Creatives Rule the World

Tired of being the bottleneck in your own business? Leadership expert Elizabeth Hartke is here with some tough love about why you're stuck in busy work instead of stepping into your power as a visionary CEO.

After 12+ years of advising ambitious entrepreneurs (including John C. Maxwell!), Liz has cracked the code on scaling yourself before scaling your business. Spoiler alert: You're probably spending 95% of your time on t...

Catherine Licari is proof that creatives can absolutely master money. From working at W Magazine to getting her MBA at Columbia, she's now helping thousands of creative entrepreneurs through Cash Flow for Creatives and her bestselling Small Business Planner. In this conversation, we tackle why creatives are conditioned to fear finances, the real truth about business funding, and how to make financial planning beautiful and acc...

What if the most traumatic moment of your childhood became the foundation for your entrepreneurial success? That's exactly what happened to business mentor and my dear friend, Danielle McKinley, who turned a devastating conversation with her mother into a million-dollar mindset.

In this raw and transformative episode, Danielle shares the exact moment at age 8 when she promised herself that money would never dictate her choices ...

Ready to stop hiding behind your bench and start building a personal brand that drives sales? In this transformative episode, Tracy sits down with Taylor Smith, founder of The Power Table and self-proclaimed "pivot queen," to uncover why personal branding isn't just nice-to-have; it's essential for standing out in today's saturated market.

Taylor shares her journey from college professor to multi-six-figure ...

What happens when you face your deepest fears, make radical changes, and emerge stronger than ever? In this deeply personal episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of the most challenging seasons of my entrepreneurial journey and the incredible transformation that followed.

Join me alongside my head coaches Dawn DiGesare and Chelsea Farmer as we reveal the complete evolution of Flourish & Thrive Academy. From consolida...

Ever feel like you're swimming against the current in your business? In this episode, Tracy interviews Erin Claire Jones, one of the world's leading Human Design experts, about how understanding your unique design can transform your decision-making and business approach. Erin shares her journey from a chance NYC encounter to pioneering accessible Human Design education for hundreds of thousands worldwide.

Discover the five...

What started as a personal writing challenge became a movement that's transformed thousands of women's lives. Lindsey Marie Zastro, founder of Powerhouse Women, didn't set out to build one of the most engaged communities in the entrepreneurial space, but her authentic approach to connection has created something truly magical.

In this episode, Lindsey reveals the counterintuitive strategy that built her sold-out 800-p...

What if the secret to scaling your business wasn't working harder, but resting more? In this transformative episode, I sit down with Dr. Shamieka Dean, transformational catalyst and business strategist, who's revolutionizing how we think about success with her groundbreaking philosophy: Rest is the New Revenue®. We dive deep into why burnout isn't actually a business problem—it's an identity issue that keeps hig...

If you've been using ChatGPT to write your marketing content and getting crickets in response, this episode explains exactly why – and what to do about it. I'm diving into the real reason generic AI tools are failing product-based brands and keeping you stuck with followers who never buy. Spoiler alert: it's not just about the words you're using, it's about understanding the actual problems your dream clien...

Welcome to Creatives Rule the World. Hosted by, Tracy Matthews — multi-7-figure entrepreneur,  visionary, and mentor to thousands of creative founders who’ve turned their ideas into profitable, purpose-driven companies.

She's helped thousands of creatives generate millions of dollars _ all by doing it my way… with creativity first. 

This show is for creators who are done playing small — the ones who know their ideas aren’t just ...

What if I told you that the most successful entrepreneurs aren't the ones who hustle hardest, but the ones who master their energetic frequency? My guest Anna Lozano proved this when she scaled Love Powered Co from a kitchen table idea to a successful exit—but here's the plot twist: her biggest transformation happened AFTER she sold. Anna shares the raw truth about identity loss post-exit, why sitting in "the void&qu...

Ready for real talk on friendship, love, and all the FEELS? In this juicy episode with my friends, Felicia Romero and Annette Oran, we rip off the Band-Aid on relationship triggers that keep us stuck! We're spilling ALL the tea about outgrowing friendships, healing those deep sister wounds, and what to do when your partner just won't level up with you.

We get vulnerable AF about abandonment issues (spoiler: we ALL have the...

🌟 EXCITING REBRAND ALERT! 🌟 Welcome to the FIRST OFFICIAL episode of Creatives Rule the World - the evolution of my beloved Thrive by Design podcast! After 532 incredible episodes, I'm expanding beyond jewelry to embrace ALL creative entrepreneurs who are ready to step into their highest expression! In this heartfelt episode, I share why creativity sits at the top of Maslow's Hierarchy (hello, self-actualization!), the ...

What would you do if you made $40,000 in just three hours? Former fashion editor Gia Wright used that mind-blowing success to fuel the biggest leap of her life - leaving everything behind to launch Social Anarchy, her rebellious fine jewelry line. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Gia reveals how she went from working in her husband's fitness business to creating a thriving by-appointment showroom in SoHo. She shares the...

Discover why your network truly is your net worth as I chat with super-connector Selena Soo about her new book "Rich Relationships" and how to build authentic connections that can transform your business. In this episode, you'll learn the six circles of connection framework, why reciprocity is overrated, and how to become someone others naturally want to help. If you're trying to grow your jewelry business throu...

Want to build the kind of passionate brand loyalty that has fans trading friendship bracelets like Swifties or being buried in branded caskets like Harley riders? In this episode, I sit down with certified master marketer Veronica Romney to uncover the game-changing framework of identity marketing - the secret weapon behind brands like Taylor Swift, Barbie, and Harley Davidson.

Veronica breaks down her four-step process to create un...

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing your jewelry business? What if you could have a full marketing team at your fingertips without the hefty price tag? In this game-changing episode, I reveal how I've trained AI to become my secret weapon for creating magnetic content that sounds authentically human. Discover my exact process for programming AI to match your unique brand voice, write compelling emails that convert, and create soc...

Are the new tariff policies keeping you up at night? In this episode, I break down exactly what the 2025 tariff changes mean for your jewelry business, how they might impact your pricing and sourcing, and most importantly, practical strategies to protect your margins without panicking.

I share my understanding of why these tariffs are being proposed, which countries and products will be most affected, and how smart jewelry brands ar...

Imagine walking into a room with 300 women wearing pink skirts, all celebrating their unique paths to success! In this vibrant episode, my friend Renee Warren reveals how a clairvoyant vision at a dinner table blossomed into The Pink Skirt Project - a movement that's revolutionizing how female entrepreneurs define success on their own terms. With raw honesty and infectious energy, Renee shares her journey from PR agency owner ...