Episode #447: From the Projects to QVC and Oprah’s Favorite Things: The Joy is in The Journey with Lia Valencia Key

Did you know that if you believe it, you can achieve it? In the latest episode of the Thrive by Design Podcast, you’re going to freaking love my guest today,  Lia Valencia Key! She’s a bundle of joy and shares her story about reinvention and how she transformed her childhood of poverty and hardship into something positive and amazing.  Raised with very humble beginnings and in the most impoverished neighborhood in Philidelphia, she grew up in a homeless shelter with her mother and siblings. In those dark times, her mom told her, “Your predicament does not determine your destiny”.  Lia shows you how to always find the light within yourself and how all things are possible. She’s living proof of shattering glass ceilings as she built a wildly successful business that’s been featured on QVC, Oprah’s Favorite Things, and so many more places!  We talk about: The secrets of connecting to your customers and selling on a whole new level. How to overcome adversity and not let your circumstances determine your future. How to get yourself out of a funk and find joy when you’re not feeling it. More inspiration you’re going to love! You are going to love her.  Join me as I talk with one of the most joyful people that I’ve ever spoken to! Her words of wisdom and advice on how to persevere with joy will forever change your perspective (and business)!   Join me on Thrive by Design for podcast episode 447! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Lia’s Website  Lia’s Personal Instagram Lia’s Business Instagram  Momentum The Collective Mastermind The Desired Brand Effect 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 platform  Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations  If 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 Matthews   Follow on Instagram:  Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram  Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok  

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Is making beautiful jewelry your passion, yet you struggle to juggle the business side of your brand? Find out what makes an independent brand truly remarkable and profitable to stand out from your competition. Tune in to Thrive by Design with host, Tracy Matthews. She’s an award winning jewelry designer, Chief Visionary Officer of Flourish & Thrive Academy and Champion for Visionaries at Creatives Rule the World. More importantly, she’s been in your shoes and loves to share her experiences, successes and failures so you can build a business grounded in what you value most. Each week, she delivers in-depth shows with sales and marketing strategies that consistently work to attract your perfect customers and keep them coming back for more. Plus, she dives deep into the systems and best practices that build a sustainable, profitable business for the long haul. Regardless if your a jewelry designer or a fashion and accessories brand, subscribe and tune in every week. So, join us as we interview major players in the jewelry industry and beyond, and learn how to start, scale and grow your brand from the biggest players in the industry.