Sparkle & Shine: Beads, Brands & Big Dreams
✨ Ready to build a business you love — even if it feels a little messy right now? You’re in the right place.
I’m Cassandra, the colorful creative behind Pretty Pineapple Bead, and I’m on a mission to go from side hustle to full-time business. Sparkle & Shine is your go-to space for real talk about growing a handmade brand, taking bold steps, and navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
In each episode, we’re getting honest about what it takes to build a business from the ground up — from marketing strategies and mindset shifts to handling the tough days and celebrating the wins. Whether you’re just starting out or feeling stuck, come along for the ride as we tackle it all, one episode at a time.
Hit subscribe and let’s work toward those big, sparkly dreams — together.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 11 minutes
- Episodes
- 18
- Years Active
- 2025
Episode 18: A Week in the Life of a Full-Time Creative Entrepreneur
🌟 Episode Length: 5 minutes, 58 seconds
💬 In This Episode:
Ever wonder what running a creative business really looks like? Spoiler: it’s not picture-perfect — it’s messy, unpredictable, sometimes ma…
Episode 17: The Comparison Trap: How to Stay in Your Lane & Thrive
🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 6 seconds
💬 In This Episode:
Have you ever scrolled Instagram, seen someone else’s success, and immediately felt like you’re behind? If comparison has ever knocked your …
Episode 16: Visibility with Heart — How to Show Up Online Without Burning Out
🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 31 seconds
💬 In This Episode:
Ever feel like you’re supposed to be everywhere online? Posting every day, keeping up with every platform, and still hearing crickets? In …
Episode 15: Defining Your Niche Without Feeling Boxed In
🌟 Episode Length: 13 minutes, 8 seconds
💬 In This Episode:Have you ever felt like choosing a niche means boxing yourself in or turning people away? You're not alone.
In this episode of Sparkle & Shi…
Episode 14: Clarify Your Message – How to Talk So Your Dream Customer Listens
🌟 Episode Length: 19 minutes, 45 seconds
💬 In This Episode:
You’re posting. You’re showing up. You’re writing captions, emails, and product descriptions from the heart… but it still feels like your…
Episode 13: How to Actually Find Your Dream Customer (Without Guessing)
🌟 Episode Length: 28 minutes, 17 seconds
💬 In This Episode:
If you’ve ever said, “I don’t know who I’m talking to online” or felt like your content just isn’t landing… it might be time to revisit y…
Episode 12: If I Were Starting My Business Today: These Are The Foundations I’d Define First
🌟 Episode Length: 28 minutes, 5 seconds
🎙 In This Episode:
If you’re starting a business—or feeling like you need to circle back and rebuild your foundations—this episode is for you. I’m taking you…
Episode 11: Celebrating 8 Years of Pretty Pineapple Bead
🌟 Episode Length: 10 minutes, 27 seconds
In This Episode:
Wow, I can’t believe Pretty Pineapple Bead just turned 8 years old! 🎉 In this episode, I’m sharing the full story of how it all began—from …
Episode 10: Recommitting to the Dream: One Month of Full-Time Business
🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 20 seconds
In This Episode:
One month ago, I left my part-time job to go all in on my business. This episode is a real, behind-the-scenes look at what that first month …
Episode 9: Fighting Distraction & Finding Focus
🌟 Episode Length: 9 minutes, 57 seconds
In This Episode:
Have you ever caught yourself telling yourself, “Oh, just one more video” — and suddenly an hour has flown by? Same. In this episode, I’m pu…
Episode 8: When Messy Action Wins Over Perfectionism
🌟 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 …
Episode 7: The Power of Showing Up (Even When You’re Not Sure It’ll Work)
🌟 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 skip…
Episode 6: How I’m Marketing My Business Now That I’m Full-Time
🌟 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…
Episode 5: Why You Don’t Have to Build Your Business Alone (and How to Find Your People)
🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 40 seconds
In This Episode:
Running a small business can feel incredibly isolating — especially when you’re the one doing everything. If you’ve ever thought, I love my …
Episode 4: Building a Business That Feels Like You — Not What Everyone Else Is Doing
🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 31 seconds
In This Episode:
If you’ve ever felt like your business doesn’t quite feel like you — like you’re just mimicking what’s “supposed” to work — this episode is …
Episode 2: Why I’m Leaving My Job to Go All In on My Business
🌟 Episode Length: 7 minutes, 27 seconds
In This Episode:
In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a major decision — stepping away from my part-time job to go all in on my business,…
Episode 3: How to Stay Confident When You’re Starting Something New
🌟 Episode Length: 8 minutes, 17 seconds
In This Episode:
Confidence isn’t just about having it all figured out — it’s about showing up anyway. In this mindset-focused episode, I’m sharing the real …
Episode 1: Welcome to Sparkle & Shine: The Start of a New Journey
🌟 Episode Length: 3 minutes, 14 seconds
In This Episode:
Welcome to the very first episode of Sparkle & Shine! I’m Cassandra, the creative force behind Pretty Pineapple Bead, a colorful, confidence…