Desired Brand Effect

Why Creatives Are Conditioned to Avoid Their Finances (And How to Fix It) with Catherine Licari

By Tracy Matthews / July 23, 2025

The Fashion Industry Awakening That Changed Everything What happens when a fashion magazine assistant realizes that the most talented designers are going out of business, not because they lack creativity, but because no one taught them how to…

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Why You Should Thank Every Asshole in Your Life + The Million Dollar Question That Reveals Your Money Blocks with Danielle McKinley

By Tracy Matthews / July 16, 2025

When Your Money Story is Secretly Running Your Business Have you ever wondered why you seem to hit the same income ceiling year after year? Or why looking at your financial statements makes you want to hide under…

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5 Personal Brand Secrets That Make You Stand Out Online With Taylor Smith

By Tracy Matthews / July 9, 2025

What if the secret to scaling your creative business wasn’t perfecting your craft, but finally stepping out from behind it? As jewelry makers and creative entrepreneurs, we’ve been conditioned to believe our products should speak for themselves. We…

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The Future of Flourish & Thrive Academy

By Tracy Matthews / July 1, 2025

The Future of Creative Business: How My Reinvention Is Changing Everything What does it take to completely transform a thriving business while staying true to your core mission? For me, it meant facing my deepest fears, making difficult…

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The Power of Intention + Massive Action Helped This Jewelry Designer Sell $17K in Just 3 Days

EP421: The Power of Intention + Massive Action Helped This Jewelry Designer Sell $17K in Just 3 Days

By Tracy Matthews / July 20, 2023

Do you ever wonder if it’s possible to manifest your dream business and create the life you truly desire? Well, let me tell you, it’s absolutely within your reach!I recently had an eye-opening conversation on the Thrive by…

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5 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement Without Running Ads

EP420: 5 Ways to Increase Instagram Engagement Without Running Ads

By Tracy Matthews / July 18, 2023

We’ve seen quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. The pandemic brought a digital revolution, with more and more businesses shifting their focus online. But finally, people are back to in-person shows and festivals, which…

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EP419: New Social App Update: Instagram’s Threads App

By Tracy Matthews / July 13, 2023

Threads are all the buzz lately! 100 million new users join in just the first week, which is crazy! You have to ask yourself (because who really needs yet another social media platform): The jury is still out,…

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had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book, Becoming Flawesome.

EP418: You’re Perfectly Flawesome with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani

By Tracy Matthews / July 11, 2023

If you’ve ever been hard on yourself, I have a special invitation just for you. In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design podcast, I had an inspiring conversation with Kristina Mand-Lahkiani, author of the empowering book,…

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Tracy talks about how to become your salesperson

EP417: 3 Ways to Simplify Your Marketing Every Month

By Tracy Matthews / July 5, 2023

When you started your journey as a jewelry maker, you probably didn’t anticipate the need to become a professional marketer as well. But here’s the reality: if you’re not actively marketing, it can be challenging to grow your…

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11 FREE Ways to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry Business Using Social Media

EP416: 11 FREE Ways to Build an Email List for Your Jewelry Business Using Social Media

By Tracy Matthews / June 27, 2023

Ready to leverage the power of social media platforms like Instagram to supercharge your email list growth? Don’t worry, I won’t leave you hanging if Instagram isn’t your cup of tea—I’ve got a couple of other ideas up…

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