Heidi shares the networking strategies that actually move the needle, how she thinks about pricing and markups with gold costs skyrocketing, and why this is exactly the time to raise your prices. If you've been craving proof that it's possible to build a profitable, sustainable jewelry business on your own terms, this conversation will light a fire under you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How Heidi transitioned from a "stable" financial services career into a six-figure custom jewelry business in just a few years
2. Practical mindset shifts for taking the leap from hobby to true jewelry business (without waiting to feel "ready")
3. Networking strategies that feel genuine (not salesy) and actually bring in dream jewelry clients
4. How to think about pricing, markups, and price increases when gold and material costs keep going up
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Heidi's journey from art major to retail jewelry, financial advisor, and finally private jeweler
• Starting a jewelry business in 2020 while pregnant and parenting a toddler
• The tipping point of leaving a 9–5 to go full time in your jewelry business
• Networking vs. social media as a primary growth strategy
• Pricing, margins, and communicating price increases to clients
• Balancing (and realistically juggling) motherhood, business growth, and new revenue streams
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Heidi's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heidimarieprivatejeweler

Heidi's Website | https://heidimarieprivatejeweler.com/ 

Struggling to be seen, fighting imposter syndrome, or skipping celebrations because you're "not there yet"?

In this hot-seat episode, Emily Wan flips the mic and interviews me about growing from the shy girl who whispered answers to the woman who coaches jewelry founders to own their voice and their prices. I share the pivotal moments that shifted my identity (hello, Toronto Fashion Week curveball), practical ways to build confidence in tiny daily reps, and why celebrating wins isn't fluffy…it's fuel for sustainable sales. We also talk about navigating full-time transitions with intention, setting healthy boundaries, and building a business that feels like you. If you want tactical mindset tools you can apply today, this one's for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to retrain your "I'm shy/I'm not a real designer" story into confident CEO energy
2. Micro-habits to practice visibility (and why opinions are a sales skill)
3. A simple celebration ritual to reduce burnout and increase conversions
4. How to navigate growth seasons (wholesale, shows, going full-time) without losing yourself
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Shyness → visibility: the identity shift
• Imposter syndrome in the jewelry industry
• Celebrating milestones as a sales strategy
• Boundaries, routines, and nervous-system savvy growth
• Going full-time with intention
• Community, support, and the JBA container

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Emily's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julystudiocreations/

Emily's Website | https://julystudiocreations.com/

Do you feel too drained after your 9–5 to grow your jewelry business or worried you're moving "too slowly"? 

In this episode, I sit down with Jill Elise, the artist behind Lilikoi Project, to talk ADHD, porcelain jewelry, and the surprising relief that comes when your business finally aligns with who you are. We unpack how an aligned side business can energize your day job, the mindset that rebuilds self-trust, and why daily Instagram touchpoints beat endless "getting ready" mode. Jill shares her rock-bottom moment, the simple actions that sparked momentum (hello, one post a day), and the power of community inside the Jewelry Business Academy. 

If you're a jewelry business owner balancing a corporate role, struggling with consistency, or afraid to be seen, this conversation will help you trade burnout for clarity, build confidence in your voice, and grow a brand that customers respect enough to invest in.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How alignment (not more effort) increases energy, confidence, and sales
2. A simple consistency protocol to escape "getting ready" mode
3. Rebuilding self-trust after missed promises to yourself
4. Nervous-system-friendly visibility: taking messy action when posting feels scary
   
   

 Topics Discussed:

• Balancing a 9–5 with a jewelry brand
• ADHD, anxiety, and business rhythms
• Consistency on Instagram (why daily touchpoints work)
• Finding your brand story & offer statement
• Community, coaching, and evidence stacking
• Starting a podcast to strengthen your voice
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Jill's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lilikoi.project/ 

Jill's Website | https://lilikoiproject.com/

Does selling your jewelry make you feel anxious or exposed? You're not alone. In this episode of Momentum Monday, I'm diving into why sales feel so vulnerable and how to shift your mindset so you can sell with confidence and ease. We'll unpack the emotional side of selling, how to detach your self-worth from your results, and what it really takes to step into your CEO energy. If you've been ghosted, underpricing your work, or avoiding sales altogether, this quick episode will help you rebuild your confidence and start selling with conviction.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why selling your jewelry feels so personal and how to change that mindset
2. How to detach your self-worth from your sales results
3. The secret to selling with conviction (without feeling "salesy")
4. How to reframe rejection so it builds your emotional resilience
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• The vulnerability of selling handmade jewelry
• Building confidence through consistent selling
• Shifting from apologetic energy to CEO energy
• Detaching your worth from your business results
• Reframing rejection and learning from every "no"
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Are you pricing like a business owner or quietly resenting every order?

In this hot-seat episode, I sit down with Nida from LaMaya Blush and answer her biggest questions on pricing strategy, niching, content, and attracting premium customers. We dig into the "resentment price" (and why it silently sabotages sales), how to niche so specifically it feels scary, and why your business does not need to be on every platform to scale. I share my 3 steps if I had to start from scratch today, the mindset shift that keeps you steady when sales dip, and the kind of human, non-curated content that actually builds trust in a world of AI. If you're a jewelry designer ready to grow with intention—pricing, brand positioning, Instagram Lives, and premium customer experience—this one's for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to find and fix your resentment price so you stop repelling sales
2. The "so-niche-it's-scary" approach to stand out in a crowded market
3. Why strategy > platforms (and how to choose the right ones)
4. How to detach your self-worth from monthly sales and lead like a CEO
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Pricing frameworks vs. the resentment price
• Niching, storytelling, and brand identity
• Minimum viable product + real-world feedback
• Instagram vs. TikTok and human-first content
• Premium buyers & building a premium experience
• CEO mindset, boundaries, and sustainability
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Nida's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lamayablush/ 

Nida's Website | https://lamayablush.com/

Are you shrinking your jewelry business with the words you wear, on your labels and in your mind? 

In this episode, I sit down with author and TEDx speaker Vera Milan Gervais to explore how language, identity, and even earrings shape confidence, pricing, and sales for jewelry business owners. Vera's powerful story, owning her identity, starting a business over a weekend, and collecting earrings that anchor memories, shows why mindset must come before strategy. We unpack how to swap self-limiting labels ("hobby," "just starting") for empowering ones ("designer," "CEO"), why conversation-starting pieces sell, and how tiny brave actions rebuild self-trust.

If you've ever downplayed your work or waited for permission to go "all in," this episode will help you claim your brand voice, design from values, and market the emotion your jewelry delivers.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How the words you use become labels that shape buyer perception and pricing power
2. A practical way to reframe "hobby energy" into confident CEO identity
3. Why jewelry sells when it carries story, emotion, and connection
4. Tiny habits to rebuild self-trust and momentum in your business
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Language as brand label & mindset
• Earrings as memory, story & identity
• From safe "hobby" to CEO energy
• Confidence via small, repeatable actions
• Hiring help at home to grow faster
• Starting before you feel ready
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Vera's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/vera_milan_gervais/ 

Vera's Website | https://www.veragervais.com/ 

Vera's LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-milan-gervais/?originalSubdomain=ca 

Are you stuck at the bench wondering why growth feels slow…no matter how hard you work?

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I sit down with JBA client Jenny Dirks of Moss Rock Metals to unpack the unsexy truth of scaling a jewelry business: mindset, visibility, and systems. We talk about moving from one-of-a-kind hustle to collection-led sales, why wholesale outreach beats waiting for orders, and how regulating your nervous system is just as important as choosing your pricing strategy. Jenny shares the confidence shifts that helped her step out from behind the bench, embrace being seen, and create a more sustainable model, without losing her artistry. If you want practical encouragement and a roadmap to grow with less burnout and more momentum, this one's for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to step back from constant making and step into the CEO role
2. A simple daily blueprint to drive sales (wholesale, collabs, lives)
3. Nervous system tools that make scaling actually sustainable
4. Visibility (and rejection) as non-negotiable skills for premium brands
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Bench time vs. business time
• Wholesale collections & outreach
• Daily 90-day blueprint habits
• Nervous system regulation for CEOs
• Visibility, rejection, and confidence
• Sustainable growth mindset
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

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Jenny's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mossrockmetals/ 

Jenny's Website | https://mossrockmetals.com/ 

Have you been thinking about getting your jewelry into stores but feel overwhelmed by wholesale, consignment, and inventory management? You're not alone. 

In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I sit down with jewelry designer Anna Froman for a hot seat session where we unpack the realities of wholesale and what store owners are really looking for.

We dive deep into red flags to watch for when working with stores, common mistakes handmade jewelry businesses make when wholesaling, and how to price your pieces so wholesale actually grows your revenue instead of draining your energy. I also share lessons I learned the hard way in my own jewelry business, and how to balance wholesale orders with direct-to-customer sales when your time is limited.

If you've been dreaming of expanding into wholesale or consignment, this episode will give you the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need to do it sustainably.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to spot red flags in wholesale and consignment relationships
2. The biggest mistakes jewelry business owners make with wholesale (and how to avoid them)
3. What retailers actually look for when choosing a jewelry line
4. How to balance wholesale orders with direct-to-customer sales without burning out
   
   

Topics Discussed:

• Red flags in wholesale and consignment
• Mistakes to avoid when wholesaling handmade jewelry
• Retailers' priorities when choosing jewelry lines
• Pricing strategies for sustainable wholesale margins
• Balancing wholesale, consignment, and direct sales
• When to hire help in your business
  
  

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Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/fast-track

If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop.

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Anna's IG → https://www.instagram.com/silfrbyanna

Anna's Website → https://silfrmetalart.com/