On this week’s podcast, I’m delighted to welcome Jo Medwey of Wire & Wood Jewellery. Jo is one of our Diploma in Silver Jewellery students and is doing the course online. We’re going to talk about her jewellery business, her background and her experience as a Diploma student.

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

This 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.

Instagram 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

Meet 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

Today 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!

Scott 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

This 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

Christmas 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