Tracy Matthews

Designer Spotlight: Tirzah Michelyah White

By Tracy Matthews / October 25, 2013

What makes your collection unique? Growing up my family would participate in art festivals and jewelry shows around the city. I remember at a young age stringing tiny beads and helping create earrings for upcoming shows. It wasn’t…

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Stop worrying about making your goals and start achieving them! Q&A with Lisa Jacobs

By Tracy Matthews / October 22, 2013

Today, I am really excited to be interviewing Lisa Jacobs, the multi-passionate jewelry designer, creative coach and all things creative. I am really excited to chat with her today for many reasons. Especially, because she talks candidly about…

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Designer Spotlight: Samantha Lockwood

By Tracy Matthews / October 18, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I love to see the way a flower can make anyone smile. Helping other women feel beautiful and sexy is ultimately why I do what I…

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Q&A call with Melissa Joy Manning

By Tracy Matthews / October 18, 2013

One of my good friends and fellow rockstar jewelry designer, Melissa Joy Manning has generously agreed to let all of you Pick Her Brain! No Joke! For those of you who are are unfamiliar, Melissa is committed to…

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The Secret to a Successful Jewelry Business + the Benefits of a Mastermind Program

By Tracy Matthews / October 15, 2013

I want to ask you a question. In your opinion, what does success mean to you? Every jewelry designer will most likely will have a different answer. Success might mean: Having a balanced work & family life Reaching…

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Designer Spotlight: Melanie Muir

By Tracy Matthews / October 11, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I studied textile design at Glasgow School of Art, waaay back when, and discovered polymer about six years ago, after a worklife in business. Its myriad…

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Mystery Solved: the Top 10 Topics to Cover on Your Jewelry Blog

By Tracy Matthews / October 8, 2013

Over the past several months, Robin & I have been teaching one of our signature courses, Ramp Up Your Holiday Sales, over here at Flourish & Thrive Academy. During the training we focus on different ways to promote…

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Designer Spotlight: Melissa Camilleri Magliola

By Tracy Matthews / October 7, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I never really knew what I was REALLY good at until I turned 30. My gift is to uplift. I’m really good at finding the best…

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Designer Spotlight: Deryn Mentock

By Tracy Matthews / September 27, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I’ve always been a maker of things and have had my finger in just about every creative pie, but jewelry making is a passion. I love…

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The Power of Being Persistent & Consistent

By Tracy Matthews / September 24, 2013

The holiday sales season is here! Now more than ever you need to be on your game running your jewelry business. But it’s easy to get off track. It’s very common to have feelings of frustration or to…

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