Jewelry Business Academy Podcast

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...

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 stru...

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 int...

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 su...

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 bod...

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 je...

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 fitne...

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...

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...

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...

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 rebuil...

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 ghoste...

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...

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...

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 wai...

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...

Are you tired of attracting bargain shoppers who love your jewelry but never actually buy? In this Momentum Monday episode, I share the one mindset shift every jewelry designer must make to stop discount-chasing customers in their tracks and start attracting aligned, ready-to-invest buyers. We'll explore how apologetic energy, inconsistent pricing, and treating your business like a hobby repel pre...

Do you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it's never enough in your business?  I've been there, and in this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm opening up about the big mindset and strategy shifts I've made around growth and sustainability. Instead of chasing "more," I've learned the power of seasons in business, when to sprint, when to slow down, and how rest can actually...

Do you ever catch yourself saying, "I just make jewelry on the side"? Or maybe you've hit incredible milestones (six figures, sold-out launches) yet deep down, you still feel like an imposter? You're not alone, and you're not behind. In this episode of Momentum Monday, I'm sharing what it really takes to embody the CEO identity in your jewelry business. I'll walk you through why waiting for a titl...

Ever feel like you'll finally be happy "once you hit six figures" in your jewelry business? In today's conversation, I sit down with Jenni Gerhold of Jenni G Jewellery, one of our most loved guests, to unpack the truth about growth, resilience, and building a brand with heart. Jenni went from selling out of her car to leading a small team, testing new marketing, and stepping into her CEO era. We t...

Do you feel like you're constantly second-guessing yourself, your prices, your designs, even your logo? It's exhausting, isn't it?  In this week's Momentum Monday episode, I'm breaking down the real reason behind all that overthinking and showing you how to build unshakable trust in your vision, your value, and your voice. You'll learn how to stop tweaking, start launching, and finally move forwar...

Have you ever felt like your jewelry business is running you instead of the other way around? In this hot seat episode of the Jewelry Business Academy, I'm joined by my podcast manager (and host of Becoming Unbound), Carley Butler, who flips the script and interviews me. We dive into the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that transformed my business from chaotic hustle into sustainable growt...

Is your Instagram growing but your sales staying flat? You're not alone. So many jewelry business owners fall into what I call the growth trap—more followers, more views, but no consistent revenue. In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why audience growth doesn't automatically translate into sales and the three shifts you need to make in your content strategy to turn followers into buyers. I'...

Feeling creatively flat, burned out, or guilty for resting in your jewelry business?   In today's episode, I sit down with holistic nutritionist and somatic practitioner Brittany McCann to unpack how nervous system regulation restores creativity, focus, and sustainable momentum for jewelry business owners. We break down the green/yellow/red states, why "freeze" is a protective response (not a fail...

Are you scared to raise your prices because you're worried your customers will disappear? If your jewelry business feels stuck, overwhelming, or underpaid…this episode is for you. I'm breaking down exactly how to reframe your mindset around pricing so you can finally charge what your work is worth. This isn't just about numbers. It's about stepping into your CEO role, honoring your value, and buil...