Sparkle & Shine: Beads, Brands & Big Dreams

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 3 seconds   💬 In This Episode:You know that weird, quiet moment before everything speeds up... the calm before the holiday storm? Your to-do list is buzzing in the back of your mind, but for now, there’s a stillness, almost like your business is holding its breath. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m navigating that in-between spa...

🌟 Episode Length: 12 minutes, 59 seconds 💬 In This Episode:Progress rarely looks picture-perfect — and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s jewelry scattered across your worktable with half-finished tags. Sometimes it’s sitting at your computer wondering if you’re doing any of it right. In this episode, I’m sharing what messy progress really looks like behind the scene...

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 17 seconds   💬 In This Episode:You can be doing everything right — posting consistently, sending the emails, showing up week after week — and still feel like nothing’s working. So what do you do when consistency stops moving the needle? You pivot. In this episode, I’m sharing how I decided to pause my long-running Bead Soup Sunday emails...

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 8 seconds   💬 In This Episode:Last week, I shared how I finally raised my prices for Pretty Pineapple Bead after doing a complete pricing overhaul — and I was nervous. Would anyone actually pay the new prices? Would it hurt my sales? This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first market since the price increase to share what really hap...

🌟 Episode Length: 6 minutes, 39 seconds 💬 In This Episode:Have you ever poured your heart into something—an Instagram post, a new product, or a podcast episode—only to be met with silence? No likes, no comments, no sales... just crickets? In this episode, I’m getting real about what it feels like when business gets quiet. Across all three of my brands—Pretty Pineapple Bea...

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 4 seconds   💬 In This Episode:Have you ever looked at your prices and wondered, “Will anyone actually pay this?” Or maybe you’ve just picked a number that felt right, only to realize later you were barely breaking even. If pricing makes you anxious, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I...

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 4 seconds 💬 In This Episode:Have you ever stopped yourself from posting a photo, reel, or caption because you were worried about what others might think? Maybe you’ve cringed at the sound of your own voice, or felt intimidated by the idea of going live. If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into the fear of visibility—why it fe...

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 15 seconds 💬 In This Episode:Does showing up online always feel like it leads to burnout? Maybe you’ve tried posting daily, juggling multiple platforms, and suddenly you feel like a full-time content creator instead of actually running your business. That’s content chaos — and today, I’m helping you turn that chaos into a plan that actually fi...

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 34 seconds   💬 In This Episode:Does showing up online feel like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks? Maybe you’re scrambling to post last minute, posting whenever you remember, or just throwing things out there without much clarity. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down how to move from content cha...

🌟 Episode Length: 5 minutes, 58 seconds   💬 In This Episode:Ever wonder what running a creative business really looks like? Spoiler: it’s not picture-perfect — it’s messy, unpredictable, sometimes magical, and always a work in progress. In this short and honest episode, I’m pulling back the curtain to share what my week actually looks like as a full-time creative ent...

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 6 seconds   💬 In This Episode:Have you ever scrolled Instagram, seen someone else’s success, and immediately felt like you’re behind? If comparison has ever knocked your confidence, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about my own experiences with comparison — from quiet markets to second-guessing my prices — and sharing how you...

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 31 seconds   💬 In This Episode: Ever feel like you’re supposed to be everywhere online? Posting every day, keeping up with every platform, and still hearing crickets? In this episode, we’re breaking down how to show up with heart — in a way that’s sustainable, authentic, and actually supports your business instead of draining it.   Y...

🌟 Episode Length: 13 minutes, 8 seconds 💬 In This Episode: Have you ever felt like choosing a niche means boxing yourself in or turning people away? You're not alone. In this episode of Sparkle & Shine, we're diving into what a niche really is, why it matters for your business, and how to define yours in a way that feels empowering—not limiting. I'll walk you through how I discovered t...

🌟 Episode Length: 19 minutes, 45 seconds   💬 In This Episode: You’re posting. You’re showing up. You’re writing captions, emails, and product descriptions from the heart… but it still feels like your dream customer isn’t listening.   Sound familiar?   In this episode, we’re diving deep into the power of clear, heartfelt messaging—what it...

🌟 Episode Length: 28 minutes, 17 seconds   💬 In This Episode: If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know who I’m talking to online” or felt like your content just isn’t landing… it might be time to revisit your dream customer.   In this foundational episode, I’m walking you through exactly how to identify and connect with your dream customer&mda...

🌟 Episode Length: 28 minutes, 5 seconds   🎙 In This Episode: If you’re starting a business—or feeling like you need to circle back and rebuild your foundations—this episode is for you. I’m taking you on a deep-dive journey through the exact areas I would focus on first if I had to start Pretty Pineapple Bead from scratch today.   This is a coaching-style episode...

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 27 seconds   In This Episode: Wow, I can’t believe Pretty Pineapple Bead just turned 8 years old! 🎉 In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of how it all began—from making my first bracelet in my backyard to crossing 1,000 orders and shipping to 16 states. It hasn’t always been smooth sailing, but through the pivots, grief, triumphs,...

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 20 seconds   In This Episode: One month ago, I left my part-time job to go all in on my business. This episode is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what that first month has actually been like—surprises, struggles, rainy day markets, and all. I’m sharing the honest wins, the mindset shifts, the distractions I’ve had to face (hello, social media...

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 57 seconds   In This Episode: Have you ever caught yourself telling yourself, “Oh, just one more video” — and suddenly an hour has flown by? Same. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own social media distractions, how I’m learning to stay focused, and how I’m balancing discipline with giving myself grace. I&rsqu...

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes 45 seconds   Have you ever scrapped a piece of content because it didn’t turn out the way you imagined? Or maybe you’ve held off launching something new because it didn’t feel perfect yet?   In this episode of Sparkle & Shine, we’re getting real about the power of messy action—and how a reel I almost didn’t post turned...

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 38 seconds   Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t going to be worth it—but you showed up anyway? In this episode, I’m sharing a story from a market I almost skipped… and how it turned into one of the most surprising and encouraging days in my business. This one is for those messy middle moments when you’re tired, unsure, or...

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 31 seconds   In This Episode: If you’ve ever felt like your business doesn’t quite feel like you — like you’re just mimicking what’s “supposed” to work — this episode is your permission slip to build differently.   As I step into full-time entrepreneurship (yes, I officially left my job!), I’m reflecting on how I’ve shaped Pretty Pineapple Bead around my energy, not s...

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 40 seconds   In This Episode: Running a small business can feel incredibly isolating — especially when you’re the one doing everything. If you’ve ever thought, I love my business, but I feel so alone, this episode is for you.   I’m opening up about the loneliness that comes with entrepreneurship — the days when it feels like no one really understands what you're going...

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 43 seconds In This Episode: If you’ve ever said, “If I just had more time, I’d figure out my marketing…” — this one’s for you. Now that I’ve officially stepped into full-time entrepreneurship (still wild to say!), I’m sharing how my marketing approach is shifting with more time, space, and energy to grow Pretty Pineapple Bead in a way that feels intentional and align...

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 27 seconds   In This Episode: In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a major decision — stepping away from my part-time job to go all in on my business, Pretty Pineapple Bead. After months of feeling burnt out, unfulfilled, and like I was holding on to a safety net that no longer served me, I knew it was time to take the leap. I’m sharing the moment t...