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In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal sit down with Lanie & Alex of Hialeah Fine Jewelry for a raw, funny, and inspiring conversation about building a business, raising a family, and navigating entrepreneurship as a couple — all while welcoming a brand new baby into the mix. 👶💍

From launching a jewelry brand without formal training to selling out at conferences and moving across states to find balance, Laniey and Alex open up about the real side of creative entrepreneurship.

We get into:
✨ How Hialeah Fine Jewelry was built from scratch
✨ Transitioning from piercing & tattoo shops into business ownership
✨ When growth forces you to bring your partner into the business
✨ Creative burnout and protecting your joy as a maker
✨ Selling out product drops and prepping for conferences
✨ Running a business during pregnancy (and right after birth 😳)
✨ Why creators struggle with systems like email lists, automation, and operations
✨ Making your own money vs. working for someone else

This episode is honest, relatable, and wildly motivating for anyone trying to build something of their own — especially if you’re a creative, a parent, or building alongside a partner.

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