117 - Laryssa and Liz Interview Monica Stephenson, Champion of Responsible Gem Mining
Release Date: 02/10/2025
154 - Laryssa Interviews Liz Kantner on Finding Your Place in the Jewelry Industry, Community, and Evolving Success
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we’re passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. In Episode #154, we continue flipping the script — this time with Laryssa interviewing Liz. Liz shares her journey into the jewelry industry, from working in digital marketing and taking a leap across the country, to discovering the artistry, people, and community that made her stay. She opens up about what she’s...
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153 - Liz Interviews Laryssa About Building Joy Joya, Reinvention, and Finding Joy in Business
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we’re passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. n Episode #153, we’re flipping the script: Liz interviews Laryssa to explore the story behind Joy Joya, the evolution of her career, and the lessons she’s learned from nearly a decade of helping jewelry brands grow. From leaving the East Coast, to building a marketing agency from the ground up, to navigating burnout,...
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152 - Laryssa and Liz on Planning 2026 With Clarity, Confidence, and Less Overwhelm
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we’re passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. In Episode #152, we’re looking ahead to 2026 and talking about how to plan for a year with more focus, intention, and balance. Whether you’re dreaming up big business goals, craving more creative space, or simply looking for a more grounded approach to the year ahead, this episode walks you through how to reflect,...
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151 - Laryssa and Liz on Valuing Yourself, Your Time, and Your Craft
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we’re passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. In Episode #151, we’re digging into one of the most foundational (and most challenging) parts of running a creative business: truly valuing yourself. From pricing confidently to setting boundaries to recognizing your own expertise, this episode explores why so many jewelry designers struggle with self-worth—and how that...
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150 - Laryssa and Liz on Why People Really Buy Jewelry (and How to Speak to It)
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we’re passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. In Episode #150, we’re unpacking what truly drives jewelry purchases. Spoiler: it’s never just the piece. Jewelry is emotion, identity, celebration, connection, and memory—so when someone chooses your work, they’re choosing how they want to feel and what they want to express. 💎 In this episode, you’ll learn: ...
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149 - Laryssa and Liz on Using Behind-the-Scenes Content to Build Trust
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by marketing strategist Laryssa Wirstiuk and creative consultant Liz Kantner. Together, we're passionate about helping independent jewelry brands thrive through honest conversations about what it really takes to succeed. In Episode #149, we’re diving into one of the most authentic and effective ways to connect with your audience: behind-the-scenes content. Whether it’s bench shots, gemstone sourcing, or snapshots of your sketchbook, this type of content reveals the heart of your brand—and builds serious trust. 💎 In this episode,...
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148 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Tracey Carswell About Getting Organized With Google Tools
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner — two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. In Episode #148, we’re joined by Tracey Carswell, a queer and trans non-binary coach, curator, educator, speaker, and artist whose work promotes equity for creatives and entrepreneurs. Tracey is the founder of Powerful in Pink, a platform that offers coaching, business support, curation, and community for artists and entrepreneurs, and the co-founder of Queer Metalsmiths, a space that uplifts LGBTQIA+ jewelers, metalsmiths, and...
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147 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Designer Grace Laemmler About the Success With Jewelry Rebrand
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner, two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. In Episode #147, we’re thrilled to welcome Grace Laemmler, the talented graphic designer behind Success With Jewelry’s brand-new logo and visual identity. Grace is the owner of Shepherd Design Inc. and brings more than eight years of experience helping creative businesses—from Halifax to New York and beyond—express their unique style through thoughtful, strategic design. In this episode, we chat about the inspiration,...
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146 - Laryssa and Liz on Post-Purchase Strategies to Keep Your Jewelry Customers Coming Back
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner — two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. In Episode #146, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked parts of jewelry marketing — what happens after the sale. Once someone buys from you, how do you make sure they come back again? From thoughtful post-purchase emails to segmenting your customers and building trust, we’re sharing practical ways to turn one-time buyers into lifelong fans. 💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why nurturing past customers can be...
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145 - Laryssa and Liz on Knowing When (and Whether) to Keep Going With Your Jewelry Business
Success With Jewelry
Welcome to the Success With Jewelry podcast, hosted by Laryssa Wirstiuk and Liz Kantner — two experts passionate about helping independent jewelry artists thrive. In Episode #145, we’re talking about one of the most universal — yet rarely discussed — questions every business owner faces: Should I keep going? When things are easy, you rarely question your path. But when challenges hit — whether that’s slowing sales, changing industry trends, or mounting self-doubt — it can leave you wondering if it’s time to push forward, pivot, or walk away. In this honest conversation, we...
info_outlineWelcome 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 that gems can be beautiful and beneficial. We dive deep into defining and sharing your values.
In the bonus content, we'll explore this topic further and talk about sharing your story authentically.
Learn more about Monica:
https://www.anzagems.com/
https://www.instagram.com/idazzle
To enroll in Christina's course "Foundations For Sustainable Jewelry Practices", visit this page: https://www.christinatmiller.com/a/2147530767/U8RRxUpU. Save 10% with code SWJ.
Liz Kantner works with independent jewelry artists to help them find their unique voices and succeed in today's marketplace. With over ten years of experience in jewelry marketing and sales, Liz offers consulting services and digital strategy. She's also the founder of the Stay Gold Collective, a private group providing live training, industry insights, and personalized feedback. Learn more at https://www.lizkantner.com.
Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for the jewelry industry. She’s the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform designed to make marketing accessible for jewelry makers and designers. Laryssa brings her extensive marketing expertise to the podcast, helping jewelers grow their businesses. Discover more at https://joyjoya.com.
Tune in to hear Liz and Laryssa share valuable insights, tips, and strategies for success in the jewelry industry!