Jewelry Business Academy Podcast

Hosted by Robyn Clark

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Aug 2026

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Hey, it's Robyn Clark! I'm a jewelry designer turned Jewelry Business Coach, and the host of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast! If you're a jewelry business owner looking to break through to the next level, then my courses, coaching programs, and podcast are for you. You'll learn how to overcome the biggest challenges in your business, and build and scale your business with as much ease and simplicity as possible. Ready to work with me and implement systems & strategies into your business, so you can make MORE MONEY & RECLAIM YOUR TIME? If you're ready to enter a chapter of growth and expansion, click the link below: https://jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/

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August 27, 2026Episode 28334 min

283 | What If You're Not Ready to Go Full-Time in Your Jewelry Business? With Veronica Torres-Miller

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Do you ever wonder if you actually have what it takes to turn your jewelry-making into a real business — especially when you're still balancing a full-time job, family, and everything else life throws at you? In this episode, I'm joined by jewelry designer Veronica Torres-Miller to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business in the early stages. Veronica shares how creativity has become a way of expressing herself, why she's choosing to finally give her business the attention it deserves, and the mindset shifts helping her move through comparison, vulnerability, frustration, and unexpected changes in her plans. We also talk about learning to trust yourself, creating space to hear what you actually want, and why seeing other jewelry business owners navigate their own imperfect journeys can completely change what you believe is possible. If you're building your jewelry business alongside a busy life, this conversation will remind you that your dream doesn't have to happen overnight to be worth taking seriously. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: How to start treating your jewelry business like a real business before it becomes your full-time income Why building a business can become one of the biggest mirrors for your confidence, vulnerability, and personal growth How to keep moving forward when your timeline changes and your original business plan no longer looks the way you expected Why creating quiet, intentional space can help you reconnect with what you actually want from your business and your life __________________________ Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time corporate job Moving from a hobby mindset into a business-owner mindset Navigating comparison and learning to trust your creative work Staying committed when business plans and timelines change The personal growth and vulnerability involved in entrepreneurship Creating space, community, and support while building a business __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/viverojewelry/ Website | https://shopvivero.com/

August 20, 2026Episode 2821 hr 2 min

282 | The 3 Systems That Saved Their Jewelry Business with Margaret & Fred Graham

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Have you ever wondered if your jewelry business is worth continuing when growth feels slow and you're tempted to quit? In this episode, I'm joined by Margaret and Fred Graham of Centering Pendants as they share how they transformed a business they nearly walked away from into a growing, sustainable family business. We talk about the mindset shifts, systems and support that helped them simplify their collections, build successful wholesale relationships and create a business that could keep running while Margaret travelled and stepped away from her phone. Margaret also opens up about building a business while navigating ADHD and depression, overcoming the fear of being seen online and why community has been such an important part of her journey. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, stuck or questioned whether your jewelry business can truly work, this conversation will remind you that steady, consistent action can change everything. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why needing consistent support does not make you less capable of building a successful jewelry business. How simplifying your collections and creating systems can give you more freedom outside your business. Why showing your real personality online builds trust—and how to make visibility feel less intimidating. How small, repeated actions can transform an overwhelming creative passion into a sustainable business. __________________________ Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business while navigating ADHD and depression Creating SOPs that allow the business to run without you Simplifying an overwhelming jewelry collection Becoming more confident and authentic on camera Building recurring revenue through wholesale Creating a sustainable family business around your desired lifestyle __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/centeringpendants/ Website | https://centeringpendants.com/

August 13, 2026Episode 28137 min

281 | Still Working Full-Time? Here's Why You Shouldn't Wait to Build Your Jewelry Business with Juliana Grippa

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Have you ever felt like you're meant to build something of your own, but you're waiting for the "right time" or someone to tell you you're ready? In this episode, I'm joined by JBA member Juliana of Juliana Grippa Designs to talk about what it really looks like to build a jewelry business while working a full-time corporate marketing career. We dive into the power of giving yourself permission to start, overcoming the fear of being visible, and why marketing your own jewelry feels so much harder than marketing someone else's brand. Juliana shares the mindset shifts that have helped her become more confident, more authentic, and more unapologetic as both a business owner and a woman. If you've been struggling with visibility, people-pleasing, or wondering whether you're truly capable of building the business you dream about, this conversation will remind you that the version of you you're becoming is just as important as the business you're building. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why waiting for permission is often the biggest thing holding you back from starting your jewelry business. How building a jewelry brand becomes one of the greatest personal development journeys you'll ever experience. Why marketing your own jewelry feels so much more vulnerable than marketing someone else's products. How consistent visibility and showing up authentically creates confidence, connection, and long-term business growth. Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business alongside a full-time corporate career Finding the confidence to finally launch your brand The mindset behind visibility and showing up on social media Overcoming people-pleasing and the fear of taking up space The personal growth that comes from entrepreneurship How community and coaching accelerate business growth __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/julianagrippadesigns/ Website | https://www.julianagrippa.com/

August 6, 2026Episode 2801 hr 7 min

280 | Why Your Jewelry Business Deserves to Be Taken Seriously with Fred Graham

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you treating your jewelry business like a real business, or are you still waiting for permission to take it seriously? In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Fred Graham, husband and business partner to jewelry artist Margaret of Centering Pendants, for a conversation about worthiness, visibility, pricing, partnership, and what it really takes to build a sustainable jewelry business. We talk about the emotional side of entrepreneurship, why so many creative businesses are dismissed as "just a hobby," how partner dynamics can impact your growth, and why women making their own money is about so much more than income. It's about safety, freedom, choice, and purpose. If you've ever felt guilty for wanting more, struggled to protect your time, or wondered whether your business dreams are valid, this episode is your reminder: you are already worthy of building the thing you want to build. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why treating your jewelry business like a "hobby" keeps you making hobby-level decisions. How worthiness comes before confidence when building a sustainable creative business. Why support at home can be one of the smartest first investments for your business growth. How partner dynamics, money fears, and visibility blocks can quietly shape your business decisions. Topics Discussed: The emotional reality of building a jewelry business Why creative work is often undervalued Misogyny, money, and women in business Partner support and relationship dynamics Hiring help at home to create more capacity Worthiness, visibility, and taking up space __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photobug_fred/ Website: https://centeringpendants.com/

July 30, 2026Episode 2791 hr 12 min

279 | How Anna Built Sold-Out Jewelry Launches While Raising a Toddler

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ What if becoming a mom was the catalyst your jewelry business needed to grow? In this episode, I'm joined by Jewelry Business Academy member Anna of Silfr by Anna to share the incredible journey behind building sold-out jewelry launches while raising a toddler. Together, we dive into the mindset shifts, business systems and strategic changes that helped Anna stop trading every hour for every sale and start creating a business that supports both her family and her dreams. From preparing her business before maternity leave to simplifying her collection, embracing repeatable designs and letting go of the belief that she had to do everything herself, Anna shares the lessons that completely transformed the way she runs her handmade jewelry business. If you've ever wondered how to grow your business without sacrificing the life you're building outside of it, this episode will leave you feeling inspired, empowered and ready to take your next step. What You Will Learn in this Episode: How to prepare your jewelry business for motherhood or any major life transition without putting growth on hold. Why building repeatable systems creates more freedom, more sales and less overwhelm. How to overcome the mindset blocks that keep handmade business owners doing everything themselves. The strategies that helped Anna create sold-out jewelry launches while working fewer hours and protecting time with her family. Topics Discussed: Building a jewelry business while raising a toddler Preparing your business before maternity leave Creating sold-out jewelry launches with limited time Letting go of perfectionism and learning to ask for help Simplifying your business through repeatable designs and systems Creating a business that supports your family and your life—not just your workload __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/silfrbyanna Website | https://silfrmetalart.com/

July 23, 2026Episode 2781 hr 6 min

278 | My Mom Told Me to Get a Job. Now She's Head of Enrollment at JBA

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Have you ever wondered who's on the other side of the enrollment calls inside the Jewelry Business Academy? In this special episode, I'm introducing you to someone who's been part of my journey from the very beginning—my mom, Desire. She watched me build my jewelry business through the late nights, empty launch parties, and breakthrough moments, and today she's the Head of Enrollment inside the Jewelry Business Academy. We're sharing the full-circle story of how she went from encouraging me to find a "real job" to helping jewelry business owners protect and pursue their own dreams. We also talk about rebuilding confidence, stepping outside your comfort zone, what she looks for in someone joining JBA, and why creating the right community matters just as much as teaching business strategy. If you've ever wondered what makes our community so special, this episode will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the heart of it. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why the right support system can completely change your journey as a jewelry business owner. What Desire looks for when speaking with potential Jewelry Business Academy members. How confidence is built by taking action, even when you're scared or feel unqualified. Why building a supportive, values-driven community is one of the biggest advantages of growing your business alongside others. Topics Discussed: Meet Desire, Head of Enrollment at the Jewelry Business Academy The full-circle story behind joining Robyn's business Rebuilding confidence and stepping into a completely new career What makes someone a great fit for the Jewelry Business Academy Why community matters when building a jewelry business Behind the scenes of the Jewelry Business Academy __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching

July 16, 2026Episode 2771 hr 17 min

277 | HOT SEAT: If Instagram Feels Impossible Right Now, Listen to This

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you posting on Instagram but feeling like no one is actually following, engaging, or buying from you? In this episode, I'm in the hot seat with Keeley from Moon & Dusk, and we're diving into what actually works on Instagram for jewelry business owners right now. We talk about why beautiful jewelry alone isn't enough to grow your audience, how to create content that makes your ideal customers feel seen, and why scrappy, human content is becoming more powerful than polished perfection. If Instagram feels slow, overwhelming, or like it takes way too much time, this conversation will help you simplify your content, build confidence on camera, and start showing up in a way that feels more natural, strategic, and fun. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why people follow jewelry brands for connection, not just beautiful products How to create content that makes your ideal customer feel deeply seen Why scrappy content can build more trust than polished, "professional" posts Simple ways to make Instagram content faster, easier, and less overwhelming Topics Discussed: Growing a jewelry brand on Instagram Creating follow-worthy content Building trust in the age of AI Scrappy content with strategy Overcoming camera confidence blocks Content hooks, B-roll, and repurposing __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/moonanddusk/ Website | https://www.moonanddusk.co.uk/

July 9, 2026Episode 27658 min

276 | She Raised Her Prices, Went Live & Sold Out Half Her Collection with Niko Pritzker

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you letting fear, uncertainty, or world events convince you that your jewelry business doesn't matter? In this episode, I sit down with Niko Pritzker to talk about navigating business during difficult seasons, overcoming fear, and finding the courage to keep creating when life feels heavy. Niko shares how an autoimmune diagnosis, anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty about the future left her questioning everything, including whether she should continue pursuing her jewelry business. We dive into the stories that hold so many jewelry business owners back, the power of mindfulness, and why connection is often the missing ingredient in both life and business. Most importantly, Niko shares how one simple Instagram Live helped her sell over half of a collection in just 30 minutes, rebuild her confidence, and prove to herself that growth happens when we take imperfect action. If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or stuck, this conversation is exactly what you need to hear. __________________________ What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why creativity and art matter even during difficult seasons and uncertain times How fear-based stories quietly sabotage jewelry business growth The mindset shift that helped Nico sell over half her collection in a single Instagram Live Why community, support, and asking for help can accelerate your business growth __________________________ Topics Discussed: Navigating uncertainty as a jewelry business owner The impact of mindset on business growth Selling through connection instead of pressure Hosting successful Instagram Live sales Managing burnout, anxiety, and overwhelm The power of community and support in entrepreneurship __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/niko.beth.jewelry/ Website | https://nikobethjewelry.com/

July 2, 2026Episode 27557 min

275 | What If "Ready" Is a Lie? with Renée Warren

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you chasing bigger goals in your jewelry business but still feeling like it's never enough? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and Pink Skirt Project founder Renée Warren for a powerful conversation about success, visibility, wealth, and what it really means to build a life you love. We dive into the pressure so many women feel to constantly achieve more, why external success doesn't always create fulfillment, and how limiting beliefs around money can quietly keep us playing small. Renée shares her perspective on outsourcing support without guilt, embracing visibility even when it feels uncomfortable, and surrounding yourself with people who expand your belief in what's possible. If you've been waiting until you feel more confident, more qualified, or more ready to pursue your next level, this episode will remind you that confidence is built through action—not perfection. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why achieving bigger milestones won't create lasting fulfillment if you're chasing someone else's definition of success How hidden money beliefs may be limiting your growth, income, and opportunities as a jewelry business owner Why getting support at home and in your business can create more freedom, creativity, and capacity How visibility, confidence, and taking up space are essential for growing both your business and yourself Topics Discussed: Redefining success as a woman entrepreneur Money mindset and wealth creation Visibility, confidence, and personal growth Outsourcing support without guilt Overcoming comparison and competition Building a business that aligns with your life and values __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/renee_warren/ Website | https://www.reneewarren.com/

June 25, 2026Episode 27358 min

274 | DOUBLE Your Jewelry Sales by Doing More of THIS with Shauna Naeckel

Work with me 👉 https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ Are you playing small in your jewelry business because you're waiting to feel more confident first? In this episode of the Jewelry Business Academy Podcast, I'm joined by Shauna Naeckel, founder of Sea Fern Collection, to talk about what changed when she stopped casually showing up for her brand and started becoming fully obsessed with it. Shauna shares how her jewelry business began as a stress relief outlet from her corporate job, how she eventually took the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, and how small acts of visibility helped her build confidence, sales, and loyal super fans. We talk about wearing your own jewelry, speaking with conviction, creating a consistent event display, asking for help, setting boundaries, and why rejection feels so personal when you're selling something you made by hand. If you're ready to stop hiding behind your business and start showing up with more belief, this episode is going to light a fire under you. What You Will Learn in this Episode: Why being obsessed with your jewelry brand helps customers become obsessed too How small visibility steps can build confidence and drive more sales Why rejection feels so personal as a handmade jewelry designer and how to move through it How consistent branding, event displays, and customer touchpoints create stronger brand recognition Topics Discussed: Leaving corporate life to build a jewelry business Becoming the face of your brand Creating super fans and brand recognition Selling handmade jewelry at events and markets Setting boundaries and asking for help Investing in yourself and building creative support __________________________ Ready to grow + scale your jewelry business? Work with me → https://www.jewelrybusinessacademy.ca/ If you loved today's episode, hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy drop. DM me your biggest takeaway on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/robynclarkcoaching Grab my free business guides → https://linktr.ee/robynclarkcoaching Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seaferncollection/ Website | https://www.seaferncollection.com/