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Thrive by Design was developed to support designers and makers with business, marketing and lifestyle strategies to help them reach the full potential of their brand.

Host Tracy Matthews loves to share her experiences, success and failures of building a successful jewelry brand. She also really has a blast interviewing major players in the jewelry industry and beyond -- from well-known designers to famous bloggers to store owners and PR mavens.

She’s on a mission to break down the barriers of the tight-lipped jewelry industry and strongly believes in community and collaboration over competition.

Latest from the Podcast

learnings from Flourish & Thrive Academy's Laying the Foundation program

Episode 435: How She Prepared For and Won the 7500K Halstead Grant for Her Jewelry Business with Stephanie Howell

September 26, 2023 |

Stephanie Howell, the founder of S Howell Studios, has a passion for creating jewelry that's inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Her goal is to encourage her clients to slow down and find wonder in even the simplest moments.  Stephanie's journey into jewelry-making began during her first semester of college, and her love…

creating a brand with impact and a legacy for something or someone that matters for your brand. 

Episode 434: Jewelry with Impact: Creating a Legacy Jewelry Brand with Kristine Jenson

September 21, 2023 |

Today’s episode is about creating a brand with impact and a legacy for something or someone that matters for your brand.  I chat with Kristine Jenson, a very special jewelry business owner, who shares her powerful story. Her breathtaking brand celebrates nature’s beauty, shares the legacy of her beloved niece, and impacts people around the…

Today’s episode is super value-packed and about a really common theme this year - overcoming burnout.

Episode 433: From Burnout to Bliss: How She Reinvigorated Her Passion After 17 Years with Rickson Sharkey

September 19, 2023 |

Today’s episode is super value-packed and about a really common theme this year – overcoming burnout.  I chat with Rickson Sharkey, an incredibly talented jewelry designer with a fascinating and whimsical niche. She shares about how she went from stuck in burnout to flourishing and thriving more than ever – financially, mentally, and personally. Her…