148 - Laryssa and Liz Chat With Tracey Carswell About Getting Organized With Google Tools

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 makers.

In this episode, we’re diving into a topic every creative business owner can benefit from — how to use Google Tools to get organized. Tracey shares practical, real-world advice for streamlining your creative business with Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more, so you can spend less time managing chaos and more time doing what you love.

💌 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why creatives often struggle with organization — and how to shift that mindset

• How to use Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets to simplify collaboration and stay consistent

• Practical tools and time management tips to keep your jewelry business on track

• How organization actually supports creativity and frees up mental space

• The “best system is the one you’ll use” approach to staying organized

✨ For Insiders ONLY, Tracey goes even deeper — walking us through how to set up simple Google-based systems to manage production, marketing, and client communication, plus a bonus walkthrough on Google Calendar’s hidden scheduling link and templates to start using today.

🎧 Ready to get organized and fall in love with your systems? Listen now — and if you’re not yet an Insider, join us for the bonus content at patreon.com/SuccesswithJewelry.

About Our Guest

Tracey Carswell (they/them) is a queer and trans non-binary coach, curator, educator, speaker, and artist. As the founder of Powerful in Pink and co-founder of Queer Metalsmiths, Tracey supports creatives and entrepreneurs with coaching, community, and tools for sustainable success. Their work focuses on building inclusive spaces and helping artists bring structure to their creative flow.

Connect with Tracey: https://www.traceycarswell.com/

About Your Hosts

Liz Kantner helps independent jewelry artists find their voices and thrive in today’s marketplace through consulting, digital strategy, and her Stay Gold Collective community. Learn more at lizkantner.com.

Laryssa Wirstiuk is the founder and creative director of Joy Joya, a digital marketing agency for jewelry brands. She’s also the author of Jewelry Marketing Joy and the creator of JoyDeck, a platform that makes marketing easier for jewelry designers. Discover more at joyjoya.com.