Creatives Rule the World

What do Beyonce, Erykah Badu, and Zendaya have in common? They all love Lorraine West’s Jewelry.   Follow Lorraine on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/lorrainewestjewelry/   Lorraine West Jewelry http://lorrainewestjewelry.com/   Here We Are Initiative http://nycjewelryweek.com/here-we-are/   Flourish & Thrive Academy BIPOC Scholarship https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bipocmentor

Today’s episode is all about planning, plotting, executing, and pulling off a profitable BFCM Trifecta weekend.   BIPOC Mentorship Program https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/bipocmentor   Ultimate Holiday Sales Machine https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/ultimate-holiday-sales/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=instagram&utm_campaign=sales+machine   Episode #267 7 Epic Virtual Trunk Show I...

Need new creative ways to engage your customers online this holiday season? Here are 7 ideas for virtual trunk shows to get you started.   The BIPOC Open Letter https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/   Follow Angely on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/angelymartinezjewelry/   Angely Martinez Jewelry https://angelymartinezjewelry.com/   Flourish & Thrive Academy BIPOC Scholarship a...

Chris Orzechowski reveals three email marketing strategies that basically make you free money. Follow Chris on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/chrisorzechowski/   The Email Copywriter:https://theemailcopywriter.com/   Make It Rain: The Secret to Generating Massive Paydays From Your Email List:https://themakeitrainbook.com/   Orzy Media: https://orzymedia.com/   FREE Business Audit https://ww...

The word “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually take to have a sustainable jewelry brand? After years of working with the Responsible Jewellery Council, Brandee Dallow has the answer. Follow Brandee on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/bambee395   Responsible Jewellery Council:https://www.responsiblejewellery.com/    Ethical Metalsmiths: https://ethicalmetalsmi...

Meet Jessica Zimmerman, the creative entrepreneur who went from working 16 hour days with no profit, to working 6 hour days and building a 7-figure business. Her story will change the way you think. Follow Jessica on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/jessicazimmerman   Sleeping With A Stranger:https://jessicazimmerman.com/sleeping-with-a-stranger   For more resources, check out Jessica’s website...

Is running a business with your spouse a good idea? Who better to answer this question than Jess VanDen, a jewelry designer and business coach who runs not one, but TWO different businesses with the help of her husband.   Follow Jess on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/jessvanden/   Create and Thrive https://www.createandthrive.com/   Epheriell Jewelry https://www.etsy.com/shop/Epheriell   FR...

Can you actually replace your full-time income with your creative side hustle? That’s exactly what Gitti Lindner did with Cinder Ceramics, and she’s here to tell us how! Apply for a Free Business Accelerator Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/ ​​ ​Episode 262 show notes http://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/262 ​​ Cinder Ceramics https://www.cinderceramics.com/ ​ Follow Flourish a...

You’re a creative visionary. But are you acting like one? These are the 5 steps that will help you establish visionary habits to get your business exactly where you want it to be. ​ Apply for a Free Business Accelerator Audit https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/strategy/ ​ Episode 261 show notes http://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/261 ​ Follow Flourish and Thrive Academy on Facebook https://www...

What would it take to make at least one sale on your website every single day? These are the 3 key metrics you need to measure (and boost!) to supercharge your online and e-commerce sales.    Register for the FREE Masterclass on July 22 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge-masterclass/   Email Bundle (Includes 600+ Pre-Written Subject Lines) https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/email...

Do you want to improve your metrics? Listen to the full episode above for a list of best practices that will help you boost those numbers!   Register for the FREE Masterclass on July 22 https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/supercharge-masterclass/   Email Bundle (Includes 600+ Pre-Written Subject Lines) https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/emailbundle/   Try Shopify for Free http://flourishthriv...

I wanted to do things a little differently this week, something that aligns with our goals to continuously improve as a brand. I invited my man Jason Ayers back on to talk about how to shift your mindset to benefit your success. Part of our transformative plans for F&TA means Jason will be joining our Momentum Mastermind Program (formerly SOS) as a Success Mindset Coach. Because even if you’re...

Whether you’re working from home for the first time or trying to improve your established home office habits, this is the episode for you. Finding your groove while working from home has been a creative challenge facing jewelerypreneurs (especially if you have kiddos running around!) on a massive scale. But as a life coach and interior designer, Tobi Fairley has been helping creatives like you tac...

I want to do something a little different this week… 2020 has been a year of reflection and change for me, and I hope it has been for you, too.  So I decided to reevaluate and get real about Flourish & Thrive Academy’s core values. It was a necessary exercise for me, and I hope it inspires you to do the same. Because we are built on the value of community over competition, and standing with yo...

What happens when you’re doing the thing you're supposed to love but the stress of it is taking a toll on your personal life? Business burnout is no joke!  Sometimes you may even want to give up. But Jennifer Dawes is here to prove that you can always overcome overwhelm and turn your biz around. Jennifer has been in business for nearly 20 years, and is known for her eclectic fine jewelry . Ho...

How do you achieve freedom and financial independence? By taking risks. Elise Darma rebelled against her traditional upbringing and chose the freedom to travel instead of being tied down to a job.  She made her dream come true when she started her own business providing social media marketing services.  Social media is integral, now more than ever, to running your business - but learning a new pla...

What’s the most important tool to set yourself up for success? A good support network. Here at the Flourish and Thrive Academy, we aim to create antifragile businesses that can survive anything. Robin Kramer is my dear friend and co-founder. As an expert on wholesale and client relationships, Robin has been overjoyed to see all the creative solutions you have been coming up within the #ThriveTribe...

Some designers think selling high price point jewelry is harder online, but Shehana Kimiangataue is here to prove otherwise.   She sells striking high-end jewelry with a cause. Her business used to rely primarily on retail sales, but when shelter-in-place hit, she immediately sought a quick and creative solution to keep sales flowing.  During a 2-hour virtual trunk show hosted on Facebook live, sh...

Adaptation, creativity, and collaboration have been key to the success of our very own SOS coach, Ana Maria Andricain .   She’s no stranger to pivoting. She started her dreamy brand, Jewel of Havana , in her dressing room during her time performing on Broadway. As life twisted and turned, it soon became her full-time gig.    Her tendency for innovation led her to organize a virtual art fair with o...

In times of financial uncertainty and online-only shopping, jewelry can still thrive. Merging creative marketing solutions with the adaptation of online retail, independent jewelry designers who once relied on in-store sales are able to both stay afloat financially and nurture customer relationships. Mallory Shelter , Joyia Jones , and Nichole Gariepy are all great examples of jewelry designers wh...

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a jewelry designer move from a place of uncertainty to a place of power. Meet Dr. Sarah McAleer , a jeweler and long-time member of the F&TA community who designs jewelry for strong-minded women and their families.  Sarah faced some pretty intense conflict during the transition into life under COVID-19 restrictions. I think you’ll be inspired by what she ha...

I want to tell you something: it’s OKAY if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now.   We’re creatives - we excel at thinking outside the box and finding ways to keep designing and inspiring, no matter what.   You’re in good company.   Today, I want to highlight just a few examples of effective strategies designers are using to move their sales online and spread positivity at the same time.

It’s time for you to show up for your business without worrying about what the external world thinks.   That’s what Susie Moore is all about! She’s a life coach, author, and good friend of mine. And she came on the podcast to talk about CONFIDENCE.   Susie’s been obsessed with mastering the confidence game since she was a kid. Now, she’s a confidence coach who helps people pursue success and live...

Breaking news: double-sided tape is about to rock your world .   At least, that’s what happened to me when I sat down with Corkie Bolton for a second round of podcasting!   Last time, she shared her story about founding Metalsmith Society , a community for jewelers to come together and share tips and tricks for working on the bench and improving your jewelry-making process!   This time, she’s shar...

“Shows are cancelled, stores are closed, and sales are down. How do I sell at a time like this?”   This sentiment has been popping up all over the jewelry community. It’s a scary and uncertain time, but you still have a family to feed and a business to run.   So what do you do?   Here’s what I think, m’dear...