How do you keep moving toward your dreams when your body, your circumstances, or your season of life are asking you to slow down?

Inside today’s podcast episode, Christie from Sunglade Jewelry shares what it looked like to start building her handmade jewelry business without perfect circumstances. She talks openly about how chronic illness reshaped her life, how she left her career as a pediatric dietitian due to health issues, how creativity supported her healing, and how she ended up gaining the clarity and confidence to start landing custom orders, increasing her social media sales, and getting her jewelry into local retail shops, all within her first year.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Christie transformed her jewelry hobby into a business while navigating major health challenges
• The mindset shifts that helped her take action early instead of waiting around for years
• How she shifted her business strategy to get custom orders almost instantly
• What’s working for her on TikTok right now
• How she got into her first retail shops within her first year
• Her exciting vision for 2026, including teaching jewelry making and expanding into more stores

If you’ve been needing a reminder that your dreams are still possible, even in a season that feels heavy or uncertain, this conversation is exactly what your heart will want to hear.

Christie Pierce is the owner of Sunglade Jewelry, where she handmakes vibrant wire-wrapped gemstone jewelry for people to treasure for a lifetime. After developing chronic illness and having to leave her job as a dietitian, she returned to her childhood passion of jewelry making.

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Follow Christie on Instagram: @sunglade_jewelry

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What if the moment you finally decide to bet on yourself becomes the exact moment everything starts to shift?

In this week’s episode, I sit down with Chelsea, the owner of Familys Creations, the handmade wood-art brand known for its stunning multi-layer illuminated animal pieces and custom wooden U.S. travel maps that families treasure for generations.

Chelsea shares how she moved past imposter syndrome, elevated her branding, strengthened her storytelling, and stepped into the version of herself who applies for the dream opportunities instead of talking herself out of them. And those big leaps? They paid off. Today she’s hitting $4K+ months with one of her retail partners, and she even sold a $1,400 custom Highland cow piece that shipped all the way to South Carolina… something she once thought was “too big” for her.

If you’re in that space of wondering whether you’re ready to grow, evolve, or go after what you really want… this conversation will remind you that readiness isn’t a feeling, it’s a choice.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Chelsea transformed a creative hobby into a profitable handmade business
• The mindset shifts required for big opportunities (and why perfection is never the point)
• What it actually takes to land your dream retail location
• The magic that happens when you stop saying yes to everything and start leading your business with intention

At Family’s Creations, Chelsea truly embodies their motto - Art That Tells a Story. She designs and hand-finishes layered wood art, lighted pieces, and home décor that often incorporate reclaimed wood. She blends modern elements, like a CO₂ laser for cutting, along with timeless, storytelling tools passed down from her husband’s great-grandfather. Every piece is crafted with family, storytelling, memories, and the feeling of home in mind.

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Visit Chelsea's website at www.fm-cs.com
Follow Chelsea on Instagram: @familyscreationsllc

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What would it look like to bring your brand to life through a powerful in-person event... one that connects your community, celebrates your culture, and creates lasting impact?

In this episode, you’ll hear from Catalina, co-founder of Heliconia Boutique — a Latina-owned handcrafted jewelry brand that blends design, Latin heritage, and women’s empowerment.

From growing up in Colombia to starting a business, the struggles of growth, and finally breaking through and hosting a sold-out launch event in Colorado, Catalina opens up about how Heliconia’s jewelry has become more than an accessory… it’s a statement of identity, resilience, and cultural pride.

Catalina’s story is a powerful example of what happens when you lead your business from the heart and what can happen when you overcome self-doubt and are instead able to build clarity and confidence within to grow your business.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Heliconia Boutique evolved from a sister-led side hustle into a thriving jewelry brand
• The power of jewelry to help women feel bold, confident, and connected to their roots
• The mindset shifts that helped her show up on social media with confidence and authenticity
• Tips for hosting successful community events that deepen relationships and drive brand growth
• How joining Product Biz Academy helped Catalina gain clarity on her audience and marketing

Catalina Quintero is the co-founder of Heliconia Boutique, a jewelry brand that blends Colombian craftsmanship with stories of culture and identity. Through her work, she empowers women to lead with soul and style, and inspires her community by sharing her journey as a Latina entrepreneur in the U.S.

LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE
Visit Heliconia Boutique's website at www.heliconiaboutique.com
Follow Catalina on Instagram: @heliconiaboutique

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