🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Have you ever scrapped a piece of content because it didn’t turn out the way you imagined? Or maybe you’ve held off launching something new because it didn’t feel perfect yet?

In this episode of Sparkle & Shine, we’re getting real about the power of messy action—and how a reel I almost didn’t post turned out to be one of my best-performing pieces of content. I'm sharing the story behind that imperfect video, how perfectionism shows up in my business (and nearly stopped this podcast from ever happening), and the mindset shift that’s helping me show up even when things don’t go as planned.

✨ You’ll hear:

• The behind-the-scenes of my not-so-cute bead soup reel
• How perfectionism creeps in and what my inner critic actually says
• Why action beats perfection every time
• My personal tips for pressing publish anyway—even when it feels scary

If you’ve ever delayed something because it wasn’t “ready” or doubted yourself because things didn’t go perfectly… this episode is for you. 💖

🔁 Your Challenge This Week:

Pick one thing you’ve been putting off because it’s not perfect—then post it! Tag me @sparkleandshinepodcast so I can hype you up and maybe even shout you out in the next episode.

📣 Let’s Sparkle Together:

If this episode encouraged you, share it with your biz bestie, leave a review, or send me a DM with your favorite takeaway. Your support means the world!

🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 38 seconds

Have you ever felt like something just wasn’t going to be worth it—but you showed up anyway?

In this episode, I’m sharing a story from a market I almost skipped… and how it turned into one of the most surprising and encouraging days in my business.

This one is for those messy middle moments when you’re tired, unsure, or questioning if your effort even matters. You’ll hear:

• What happened at WestFest—and how I doubled my year-to-date sales in one afternoon
• Why raising my prices actually paid off (even with tons of free booths around!)
• A few magical interactions that reminded me why I do what I do
• How your energy impacts everything—and why showing up matters more than you think

💬 Let’s Connect

Have you ever had a time when you showed up anyway and were totally surprised by the outcome?

Tag me @sparkleandshinepodcast in your post or story, or send a DM and tell me about it—I’d love to cheer you on (and maybe even share your story in a future episode!).

And if this episode gave you the little nudge you needed today, send it to a friend or biz bestie who could use some encouragement too. We’re in this together. 💛

🎙 Hosted by Cassandra (@prettypineapplebead)

✨ New episodes every Thursday

🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 43 seconds

In This Episode:

If you’ve ever said, “If I just had more time, I’d figure out my marketing…” — this one’s for you.

Now that I’ve officially stepped into full-time entrepreneurship (still wild to say!), I’m sharing how my marketing approach is shifting with more time, space, and energy to grow Pretty Pineapple Bead in a way that feels intentional and aligned.

This episode is filled with behind-the-scenes insight on what I’m trying, what’s working, and how I’m building a plan that balances strategy with joy — because marketing should feel good, not just like a never-ending to-do list.

What You’ll Hear:

• My new weekly rhythm for showing up on social (without burning out)
• The mindset shift that helped me stop batching and start connecting
• Why I’m treating email marketing like a coffee date instead of a sales pitch
• How I’m reimagining vendor events and private DIY Bead Bar parties
• The 6 areas I’m focusing my marketing energy as a full-time business owner
• A simple 3-question content plan to try this week

Quote to Remember:

“You don’t need to do everything to make progress. Start with what matters most right now — and build from there.”

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Let’s Connect:

Got a marketing goal this week you’re working on? DM me @sparkleandshinepodcast or tag this episode in your Instagram Stories so I can cheer you on!

And hey — if this episode gave you a boost, don’t forget to subscribe & share it with a fellow business owner who’s navigating the marketing maze too 💛