🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 3 seconds

💬 In This Episode:You know that weird, quiet moment before everything speeds up... the calm before the holiday storm?Your to-do list is buzzing in the back of your mind, but for now, there’s a stillness, almost like your business is holding its breath.

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing how I’m navigating that in-between space, the pause before the chaos, and how I’m learning to protect my peace, trust my pace, and prepare for the busy season ahead without losing myself in the process.

From re-tagging over 1,000 pieces of jewelry for upcoming markets to juggling three brands and finding content consistency, I’m getting real about what this season actually looks like behind the scenes...messy, imperfect, and still so full of progress.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

🎁 The truth about what “holiday prep” really looks like behind the scenes🧠 Why peace isn’t laziness — it’s a smart strategy to avoid burnout📆 How scaling back on events is helping me stay focused and creative💬 The reality of imperfect consistency and learning to give yourself grace✨ A reminder that quiet progress is still progress

💬 Quote to Remember:“Peace doesn’t mean laziness. It’s a strategy so you don’t burn out.”

💛 This Week’s Listener Challenge:Pick one small thing you can prep now that your future self will thank you for later.It could be updating your booth checklist, photographing your products, or mapping out your next two social posts.

One small, intentional step towards calmness.

✨ Let’s Connect:Come hang out with me on Substack to find creative biz reflections, behind-the-scenes stories, and printable resources to keep you inspired this season.

You can also find me on Instagram @SparkleAndShinePodcast — DM me anytime! I’d love to hear how you’re preparing for your own busy season.

🌟 Episode Length: 12 minutes, 59 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Progress rarely looks picture-perfect — and that’s okay.Sometimes it’s jewelry scattered across your worktable with half-finished tags. Sometimes it’s sitting at your computer wondering if you’re doing any of it right.

In this episode, I’m sharing what messy progress really looks like behind the scenes of all three of my brands — Pretty Pineapple Bead, Sparkle & Shine, and Keep Fresh Studio — and why trusting yourself through imperfection is one of the most powerful forms of confidence you can build.

From a DIY Bead Bar party that turned into an unexpected win, to launching my Substack with my very first paid printables, to finding structure inside creative chaos, this episode is your reminder that even small, unfinished steps still move you forward.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

💎 How I’m navigating “organized chaos” while retagging over 1,000 jewelry pieces for Pretty Pineapple Bead

🎉 The story of a DIY Bead Bar Party that doubled in size — and how trusting my gut led to an $80 surprise

📝 What launching my Substack taught me about valuing my work and charging for my creativity

🎨 How Keep Fresh Studio’s massive Idea Bank project is helping me find structure inside creativity

🌱 A real reminder that progress doesn’t always look pretty — but it’s still progress

💬 Quote to Remember:“Confidence doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from trusting yourself through the messy middle.”

📝 This Week’s Journal Prompts:

1. Where in your business do you need to give yourself permission to be imperfect right now?

2. What part of your process feels messy but is actually proof that you’re moving forward?

3. What’s one thing you’re proud of today, even if it’s still in progress?

🎯 Your Challenge:Take one imperfect action this week.Post the thing you’ve been overthinking. Launch the offer that’s “almost” ready. Or simply plan a week that feels doable instead of ideal.

✨ You don’t have to be perfectly ready — you just have to be ready enough.

📬 Stay Connected:You can now find me on Substack, where I’m sharing behind-the-scenes lessons, creative biz reflections, and both free and paid printables for the Sparkle & Shine community.

And as always, come say hi on Instagram @sparkleandshinepodcast — I love hearing your stories and celebrating your progress, messy and all.

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 17 seconds

💬 In This Episode:You can be doing everything right — posting consistently, sending the emails, showing up week after week — and still feel like nothing’s working.So what do you do when consistency stops moving the needle? You pivot.

In this episode, I’m sharing how I decided to pause my long-running Bead Soup Sunday emails after 18 weeks of consistency with no conversions. You’ll hear the lessons I learned about knowing when to shift direction, how I’m simplifying my content plan across three brands, and how confidence grows when you stop hustling and start trusting yourself again.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:📧 How I realized my Bead Soup Sunday emails weren’t working — and what the data showed🧭 Why consistency matters only when it’s aligned with growth🗓️ My new approach to email & content planning (and why it feels so much lighter)🎥 How I’m simplifying my social media cadence to avoid burnout across three brands💡 The power of repurposing: “Create once, share twice”🌈 What confidence looks like when it’s rooted in clarity, not chaos

💬 Quote to Remember:“It’s not failure to pivot — it’s wisdom. You’re not giving up, you’re growing up.”

💛 Let’s Connect:🎯 This week’s listener challenge:Take one thing in your business that feels stuck — whether it’s a system, a product, or a routine — and ask:✨ Is this actually working for me?

If not, take one small step to adjust it. Just one intentional pivot can reignite your confidence.

👉 DM me on Instagram @SparkleAndShinePodcast and tell me what you’re pivoting — I’d love to cheer you on!

💌 You can now find me on Substack, where I’m sharing even more behind-the-scenes lessons, creative business insights, and pep talks like this one.

✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a biz bestie who needs to hear it — and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss a new episode.

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 8 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Last week, I shared how I finally raised my prices for Pretty Pineapple Bead after doing a complete pricing overhaul — and I was nervous. Would anyone actually pay the new prices? Would it hurt my sales?

This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my very first market since the price increase to share what really happened — the results, the lessons, and how it helped me redefine success in my business.

Because sometimes, success isn’t just about the sales — it’s about the confidence, the connections, and the courage to trust your value.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

📊 A side-by-side comparison of this year’s market results vs. last year’s💵 The $71 lesson that proved raising prices was the right move🧠 How confidence and connection sell more than any price tag ever could🌈 Why success is about more than numbers — it’s about meaning and mindset🤝 The power of small connections (and how one led to a booked DIY Bead Bar party!)✨ Encouragement to trust your worth, stay consistent, and celebrate progress in every form

💬 Quote to Remember:“Success isn’t just what you earn — it’s what you learn.”

💛 This Week’s Listener Challenge:Write down your three non-sales wins from the past month.They could be:1️⃣ Feedback or compliments from customers2️⃣ New connections or collaborations3️⃣ Small mindset shifts or creative breakthroughs

👉 DM me your list on Instagram @SparkleAndShinePodcast — I’d love to celebrate your wins with you!

✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a biz bestie who needs a confidence boost, and don’t forget to follow the show so you never miss a new episode.

🌟 Episode Length: 6 minutes, 39 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Have you ever poured your heart into something—an Instagram post, a new product, or a podcast episode—only to be met with silence? No likes, no comments, no sales... just crickets?

In this episode, I’m getting real about what it feels like when business gets quiet. Across all three of my brands—Pretty Pineapple Bead, Keep Fresh Studio, and Sparkle & Shine—it’s been slow lately, and that silence can really mess with your motivation and confidence.

If you’ve ever felt discouraged, unseen, or like you’re shouting into the void, this episode is for you. I’m opening up about burnout, low engagement, and the hard truth of showing up even when it feels like no one’s paying attention.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

😔 The emotional side of “crickets” and creative burnout📉 How low engagement impacts confidence and motivation🌱 A mindset reframe: seeing silence as a planting season, not failure💬 Honest reflection on balancing three brands and staying resilient💛 Encouragement for anyone feeling unseen in their business

💬 Quote to Remember:“Sometimes the silence doesn’t mean failure. It just means you’re in a planting season—a slower season where your roots are growing even if you can’t see the blooms yet.”

💛 Let’s Connect:✨ This week’s gentle reminder:If you’re in a quiet season, take a breath. You’re not failing—you’re growing, learning, and planting seeds that will bloom when the time is right.

👉 DM me anytime at @SparkleAndShinePodcast to share what this season looks like for you. I’d love to connect and remind you that even on the quiet days, we’re all building something beautiful.

💌 If this episode comforted or encouraged you, please share it with a biz bestie who might need this reminder too—and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 4 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Have you ever looked at your prices and wondered, “Will anyone actually pay this?” Or maybe you’ve just picked a number that felt right, only to realize later you were barely breaking even. If pricing makes you anxious, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes story of how I finally sat down and reanalyzed every single piece in my Pretty Pineapple Bead collection after putting it off for nearly three years. I’ll walk you through the fears, the process, and the powerful lessons I learned about valuing my work and pricing with confidence.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

• 🧠 Why pricing feels so hard (fear, doubt, procrastination)
• 📊 How I reorganized my products into tiers + adjusted my pricing strategy
• 💵 The psychology shift from charm pricing to whole-dollar pricing
• 📝 Three big lessons I learned about procrastination, profit margins, and valuing my work
• 🌱 Encouragement for raising your prices and attracting dream customers
• 🎯 A simple formula you can use to check your profit margins

💬 Quote to Remember:“If you’re not strategically pricing, you’re not paying yourself—you’re basically giving money away.”

💛 Let’s Connect:🎯 This week’s listener challenge:Audit one product or collection in your business.

1. Write down all your material + labor costs.

2. Calculate your profit margin using the formula I share in the episode.

3. Ask yourself: does this price make sense, or am I undercharging?

👉 DM me at @SparkleAndShinePodcast with your pricing questions—I’d love to cheer you on and help however I can!

✨ If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a biz bestie who needs to hear it, and make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss the next episode.

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 4 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Have you ever stopped yourself from posting a photo, reel, or caption because you were worried about what others might think? Maybe you’ve cringed at the sound of your own voice, or felt intimidated by the idea of going live. If so, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m diving into the fear of visibility—why it feels so scary, how to take small steps to build confidence, and why pushing through matters for your growth. I’ll share my own struggles with judgment, low engagement, and juggling multiple brands, plus the real contrast between hiding and showing up.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

• 🧠 The three fears that make visibility feel so intimidating
• 📸 Small, manageable steps to start showing your face and voice
• 🎙 How launching this podcast helped me overcome cringing at my own voice
• 🔄 The difference between hiding (productive procrastination) and pushing through
• ✍️ Three journal prompts to help you reflect and reframe your visibility fears
• 🌟 Encouragement to take one imperfect step this week

💬 Quote to Remember:“Confidence doesn’t come first—it’s built through action.”

💛 Let’s Connect:🎯 This week’s listener challenge:Do one visible thing that stretches your comfort zone. It could be:

• Posting a selfie
• Recording a 15-second story
• Sharing a behind-the-scenes photo
• Using your voice in a reel

👉 When you do it, tag me at @SparkleAndShinePodcast or send me a DM so I can cheer you on.

✨ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a biz bestie who needs the reminder too, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss what’s next.

🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 15 seconds

💬 In This Episode:Does showing up online always feel like it leads to burnout? Maybe you’ve tried posting daily, juggling multiple platforms, and suddenly you feel like a full-time content creator instead of actually running your business. That’s content chaos — and today, I’m helping you turn that chaos into a plan that actually fits your energy, your schedule, and your life.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know how to create a simple framework for content that’s realistic, flexible, and sustainable.

🔍 What You’ll Hear:

• 🧠 Why your content plan should match your energy + life rhythm
• 🎯 A simple weekly framework you can use right now
• 🌱 How to keep your plan flexible when life throws curveballs
• 💬 Journal prompts to help you design a plan you can stick with
• ✨ Encouragement to start small and build consistency over time

💬 Quote to Remember:“Your business doesn’t need a perfect content plan. It just needs one that works for you.”

💛 Let’s Connect:🎯 This week’s listener challenge:Plan 3 posts this week that fit your energy and schedule. Write them down, create them, and stick to them. For accountability, DM me a screenshot of your plan @sparkleandshinepodcast— I’d love to see it and cheer you on!

✨ If this episode encouraged you, please leave a review, share it with a biz bestie, or repost on social. Every share helps Sparkle & Shine grow 💛