Today is a very special episode on the podcast. We’re talking about two exciting courses that are opening for enrolment - the Diploma in Silver Jewellery and the Diploma in Fine Jewellery. I’ll share about what’s involved, who they’re for and what’s on the curriculum. If you want to develop your making skills this year, one of these courses is for you!
Participating in creative challenges can be a great way to develop your skills and connect with other creatives. This week on the podcast I talk with Anna Campbell, founder of the very successful Ring a Month challenge. She talks about how participating in challenges has helped her and others in the community. I hope this episode inspires you to join or create your own challenge!
Today we’re going to be evaluating your year in your jewellery business. 2020 has been a year of curve balls and massive change, so it’s more important than ever to evaluate things. That way you can go into 2021 with insight and knowledge to start fresh. This is a simple tool, so grab a piece of paper and let’s dive in!
Today I’m joined by Rebecca Wilson - a jeweller, ceramic artist and talented business person. Rebecca has successfully used crowdfunding campaigns to raise awareness and funds for her business. She spoke to me about her experience and recommendations for a successful campaign
Read MoreThis week I talk to Kerry, founder of Thorn and Claw Jewellery. Kerry has a very inspiring story and talks about setting up a business while working full time, developing an identity as a jewellery and lots more advice for jewellers.
Read MoreInstagram reels are really popular right now but what are they, why are they important, how do you use them and what content should you share? In this weeks episode I share how to use Instagram reels to promote your jewellery business
Read MoreMeet Julia Rai, one of my very first jewellery teachers. For anyone who doesn’t know what metal clay is or if you do and are as hooked on it as me this is the episode for you! We’re going to be diving in to all things related to this topic as well as Julia’s journey into jewellery making
Read MoreToday I’m joined by Rachel, founder of The Copy House. She is a copywriter and proofreader. When you run your own business there are so many things you need to write so I know this is a topic that is important for us all. Rachel’s been working in this area for 15 years and has worked for many different kinds of companies so she has some great tips for us - get a pen and paper ready!
Read MoreScott is a master goldsmith with over 24 years of experience in the jewellery trade. He’s part of the duo team that makes up Vanilla Ink - a jewellery school in Glasgow, Scotland. He did his training as an apprentice and recently launched a book called Stone Setting. In this episode we talk about how he did his training, his thoughts on jewellery education and his brand new book on stone setting
Read MoreThis week’s podcast is a little bit different. It is a five-minute episode that can be used as a daily meditation of affirmations for jewellers. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, take some time to listen to these affirmations designed especially for you. The more you repeat them, the more powerful they become for you
Read MoreChristmas is fast approaching and jewellery makes an incredible gift. This is a huge opportunity for jewellers, many get 75%-90% of their sales in the final quarter of the year so if you’ve struggled with sales this year, do not lose heart! In this episode, I share lots of tips for ensuring your business is ready to make gift sales
Read MoreI am joined this week by Fiona Haines of Wise Fig jewellery. Fiona shares about her fascinating career, retraining in jewellery and her advice for anyone interested in studying gemstones and gem cutting.
Read MoreThis week I’m joined by Mireille Najm. I have worked with Mireille for a while as she is the manager of the London Jewellery School and head of our new online Diploma courses at Jewellers Academy. The topic is one we can probably all relate to - going from anxiety to calm. Join us as we tackle this topic.
Read MoreAnelia Kuprina is one of our incredible Diploma mentors and she has also taught with us at the London Jewellers School and The Jewellers Academy. We are excited for you to join us for this conversation about the stages of jewellery design.
Read MoreThis week I am joined by Alexis, the founder of the jewellery brand Bonnie Magpie. Alexis has a successful business and is doing all the things I support all jewellers in doing so dive in to learn about her business.
Read MoreRight now, email marketing is the most effective way to sell your work online and to build a community. There’s nothing like email, so if you haven’t started or are quite new there is so much potential there! Join me as we talk through this topic.
Read MoreToday I'm joined by Sally Costen aka The Clerkenwell Jeweller. Sally started her career as a graphic designer and retrained as a jeweller at the London Jewellery School. She is an incredible jeweller who regularly enters and wins jewellery design awards. In this episode, I talk to her about her career, why she enters competitions, how you can replicate this success for your business and the value behind it.
Read MoreJoining me on this weeks podcast is jeweller Hayley Kruger. Hayley has been in the jewellery industry for many years and as a jeweller she has a diverse business working with customers and commissions, teaching and television work. In this episode we talk about her career as a jeweller and focus on the issue of fear and imposter syndrome and Hayley’s take on how to manage it.
Read MoreThis week hear from me about my story. From starting at zero, to building my jewellery business, creating the London Jewellery School and Jewellers Academy to scaling to a £500k a year business. When I first started out I couldn’t have even imagined that being possible! Find out more and some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way in this week’s podcast.
Read MoreThis week I’m joined by jeweller Sally How to talk about how to use Pinterest successfully for jewellers. Sally is the founder of her jewellery business How Fine Designs and she has reached nearly 300,000 monthly viewers on Pinterest. She shares her expertise and tips on using Pinterest to drive traffic to your website
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