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Welcome to The Biz Birthday Bash Podcast, where we share actionable tips for success as a creative entrepreneur and small business advice for artists, designers, calligraphers, stationers and product makers. We'll help you confidently build a profitable and personality-driven creative business. Your hosts Elisabeth of ElisaAnne Calligraphy and Cami of Cami Monet share their experiences of growing successful wedding stationery businesses and strategies to six-figure sales in the online produc ...
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A podcast where I chat to women from all walks of life about their own unique, creative journey. How they got here, how their story has shaped their creative work, what they’ve learned, what has helped them and where they plan to go from here. It’s an irregular journey for so many of us and I am delighted to offer a platform to share these fascinating stories and wells of wisdom.
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How exactly does someone with zero business or artistic training launch and grow a $900k business and build a life full of creativity and freedom? That’s exactly what The Shinah Show explores. Every week, I (Shinah Chang, a former corporate lawyer turned wildly successful calligrapher and calligraphy teacher) share a lesson that I learned along my journey. Maybe you feel like you’re stuck in a life that doesn’t light you up inside. Maybe you’re craving more creativity, but you don’t think yo ...
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Calligraphy Masters is a podcast featuring interviews with calligraphers, letterers, and sign painters of different levels and backgrounds. Each episode takes listeners on a journey through the unique paths and experiences of the guests, sharing insights on tools, techniques, styles, inspiration, and business tips. Whether you're new to calligraphy or a pro, this podcast is an excellent source of inspiration and knowledge. Tune in and join the conversation with some of the world's most talen ...
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I believe that calligraphy and poetry are art forms that have been passed down through the years like a legacy. Calligraphy is a visually pleasing and aesthetically artistic form of writing while poetry seeks to express thoughts and feelings through language alone.
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Exploring the history and charm of the Tang Dynasty, and attempting to discover how, at its height, it became possibly the most prosperous, inter-connected and innovative country in the world, with a rich and influential legacy that survives even to this day.
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So you want to start a calligraphy business – that’s awesome! But wait… are there too many calligraphers out there already that it’s going to be impossible to create your own space and stand out in this industry? This was an actual (and legitimate) question I got in my Instagram DM’s by a follower a few weeks ago. She was wondering if the market wa…
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In this episode I am talking to calligrapher, bookbinder and writer Gaelle Jolly. Gaelle and I have followed each other on Instagram for many years, and it was a joy to finally meet over zoom. In this chat we talk about our shared love of writing letters, Gaelle’s passion for getting lost in imaginary worlds, we talk about losing her husband and ho…
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In this episode I talk with writer and disabled content creator, Helen Lear. Helen and I met at drama school in Manchester, sixteen years ago. Since then, a lot has happened. In her twenties, Helen dropped her life in the Uk to travel through Australia and New Zealand, envisioning a life of further international travel ahead of her. During this tim…
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I broke into the calligraphy industry at one of the most ideal times. Instagram videos were on the rise & local maker events were popping up everywhere, giving me the opportunity to network my business. Then COVID quarantined everyone, and people were looking for something to do amidst the stagnant, day-to-day monotony of being stuck inside – and c…
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In this episode I talk with autoethnographic artist Hannah Turlington. We talk about growing up as a people pleaser, training as a teacher despite wanting to study textiles, eventually becoming a textile designer and realising it was no longer what she wanted, grieving the person that she thought she would one day be, Coming to terms with not being…
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Who has ever said, “I’d LOVE to do that – but I have no time!” We’ve ALL said it, felt it, and truly meant it. Time is fleeting in today’s world - we’re constantly running from point A to point B, being a slave to our to-do list of ‘highly important’ tasks. We’re “time famished” – constantly looking to squeeze a few more minutes out of our day. Wha…
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In this episode I am talking to gardener and allotmenteer, Heidi-Lee Gregory. In 2020, having experienced a sequence of losses and readjustments in her life, Heidi turned her back on twenty years in the corporate world and decided to start from scratch and completely change direction with her path. We talk about Heidi’s move from her native South A…
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350 place cards, 110 welcome cards, 40 table cards, and 8 menu templates later… I just completed my first $10k corporate calligraphy job in quite some time - And I am TIRED… Trust me, I don’t say this to brag – I say it to show all of you aspiring creatives and calligraphers that these jobs ACTUALLY exist. It’s not uncommon to find big brands with …
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In this episode I talk with Susanna Amato, who describes herself as: actress, theatre maker, writer, clown and humanitarian. Susanna also has a podcast where she invites guests to bring a paper based memory to talk through and shred, based on her theatre piece Landfill of Memories. We discuss Susanna’s identity, how this forms a huge part of her cr…
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Imagine if listening to this podcast *right now*, could change the entire trajectory of your life?? That’s what happened when Magda - podcast listener turned calligrapher & businesswoman - tuned into the 1st episode of "The Shinah Show" after my 9-month hiatus… with no other intentions than having something to break up her day amidst working her co…
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In this episode I am talking with author, art historian and lecturer Joanna Wolfarth. Joanna was the first person I interviewed for this season. I was feeling nervous and out of practice, but Joanna’s gentle warmth and grace shone through my headphones and I immediately knew that this was exactly where I wanted to be. Sat, listening to her story. I…
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Growing up as a first-generation Korean-American, I was raised to believe that meeting “perfect” milestones would make me happy. There was never any letter other than an A on my report cards, a number other than 1600 on my SATS (and PSATS), or a university I attended with a ranking less than #1 in the nation (ok, don’t hate me – I promise it’s not …
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In this episode I talk with my dear friend and neighbour, the author, Rozie Kelly. On a sunny autumn morning, Rozie and I headed out for a walk through the fields. We talked about about losing her dad in lockdown and how this time of enforced solitude helped her embrace her grief, and also, how Buffy the Vampire Slayer featured heavily in this proc…
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Hello and welcome to season 4 of ‘On the Irregular’ with me Java Bere. In previous seasons I have chatted to women from all walks of life about their unique, creative journeys. How they got here, and how their story has shaped their creative process. For this season, I wanted to specifically explore the way in which grief informs the creative proce…
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ABHAY CALLIGRAPHY MIGHT GIVE UP ON CALLIGRAPHY?? | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #40 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Abhay: / abhaycalligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON M…
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LOREDANA ZEGA DANCING LETTERS AND DRY BRUSH CALLIGRAPHY | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #39 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Loredana Zega: / zegacalligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibsp…
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TOM KEMP TRAJAN CAPITALS CALLIGRAPHY AND FORMAL BRUSH WRITING | CMP #38 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Tom Kemp: / tom_kemp_ Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: https://www.arko…
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I’m back for Season 3! “I’m realizing that this is my damn business, and I can take it in any direction I want.” - Shinah The theme for this season is ANTI-PERFECTIONISM Season 1 was launched at the peak of my “pandemic success” - million dollar years, thousands of students, so much exposure through ads and social media Season 2 was the year of “co…
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THE CALLIGRAPHER OF MARVELS MOVIE DOCTOR STRANGE | SATWINDER SEHMI x CMP #37 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Satwinder Sehmi: / thechicsikh Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: ht…
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BLAG MAGAZINE: THE #1 MAGAZINE ABOUT SIGN PAINTING x SAM ROBERTS | CMP #36FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Sam Roberts: / betterletters 20$ OFF - https://bl.ag/CM20 Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibs…
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AVINASH: I'VE TAUGHT OVER 3000 PEOPLE COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY | CMP #35 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Avinash: / avinash_calligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: https:/…
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Giorgio Gaetani about BAD CALLIGRAPHY and the journey of LEFT-HANDED Calligrapher | CMP #033FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Giorgio Gaetani: / bad_calligraphy Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodca…
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Calligraphy Masters Podcast #034 SHANE HUSS: YOU CAN FEEL THE PASSION, YOU CAN FEEL THE SKILL FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:Shane Huss: / shanehuss Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON …
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PRIYANSH: I STARTED CALLIGRAPHY BECAUSE OF THE CALLIGRAPHY MASTERS PODCAST FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/Follow on Instagram:PRIYANSH: / calligraphybypriyansh Milenist: / mileniist Calligraphy Masters - / calligraphymasters CalligraphyMasters Challenges - / callivember NIBS PODCAST: / nibspodcast ARKON MOUNTS: h…
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James Martin: I don't believe in following passions | Logo Design, Brand Identity, Marketing, and... Calligraphy Masters Podcast Non-Calligraphers Episode 2FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/resources/ 00:00 Highlights00:16 Intro01:55 Main Reason to have James Martin on the podcast05:20 The beginning of Logo Design and brand i…
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PARISURTEIL: IN CALLIGRAPHY I KEPT GOING AND I KEPT SHOWING | LEFT-HANDED CALLIGRAPHY CMP #31 FREE RESOURCES PACK - https://www.calligraphymasters.com/re...00:00 Intro00:19 Welcome back to another episode01:06 Who is PARISURTEIL?03:39 Being Leftie07:35 Different ways to write as a lefty16:13 Using different pens 25:28 What is Parisurteil?31:58 How …
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Crafting Creativity: Hand Lettering, Gold Leaf Experiments, and the Journey of Rob Draper | Calligraphy Masters Podcast Episode #29 In this captivating episode of Calligraphy Masters Podcast, we dive into the mesmerizing world of hand lettering artist Rob Draper. Join us as we explore his unique artistic journey, where coffee cups, paper plates, bo…
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Join us on the Calligraphy Masters Podcast as we dive into the world of custom lettering and iPad lettering with the incredible Snoozone. With a graffiti background, Snoozone brings a unique artistic perspective to the digital canvas. Discover the evolution of his artistry, insights into the world of lettering, and the tools he uses to create stunn…
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I’m taking a little break from the Podcast and here’s why… “This is the scariest thing I’ve ever done and I’m terrified.” - Shinah FIRST: Crooked Calligraphy is NOT going anywhere In fact, I’ve created a brand-new FREE CALLIGRAPHY STYLE MONTH for March 2024. ✍️ So, if you want free lessons on how to think about style BUILDING BLOCKS, so you can lev…
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Let’s get into part 2 of how to start a calligraphy business with arguably one of THE most important things – how to attract customers & keep them with the services you’re providing! There is a LOT that goes into starting a business – which might sound incredibly scary. But this is stuff though where you actually need to show up and courageously ke…
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I’m de-mystifying the legal & financial steps to officially setup your calligraphy or art business. “I promise, by the end of this episode, this stuff will feel less overwhelming and more DOABLE.” - Shinah If you’ve ever dreamed of making money with your art, but this scary logistical stuff is what’s stopping you, grab a notepad ‘cause we’re gettin…
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Betcha didn’t know I was a huge fantasy nerd🤓… and other (maybe) interesting facts In today’s light-hearted episode, I share 13 things you probably didn’t know about me! Including: The 21 countries I’ve traveled to The martial arts black belt I never use… What I do in my 40s that I would NEVER DARE to do in my 20s Hopefully you feel like you know m…
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What could you accomplish if you no longer feared failure? "I’m more open than ever to feeling it ALL… success, disappointment, shame, and extraordinary gratitude." - Shinah If you go after something brave and a little unusual… you WILL face failure and disappointment. Here’s what I do so that those feelings make me stronger, instead of crushing me…
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"I made more money than my husband, for the very first time in my life... with calligraphy!" - Priscilla Basilio, Crooked Calligraphy Student Today, I’m interviewing someone who went from: Not knowing anything about calligraphy... to Bringing in more money with her calligraphy business last December than her husband did with his full-time job! Pris…
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If you’re afraid to follow your creative dreams, I’m going to give you some perspective today that will totally DISARM your fear (and it’s not what you might think). I’ve been encouraging people to go after their creativity in the form of calligraphy for 8 years now. I’ve sold courses that cost $500 or more – and I’ve also heard EVERY excuse under …
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Genell of @speciallyinked is a BRUSH PEN calligrapher (yes, not all calligraphers use pointed pen!) who started her calligraphy journey as a fun venture - unaware of her savvy marketing skills at the time. She had never really thought of herself as “creative”. But after taking my Modern Calligraphy 201 course (and showing her friends her progress a…
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psst... Join our FREE 5-Day Calligraphy Challenge (starts Jan 14, 2024) If you’re hoping for more creative exploration and expression in 2024, I’m here to bust some myths about what it truly means to be “creative” and explain why as a society we need to re-think creativity just like we’re re-thinking SEX. Join me in this episode as I debunk some of…
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Clarity can only come from Action “There’s just no way to over-think yourself into true understanding. That’s why I’m walking away from this year with so many lessons.” - Shinah This year, I did NOT hit my financial goals. And I beat myself up constantly… all while creating new offers, trying new business ventures, and feeling like a failure most o…
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I’m officially back from Korea, and settling back into my CEO role as I break down how Crooked Calligraphy has fared in the 10 months since I’ve dismantled & rebuilt it once again! As I process my feelings and look back on the last year, I’ve had quite the love/hate relationship with its performance. While my revenue was almost spot on to my predic…
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Dani has always had a life-long love affair with fancy pens and inks. After discovering me through my sweary calligraphy greeting cards on Reddit (crazy right?!?), she began her calligraphy journey in 2018 with my Modern Calligraphy 101 course. When her mental health started to decline due to fertility issues, she made a promise to herself to focus…
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I recently hosted a “Launch Your Profitable Product” Bootcamp, and my students had SO many questions about Etsy. So much so that I added an entire unit to my “Biz Starter Course” walking you through how to sell on Etsy. There are a LOT of strong opinions when it comes to Etsy. And since I have technically sold products on it since 2015, I figured i…
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There are two ways to grow revenue “The calligraphers I see thriving often have a mix of revenue streams.” - Shinah This episode started when I got an email from someone asking, sincerely and thoughtfully, whether it’s possible to make a living as a calligrapher WITHOUT teaching calligraphy. So I answered her honestly… I myself make the vast majori…
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GROWTH CAN BE INCREDIBLY HARD “One of the most challenging parts of running a business is that it forces you to confront the parts of you that you’ve been AVOIDING your whole life.” - Shinah This is a deeply personal episode and warning, I get a unabshedly sniffly for the entire second half. I share REAL FINANCIAL NUMBERS from my latest course laun…
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Let's face it - the real reason most people don't start their own business is because of FEAR. Those paralyzing "what ifs" in your mind ignite your true fears - fear of the unknown, fear of the judgement from others, fear of failure.... But what if there was a way to overcome those? Last week. I held my very first "Launch Your Profitable Product" B…
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“Help, Shinah!! Someone wants to pay me to write their wedding song lyrics in calligraphy… is this allowed, or am I going to get in copyright trouble?!?” The Short Answer? You might be violating copyright law, buuuuuut you probably won’t get in trouble for this one job. The Long Answer? It’s complicated. I’ll try and explain it in easy terms (and k…
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What kind of person do you picture when you hear the word “entrepreneur”?? A lot of us (as I did for most of my life) pictured rich, powerful men full of generational wealth. They were venture capitalists, stock brokers, or heads of giant corporations who drove around one of their many sports cars when they weren’t vacationing on their yacht in the…
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What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “CUD”?? Probably a cow chewing their cud (at least that’s what I think of). BUT, there is an entirely different definition of “CUD” that can help you jumpstart a profitable creative business (stick with me here!) In today’s episode, I define how to use the “CUD Method” (clear, unique, doabl…
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How many of you have ever begin an Instagram caption with “I loved creating _______!” Yeah, we’ve all been there. As creators, making things is what we LOVE to do! YOU’RE always going to love what you’re making… but are other people? As sellers, we have to remember that we aren’t selling ourselves on our products- you’re selling to an audience. Oft…
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If you have ever tried to price a good for sale that you created, or you have but feel like you can’t quite hit the sweet spot- this episode is for you! I find SO MANY of my students wondering “How the hell do I price my products??” I totally get it- thumbing through the pages of Etsy researching competitors prices can have you feeling a little, we…
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What NOT to do when launching a course. “Looking back, there are some definite reasons why this launch under-performed.” - Shinah Today, I’m getting both STRATEGIC and quite VULNERABLE. I’m looking at my latest launch of my Intermediate Calligraphy Course and analyzing why: A pre-launch runway is so important Too much content during a launch can be…
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