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12 Ways to Finish the Year Strong in Your Creative Business

November 12, 2020

We are almost through with 2020. Crazy, right?!  So much has happened this year, and pretty much nothing went according to plan. There are probably a few things that didn’t…

The Ultimate Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday Emails for Stellar Jewelry Sales

October 21, 2020

Learn how to be fully prepared for Black Friday with an email marketing strategy that will make your brand stand out from the crowd and create a sense of urgency so your customers are excited to buy your jewelry.

How a Jewelry Business replaced in-person revenue with online sales

July 26, 2020

Today I’d like to introduce you to one of our Momentum superstars, Karina Harris of Waffles & Honey. Karina’s an amazing designer from San Francisco––and you won’t believe her story!…

This Designer Finally Niched Down, Smashed Her Sales Goals, And Took Control Of Her Business

July 22, 2020

Today I’d like to introduce you to Wendy Hively of Charliemadison Originals. Wendy designs meaningful bracelets to provide everyday reminders of the military and first responder heroes in your life.…

How One Jewelry Designer Sells Out of Her Collections In Less Than An Hour

July 22, 2020

I’d like to introduce you to one of our superstar jewelry designers, Alex Camacho of Acid Queen Jewelry in Idlewild, CA. Alex specializes in making one-of-a-kind jewelry collections that go…

This Successful Designer Revamped Her Systems, Said Goodbye To Overwhelm, and Hello To An Extra $18K/Month

July 22, 2020

Meet Jennifer Dawes of Jennifer Dawes Designs. Jennifer creates sustainable, ethically-sourced fine jewelry in rural Sonoma County, California. Jennifer has been designing jewelry for 20 years and her business has…

Message About #BlackOutTuesday

June 2, 2020

At Flourish & Thrive Academy, we were founded on the mantra of #CommunityandCollaborationOverCompetition. From the beginning, we’ve been here to support diversity in the jewelry community and businesses of all…

Financial Aid and Business Resources for Makers, Designers, and Artists During the Coronavirus and Covid-19 Pandemic

March 25, 2020

Everyone in our community has been asking, “What can I do for my small business during the Coronavirus pandemic?” I get it, we’re in totally uncharted territory right now. The…

8 Simple Ways to Sell More Jewelry During the Holidays (and After!)

December 5, 2019

A few years ago, I got an inquiry on my website from a guy who wanted to buy a piece of jewelry for his wife. She loved sapphires and platinum…

How This Unstoppable Designer Keeps Her Business Thriving, Even In Tragedy

October 4, 2019

Today, I’m going to share the story of a resilient designer who transformed her business in just one year and kept her business growing during grief. I’ve made it my…