From $400/Week to 8-Figure Exit: Sue Bryce's Brutal Truth About Making Money as an Artist
Sue Bryce didn't sugarcoat anything in this raw, transformative conversation about what it really takes to build wealth as a creative entrepreneur. From scraping by on $400 a week as a talented photographer to selling her photography education business for eight figures, Sue shares the brutal truths most artists never hear about pricing, selling, and building a sustainable creative business.This episode tackles the biggest challenges creative entrepreneurs face: charging what you're worth, the difference between personal brand vs. business, why most creative business partnerships fail, and how to sell your art without selling your soul. Sue reveals her 7-year creative cycles, shares why she believes "creation is the opposite of competition," and delivers the hard truths about what separates struggling artists from wealthy ones.If you're ready to stop playing small with your creative work and start building real wealth from your art, this episode will shift everything you believe about money, value, and what's possible as an artist.In this episode, you'll discover:[04:51] The moment Sue realized she had to choose between staying broke or learning to monetize her art[05:41] Sue's alignment test - how to know if you truly believe in the value of what you're selling[11:21] Why most talented artists struggle to sell their work (and it's not what you think)[16:26] The difference between marketing and selling - and why artists confuse the two[20:29] Personal brand vs. business: Why Sue wishes she'd built her personal brand from day one[24:44] The partnership trap that almost killed Sue's creativity and why she'll never do it again[32:43] Sue's 7-year creative cycles and how recognizing them transformed her business decisions[35:00] The final advice that will change how you see your value as an artistHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Sue Bryce PhotographyFollow @suebrycephotographer on InstagramCreative Force of Nature Mastermind Retreat - October 6-8, 2025 at Scottsdale, AZAre 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. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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From Burned Out Middle Manager to Leadership Coach: The Career-Saving Framework with Aaron Wagner
What happens when a doctor tells you to "just sit on the couch and don't do anything" because you're so burned out you might break? That's exactly what happened to Aaron Wagner during his darkest days as a middle manager. Today, he's transformed that pain into purpose, building Lead from WithN - a coaching practice that's revolutionizing how we support the forgotten leaders stuck in the middle.In this raw and transformative conversation, Aaron shares his journey from corporate burnout to becoming the champion that 70% of unsupported middle managers desperately need. We dive deep into his three-pillar Middle Manager Success Framework (Lead Yourself, Lead Others, Lead with Impact), explore the Working Genius model that's changing how teams function, and discover why traditional leadership books fail the people who need them most. Plus, Aaron opens up about his experience in my Art of Reinvention program and how it helped him see patterns in his life he'd never noticed before.Listen now to discover the framework that's saving careers and transforming corporate America from the inside out.In this episode, you’ll learn:[03:29] Aaron's "stuck in the middle" origin story[07:04] The doctor visit that changed everything[08:27] The 90-day transformation period[11:41] The Middle Manager Success Framework explained[14:47] Breaking down the Working Genius Model[22:23] Aaron's Art of Reinvention experienceHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @lead.fromwithn on InstagramFree Reinvention Breakthrough CallJoin the Art of ReinventionAre 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. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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From Scattered to Strategic: How a Multi-Passionate Creative Found Her Purpose in Trichology with Kerri Jarrett
Ever feel like you're a hundred ping pong balls bouncing around in a room? Kerri Jarrett gets it. This master-level stylist turned trichologist was drowning in her own multi-passionate chaos until she discovered how to weave everything together into something powerful. In this episode, Kerri shares her incredible journey from feeling scattered and depressed to becoming a pioneer in the hair loss industry.We dive deep into the fascinating world of trichology, the science behind hair loss that bridges the gap between cosmetology and dermatology. Kerri breaks down the four types of stress that cause hair loss (spoiler: it's not just what you think), how epigenetics plays a role in hair health, and why those expensive hair growth shampoos probably aren't working. Plus, she reveals how finding her authentic voice through The Art of Reinvention program helped her create a revolutionary platform that's connecting trichology experts worldwide.Ready to turn your scattered energy into strategic purpose? Listen now and discover how to embrace your multi-passionate nature instead of fighting it.In this episode, you’ll learn;[3:15] What trichology actually is and why it matters[6:19] The four types of stress that cause hair loss[9:10] Kerri's personal cancer story and epigenetics journey[15:49] How ADHD and dyslexia shaped her entrepreneurial path[19:21] The opportunities that started "snowballing" after finding clarity[27:15] Do hair loss shampoos actually work? (The honest answer)[30:23] Can men regrow hair? The surprising truthHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @kerrijarrett on InstagramThe Hair WireKerri Jarrett’s WebsiteFree Reinvention Breakthrough CallThe Art of Reinvention - my mastermind program for high-achieving womenAre 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. Click here to review the show on Apple Podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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From Hustle to Rest: How to Rewire Your Brain for Sustainable Success with Mindi Huebner
What if the biggest thing blocking your success is the 5-inch gap between your ears?I had one of those conversations that leaves you staring at the wall afterward. Brain rewiring expert Mindi Huebner accidentally started rewiring my relationship with rest and productivity during what was supposed to be a casual catch-up call. She told me about a client who wanted seven figures but could only work 25 hours a week. One 15-minute session later, that limiting belief vanished and she hit a million dollars in three months.Mindi reveals why mindset and identity are completely different, her 24-karat identity framework, and how to spot when you're stuck in an identity box. You'll discover why rest breeds creativity, simple language swaps that rewire your brain, and how to replace "should have" thinking with future-focused language. If success feels heavy or you're working harder than you should for results, this conversation will shift what you see as possible.In this episode, you’ll learn:[2:08] The email that changed everything - Mindi's "rest is lazy" identity breakthrough[8:19] Why mindset and identity are different but connected[14:47] The 15-minute session that unlocked $1M in 3 months[25:16] How to identify when you're stuck in identity boxes[31:26] The 24-karat identity framework explained[39:10] Casting votes toward your future self through micro actions[43:21] Language pattern rewiring: swapping "but" for "and" and "should have" for "from now on"Here are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @mindihuebner on InstagramMindi Huebner's CEO Identity Quiz (DM Mindi "QUIZ" on Instagram)Mindi’s WebsiteFree Reinvention Breakthrough CallThe Art of Reinvention - my mastermind program for high-achieving womenAre 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. Click here to review the show on Apple Podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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Burned Out in Business? How the Sleep Sense Founder Found Her Passion Again with Dana Obleman
What happens when a successful entrepreneur hits a wall after 20 years in business? My dear friend Dana Obleman knows this feeling intimately. She's the genius behind Sleep Sense, training sleep consultants in 45 countries and literally saving parents' sanity worldwide. But after two decades, she hit a wall that knocked the wind right out of her.Dana's getting raw and real about what burnout recovery for entrepreneurs actually looks like when you're already "successful" on paper. We're talking about that soul-deep exhaustion that comes from doing the same thing over and over, even when it's working. She shares the exact moment everything shifted for her when she remembered that your natural gifts aren't accidents.If you're wondering where your spark went or feeling like you're just going through the motions, this episode is going to hit different. Dana doesn't sugarcoat the struggle, but she also shows you exactly how to find your way back to what lights you up.In this episode, you’ll learn:[03:35] Dana's rock bottom moment that sparked Sleep Sense[09:03] How passion became her driving force through fear[15:22] The five-year burnout pattern every entrepreneur faces[21:03] The breakthrough moment: Your easy is your genius[28:38] Three sleep tips that will change your nightsHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Dana’s Website: Sleep SenseFollow @sleepsense on InstagramFree Reinvention Breakthrough CallJoin The Art of Reinvention ProgramAre 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. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
This show is for creators who are done playing small, the ones who know their ideas aren’t just a passion… they’re a portal Here, we’re rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.Forget cookie-cutter blueprints and burnout culture, I’m here to help you grow a business that feels good, pays well, and the kind of personal freedom that only comes when you’re brave enough to do things your own way.Through solo episodes and honest conversations with creative entrepreneurs, artists, and founders, I’ll give you the mindset shifts, marketing moves, and business tools you need to grow with clarity, flow, and profitability.You’ll learn how to build wealth on your terms, show up with confidence, and finally trust that you don’t have to choose between creativity and success, you get to have both.So if you’re ready to step into your next level, grow your income, and build a business that actually works for your life, you’re in the right place.
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