Creatives Rule the World

Have you built a successful business but feel like it's trapped you in a box? If you're a creative entrepreneur feeling bored, resentful, or ready for something more, this episode is your permission slip to evolve.I'm pulling back the curtain on my biggest business pivot yet: from the Art of Reinvention to Iconic. This isn't just about rebranding. It's about refusing to put creatives in boxes and building founder-led brands that evolve with you, not against you.In this episode, I'm sharing why the "pick one thing forever" advice is dangerous for multi-passionate entrepreneurs, how I'm launching Desire AI as a standalone app this month, and the four pillars (Vision, Voice, Visibility, Vibration) that create truly iconic brands.In this episode, you’ll learn:[02:03] Why I've never been more excited about a new year since starting Flourish & Thrive Academy[05:00] The evolution of Desire AI and why we're launching it as a standalone app this month[09:21] Why I refuse to put creatives in a box just because it's more predictable on a spreadsheet[18:29] How multi-passionate creatives actually work and why "pick one thing" advice is killing your business[22:26] The truth about consistency vs expansion (and why you don't have to choose)[29:30] The four pillars that create an iconic founder-led brand (Vision, Voice, Visibility, Vibration)[38:21] Shirley's breakthrough story: From stuck with a dream to landing a retail store in South Africa's most prestigious safari lodge in 9 monthsHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Join The Breakthrough 21-Day ActivationLearn about Desire AIJoin the January Jumpstart (for Jewelry Designers)Are 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

Feeling burnt out and wondering why another planner or goal list isn't fixing it? That's because more strategy won't help if you're still dragging the old version of you into the new year.In this episode, I'm breaking down why resolutions fail (they're behavior-based, not identity-based) and sharing the exact prompts I use to help creatives step into a higher capacity version of themselves.In this episode, you'll discover:[01:30] Why more planners and strategy won't help if your identity doesn't shift first[05:00] The real reason resolutions die by February (and what to do instead)[07:19] How to set intentions that come from desire, not lack (with a personal example)[08:39] The powerful question: What are you no longer available for in 2026?[10:00] How to choose your rooms and step into greater visibility[12:56] The exercise that helps you leave old versions of yourself behind[15:00] Vision prompts for radical honesty that will change everythingIf you're ready to stop playing small with your vision and actually embody the person who can hold your biggest dreams, this episode is your New Year's reset.Here are the resources mentioned in the show:The Breakthrough 21-Day Activation (Starting January 5th)Vision to Reality Jewelry Business PlannerJanuary Jumpstart ChallengeDesire AI Marketing ToolAre 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

If you're the best-kept secret in your world and you know you're meant for a bigger year, this episode is for you.I’m breaking down what actually creates breakthrough years (hint: it's not better goal-setting). I’m sharing real transformation stories from my clients Shirley and Amelie, revealing the manifestation strategy that brought my partner into my life at 45, and challenging you to stop playing small with your vision.Learn how to collapse time between your vision and reality, tap into your creative frequency, and make 2026 the year you finally stop hiding your power.In this episode, you’ll learn:[00:00] Why being the "best-kept secret" is keeping you broke[02:15] The real story of how I manifested my partner Jason[07:45] Shirley's impossible dream that came true faster than expected[12:30] Amelie's conviction while building a business with two young kids[15:47] Why "realistic" goals are killing your breakthrough[18:20] How to tap into your creative frequency[20:15] Creating your audacious, unimaginable visionHere are the resources mentioned in the show:The Breakthrough 21-Day ActivationAre 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

What happens when you accidentally build an AI that coaches better than you do?Andrea Crowder wasn't trying to become an AI expert. Six months ago, she'd barely touched ChatGPT. But when she uploaded her coaching content into a custom bot for her $59/month subscription program, something extraordinary happened. Legend AI started transforming lives.People started messaging her: "This replaced my therapist." "I feel like I finally understand myself." "My seven-year-old foster daughter is using Legend to work through her emotions."In this raw, powerful conversation, Andrea shares her journey from being a military wife supporting a partner with severe PTSD to building a seven-figure business that was destroying her nervous system. She talks about the anxiety that had her rocking herself in her bedroom, the healing modalities that actually worked, and how she accidentally created an AI tool that launched itself to $150K in sales.We explore feminine and masculine energy dynamics, why women choosing themselves changes everything, and how AI can help us return home to ourselves at lightning speed. This isn't just another AI episode. It's about transformation, identity shifts, and what becomes possible when we stop trying to hold everything alone.In this episode, you'll learn:[03:21] The hidden cost of a seven-figure business and why success doesn't guarantee happiness[07:54] How Legend AI was created by accident and why it coaches with superhuman emotional intelligence[14:19] The six core business roles Legend AI can assist with (and why she'll never replace human connection)[21:17] How to use AI to analyze your communication and become a stronger leader[29:37] What Andrea's Special Forces father taught her about feminine receptivity (and why it changed everything)[40:09] The difference between coping strategies and clearing strategies in trauma healingHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @love_andreacrowder on InstagramLegend AI Join the Awaken Your Creative & Wealthy Frequency 21-Day Activation Are 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

What if 2026 could be your most creative AND most wealthy year yet?In this powerful solo episode, I'm breaking down why the Year of the Horse is inviting creatives everywhere to step into overflow energy, limitless abundance, and a whole new paradigm of what it means to be a wealthy creative.We're leaving behind the Year of the Snake (shedding old patterns) and galloping full speed into the Year of the Horse, where creatives get to RUN towards their visions without holding back.I'll walk you through the three pillars of overflow: Energetic Alignment, Embodied Wealth, and Creative Frequency, and how these unlock a life where you're not hustling harder, but channeling abundance through your creativity itself.In this episode, you’ll discover:[05:18] Year of the Snake vs Year of the Horse: shifting from shedding to sprinting[09:34] The three pillars of overflow: Energetic Alignment, Embodied Wealth, Creative Frequency[24:15] The new paradigm: Creatives who are wealthy, branded, and magnetic[28:56] Introducing the Awaken Your Creative + Wealthy Year 21-Day Activation[32:18] A personal story: When art class was for "stupid people"[37:44] Honoring my first love and the full circle moment that shaped my missionHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Join the Awaken Your Creative + Wealthy Year 21-Day ActivationGet Early Access to Icon Era: DM @iamtracymatthews on InstagramJoin the Jewelry Business Challenge - Creativity to Cash FlowYour Year to ThriveAre 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