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Thrive By Design Episode 523: The Art of Reinvention: Tracy's Interview With Cathy Heller

Episode 523: The Art of Reinvention: Tracy’s Interview With Cathy Heller

By Tracy Matthews / March 25, 2025

Is That Restless Feeling a Sign You’re Ready for Your Next Big Move? What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your business strategy but your readiness for reinvention? If you’ve been feeling creatively stagnant, uninspired, or…

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Thrive By Design Episode 522: The Power of Your Story: How She Channels the Narrative You Didn’t Know You Had

Episode 522: The Power of Your Story: How She Channels the Narrative You Didn’t Know You Had

By Tracy Matthews / March 18, 2025

Ever feel like you’re going through the motions in your business? Like something’s missing, but you can’t quite put your finger on it? That’s exactly where I found myself not too long ago – successful on paper but…

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Thrive By Design Episode 521: Expanding Your Business (and Yourself) Beyond Your Current Reality–Navigating Growth During Tough Times

Episode 521: Expanding Your Business (and Yourself) Beyond Your Current Reality–Navigating Growth During Tough Times

By Tracy Matthews / March 12, 2025

The most uncomfortable moments in business often signal your biggest opportunities for growth. That tension you feel—the frustration when things aren’t moving fast enough, the nagging sense that something needs to change, the creative restlessness—these aren’t warning signs…

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Thrive By Design Episode 520: Why Ignoring Your Need for Change Could Cost You the Future You Deserve

Episode 520: Why Ignoring Your Need for Change Could Cost You the Future You Deserve

By Tracy Matthews / March 5, 2025

Have you ever felt a deep stirring inside—an unmistakable knowing that something needs to shift in your business or creative journey? Those moments when your current path suddenly feels too small for who you’re becoming? In this powerful…

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Thrive By Design Episode 519: Jason Almost Broke Up With Me—Here’s Why

Episode 519: Jason Almost Broke Up With Me—Here’s Why

By Tracy Matthews / February 27, 2025

“Tracy, I thought you were having an affair with someone else, but I realized you’re having an affair on me with your business.” Those words from Jason hit me like a lightning bolt. They forced me to confront…

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5 Myths That Keep You Stuck in Your Business

Episode 518: 5 Myths That Keep You Stuck in Your Business

By Tracy Matthews / February 20, 2025

Have you been feeling that creative burnout lately? Or maybe you’ve built a successful business, but something is missing? You’re not alone. Many creative entrepreneurs reach a point where they feel called to something bigger but stay stuck…

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Thrive By Design Episode #517: How to Know When It's Time For a Pivot

Episode 517: How to Know When It’s Time For a Pivot

By Tracy Matthews / February 13, 2025

What if the very thing that made you successful is now holding you back? As someone who’s navigated five major business pivots over three decades, I’ve learned that sometimes staying comfortable is more expensive than taking the leap…

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Thrive By Design Podcast EP516: A Big Change You Should Know About

Episode 516: A Big Change You Should Know About

By Tracy Matthews / February 13, 2025

Are you feeling that familiar tug—that calling to create something bigger, but you’re not sure how to move forward without disrupting everything you’ve built? In today’s episode, I’m opening up about a major shift happening at Flourish &…

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Thrive By Design Episode 515: Smart Tax Planning Strategies for Your Jewelry Business: Expert Tips to Save Money This Year

Episode 515: Smart Tax Planning Strategies for Your Jewelry Business: Expert Tips to Save Money This Year

By Tracy Matthews / February 6, 2025

Tax season is upon us, and I know it’s not exactly the most exciting topic for creative business owners. But here’s the thing – understanding smart tax strategies could save you thousands of dollars this year. That’s why…

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Thrive By Design Podcast Episode 514: Your Website Copy and Brand Voice Messaging Makeover with Megan Kachigan

Episode 514: Your Website Copy and Brand Voice Messaging Makeover with Megan Kachigan

By Tracy Matthews / January 28, 2025

Here’s a truth that might surprise you: one simple tweak to your brand messaging could transform casual browsers into loyal, high-paying customers who come back season after season. But here’s the catch – it’s not about having the…

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