Tracy Matthews

Designer Spotlight: Lisa Lavado

By Tracy Matthews / January 11, 2013

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. For several years, I enjoyed jewelry making as a hobby. I left my accounting job to stay home with my three year old and my newborn.…

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Why Joining a Community Will Help You Reach Your Jewelry Business Goals

By Tracy Matthews / January 1, 2013

My alarm went off at 5:15 AM as it does every morning—except Sunday. It’s super cold (35 degrees fahrenheit!) and still really dark, but I get dressed in my workout clothes and head out to meet my friend…

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Designer Spotlight: Rebecca Leonard

By Tracy Matthews / December 28, 2012

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I am an artisan jewelry designer and have real passion for beads and creating! Besides my online shop I sell to specialty boutiques and at artisan…

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A Christmas Gift from Flourish and Thrive

By Tracy Matthews / December 25, 2012

In honor of the holiday season, Tracy & Robin are giving away a powerful tool to help give your jewelry business a jump start in the upcoming year. Everyone knows that goal setting is important, but if your…

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Designer Spotlight: Heather O’Cain

By Tracy Matthews / December 21, 2012

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I like to make unique, one-of-a-kind statement necklaces and everyday jewelry by upcycling vintage jewelry and everyday items. I love the challenge of taking an old…

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My #1 Tip to help you Reach Your Business Goals in 2013

By Tracy Matthews / December 19, 2012

Last year I set out some pretty lofty goals for myself and for my business. At the beginning of the new year, I am always super motivated to make stuff happen. The previous year was a huge transitional…

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Designer Spotlight: Sarah Alotaibi

By Tracy Matthews / December 13, 2012

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I have passion for drawing since I was a little child. So I used this talent, along with my interest in fashion and art, to design…

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Set Your 2013 Goals and Burn Calories Doing It!

By Tracy Matthews / December 10, 2012

It’s that time of year again. Holiday music, last minute orders, craft fairs and trunks shows, eating too many sweets, evaluating the year and looking ahead to the next year. Yes, it’s goal setting time, but this year…

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Designer Spotlight: Andrea McGinnis

By Tracy Matthews / December 7, 2012

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. I make one a kind handcrafted jewelry using semi precious gemstones and swarovski crystals. I have been in my husbands shadow for years and I really…

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Designer Spotlight: Meagan Esther Reelitz

By Tracy Matthews / November 30, 2012

A brief story of what you do and why you do it. For me, making and designing jewelry is a spiritual experience. My relationship with the Divine is the most important thing in my life. I have been…

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