Show overview
GILT TRIPS launched in 2024 and has put out 42 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 15 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 17 min and 22 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Kendra Lockhart.
From the publisher
Curious about all that glitters? Join award-winning private jeweler Kendra Lockhart, sharing intrigue and passion about bejeweled stories and subjects. If you believe in a magical career and industry, then come along for the adventures!IG: https://www.instagram.com/kendra.lockhartLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-lockhart-ba-gg
Latest Episodes
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S2 Ep 20WHAT'S NEXT - final episode
That's a wrap ~ tune in for the year in review, what lies ahead, my gratitude and acknowledgements, plus a parting wish for fans and listeners around the world.
S2 Ep 19The Stone Witch of Florence
We are joined by author-historian-gemologist Anna Rasche for a behind the scenes talk on the inspiration, process, and challenges in her debut work, "The Stone Witch of Florence". https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-stone-witch-of-florence-anna-rasche?variant=41388816728098https://www.instagram.com/by_annaraschehttps://feastdays.substack.com/
S2 Ep 18Coco Conquered
Are women better at branding than business? Chanel mastered both. Today's episode finds the anatomy of her success as an entrepreneur, her formula for a captive audience, and a playbook to create the congruent success in her jewelry designs.
S2 Ep 17Seeing Double
This discussion deals with the line between inspiration and imitation, use of copyrighted ideas, legal steps regarding plagiarism, and the most expensive court cases between designers.
S2 Ep 16In the Event
Today I tell my checklist and considerations when it's time to host an occasion, open house, anniversary, or holiday party for your business. Whether it's onsite or at a venue, these steps will keep you and your team on point with comfort and confidence!
S2 Ep 15Real Networking
This episode breaks down networking arenas, how to effectively interact with 4 types, and best practices for both live and digital connecting opportunities.
S2 Ep 14Buyer's Remorse
In this talk I contrast the regret of being a consumer regarding a purchase and as a professional who is on the supply side of pre-owned items. Since intuition is critical for both parties, 6 ways to anchor that are shared at the end of the episode.
S2 Ep 13Top 10 Projects
A retrospective of the best commissions and collaborations over the arc of a professional adventure... not all were ideal in theory yet every one opened a new opportunity.
S2 Ep 12Traditional vs Alternative
Comparing and contrasting the 5 ways that both traditional and alternative approaches to business space, visibility, clienteling, education, and marketing are revealed in this episode
S2 Ep 11Make The Opportunity
In this episode I break down 8 ways that an opportunity has been created to enhance career, community, and collaborations. More than skills or knowledge, the competence and confidence with people and possibility is the greatest gift to your business.
S2 Ep 10Protection or Profit?
Is having insurance for jewelry a necessity? I discuss how it is calculated, the types of claims, claim scenarios and ways to determine if this is a sensible preventative solution for each item.
S2 Ep 9Return on Investment
In today's episode I cover my introduction into gemology, the courses taken at the GIA, and the variety of career paths that are made possible by the value and experience of this study.
S2 Ep 8To Repair or Not Repair
Some of us are grateful for the learning curve of those before us. In this episode, I pay it forward by sharing the client requests you are best off to avoid:overworked goldoverpolished watchesheavily tarnished itemscrazed opalscracked enamelstained pearlschipped diamondscostume jewelry
S2 Ep 7Time and Timing
The idea of an invisible thread in our career is broken down into: the half of time, when we are expanding into more, and the timing of intersecting people, places, or possibilities outside ourselves.
S2 Ep 6The Apprentice
The hindsight realization on being an apprentice is that it is a mix of dark and light learnings. In this episode I cover the technical lessons, the etiquettes of in-house creating, and the foreshadowing of getting fired and refusing the re-hire invitation.
S2 Ep 5Going Pro
The ready-or-not happens to us all when it's time to get serious about the career. In this episode I cover the areas that my first post-college job developed:SellingBeing a courrierCustomworkRepairsColored gemsAppraisalsBest/worst lessons
S2 Ep 4Passing the Torch
I took it to heart when my business mentor said, "pay it forward". In this episode, I cover the ways I've contributed knowledge and experience in my field:Training LeadershipProfitBrandingEventsedit and publish 11/20
S2 Ep 3The Mentors
In this episode, I share on the 5 areas of my industry where I had mentoring:NetworkingClientelingStrategyEducationTroubleshooting
S2 Ep 2Stolen Goods
In today's story, I share the 3 types of robbery experienced in my career. Aside from the beauty of the industry, this addresses some of the ugly - and the lessons learned for the future.pickpocketed as a courrierclient cancels payment on goodsthe showroom is compromised
S2 Ep 1How It All Began
It's never simple to recount a full adventure, but it's worth explaining why alloying your elements may lead to your ideal career.