With the Success With Jewelry podcast, we invite you inside our conversations about business success and marketing for jewelry designers and entrepreneurs. We're Laryssa and Liz, jewelry marketing experts with a combined 16 years of experience in jewelry marketing and proven track records in helping jewelry brands meet their goals. When you listen to or watch this podcast, you get an intimate and exclusive "peek behind the curtain" of all the things you wish you could know about earning succ ...
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131 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Hilary Halstead Scott of Halstead About Pricing
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31:09Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #131! In this episode, we’re joined by Hilary Halstead Scott, president of Halstead Inc. We're chatting with Hilary about what goes into a sustainab…
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130 - Laryssa and Liz Dive into SMS (Text) Marketing For Jewelry Brands
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24:38Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #130! In this episode, we’re diving into SMS marketing—what it is and how it works. We’ll cover when to start, how to build your list ethically, and…
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129 - Laryssa and Liz on Why You Need to Clean Your Email List
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29:01Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #129! In this episode, we’re talking about why cleaning your email list is essential for better deliverability, stronger open rates, and a more enga…
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128 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Jordan Harris, Digital Content Creator and Producer
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35:23Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #128! We’re interviewing Jordan Harris, digital content creator, producer, storyteller, and writer. He also happens to be my husband, and the Joy Jo…
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127 - Laryssa and Liz on How to Share Updates With Confidence
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19:51Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #127! In this episode, we’re diving into how to effectively communicate news with your audience—whether it's a price increase, an upcoming event, or…
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126 - Laryssa and Liz Share, "What's Working For Our Clients?"
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14:06Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #126! In this episode, we’re catching up and sharing what’s on our minds—what’s working for our clients, what we’re focusing on, and how we’re think…
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125 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Alissa Moyse, Founder of Casual Carats
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36:41Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #125! In this episode, we chat with Alissa Moyse, founder of Casual Carats—a jewelry brand redefining everyday luxury with lightweight, comfortable …
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124 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Marketer Cami Leisk About Marketing For Jewelry Artists
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41:16Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #124! This week, Laryssa and Liz interview Cami Leisk, co-founder of Loam Marketing—a company dedicated to helping artists market their work effecti…
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123 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Cindy Liebel, Independent Jewelry Designer and Metalsmith
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34:44Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #123! This week, Laryssa and Liz interview Cindy Liebel, an independent jewelry designer who has been creating jewelry since 2008. Inspired by the c…
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122 - Liz Interviews Hannah Cole, Professional Artist and Tax Expert
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41:10Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #122! This week, Liz is chatting with Hannah Cole, professional artist, tax expert, podcast host and founder of Sunlight Tax. She believes that crea…
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121 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Setting a Balanced Budget For Sales and Marketing
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28:31Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #121! This week, we're breaking down budgeting for both sales and marketing - two areas that go hand in hand. But how do you decide where to invest …
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120 - Laryssa and Liz Talk About Headshots For Jewelry Business Owners Like You
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26:25Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #120! This week we’re diving into the importance of headshots and visually representing your brand. Your imagery speaks volumes before you even say …
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119 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip, the "OG" Jewelry Influencer
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38:45Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to Success with Jewelry Episode #119! In this episode, we’re joined by the "OG" jewelry blogger herself, Danielle Miele of Gem Gossip. Danielle started her journey in the jewelry w…
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118 - Laryssa and Liz Try to Convince You to Get Serious About Email Marketing Now
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25:34Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #118! Laryssa and Liz are diving into email marketing strategies for 2025. With more designers realizing they can’t rely solely on social media, it’s time to build susta…
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117 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Monica Stephenson, Champion of Responsible Gem Mining
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32:16Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #117! In this episode, we chat with Monica Stephenson, also known as iDazzle. She’s the founder of @anzagems and a co-founding collaborator of @moyogems. Monica believes…
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116 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Elise Thompson, Jewelry Designer and Gemstone Expert
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29:51Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #116! In this episode, we’re joined by Elise Thompson, the talented designer behind Mejia Jewelry, founder of Space 85, and owner of Henieli International. Elise's famil…
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115 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Morgan Miller: Empowering Jewelry Brands and Trade Show Tips
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42:22Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #115! This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Morgan Miller, Sales Director at the COUTURE Show and Luxury Lifestyle at NY NOW. Together, we’ll explore the critical role ed…
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114 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Navigating Instagram as a Jewelry Brand in 2025
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23:45Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #114! Laryssa and Liz are chatting about how to navigate Instagram as a jewelry brand in 2025. While we don’t think you should put all your efforts into Instagram, it’s …
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113 - Liz Interviews Alisa Thorp of Mercurius About the Tucson Gem Show
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44:50Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #113! Liz chats with Alisa Thorp, one half of the duo behind Mercurius Jewelry, an ethical fine jewelry brand that borrows its name from the centuries-old philosophy of …
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112 - Laryssa and Liz Brainstorm Together For a Bold and Intentional 2025
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22:08Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #112 and to 2025! We’re starting the year with a behind-the-scenes brainstorm and strategy session. Join us as we reflect on 2024's standout episodes, listener feedback,…
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111 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Sohail Dewani, Founder of Jewelers League
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28:48Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #111. In this episode, we're chatting with Sohail Dewani, founder of Jewelers League. With over 15 years of experience, Sohail helps jewelry businesses thrive in the dig…
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110 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Business Systems Expert Kelly Hedgpeth
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32:39Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #110. In this episode, we're chatting with Kelly Hedgpeth, founder of Grace & Co. Business Solutions. With over 17 years of experience, Kelly is an expert in streamlinin…
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109 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Creating Your Jewelry Brand "Elevator Pitch"
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14:38Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #109. In this episode, we share tips for creating an "elevator pitch" for your jewelry brand. And stick around for the bonus content, where we share details about person…
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108 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About The Importance of Planning
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14:45Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #108. We're discussing the importance of planning and tips for effectively doing it. And stick around for the bonus content, where we share some challenges designers fac…
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107 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Managing Anxiety as a Business Owner
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17:52Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #107. We’re diving into how to manage anxiety as a business owner. We may not be mental health professionals, but we both try to cope with anxiety on a daily basis. Can …
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106 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About the Value of Sharing Your Jewelry Making Process
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12:11Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #106. We’re diving into the art of craftsmanship and why it’s essential to share your process with your audience. We'll explore how showcasing the time, effort, and skil…
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105 - Laryssa and Liz Chat with Christina Kober About Building a Successful Jewelry Business
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36:30Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #105. We sit down with the talented jewelry designer and entrepreneur, Christina Kober. Since launching her business in 2007, Christina has built a thriving e-commerce s…
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104 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Holiday Promotions For Jewelry Brands
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15:16Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #104. We’ll be diving into holiday promotions for jewelry brands - how to plan them, and what you can do to make them a success. If you’re considering running a sale dur…
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103 - Laryssa Interviews Iz Alayon, Founder of Iz & Co.
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33:17Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. Welcome to episode #103. In this episode, we'll be chatting with Iz Alayon, founder of Iz & Co., specializes in crafting edgy, bold, and meticulously designed fine jewelry in New York City…
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102 - Laryssa and Liz Re-Introduce Themselves
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30:31Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. This is episode #102! We reintroduce ourselves and dive into what we do outside the podcast. You’ll hear what we each specialize in and how you can work with us. Plus, we share the top str…
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101 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Melissa Dusenberry, Founder of All The Brilliants
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27:25Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. This is episode #101! In this episode, we'll chat with Melissa Dusenberry, founder and creative director of All The Brilliants, an online community of women jewelry designers. She shares s…
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100 - Laryssa and Liz Share Biggest Takeaways From Listeners
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15:28Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. This is episode #100! In this episode, we share big takeaways from our listeners as well as our future plans for the podcast (hint: it might include fun merch!). In the bonus content, we g…
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99 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Holiday Planning Part 2/2
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14:46Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. This is episode #99! In this episode, we continue our holiday planning series by focusing on crafting an effective marketing plan and enhancing the customer experience. If you missed the f…
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98 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Holiday Planning Part 1/2
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16:09Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. This is episode #98! In this episode, we cover everything you need to know about holiday planning for your jewelry business, including why it’s never too early to start. We’ll discuss the …
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97 - Laryssa and Liz Recap the NYC Jewelry Trades Shows
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24:15Welcome to episode #97. In this episode, we recap our trip to New York City to attend the trade shows. We’ll chat about the shows we walked, trends we noticed, and the insights we learned. In the bonus content, we discuss what we think is going on in the industry and our uncensored thoughts - just for Insiders. Brands mentioned in this episode: 12t…
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96 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Jewelry Influencer Xarissa of Jewel Boxing
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32:19Welcome to episode #96. In this episode, we're thrilled to have jewelry influencer "Jewel Boxing" with us. Xarissa is a fine jewelry collector and styling queen based in New York City and New Jersey. You can find her on Instagram @jewel_boxing and on TikTok @jewelboxing. In this episode, we discuss TikTok and how it can benefit jewelry brands. In t…
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95 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Identifying Your Strengths and Weaknesses
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30:54Welcome to episode #95. In this episode, we'll be auditing Liz's website to model what it's like to go through the process and hopefully inspire you to audit your own website. In the bonus content, we'll be taking everything we learned from the website audit and creating an action plan. To get access to exclusive content as well as direct access to…
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94 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Jewelry Editor Emili Vesilind
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41:19Welcome to episode #94. In this episode, we chat with well-known jewelry industry writer and editor Emili Vesilind. She's the Editor-in-Chief of Gem + Jewel and the co-host of the Rough Cut Podcast. In this episode, Emili shares her point of view as an editor and what stands out to her when she looks at jewelry brands. In the bonus content of this …
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93 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About How to Change Gears As a Jewelry Business
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17:22Welcome to episode #93. In this episode, we’ll discuss how to audit the marketing in your business. In the bonus content of this episode, we’ll dive deeper into what to do when your business is feeling stuck. Check out our marketing stats: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BskQ4UpHMIT_nXjpZVJT-7f3jxbvIrhpCCHDph5JloE/edit?usp=sharing To get ac…
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92 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Christine Mighion, Jewelry Designer and Host of the Slowmade Podcast
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18:48Welcome to episode #92. In this episode, we're thrilled to have Christine Mighion with us. Christine is not only a talented designer and maker but also the host of the Slowmade Podcast. In this episode, we'll be delving into the art of storytelling and showcasing the handmade process in your work. In the bonus content (for Insiders only), we'll be …
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91 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Imposter Syndrome - and Tips For Overcoming It
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14:03Welcome to episode #91. In this episode, we talk all about imposter syndrome. We share how it affects us and tips for overcoming these feelings when you're feeling down on yourself. In the bonus content, we also discuss some of the things we’re feeling insecure about in our own businesses. To get access to exclusive content as well as direct access…
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90 - Liz Interviews Christina T. Miller, Sustainable Jewelry Consultant
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30:15Welcome to episode #90. In this episode, Liz interviews sustainable jewelry consultant Christina T. Miller. Christina T. Miller Consulting and her team of professional consultants have 18 years of experience and have been pioneers in this space, leading the charge since 2004. They have developed proprietary systems to help the jewelry industry ente…
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89 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Their Favorite Episodes So Far
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15:28Welcome to episode #89. We're finally celebrating our podcast and recapping a few of our favorite episodes. We’ll also share how you can try out being an Insider. In the bonus content of this episode, we also share what’s on our minds now and brainstorm ideas for future episodes. To get access to exclusive content as well as direct access to us, si…
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88 - Liz Chats With Jewelry Influencer Kylie aka @okay______fine
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22:02Welcome to episode #88. Liz has a fun conversation with jewelry collector and influencer Kylie @okay______fine. Check out her Instagram feed here: https://www.instagram.com/okay______fine/ Kylie is an art director and graphic designer based in New York/New Jersey, who shares her journey of collecting fine jewelry on Instagram and TikTok. Kylie talk…
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87 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About JCK Vegas 2024 and Other Jewelry News
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25:23Welcome to episode #87. Laryssa's giving a JCK recap and then we chat about what's been on our minds when it comes to marketing - because we haven't had a chat for a few weeks! What were Laryssa's highlights from JCK? What the heck is going on with Meta? Updates about Instagram In the bonus content of this episode, we chat about Vegas trends. To ge…
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86 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Collaborations For Your Jewelry Business
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14:45Welcome to episode #86. In this episode, we chat about how you can utilize collaborations for your business: Why they can be an effective form of audience building Some general guidelines And what to look for when seeking out collaborations In the bonus content of this episode, we share examples of jewelry brand collabs and also talk about how to l…
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85 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Advocating For Your Jewelry Brand
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20:08Welcome to episode #85. In this episode, we chat advocating for yourself and your brand. We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join, you’ll have access to extended episodes, full of tips that you can start implementing today and further resources about each topic we discuss. In the bonus content of this episode, we’ll dive …
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84 - Laryssa and Liz Chat About Meta's Recent Marketing Recommendations
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18:58Welcome to episode #84. In this episode, we chat about what Meta's recommending as best practices these days - and how you should (or shouldn't) be acting on that information. We'll be covering: Should you be engaging with Threads? Should you be posting more Reels? We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join, you’ll have acc…
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83 - Laryssa and Liz Share Tips For Creating Jewelry Business Customer Personas
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11:31Welcome to episode #83. In this episode, we dive deeper into the topic of finding your audience and fleshing out your customer personas. We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join, you’ll have access to extended episodes, full of tips that you can start implementing today and further resources about each topic we discuss. I…
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82 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Jewelry Pinterest Expert Andrea Li
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32:02Welcome to episode #82. In this episode, we chat with Jewelry Designer and Pinterest expert, Andrea Li (also known as the Red Pin Geek)! She’ll be answering some of our questions about the platform and discussing Pinterest's powerful traffic referral abilities. We also want to tell you about our Insider community. When you join, you’ll have access …
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