Joining me today is the talented Julia Duff Hundermark, the creative force behind Julia Duff—a unique jewelry brand. Not only is she a skilled designer, but she also wears the hats of both founder and host of The Elemental Connections Podcast. Julia's creations are more than just jewelry; they're a statement of empowerment, inclusivity and connection. In this special episode, we dive into Julia's journey as she generously shares the invaluable lessons she's gathered during the initial months of establishing her jewelry business. What makes it even more meaningful is that Julia, a cherished client of mine, has been a part of the Jewelry Business Academy for the past few months. Get ready to be inspired and informed as we explore the insights she's gained along the way.   Topics Discussed: Transitioning from being an architect to jewelry designer Finding yourself in a career that is not fulfilling you Searching for joy Hitting burnout post Covid Learning to take care of yourself Creating space for creativity Breaking down big goals into small steps Allowing yourself to dream Dealing with and feeling unmotivated, listless and lacking purpose Fulfilling your inner peace and purpose Why chasing your purpose will energize you Imposter syndrome in business Becoming the author of your own life Lessons learnt as an entrepreneur Going all in on your brand message How to give yourself the best chance at success in business Taking yourself and your business seriously   Ready for growth? Then this invitation is for you...   If you’re looking for my support on how to scale your jewelry business, join the Jewelry Business Academy. This is the most expansive and supportive container for jewelry business owners who want to scale to 6+ figures without burning out. You’ll get my eyes on your business every single week, as well as lots of 1:1 support and will join a community of jewelry business owners all scaling their businesses together.   I've helped jewelry business owners from around the world, from those who are just starting out, to those making multiple six-figures, build solid foundations in their business, find clarity, implement systems and proven growth strategies, and hit big goals, and I want to help you do the same. Learn more here: jewelrybusinessacademy.ca   P.S. I love connecting with you on your entrepreneurial journey! Join me on Instagram: robynclarkcoaching   ______________   LINKS MENTIONED:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaduff/ Website: https://juliaduff.nl/ Podcast: The Elemental Connections Podcast   ______________