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 intentional, profitable, and sustainable.

I'll share why motivation is the least reliable growth plan, how to design systems that protect your energy and drive sales, and why trying to do everything alone is quietly slowing you down.

If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business becomes more predictable, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into your CEO identity and create a game plan you can actually follow.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why a new year won't change your jewelry business unless your identity and habits do
2. How systems and strategy turn chaos, burnout, and guessing into clarity, consistency, and momentum
3. The power of community and support in scaling your jewelry business without doing it all alone
4. Why feeling worthy of support is the real shift that unlocks higher revenue and a CEO-level version of you

Topics Discussed:

• New year energy vs. the identity shifts required for real business growth
• Building systems and strategy instead of relying on motivation and "winging it"
• Burnout, nervous system overload, and why structure actually creates freedom
• Isolation, loneliness, and the importance of entrepreneurial community for jewelers
• Worthiness, investing in support, and stepping into your CEO identity in 2026
• How the Jewelry Business Academy supports jewelry designers in creating predictable, scalable growth

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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 supported you (or didn't), and the identities you're still carrying that are quietly keeping you small. I'll guide you through three powerful journal prompts to get clear on what actually worked, what you want more of, and what it's time to lovingly let go of – from underpricing and perfectionism to the "starving artist" story. If you're ready for 2026 to be the year your jewelry business feels more intentional, profitable, and supported, this episode will help you step into that version of yourself on purpose.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why reflecting on who you became in 2025 is the key to jewelry business growth in 2026
2. How to identify what actually worked in your jewelry business (beyond just revenue)
3. Which beliefs, identities, and habits you quietly outgrew this year
4. How to step into your 2026 jewelry CEO identity with structure, support, and strategy

Topics Discussed:

• Using the "quiet week" between Christmas and New Year's with intention
• Three powerful reflection questions for jewelry business owners
• Letting go of underpricing, perfectionism, and "starving artist" stories
• Identity, nervous system safety, and feeling worthy of growth
• Building systems, strategy, and support for 2026
• How the Jewelry Business Academy helps you step into your next-level CEO self

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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 body will literally "speak" when your boundaries are missing. Jenn shares how she rebuilt her business to feel calm, grounded, and wildly successful – without the constant hustle – and we explore practical ways you can protect your energy, raise your prices, and simplify your schedule so your business actually feels good to run.

If you've ever hit that wall of fatigue, resentment, or "I'm doing everything right, why do I still feel awful?" this one is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why burnout looks different for female founders (and what your hormones are trying to tell you)
2. How people pleasing and weak boundaries show up as real physical symptoms
3. Simple daily rituals to protect your energy and stop treating your business like an emergency
4. How to feel worthy of charging more for your jewelry and stand behind your prices with confidence

Topics Discussed:

• Burnout, hormones, and the nervous system for women in business
• Spotting the difference between cyclical hormone issues and chronic exhaustion
• People pleasing, resentment, and how the body "keeps the score"
• Morning and evening routines that ground you before and after work
• Building a calm, spacious business instead of living in constant reaction mode
• Pricing, self-worth, and raising your rates as a jewelry business owner

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Jenn's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jennpike/

Jenn's Website | https://jennpike.com/

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 jewelry business over 20+ years, create one-of-a-kind pieces without outsourcing everything, and still have summers at the lake, flexible studio days, and time for rest.

Christine shares how she navigated burnout, hit six figures without hiring production help, and then chose to scale back in a way that honored her energy, her artistry, and her life season. We also dive into embracing imperfection, soft selling on Instagram, and giving yourself permission to make money from your art. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting a slower pace or more freedom, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to build a jewelry business that supports your actual dream life, not just your revenue goals
2. Why niching down and staying true to your artistic vision can feel expansive—not restrictive
3. Practical ways to set boundaries around your time, seasons, and energy as a jewelry business owner
4. How to embrace imperfection, show your face more, and soft-sell your jewelry in a way that feels genuine

Topics Discussed:

• Christine's last two years: launching the Slow Maid podcast and building the Slow Maid Collective
• Niching down as a jewelry artist and staying true to your creative vision
• Embracing imperfection, messy action, and being more visible online
• Seasonal business boundaries, summer schedules, and designing a life-first business
• Redefining success beyond constant scaling and outsourcing
• Soft selling, permission to make money from your art, and inspiring the next generation

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Christine's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/christinemighion/

Christine's Website | https://www.christinemighion.com/

Christine's Podcast | https://open.spotify.com/show/0GoUGA4xse5R8n8rIC7sBL

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 fitness seasons (from CrossFit to reformer Pilates to lifting weights again), why walking and time in nature are non-negotiable for my creativity and leadership, and how upping my protein completely changed my energy and brain fog so I can show up fully for my clients.

I'm also sharing honestly about dating as a visible, ambitious woman, finding a partner who celebrates your success, and what it really looks like to build friendships and community as an entrepreneur. If you've been craving more energy, more support, and more joy in your life and jewelry business, this episode is for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to design fitness and movement routines that actually support your energy as a jewelry business owner
2. Why a higher-protein way of eating transformed my energy, focus, and ability to lead my business
3. The mindset shift from "work-life balance" to work-life integration (and how that looks in real life)
4. What I've learned about dating, friendships, and choosing relationships that truly support your growth

Topics Discussed:

• Building sustainable fitness routines to support your jewelry business
• High-protein eating, energy levels, and reducing brain fog
• Non-negotiables, boundaries, and protecting your best energy
• Work-life integration vs chasing perfect "balance"
• Dating and partnership as a successful, visible woman in business
• Making friends, building community, and feeling seen as an entrepreneur

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Nicola Dawn Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lord_violet/ Nicola Dawn Website | https://lordviolet.ca/

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 officer, and building structure that supports your creativity rather than stifles it. Tracy shares her story of starting her jewelry business in the '90s, overcoming rejection, and helping thousands of designers grow thriving brands through her coaching work. If you've ever questioned your worth or struggled to show up consistently, this conversation will remind you: wanting more doesn't make you a sellout…it makes you unstoppable.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to stop abandoning your vision and start owning your worth as an artist
2. The mindset shift from "maker" to chief visionary officer
3. Why structure gives creatives more freedom, not less
4. How to overcome fear of judgment and rejection in your business

Topics Discussed:

• Overcoming the "sellout" stigma in the jewelry industry
• Subconscious beliefs and self-sabotage among creatives
• Structuring your week for growth and flow
• Handling rejection and building resilience
• Partner support and navigating unsupportive relationships
• Reinventing your business and staying aligned as you grow

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Tracy's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/

https://www.instagram.com/iamtracymatthews/

Tracy's Podcast | https://creativesruletheworld.com/

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 she navigated that messy overlap between her 9–5 and her jewelry business, and what it really looks like to build a business while raising two little ones. Heidi shares the networking strategies that actually move the needle, how she thinks about pricing and markups with gold costs skyrocketing, and why this is exactly the time to raise your prices. If you've been craving proof that it's possible to build a profitable, sustainable jewelry business on your own terms, this conversation will light a fire under you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How Heidi transitioned from a "stable" financial services career into a six-figure custom jewelry business in just a few years
2. Practical mindset shifts for taking the leap from hobby to true jewelry business (without waiting to feel "ready")
3. Networking strategies that feel genuine (not salesy) and actually bring in dream jewelry clients
4. How to think about pricing, markups, and price increases when gold and material costs keep going up

Topics Discussed:

• Heidi's journey from art major to retail jewelry, financial advisor, and finally private jeweler
• Starting a jewelry business in 2020 while pregnant and parenting a toddler
• The tipping point of leaving a 9–5 to go full time in your jewelry business
• Networking vs. social media as a primary growth strategy
• Pricing, margins, and communicating price increases to clients
• Balancing (and realistically juggling) motherhood, business growth, and new revenue streams

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Heidi's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/heidimarieprivatejeweler Heidi's Website | https://heidimarieprivatejeweler.com/

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), practical ways to build confidence in tiny daily reps, and why celebrating wins isn't fluffy…it's fuel for sustainable sales. We also talk about navigating full-time transitions with intention, setting healthy boundaries, and building a business that feels like you. If you want tactical mindset tools you can apply today, this one's for you.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How to retrain your "I'm shy/I'm not a real designer" story into confident CEO energy
2. Micro-habits to practice visibility (and why opinions are a sales skill)
3. A simple celebration ritual to reduce burnout and increase conversions
4. How to navigate growth seasons (wholesale, shows, going full-time) without losing yourself

Topics Discussed:

• Shyness → visibility: the identity shift
• Imposter syndrome in the jewelry industry
• Celebrating milestones as a sales strategy
• Boundaries, routines, and nervous-system savvy growth
• Going full-time with intention
• Community, support, and the JBA container

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Emily's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julystudiocreations/ Emily's Website | https://julystudiocreations.com/

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 rebuilds self-trust, and why daily Instagram touchpoints beat endless "getting ready" mode. Jill shares her rock-bottom moment, the simple actions that sparked momentum (hello, one post a day), and the power of community inside the Jewelry Business Academy.

If you're a jewelry business owner balancing a corporate role, struggling with consistency, or afraid to be seen, this conversation will help you trade burnout for clarity, build confidence in your voice, and grow a brand that customers respect enough to invest in.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. How alignment (not more effort) increases energy, confidence, and sales
2. A simple consistency protocol to escape "getting ready" mode
3. Rebuilding self-trust after missed promises to yourself
4. Nervous-system-friendly visibility: taking messy action when posting feels scary

Topics Discussed:

• Balancing a 9–5 with a jewelry brand
• ADHD, anxiety, and business rhythms
• Consistency on Instagram (why daily touchpoints work)
• Finding your brand story & offer statement
• Community, coaching, and evidence stacking
• Starting a podcast to strengthen your voice

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Jill's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/lilikoi.project/

Jill's Website | https://lilikoiproject.com/

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 ghosted, underpricing your work, or avoiding sales altogether, this quick episode will help you rebuild your confidence and start selling with conviction.

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

1. Why selling your jewelry feels so personal and how to change that mindset
2. How to detach your self-worth from your sales results
3. The secret to selling with conviction (without feeling "salesy")
4. How to reframe rejection so it builds your emotional resilience

Topics Discussed:

• The vulnerability of selling handmade jewelry
• Building confidence through consistent selling
• Shifting from apologetic energy to CEO energy
• Detaching your worth from your business results
• Reframing rejection and learning from every "no"

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