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#329 Healing Trauma and Mental Health with Jennifer Tippett

By Tracy Matthews / December 14, 2021

Content warning for: discussion of sensitive topics like trauma, mental illness, abuse, sexual assault, and suicide. If you or a loved one is struggling, I’ve included some resources in the show notes below. Mental health – it’s something…

#328 The Mindset Shifts Required to Become a 7 Figure Business Owner

By Tracy Matthews / December 7, 2021

Let’s get real about what it takes to grow your business to the 7 figure mark. This is a bit of a continuation on last week’s Thrive by Design Episode, What It Really Takes to Grow From $100K…

Bonus Episode: Happy Thanksgiving + Gratitude Practice

By Tracy Matthews / November 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving m’dear!  Whether you celebrate the traditional holiday or not, I want you to know that I’m beyond grateful for you and the Flourish & Thrive Community. Before we launch into the chaos that is the Black…

#314 From Jewelry Maker to Media Mogul with Vanessa Coppes of Bella Magazine

By Tracy Matthews / September 7, 2021

Knowing how to pitch your jewelry to media publications is key to establishing brand credibility. I got the inside scoop from the CEO and Editor in Chief of Bella Magazine. Vanessa Coppes began her professional journey as a…

#308 Key Takeaways from the Expand Your Audience Event

By Tracy Matthews / June 28, 2021

I’m on a high this week, m’dear! Why? Because last week I hosted our Expand Your Audience – Grow Your Sales event, and it was a huge hit! I can’t wait to start hosting in-person events again next…

#307 From Seasonal In Person Events to Daily Sales All Year Round with Erin Heydenreich

By Tracy Matthews / June 22, 2021

Did you build your jewelry brand on sales from in-person events? Then you probably have a lot in common with Erin Herdenreich of Betina Roza. Erin designs bright beachy jewelry for the rare brave soul. She sells her…

Flourish & Thrive Academy Announces The 2021 BIPOC Mentorship Program Winners

By Tracy Matthews / February 1, 2021

In July of 2020, Tracy Matthews committed a $42K mentorship program for Emerging BIPOC Designers and Makers. The program begins February 1, 2021 and runs for one year. Flourish & Thrive Academy was founded with the intention of…

#271 The BIPOC Open Letter with Angely Martinez

By Tracy Matthews / September 29, 2020

The BIPOC Open Letter is making waves in the jewelry industry, and I got to interview the inspiring designer who organized it – Angely Martinez. Born in the Dominican Republic, Angely Martinez is an award-winning jewelry designer and…

#269 From the Streets of Soho to Scaling Online with Lorraine West

By Tracy Matthews / September 15, 2020

What do Beyonce, Erykah Badu, and Zendaya have in common? They all love Lorraine West’s Jewelry. And you’re gonna love her, too! Lorraine and I met at NYC Jewelry Week’s Here We Are event, and I knew right…

#265 Responsibility in Sourcing with Brandee Dallow

By Tracy Matthews / August 18, 2020

The word “sustainability” gets thrown around a lot these days. But what does it actually take to have a sustainable jewelry brand? My friend Brandee Dallow has the answer. Through her involvement with the Responsible Jewellery Council, Brandee…