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Jessica Rose is a serial jewellery business owner and the Founder of multi-award-winning London Jewellery School and Jewellers Academy. Having helped over a million people learn jewellery-making, she passionately believes anyone can have a successful business making and selling things they love. Each week, you'll hear tips, support and practical advice on how to launch your jewellery or handmade business as well as inspiring interviews.
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In this weeks episode, jeweller Natalie Furlong shares her inspiring journey from a creative hobbyist to a successful jewellery business owner. She discusses her background in ceramics, the challenges she faced during her transition from ceramics to jewellery, and how the Jewellery Business Academy has supported her growth. Jess and Natalie touch o…
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In this week's episode, Anna Campbell and Jess Croft discuss their recent jewellery collaboration, the Good Girl Rebellion jewellery range. They share actionable advice on how to ensure a successful partnership covering essential tips such as finding the right collaborator, aligning your visions, maintaining respect and communication, navigating ch…
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We're so excited to launch the brand new Jewellery Business Academy for 2025. This is a newly filmed year-long program starting in January, designed to support jewellery entrepreneurs at any stage of their business journey. In this episode we explore the evolution of the Jewellery Business Academy program from its roots in the Jewellery Business Bo…
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Got a passion for jewellery-making but not sure where to start? This week on the Jewellers Academy Podcast, Jess chats with Chloe Mayo and Anna Bonner, two inspiring students from the Foundation in Silver Jewellery course. Perfect for complete beginners, this mentor-supported online course lets you dive into silver jewellery making from the comfort…
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In this week's episode, the Jewellers Academy team announces the opening of a new jewellery training school in Brighton, UK - set to launch in early 2025. The conversation highlights the exciting opportunities for students, the community atmosphere, and the various classes and events planned for the new space. Jess emphasises the importance of buil…
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell talks with Janine Friston of The Female Business Network. Janine shares 7 ways to increase visibility for introverted jewellers in business, covering how to show up on social media, how to get seen on Google, tips for face to face networking and more. The tips shared cover:…
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This week on the Jewellers Academy Podcast, host Jess sits down with award-winning jeweller Anelia Kuprina to dive into the fascinating journey of her career. Anelia shares the powerful moment she fell in love with jewellery-making and how her education shaped the jeweller she is today. She reflects on her early experiences as a bench worker with p…
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In this week's episode of the podcast, we at Jewellers Academy introduce our brand-new advanced stone setting classes, the Jewellers Masterclasses, designed for experienced jewellers ready to enhance your skills. The conversation covers the structure of the masterclasses, the support provided, and highlights the projects: Decorative Collets, Fishta…
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This week on the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess is joined by jeweller and product photographer Karen Young. They discuss Karen's top 10 tips for getting great photos of your jewellery with your smartphone. Covering the basics like don't forget to clean your camera lens! They also cover lighting, equipment, how to plan your shots and more. We would…
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There are just 16 weeks until Christmas which is traditionally a busy time for jewellers. In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss how to effectively prepare your jewellery business for the Christmas season, breaking down the actions by month sharing what to do and what not to do to have the best and m…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan chats to Emma Stanton, a jeweller from Hove, East Sussex. Emma shares her journey into jewellery making, which began 19 years ago after taking evening classes. She discusses how her design process evolved from early inspirations, such as the sea, to focusing on shapes and textures. Emma also reflects on the …
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Luke Brient, a jeweller who specialises in unisex jewellery featuring large gemstones and unique textures from sandcasting, shares his journey into the craft. Initially studying Industrial Design at Loughborough University, Luke turned to jewellery making during the COVID-19 lockdown, inspired by a stint workin…
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In this week's episode, host Kim Thompson chats to Katie Tovey-Grindlay, a social media and marketing coach with a unique journey. Katie shares how she transitioned from running a local dog walking and home boarding business to becoming a social media coach. Katie emphasises the importance of authenticity in her work, particularly as someone who is…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Elin Horgan delve into the art of wax carving, a technique used in jewellery making to create detailed designs that are later cast into metals like silver or gold. The episode also highlights Elin's updated courses on wax carving, which include a Level 1 workshop covering basic ring and pendant making, and a Level 2…
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https://www.goodgirlrebellion.com/In this week’s episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell is speaking with counsellor Alison Hughes. If you love jewellery making but struggle with the business side of selling your jewellery this episode is for you. They discuss the issues that can come up for jewellers in business including proc…
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In this week's episode, Jess interviews Emily Little, the owner of The Little Wedding Jeweller, who shares her unique journey from wellness to jewellery making. Emily discusses how her experience running a wellness centre led to burnout, prompting her to seek new forms of self-care. She found solace in jewellery making, which became a therapeutic o…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Rachel Connor, a writer and transformational life and creativity coach. The discussion delves into the essence of creativity, exploring its broad and deep significance beyond traditional artistic practices. Rachel Connor shares her journey from academia to becoming a creativity coach, highlighting h…
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In this week's episode, host Kim Thomson chats to Natalie Watson from Erinna Jewellery. Natalie creates jewellery inspired by Greek Mythology and is passionate about offering size and disability-inclusive jewellery. She reflects on her remarkable journey so far, going from signing up for the Diploma in Silver Jewellery at the Jewellers Academy with…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan talks to Victoria Thomas, a freelance digital marketing specialist. Victoria, who focuses on SEO and Google Ads, discusses the importance of search engine optimisation (SEO) for small businesses. She explains that SEO is about enhancing a website's visibility on search engines like Google, which helps drive …
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This week on the podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Kirsty Maynor all about change. Kirsty Maynor is the Founder and CEO of The Firefly Group. She is a certified coach and leadership expert with decades of experience and the best-selling author of "Untangled, a practical and inspirational guide to change we choose and change we don't' In t…
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This week on the podcast, host Kim Thomson talks with Charlotte Smith. Char is a trained HGV mechanic, welding tutor and jeweller. She is passionate about foraging metals, giving new life to discarded items. Char is on a mission to help stop women from being intimidated by tools and to promote safe tool use and confidence. Charlotte on Instagram Le…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Elsa Tierney, an award-winning jeweller and goldsmith based in the UK. Elsa, who also has a background in sculpture and art, shares her journey into jewellery making, which began in childhood with crafting hair braids and bangles. Her passion led her to study textiles and fine art, eventually focusing on jewell…
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The deadline to sign up for a Jewellery Diploma course with Jewellers Academy is fast approaching. You have until midnight on Friday 7th June to get yourself on the list. In this week's podcast, Jessica Rose is talking with Community Manager Anna Campbell all about the ten reasons to join a Diploma this year. If you've been on the fence about it do…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sara Arnold, a student in the inaugural year of the diploma in silver metal clay. Sara shares her journey into jewellery making, which began when she repaired a beaded necklace from Egypt. Her passion grew, leading her to explore silversmithing and eventually discover metal clay during the lockdown. She expre…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Kelly Twigg, a jeweller known for her sea glass jewellery and active presence on Instagram. Kelly discusses her journey from a Navy career to becoming a self-employed jewellery maker. Kelly's Instagram success, boasting over 30,000 followers, is attributed to her authentic and engaging approach, sharing not jus…
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In this bonus podcast episode, Jess interviews Alexandra, an Advanced Diploma graduate and jeweller who runs her own business called Von W Jewellery. Alexandra specializes in creating fine jewellery pieces using gold and diamonds, employing an experimental technique of melting diamonds into gold. She shares her journey, starting from her early expe…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sima Vaziry, a talented metal clay jeweller whose work has been sold through the British Museum for over a decade, and who is the final jeweller to appear in the Handmade Jewellers series. The discussion focuses on how Sima uses her craft to support various charities, highlighting her involvement with Afghan …
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Iain Sainsbury, who is the featured jeweller in the fourth episode of the Handmade Jewellers series and who recently got accepted to showcase his work at Goldsmith North, a prestigious fair for jewellers. Ian shares his journey of applying to the fair, highlighting the challenges and decisions involved. He em…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Ange B, a jeweller who makes architectural style jewellery and who features in the third episode of Handmade Jewellers. Ange discusses her journey into working with gold in her jewellery business and explains how she transitioned from working mainly in silver to incorporating gold into her designs. Initially …
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Susannah King. Susannah is featured in episode 2 of The Handmade Jewellers, premiering this week on Thursday 2nd May ay 8pm BST. This week we're sharing a previous podcast recording with her from 2023. Susannah is a fourth generation jeweller and talks about her background in repairing jewellery and how she has…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Anna Sweet, a jewellery maker who specializes in creating unique pieces with a focus on storytelling, who also features in episode one of the Handmade Jewellers. Anna discusses her journey in the jewellery business, which hit a rough patch when she felt demotivated and lacked creativity. She even contemplated q…
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In this week's bonus episode, Jess and Tori discuss the various silver jewellery diploma programmes offered by Jewellers Academy and how to choose the right one. They cover the silver jewellery diploma, the fine jewellery diploma, the advanced jewellery diploma, and the silver metal clay diploma. Tori, who has completed three of the four programmes…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna introduce a new TV-like show called 'The Handmade Jewellers,' which offers viewers a unique glimpse into the world of handmade jewellers. Hosted by Jess, the series will broadcast on the Jewellers Academy YouTube channel and features visits to five different jewellers' studios, including homes, shops, and garde…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Anna Campbell discuss an exciting new silver clay jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Anna Campbell, from Jewellery School Scotland, is the teacher for 'Silver Leaf and Botanical Jewellery', a course suitable for beginners to silver metal clay to learn how to make nature-inspired creations. This brand new …
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In this week's episode, Ellen Horgan chats with Jen Morant Smith, a jeweller specializing in sustainable materials. Jen shares her journey, beginning with her passion for recycled metals and other found materials like sea glass and pottery. She discusses her motivation to turn discarded items into meaningful jewellery and her journey from a hobbyis…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to Tressa, a surgeon and jewellery maker, and explores her journey into jewellery making alongside her medical career. Tressa shares how her interest in jewellery making was sparked during a blacksmithing course with her stepson and how it gradually evolved into a consuming hobby. Despite her busy schedule as a su…
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Anna Campbell is talking with Heidi Hinda Chadwick. Heidi is a Creative Life Coach and Anna is a Business and Mindset Coach and they are each other's coaches! In this conversation they dive into the subject of navigating our comfort zone looking at what a comfort zone is, how to know you…
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In this week's episode, Jess and Laura Jayne discuss an exciting new FREE silver jewellery-making course at Jewellers Academy. Laura Jane, from Small Dog Silver, is the teacher for 'Make a Silver Convertible Brooch Pendant', which focuses on creating a brooch that can also be converted into a pendant, combining vintage style with modern appeal. Jes…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Bethany from Silver & Steel, a jewellery studio in Bristol, UK. Bethany shares her journey into jewellery making, detailing how her passion for the craft led her to establish Silver & Steel. Bethany discusses her ambition to create a sustainable creative community by providing a platform for local i…
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In this week's episode, Michelle Lierre chats to Nicole Ringgold who is a silversmith and the author of the upcoming book The New Silversmith. Nicole discusses her journey into silversmithing, which began unexpectedly while constructing her home in 2009. Despite facing challenges like losing her home and studio to a wildfire in 2014, Nicole decided…
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In this week's episode, hosts Jess and Anna discuss an upcoming project called the "5 Days of Silver Metal Clay." The 5-day event aims to introduce participants to silver metal clay, a versatile material for jewellery making. Anna, an experienced silver metal clay tutor, explains the nature of metal clay, its variations, and its environmentally fri…
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In this week's episode of the Jewellers Academy podcast, host Kim Thomson is speaking with Anna Mcloughlin. Anna is an Ethical Designer/Goldsmith specialising in creating mini wearable sculptures and remodelling jewellery. Her jewellery business is B-Corp certified and she recently won the 2023 Halo Award from the British Hallmarking Council. Anna …
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Sally Costen, The Clerkenwell Jeweller, and discusses her journey into jewellery making. Sally, who started as a graphic designer, shares her passion for jewellery and how she rediscovered her love for it through courses at Jewellers Academy. The conversation delves into Sally's creative process, which involv…
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In this week's episode, Anna chats to Sally How, a sustainable jewellery maker and workshop teacher. Sally specializes in eco-friendly silver and single-origin gold and offers workshops, including wedding ring making sessions near Harrogate, UK. This episode's all about using Google reviews to promote a jewellery business. Sally shares her strategy…
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If you've ever struggled with your relationship with money then this episode for you. Jess talks about the importance of the relationship we have with money and its impact on both our business and personal life. The formation of our core beliefs around money are often established by the age of 7 so any patterns that you have around money, abundance…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats with Emily, founder of Emily Lisbeth Jewellery, Jewellers Academy graduate and Jewelfund winner. She shares her inspiring journey into jewellery making, detailing her transition from administrative roles to pursuing her passion. She reflects on the challenges of balancing work and motherhood and the discussion tou…
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In this week's episode, host Elin Horgan welcomes Ruthie Johnson from Ruthie and Rose, a holistic success coach for ambitious women. Ruthie shares her personal journey from experiencing burnout in a high-profile corporate job to transitioning into entrepreneurship. The conversation covers mindset issues relevant to jewellers and small business owne…
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Have you ever chosen a word of the year? In our first podcast episode of 2024, Jess speaks with Anna Campbell about their process for selecting a word that will be their guiding theme for the upcoming year. They talk about the practicalities of choosing a word, the words they’ve chosen for 2024 and why as well as the words they had for previous yea…
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Are you ready to test your knowledge about precious metals and jewellery making? Join us for this special episode, where the Jewellers Academy team members — Jessica Rose, Anna Campbell, Julia Rai, April and Tori — quiz each other and you about all things jewellery. Grab a pen and paper, join in the fun and see how many correct answers you get! Qui…
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In this week's episode, Jess chats to all three participants of season 2 of the Jeweller's Retreat - Kath Dare, Tressa Amir, and Kate Seow - who are experienced jewellers enrolled in the Advanced Jewelry Diploma. Kath, Tressa and Kate share their initial apprehensions about being on camera and discuss their eventual enthusiasm for the unique and ch…
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