It takes a certain kind of gumption to start a business in the middle of a pandemic, and Nadia Thomas of Chamarel Designs has it. Nadia first turned to jewellery making as a form of creative therapy in 2014. After enrolling in the London Jewellery School, she gradually turned her hobby into something more profitable before taking the leap, leaving her job, and launching her very own business in the thick of the pandemic. In this episode, we talk about how the challenges and limitations of the pandemic inspired her to find a way to make things work and what kept her inspired along the way.

High quality photos are a must-have when it comes to building a strong brand presence. But for some, the idea of getting in front of the camera can make you want to run and hide. We’re joined by Vicki Knights, a leading family and branding photographer based in Surrey, to learn about why you need great photos of yourself and your products—and how to get them!

Tanya Butler is the founder of Butler and Grace. They make medical and ID bracelets - bracelets that could actually save your life! They also make personalized jewellery. Tanya was a winner of the Jewel Fund last year. We are so glad she’s joining us today.

Success isn’t built in a day! In this episode we’re joined by serial crafter Lisa Johnson to remind us that building a successful jewellery business is possible—and it happens one step at a time. Lisa is the founder of the nature-inspired jewellery design business Country Designs by Lisa and specializes in metal clay work (aka, “adult play-doh”). She is a lifetime member of Jewellers Academy and shares with us just how she’s made the membership work for her needs, lifestyle, and business goals.

So many of us are timid about pricing, concerned about upsetting potential customers, and simply aren’t charging enough to make a profit. If this sounds like you, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, we unpack what may be causing you to undercharge along with simple exercises that can help you build confidence and charge what you’re worth!

You don’t have to “do it all” to launch a successful business—and Dee Young of NaturebyDay is living proof. A veteran member of Jewellers Academy, Dee has successfully grown her nature-inspired jewellery business from the ground up while finding a work-life balance that fits her lifestyle. In this episode, we chat about how she’s made over 650 sales through Etsy alone, the importance of having a community, and how she uses the Jewellers Academy membership to her advantage.

Does success in your jewellery business feel like a pipedream? Running a profitable business takes hard work, but it’s simpler than you might think! In this episode I speak with Anna Campbell, Community Manager at Jewellers Academy and a successful jeweller, teacher and psychology lecturer as we walk through the five essential ingredients to a thriving jewellery business.

Barbara Yarde is a contemporary fine jeweller. She is a teacher with us at Jewellers Academy and is one of the mentors for the Diploma program. She makes incredible jewellery and today we’re talking with her about how to build a jewellery collection.

On the podcast this week I’m joined by jeweller Michelle Lierre - founder of Lierreworks. Michelle specialises in filigree jewellery and is also a mom to three little people. We’re talking today about her journey and the work that she does.

If you’ve ever struggled with content on Instagram or any of your social media channels, you are not alone. Social media can be fun but it also can feel overwhelming. This week on the podcast I’m sharing some ideas for different types of content you can share on your social media as well as how to plan and get ahead.

This is something most of us can relate to - the idea of going LIVE on your socials can bring a feeling of terror. And it doesn’t need to. Let’s talk about how to make it a nice experience for you and for your customers because going LIVE is really important!