Creatives Rule the World

2026 The Year of Overflow: How To Unlock Limitless Abundance and Wealth as a Creative

What if 2026 could be your most creative AND most wealthy year yet? In this powerful solo episode, I'm breaking down why the Year of the Horse is inviting creatives everywhere to step into overflow energy, limitless abundance, and a whole new paradigm of what it means to be a wealthy creative. We're leaving behind the Year of the Snake (shedding old patterns) and galloping full speed into the Year of the Horse, where creatives get to RUN towards their visions without holding back. I'll walk you through the three pillars of overflow: Energetic Alignment, Embodied Wealth, and Creative Frequency, and how these unlock a life where you're not hustling harder, but channeling abundance through your creativity itself. In this episode, you’ll discover: * [05:18] Year of the Snake vs Year of the Horse: shifting from shedding to sprinting * [09:34] The three pillars of overflow: Energetic Alignment, Embodied Wealth, Creative Frequency * [24:15] The new paradigm: Creatives who are wealthy, branded, and magnetic * [28:56] Introducing the Awaken Your Creative + Wealthy Year 21-Day Activation * [32:18] A personal story: When art class was for "stupid people" * [37:44] Honoring my first love and the full circle moment that shaped my mission Here are the resources mentioned in the show: * Join the Awaken Your Creative + Wealthy Year 21-Day Activation [https://tracymatthews.com/creativeyear] * Get Early Access to Icon Era: DM @iamtracymatthews [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] on Instagram * Join the Jewelry Business Challenge - Creativity to Cash Flow [https://www.flourishthriveacademy.com/challenge] * Your Year to Thrive [https://tracymatthews.com/thrive] Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  1. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716] to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform [https://pod.link/1050430716] 2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” 3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show [https://pod.link/1050430716] wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-and-marketing-strategy-for/id1050430716] for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Social: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/] Follow @iamtracymatthews  Instagram [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy]

What Resistance Is Really Trying to Tell You (And Why You Should Listen) with Tracy Matthews and Heather Chauvin

What if the resistance you're feeling isn't a wall to break through, but a doorway to walk through? In this powerful conversation, leadership coach Heather Chauvin and I get radically honest about resistance, fear, self-trust, and what it really takes to build a business that doesn't break you. Heather built her coaching practice while battling stage 4 cancer, and her story will remind you why you started this journey in the first place. We dive deep into why resistance shows up (and what it's really trying to tell you), the difference between failure and pivoting, how to know when to push through versus when to lean in and wait, and Heather's game-changing "wouldn't it be nice if" journaling technique. This conversation went places I didn't expect. We both cried. We talked about our mothers, our fears, and the moments that shaped who we've become. If you're in a season of uncertainty or feeling stuck, this episode will give you permission to trust yourself again. In this episode, you’ll learn: * [9:03] Why resistance is actually your body trying to keep you safe (and how to use it as a growth tool instead of fighting it) * [13:07] Heather's powerful story: building her coaching business from her hospital bed while battling stage 4 cancer * [25:06] The critical difference between failure and pivoting, and why one keeps you stuck while the other moves you forward * [31:07] Tracy's story: intentionally descaling a seven-figure business and sitting in two years of uncertainty before clarity came * [43:21] The "wouldn't it be nice if" journaling practice that brings instant clarity when you're stuck or overwhelmed * [52:31] Why becoming the adult you needed as a child is the deepest work of entrepreneurship and how it connects to business success Here are the resources mentioned in the show: * Follow @heatherchauvin_ [https://www.instagram.com/heatherchauvin_/] on Instagram * Heather's Podcast: Emotionally Uncomfortable [https://www.heatherchauvin.com/podcast] * Heather's Website [https://heatherchauvin.com/time] * Join the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow Challenge ( [https://flourishthriveacademy.com/challenge]$1/day for 21 days of actionable sales strategies)  Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  1. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716] to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform [https://pod.link/1050430716] 2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” 3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show [https://pod.link/1050430716] wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-and-marketing-strategy-for/id1050430716] for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Social: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/] Follow @iamtracymatthews  Instagram [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy]

How to Stop Abandoning Yourself and Finally Build a Life You Don't Need to Escape with Danielle Laura

What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't your strategy, your team, or your market? What if it's how often you abandon yourself without even realizing it? In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Laura, a human design expert, clairvoyant, and former healthcare executive who completely transformed her life after experiencing what she calls "soul death." Danielle shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder to losing everything when she finally chose to honor her gifts, and how she built an unshakable sense of self-loyalty in the process. We get into the real signs of self-abandonment that most entrepreneurs miss, why visionaries and creatives often feel like outsiders, and the micro-moment shifts that can change your entire trajectory without burning you out. Danielle also shares her favorite nervous system regulation practices and explains the difference between maintenance seasons and evolution seasons in business. If you've ever felt like you're living someone else's life, or you're so busy taking care of everyone else that you've lost yourself, this conversation will give you the permission and the practical tools to choose yourself first. In this episode, you’ll learn: * [04:46] Danielle's journey from healthcare executive to experiencing "soul death" * [08:47] How human design and gene keys became the missing link * [15:06] Signs you're living in self-abandonment (and don't even know it) * [20:40] The "future cost" question that makes hard decisions easier * [27:55] Why micro-moment shifts beat massive life overhauls * [35:17] Nervous system regulation practices for high achievers Here are the resources mentioned in the show: * Follow @_daniellelaura_ [https://www.instagram.com/_daniellelaura_/] on Instagram  * Listen to H.O.T Talks Podcast [https://open.spotify.com/show/4J14oPV6GAlbyu0pSVcWnr] * Danielle’s Website [https://www.danielle-laura.com/] * Join the 21-Day Creativity to Cashflow Challenge [https://flourishthriveacademy.com/challenge] Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  1. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716] to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform [https://pod.link/1050430716] 2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” 3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show [https://pod.link/1050430716] wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-and-marketing-strategy-for/id1050430716] for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Social: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/] Follow @iamtracymatthews  Instagram [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy]

How to Start a Podcast That Builds a Ride-or-Die Community (Even If You're Scared)

Want to start a podcast but terrified your first episodes will be terrible? Good news: they will be. And that's exactly why you should start anyway. Jessica Burgio launched her podcast during COVID with mediocre equipment, zero followers, and a whole lot of fear. Four years later, she's built a thriving business and a ride-or-die community through the power of podcasting. In this episode, Jessica shares her complete roadmap for starting and growing a podcast that builds community and generates revenue. You'll learn why your "awful" first episodes are your greatest teacher, how to batch content so you're not scrambling every week, the marketing strategy Lewis Howes still uses on his massive show, and how to pivot your podcast when it stops feeling aligned. Jessica reveals the raw truth about building her show from 0 to 300+ episodes, including her cringiest moments and biggest wins. If you've been sitting on a podcast idea, this is your sign to start. In this episode, you’ll learn: * [02:53] Jessica's journey from hairstylist to business mentor and borrowing belief from mentors * [10:00] Starting Beauty Inspires Beauty during COVID and rebranding to Unscripted * [27:33] Cringiest podcasting moments: bad audio and wrong guests * [30:00] Practical tips for starting your podcast today * [35:00] Marketing strategies that work, including Lewis Howes' personal outreach tactic * [40:00] Attraction marketing: how to draw your ideal listeners to you * [45:00] Advice for creatives stuck in the middle of a pivot Here are the resources mentioned in the show: * Follow @jessicaburgio [https://instagram.com/jessicaburgio] on Instagram * Follow @unscriptedthepodcast [https://www.instagram.com/unscriptedthepodcast/] on Instagram * Join the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow Challeng [https://flourishthriveacademy.com/challenge]e ($1/day for 21 days of actionable sales strategies) Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  1. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716] to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform [https://pod.link/1050430716] 2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” 3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show [https://pod.link/1050430716] wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-and-marketing-strategy-for/id1050430716] for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Social: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/] Follow @iamtracymatthews  Instagram [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy]

The DM Selling Method: Why Sales Calls Are Killing Your Conversions with Jillian Murphy

What if the thing you think is helping you close more sales is actually costing you conversions? My guest today, Jillian Murphy, is about to flip everything you know about selling on its head. Jillian went from being unexpectedly let go from her corporate sales job during the pandemic to building a seven-figure coaching business in just two years, all through Instagram DMs. No fancy funnels. No automation. No sales calls. Just authentic conversations that convert. In this episode, Jillian pulls back the curtain on her entire DM selling method, including how she closes clients up to $56K without ever jumping on a call, why making people book a calendar link is costing you sales, and how her content does 99% of the selling for her. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the "shoulds" in online business (the webinars, the ads, the complex funnels), this conversation will be a breath of fresh air. Jillian's approach is refreshingly simple, deeply relational, and incredibly effective. Whether you're selling jewelry, coaching, services, or products, this episode will change how you think about sales forever. In this episode, you’ll learn: * [2:42] The moment everything changed: How Jillian lost her corporate identity and found her true calling in less than 48 hours * [5:14] Why attending a mastermind six weeks before getting fired became the catalyst for a seven-figure business * [8:36] The Facebook group strategy that generated $68K in her first launch (and why she still doesn't have a website) * [12:00] The Google Doc that replaces fancy sales pages, and why simpler is more profitable * [15:58] The "bursting pipe" theory: Why calendar links are killing your conversions and what to do instead * [20:11] How to handle ghosting in the DMs without losing your dignity (or the sale) * [22:56] The objection-handling framework that closed a $56K deal entirely through Instagram messages * [25:10] Why Jillian refuses to automate her DMs, and how she still has time for everything Here are the resources mentioned in the show: * Follow @theJillianMurphy [https://www.instagram.com/thejillianmurphy] on Instagram * Jillian’s Free Weekly Webinar: Mastering DM Selling (Every Wednesday) [https://jillianmurphy.co/register] * Jillian's Podcast: Scale Your Sales [https://scaleyoursales.podbean.com/] * Join the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow Challenge [https://flourishthriveacademy.com/challenge] ($1/day for 21 days of actionable sales strategies) Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  1. Click here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-marketing-strategy-for-fashion/id1050430716] to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform [https://pod.link/1050430716] 2. Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” 3. Share your favorite insights and inspirations If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show [https://pod.link/1050430716] wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-by-design-business-and-marketing-strategy-for/id1050430716] for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere. xo, Tracy Matthews Follow on Social: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/] Follow @iamtracymatthews  Instagram [http://instragram.com/iamtracymatthews] Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy]