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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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Brody Neuenschwander shares the story of his journey with Calligraphy and talks about different, interesting topics like digital calligraphy, typography, graffiti, modern calligraphy, Chinese and Arabic Calligraphy, and the culture behind it.00:00 Preview00:20 Brody Neunschwander 01:58 Brody's story09:03 First Calligraphy Script that Brody used10:1…
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Joan Quiros is a teacher of a number of scripts and this is the 2nd time we record this podcast. The first time his episode together with other ones was lost as I've mentioned in this and other podcasts. Follow on Instagram: Joan Quiros - https://www.instagram.com/joanquiros/Milen Nelim - https://www.instagram.com/milennel.im/CM Podcast - https://w…
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Jackson Alves is one of the founding members of the Calligraphy Masters Crew. He is part of it since the very beginning of 2014 and this is the first time we had the opportunity to talk to each other. Till now it was only DM's and E-mails, but we finally talked about his journey, the people who inspired and shaped him as a calligrapher, NFTs, and m…
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Rachel Yallop & Copperplate Script | Calligraphy Masters Podcast #025Follow on Instagram:Rachel Yallop - https://www.instagram.com/rachelyallop/Milen Nelim - https://www.instagram.com/milennel.im/CM Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/calligraphymasterspodcast/Listen to the podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xSbKerSpotify: https://spoti.f…
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Allan Ariail and the story behind the EZ-A Pens | Calligraphy Masters Podcast #024Follow on Instagram:Allan Ariail EZ-A Pens - https://ezapens.com/Milen Nelim - https://www.instagram.com/milennel.im/CM Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/calligraphymasterspodcast/Listen to the podcast on:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3xSbKerSpotify: https://spot…
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A super interesting episode about the journey, the inspirations, and stories from the last 30 years of being involved with Calligraphy,.Follow on Instagram:Yves Leterme - https://www.instagram.com/yves_leterme/Milen Nelim - https://www.instagram.com/milennel.im/CM Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/calligraphymasterspodcast/Listen to the podcast o…
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Daniele Reeve is the Calligraphers behind the Calligraphy in the movies Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Narnia, and some others. A super interesting episode about the process of working and making calligraphy for a movie of this level. 00:00 Review 00:12 Daniel Reeve Episode #022 00:15 Meeting Denil Reeve 01:51 Daniel Reeve telling his background st…
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John Stevens is the 21st guest on the podcast. This episode was recorded back in 2020, but still, everything said inside is pretty interesting and helpful. 2 hours of John Stevens sharing the story of his journey in Calligraphy. 00:00 Teasers 00:11 Intro 00:14 Prestory 01:00 Meeting John Stevens 06:58 The beginning of John Stevens Journey with Call…
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It’s the end of an era - a podcast party era that is! We’ve had so much fun serving you behind the mic for 4 years, but recently we’ve experienced massive shifts in our lives and businesses that require us to say goodbye to the pod (Listen in to this episode for the deets!). While leaving our microphones behind is incredibly bittersweet, we’re exci…
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Have you ever wondered what kind of vendors we feature in the A-Z Directory? If so, you’re in for a treat with this episode! Today, we’re getting all of the tea on one of our favorite vendors that has been providing exceptional print services for designers for 70 years. Yep. You read that correctly - 70 years! Listen in as we chat with April and Sh…
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IT’S TIIIIIME! 🎉 Join us today for our 2022 year in review! Last year was full of huge and delightful changes. Precious Mia made her debut a bit early in January and Cami started the new year with a crash course in soaking up baby snuggles while also running a brick-and-mortar. Elisabeth said goodbye to wedding invitations and explored new revenue …
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Here’s the deal: there’s more to product creation than you probably think there is! That’s why today Cami and Elisabeth are pulling back the curtain and chatting about all of the details that go into developing a stellar original product. Listen in as they talk about how you can leverage the A-Z directory as a starting point to make the product dev…
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If you’re anything like us, new years resolutions aren’t your jam because well, there’s nothing more deflating than spending hours mapping out lofty goals, only to drop the ball by January 31st. And while it’s easy to shy away from goal-setting completely to avoid disappointing yourself, that’s not our game plan either. Today, we’re inviting you to…
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Are you dreaming of opening your own retail shop in 2023? Maybe you love the idea of interacting with customers face-to-face and building real relationships in your community. But still, there’s one thing that’s holding you back - the fear that you’ll pour your heart into opening a shop that ultimately collects dust. But we don’t want fear to keep …
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It’s not every day that you get to sit down with a brand strategist who spent years building multimillion-dollar brands in corporate AND who knows what it takes to build a successful small creative business firsthand, but today, we’re doing just that! Meet Cindy Chang of The Husting Heart. In this episode, Cindy is sharing her brand positioning sec…
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CALLING ALL MAKERS - The new year is quickly approaching which means you’re probably cooking up fresh new product ideas as we speak. But before you put your ideas into motion, stop, drop and listen to this episode! We are sharing our trend predictions for 2023. We’re talking about everything from hot color pallets and design trends for weddings, in…
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Thinking about starting a surface pattern design business? If so, you’re in for a treat with today’s episode! We’re sitting down with Colleen Underwood. Colleen is a surface pattern designer, mom of 4, and heartfelt coach for creatives. Listen in as she shares the three key pillars of starting a successful surface pattern design business. You’ll wa…
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In this episode I chat to artist and community organiser Sapna Agarwal. Sapna is one of my oldest friends, having met in Manchester twenty years ago when we were both running around the city pretending to be the stars of a Jean Luc Goddard film. This was a soft, gentle talk, fitting for a rainy day across Yorkshire and Glasgow. Sapna tells me about…
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Consider today’s episode your official permission slip to allow your creative business to grow and evolve! It’s totally possible to introduce new products and services to your audience WITHOUT confusing the heck out of them and while staying true to your brand. It just takes a bit of insight and intentionality. That’s why today we’re bringing Jessi…
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In today's Q & Cake (our own fancy version of Q & A) Elisabeth and Cami discuss several questions from listeners about standing out in the creative industry, finding printers as a newbie stationer, getting your products in brick-and-mortar stores, and dealing with frustrated clients gracefully. These are questions from fellow artists, calligraphers…
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In this episode I chat to Poet, Writer, Performer and Educator Fionna Inward Allen. I first met Fee around six years ago at a mutual friend’s picnic. As soon as she flashed her stellar smile, I knew I wanted to talk to her. And talk we did, all afternoon. We have since kept in touch via social media and on the 10th of September we finally met again…
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Let's clear the air: you don’t have to sink into hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to expand your product line. You just need a smart strategy to help you take calculated risks that will help you maximize profitability as you grow. Today, Sarah Lewis of Slate and Brush is coming on the show to give us just that! Listen in as she shares exact…
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It’s not every day you get to hear from a seasoned watercolor artist who has worked with big brands like Google, Nordstrom, and Givenchy. But, today, we get to do just that! We’re sitting down with our girl, Dianuh Aerin of Chasing Linen. In this episode, she’s talking about how she fearlessly followed her JOY and decided to reinvent her Instagram …
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In this episode I chat to Life Coach, Speaker, Writer Syreeta Challinger. It’s an emotional one, Syreeta shares her unique story of love, creativity and transformation. We discuss growing up with a high level of academic expectations, her experience studying a degree in textiles in Manchester, the impact she believes the contraceptive pill had on h…
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Big changes are coming for Biz Birthday Bash in 2023, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode, we’re giving you a rundown on what to expect on the podcast each week and inside of the A-Z directory in the new year. We’re also chatting about the evolution of our brand and how we’re planning to stick to our roots - creating a community for pa…
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Meet Grace Manning of Grace Manning Art. Since taking her portrait business full-time in June of 2020, Grace has sold over 500 custom portraits, been featured in local newspapers and magazines, and is now working to create online courses for other aspiring portrait artists. In today’s episode, she’s pulling back the curtain on her genius customer b…
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In this episode I chat to writer, artist and creator of the Moon Journal, Jo Cauldrick. With her Moon Journal website, instagram, book and patreon, Jo has created a space full of resources and wisdom about working with the moon cycles and how these can help us find balance, rhythm and focus. Beautifully illustrated and full of inspiring writing, th…
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Whether you’re gearing up for a big move or planning to expand your family or anything in between, it’s inevitable: your business will shift and change as your life evolves. So, the question is, how can you adjust the way that you show up for your business so that it’s sustainable in your current season of life? Today, we’re bringing on Marti Harri…
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In this episode I chat to creative coach Kathryn Ho, or as she describes herself on Instagram 'Psychological witch and self-doubt coach’. This felt like a deeply thoughtful and delicate conversation. Kathryn’s meditative pace and considered answers to my questions led us to the big questions, the big feelings, the essence of it all, in many ways. W…
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If you’ve been thinking about stepping into custom wedding stationery, now is the time! After taking quite a dip in 2020, weddings are coming back in full force for 2022. Since Cami and I have both phased wedding invitations out of our businesses, we thought it’d be great to bring in a fresh perspective! Meet Jessica Taylor of Thebridge & Taylor. A…
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