Podcasts about calligrapher

Robin Zander is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Robin Zander be doing if not for being the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Cheap Trick? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

Leigh Kakaty is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Leigh Kakaty be doing if not for being a Singer best known as the frontman of Michigan-born rock band Pop Evil? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.      

Michael Colyar is on Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito this week. What type of work would Michael be doing if not for being a Comedic Legend and Author of Children's books? Many celebrities will tell you that if not for that one lucky break or meeting, they would be working at the GAP like Kanye West or A Calligrapher like Meghan Markle. Before she was a Suits actress, or hello, a member of the Royal Family. They may have been just a jobber. Thanks for listening. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito wherever you pod.

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Watch the video training here--A concrete six-month PLAN you can follow to go from calligraphy beginner, to starting your own calligraphy business!This is the roadmap I wish I had when I first started, because it tells you1) The crucial building blocks and priorities to focus on, and2) What you can ignore (despite "experts" telling you otherwise)If you want the BEST GUIDANCE and MENTORSHIP possible on your calligraphy journey, our Pro Calligrapher Bundle of courses is open through this Friday, September 13, 2024! --> It's a complete education in CALLIGRAPHY + BUSINESS... all in one, expertly-taught package, for just USD $997. The Pro Calligrapher Bundle - a complete eduction in CALLIGRAPHY + BUSINESS. Open now to welcome in a brand-new class of students. Doors close Sept 13, 2024! Details at --> crookedcalligraphy.com/courses

From miserable corporate lawyer to sassy calligrapher  “I remember thinking to myself, I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE… something has to change right now.” - ShinahI've never told my whole story in one episode… so here it is. How I ended up as a successful but unhappy lawyer. How I got out. And how I hit the calligraphy business “jackpot”.  Listen to hear: The REAL reason I decided to quit law (that I've never shared before)The humiliating thing I did as a third grader that held me back from becoming an entrepreneur How much -I- was responsible for my million-dollar business success (and how much was plain ol' luck)The main lesson? It's POSSIBLE to live a more creative, unconventional, off the beaten path life. It's risky and it's hard and it requires growth and confronting all the things you criticize about yourself. But it's so so beautiful.--FREE WORKSHOP:“How to Become a Calligraphy Pro” Educational WorkshopFOLLOW SHINAH: Join our community of creativity-seeking souls over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“I'm hopeful for the future now…”Jessica has been a middle-school teacher for 20 years, but the last six have been a real struggle. But CALLIGRAPHY has changed all of that. Jessica re-discovered the childhood hobby she had loved so much, then decided to enroll in my Calligraphy Biz Starter Guide Course - so she could finally do something more with her passion. And starting her calligraphy business has literally BROUGHT HER BACK TO HERSELF. In this episode, Jessica tells me how: She's partnering with local small businesses to get calligraphy jobs in brilliant ways I've NEVER heard of before!Calligraphy, as a hobby, is VITAL to her mental well-being, and also Calligraphy, as a business, has helped her overcome the crippling imposter syndrome she's always struggled with This is one of the MOST POWERFUL interviews I've ever done, because it shows how much you can TRANSFORM yourself and your life… if you go after your creative passions and take steps towards what you truly desire!Jessica can be found at: IG: https://www.instagram.com/fine_script_studio WEB: https://finescriptstudio.com/--Ready to take your creative business to the next level?! My Biz Starter Guide Course is open for enrollment right now through July 7th, 2024!Come join me and learn how to establish your business easily - and without the headaches and stress of doing it yourself!Want even more help?? I'm opening my "Inner Circle" Business Program to a handful of students, where we'll be doing a deep-dive into establishing your business with one-on-one coaching from me! Click HERE for all the info!--FOLLOW SHINAH: Join our community of creativity-seeking souls over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today on Wedding Secrets Unveiled!, Sara sits down with Jane Rollins of Scribe Calligraphy! With over 35 years of experience as a Rhode Island-based calligrapher, Jane is here to share her expert insights. She discusses how personalized elements, like custom colors, individual menus, and hand-lettered seaglass place cards for each guest, can significantly enhance your wedding's aesthetic. If you can dream it, she can personalize it! Please rate, review and subscribe to this podcast wherever you're listening so you never miss an episode. Even better share it with a friend! It's a great way to show your support and let us know what you think. Thank you for listening. To get the full show notes head to https://sarazarrella.com/2024/07/adding-a-personal-flourish-to-your-wedding-calligraphy/ For more information check out our website at www.sarazarrella.com/podcast Join our Monthly Newsletter for tips, tricks and Freebies! https://sarazarrella.com/newsletter Would love to be friends on the gram at https://www.instagram.com/sarazarrellaphotography/

“What if it goes RIGHT?!?”Jana Ricci began her company “Fishtail Flourish” after stepping away from a 6-figure career as a Director of Marketing. Finally giving herself permission to do something for herself, she became immersed in my calligraphy courses during COVID - and never looked back.Jana spends a lot of her time in (go figure) the small town of Fishtail, Montana. Tapping into her “posse”, she quickly picked up a job teaching calligraphy and spreading her love of calligraphy within her community. These days she can be found around town hosting classes, networking, and creating commissioned pieces for individuals as well as charity events.Join me as I speak with Jana and discover:How to shed your identity & say out loud who you truly are (don't compare!)Why starting SLOW is still startingHow my Biz Starter Guide course was extraordinarily useful – even for someone who came from the corporate worldWhy it doesn't matter how many calligraphers are out there (*spoiler alert* they aren't you!)It is so important to hold the belief in yourself that you can succeed FIRST - then everything else will fall into place. I hope this inspires you to do so.Jana Ricci can be found at:@fishtailflourishFishtailflourish.comReady to take your creative business to the next level?! My Biz Starter Guide Course is open for enrollment right now through July 7th, 2024!Come join me and learn how to establish your business easily - and without the headaches and stress of doing it yourself! Want even more help?? I'm opening my "Inner Circle" Business Program to a handful of students, where we'll be doing a deep-dive into establishing your business with one-on-one coaching from me! Click HERE for all the info!FOLLOW SHINAH: Join our community of creativity-seeking souls over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

About Marcus Schaller For over 20 years, Marcus has worked as a marketing strategist, coach, and copywriter, helping entrepreneurs and B2B companies conquer their most frustrating marketing challenges. https://marcusschaller.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusschaller/ ------------------------------------------------------ About Dan Woerheide Who am I? First and foremost, I'm a father and a Veteran. I am passionate about connecting with others at a level that goes beyond surface-level conversations. I love to inspire others, build and strengthen communities. I've been certified through 48 days life coaching and Transformation Academy Life Coaching, and I continue to pursue many types of personal development and coaching education. I've been certified through Story Brand. I've been twice certified through Dave Ramsey. I have been a Nationally Certified Victim Advocate and a Master Resiliency Trainer and… well, I have coaching experience. I have a lot of value to bring to the table in all sorts of areas of life. https://www.linkedin.com/in/danwoerheide/ https://www.danw.us/ ----------------------------------------------------- Collabpalooza Solopreneur Automation Summit https://collabpalooza.com When It Worked Podcast https://getoffthedamnphone.com/podcast 00:00:00 When It Worked Podcast Welcomes Marcus Schaller And Dan Woerheide 00:00:14 South America Starts With Desert Toys And Games 00:01:18 Paper Beats Rock, Introduces Dan 00:01:36 Marcuss Famous Last Words 00:01:59 Stretchy Toys, Silly Putty, Frisbee, Marcus Close It Out 00:03:17 Calligraphy, Calligrapher, Odd Jobs, Gambling 00:04:48 Bail Bondsman, Bounty Hunter, Gopher, Us States 00:06:41 Us States 500 Marlon Brando, Nick Nolte, Henry Fonda 00:10:59 B For 100, B For 500, Us States, Wolverines 00:13:43 Geography Quiz Jennifer Lopezs Bronx, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii 00:14:54 South America For 500 Famous William Hudson Novels 00:16:27 Desert Coldest, Most Northern Desert In The World 00:17:23 Well Done With Grasps 00:17:34 Control Marcus Wins Desert For 400 Artists 00:19:05 Desert Plants Joshua Tree, Cactus 00:19:33 Marcus Im Glad I Broke 1,000 Points 00:20:10 Marketing Coach Pivoting To Coaching For Entrepreneurs 00:21:09 Best Types Of Copyrighting, Direct Response, And Content Marketing 00:22:29 Mistake Entrepreneurs Make Narrow Focus 00:23:31 Making Hard Decisions In Business 00:25:15 Examples Of Clarifying Messaging 00:25:56 Value Messaging For Entrepreneurs 00:26:53 Copy Writing For Entrepreneurs Purpose 00:28:05 New Offers For People With Soul Problems 00:30:26 Helping Entrepreneurs Uncover Roadblocks 00:34:43 Deconstructing Fantasy Football With Marcus Shuller And Dan Warheide

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On this episode, Paige chats with the bubbly and kind soul Mabz (Chalked by Mabz). This conversation is casual, fun, light hearted, and all about why it is so scary to start the things we want to do. Paige and Mabz chat about the challenges they face when it comes to putting plans into action and why the act of getting started can feel overwhelming and intimidating. In addition to the why behind the scariness of starting stuff, these two artists chat about motherhood, work/life balance and more!To follow and support Mabz, follow along on Instagram and check out her website.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I thought it would be appropriate to hone in on this fleeting shopping season and assure you that there is STILL time to create awareness regarding something you'd like to offer this season. I go over 4 areas: Understanding Your Unique Position Simple Yet Effective Marketing Strategies for the Non-Expert Create a Sense of Urgency and Exclusivity Mindset and Motivation Send me questions and episode suggestions to the podcast mailbag: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com ----------------------- Resources created for you:

This episode is a deep dive into referrals. How to get them, how to respond to them and actionable tips on how to build a referral network. Understand the Calligraphy Referral Landscape Strategies to Boost Referrals Etiquette of Referrals Putting Pride Aside Gratitude: Beyond the Thank You Resources created for you:

In today's video, we sat down with Grace De La Rosa. Grace De La Rosa is the CEO and Founder of Living with Grace, LLC. She is a Holistic Wellness Consultant, Public Speaker, Educator and Philosopher in Jacksonville, FL. As a Survivor and Thriver of Stage 3(c) Colon Cancer, Childhood Trauma, Domestic Violence, PTSD and Suicide, she advocates for mental health, holistic wellness education, non-violence, contemplative practices, and alternative and integrative well-care options through speaking engagements, seminars, classes, podcast interviews, summits and panel discussions.Grace provides Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Meditation and Spiritual Teachings through presentations, seminars, workshops and retreats in private or group sessions. She creates customized systemic programs for a smoother work flow, plans speaker's events and retreats, and provides spiritual readings and healings as a Psychic Evidential Medium, Channel, Master Energy Healer, Mystic and Prophet. She also provides professional content as a TV/Video/Radio/Virtual Spokesperson, Voice-Over Talent, Artist, Calligrapher, Writer, Poet and Pianist.Your host, Nathan Crane, is a Certified Holistic Cancer Coach, Best-Selling Author, Inspirational Speaker, Cancer-Health Researcher and Educator, and 20X Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker with Over 15 Years in the Health Field. Today's podcast is focused on talking about psychic abilities, healing, cancer and much more. Visit The Nathan Crane Podcast on YouTube to watch the full podcast!What was your biggest takeaway from today's episode? Let me know in the comment section below!I hope you enjoyed today's episode and if you got something useful out of it, make sure to Like, Comment & Subscribe so you never miss a new episode!Connect with Nathan Crane!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mr_nathan_crane/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NathanCraneOfficialPage/ Websites: https://nathancrane.com/ www.Becomingcancerfree.com www.Healinglife.net Check out our guest Grace De La Rosa on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithgrace.net/ Website: https://www.livingwithgrace.net/

EVER DREAM OF DOING CALLIGRAPHY FOR A LIVING?“A calligraphy business was not something that crossed my mind at all when I started… I have terrible handwriting. Little did I know, two months later, I would leave my job to pursue calligraphy full-time.” - Shaochen Wu, Monstera GoldThese four women show it's totally POSSIBLE to do calligraphy as your main profession

If you struggle with practicing calligraphy (or anything else!) consistently…“You're not lacking in discipline. What's stopping you is perfectionism.” - ShinahI hear from so many people that they WANT to get good at calligraphy… and they know that it takes PRACTICE…. but they just never get around to actually doing it. Well, spoiler alert: MORE DISCIPLINE IS NOT THE ANSWER!Today, I'm helping you make practice more ENTICING… so you actually do it!My experience using willpower to practice classical piano for 13 years… and what that has turned into today.How to adjust your motivations, so they come from LOVE and not fear (aka “perfectionism”).Why MASTERY, MINDFULNESS & MATTERING are the keys to actually sticking with any practice.  ---THE "DAILY CALLIGRAPHY QUICKIE" PRACTICE WORKBOOKIt's a unique, curated, 20-minutes-a-day workbook that makes calligraphy practice FUN again. And it's on sale now for just $12.FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

THE LEGAL STUFF IN BUSINESS CAN SEEM REALLY SCARY.“There's a big difference between law in THEORY and law in PRACTICE. Dealing with legal stuff on a human relationship level makes it much less intimidating.” - ShinahToday, I'm giving you a casual legal education =) Some of you may know that I used to a corporate lawyer. So I want to break down all the scary “law” stuff in plain terms that you can actually understand. What's the goal of a contract if you DO NOT WANT TO END UP IN COURT?How can you guarantee you get paid by a client?What do you do if you get a dreaded “Cease & Desist Letter”?The specific questions I'm answering in this podcast:5:49 - Getting your business legal and permitted8:40 - When do you need a contract, what should you put in it, how do you know if it's enforceable?14:30 - Can you charge late fees if a client pays an invoice after the deadline? How do you even enforce that?19:23 - A quick overview of COPYRIGHT (I'll do a much longer episode on this separately)---------WANNA START A CALLIGRAPHY BIZ?Pssst …… This podcast was actually a Facebook Live I did inside my Pro Calligrapher Program - where I help you go from calligraphy beginner to a confident pro with a legit business making you money on the side! WANT SHINAH AS A BUSINESS MENTOR?Limited one-on-one coaching spots are now openFOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN A CLIENT REFUSES TO PAY YOU?“Looking back, the money was not that big a deal. It was the mental anguish that was the most painful part.” - ShinahToday, I'm telling the dramatic story of how I worked my butt off as a new calligraphy business owner… and an unscrupulous client took advantage of my naïveté and REFUSED TO PAY ME. The FOUR CRUCIAL LESSONS I learned from the whole, gut-wrenching experience?Always get a CONTRACT signed: Here's a great CONTRACT TEMPLATE just for CALLIGRAPHERS (and it's 40% off from 6/29/2023 to 7/5/2023)Always get at least 50% PAYMENT in advance Put a SYSTEM in place so you can deal with stuff like non-payment with less emotionIt's NOT PERSONAL when it comes to business-------THE SOLUTION: AFFORDABLE CONTRACT TEMPLATES The Contract Shop gives creative business owners access to quality contracts without having to hire an expensive attorney. Each contract template is drafted and reviewed by several attorneys to make sure they're airtight. They're easy to use;  you just plug in the information for your particular client and project and - voila! - you have a thorough, professional contract in place.They cost hundreds of dollars, NOT THOUSANDSCLICK HERE TO PURCHASE A CONTRACT TEMPLATE JUST FOR CALLIGRAPHERS Psst...this is an affiliate link, so I get a small commission when you purchase through me.—————WANT SHINAH AS A BUSINESS MENTOR?Limited one-on-one coaching spots are now openFOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Have you dipped a toe into AI tech yet? This podcast episode has been recorded with the hopes that you will finally give it a try, or if you are already using it, this episode will help you use it more effectively. There are countless ways to use AI and as calligraphers we should take advantage of the enormous databank of information that this app is sitting on. I know I talked about scaling and marketing your business, but don't forget about more practical advice you can seek out. Think workshops and mindfulness to name a couple. Its becoming harder and harder to capture and keep the attention of audiences that are inundated with information, tips, offers, etc. I encourage you to use AI to help you with developing strategies to get more eyeballs on your work and your brand, and it will also help you provide the value that they need. Grab my Cheat Sheet 80+ Chat GPT Prompts for the Calligrapher

Calligraphy Business Model Options“Most beginner creative business owners spend all their time trying to increase followers without understanding WHY” - ShinahCome get an inside peek at the overall STRATEGY I'm thinking through for my calligraphy business. If you're a new or growing calligraphy business owner, and you're not sure if you're spending your time in the right way… this will help you think BIG PICTURE, and take more confident steps towards INCREASING REVENUE:  The “spaghetti on the wall” Business Model that I started with - and how I moved to a much more streamlined, focused online course sales modelThe TWO OPTIONS you have for increasing revenue:The difference between PAID and ORGANIC ways to reach your peopleI also give easy to understand descriptions ofAscension Models and how they might work for your calligraphy businessThe Customer Journey and how it'll help you serve your people better, while increasing revenue, andWhy MOST early business owners are focusing on the WRONG revenue option—————WANT SHINAH AS A BUSINESS MENTOR?Limited one-on-one coaching spots are now openFOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“I'm thrilled with our sales results, even though they're lower than we're used to... and here' s why” - ShinahIf you're interested in the true behind-the-scenes of “big” business results… this episode is for you. I chat openly and honestly about: The RESULTS (in real dollars) of our recent sale of calligraphy courses - the first real launch we've done in over a year. The big lesson I learned about PRICING and VALUE - yes, you can totally sell a calligraphy course for $1000… if the communicated and perceived value is there. The tools I used to set EXPECTATIONS, so that I feel happy and optimistic with this monetary result in my creative business…Even though, it's LOWER than some of the “disappointing” launches we've had in the past.It's also been FIVE MONTHS since I came back to my calligraphy business, determined to experiment more and do things differently. And I'm sharing how it's really going (messy) and what is changing for me as a result (a LOT).—————FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS NEEDS TO SEE THAT OTHER PEOPLE ARE DOING IT… BEFORE YOU CAN GO FOR IT!” - SHINAHToday, I'm bringing you something different. FOUR SUPER-RELATABLE STORIES of women who started as calligraphy beginners, and are now Calligraphy Professionals. All four purchased the Pro Calligrapher Bundle in April 2022 and have already booked their first clients and are actively growing their businesses. Sher Pierre - Left-handed school teacher who always had good handwriting, and is now working to turn that passion into a more creative careerNikki Davis - Graphic and web designer who started with copperplate, but wanted a more expressive and versatile style. Now, she incorporates calligraphy into her biz, creates fonts, does signage and moreStacie Nomura - Special Ed teacher who lives in a small community in Hawaii and is going for her callig biz even though she NEVER thought entrepreneurship was open to her Mara Buhrmeister - Has a business degree and does marketing as her day job and is now using networking to get her first calligraphy jobs.Why do I try my best to share a variety of student stories every time I market my calligraphy courses? Because your subconscious needs to see that SOMETHING IS POSSIBLE before you can even START to think about going for it yourself!Having the right info and support can make things possible in your mind that you NEVER thought were possible before. So if you've ever dreamed of making money doing a craft you love, you've gotta check out: PRO CALLIGRAPHER BUNDLE OF COURSESGives you everything you need to go from complete calligraphy beginner, to developing a signature style, to SELLING your calligraphy so you can start to bring in some fun side income. 

“Focus on these two core things, and don't let the rest of the business details bog you down” - ShinahIn today's episode, I'm breaking down exactly how to launch your CALLIGRAPHY STARTER BUSINESS. It's easier than you think, and will get you crucial learning and skills to continue building. First, I bust the MYTH that you have to have everything figured out and polished-up before launching your business is FALSE. Hear more about “up-and-coming” businesses and how they're a natural and necessary part of the market. Second, I explain the two things you need to start selling your calligraphy (and it's not a website, clever name, fancy logo, or even payment software)Third, I uncover the TRUE VALUE underneath it all (both learning calligraphy and starting a business) and why it's SO MUCH MORE PRECIOUS than the money a business can bring in.  FREE CALLIGRAPHY CHALLENGEBTW, this whole podcast is just a small fraction of what I'm teaching in our free “Newbie to Pro Calligrapher” Challenge. You can still join in and catch the recordings of all the calligraphy lessons and business LIVE teaching sessions

“You can sell your calligraphy without having an official business - but you'll want to weigh the pros and cons” - ShinahIf you've ever dreamed of selling your calligraphy to make some extra cash, but you don't want the hassle of a full-on, official business, this super practical episode will help you weigh the pros and cons. How the IRS defines hobby v. business for tax purposesThe PROs and CONs of creating an official business in order to sell your calligraphyUnderstanding the LETTER of the law and the INTENT behind the various tax and legal requirements in order to better understand the actual RISKS when it comes to this decision (hint: they're not as big as you might be imagining) The TWO EASIEST WAYS to start selling your calligraphy from a legal and logistical perspectiveI also briefly discuss Seller's Permits, the simplest way to track expenses and income, and the easiest way to accept payments.If you want to sell your calligraphy, whether it's as a hobby or as a business, please know that it's absolutely possible and DOABLE. —————FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“The goal is not to get a place where everything is zen. But, to reach acceptance that life is hard and that is beautifully ok.”- ShinahIt's been TWO MONTHS since I came back to my calligraphy business, determined to run it with more freedom and experimentation and joy. Many of you might have been  (rightly) wondering, “But don't you still have to make money somehow?”And that, my friends, has been the anxiety spiral that has consumed me for the past two weeks. Because business is NOT just fun and play… for many creative entrepreneurs, it's what feeds and supports you and your family.So this episode is a deeply personal and profound reflection on how HARD it is to worry about money and feel like a failure in business… and the CONCRETE TOOLS I use to help me ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.Anti-anxiety techniques - like tapping, deep breathing, taking a short walk, petting my dogs. When I remember to use them, I remember that I do have some CONTROL over the way I feel.Perspective-shifting thoughts - like imagining, vividly, how I would feel if I KNEW I had three years left to live. Like remembering my best friend who died at 38 and would be so proud of me and would encourage me to KEEP TRYING and experience everything (even the uncomfortable parts), because that's why life is so precious.A deep sense of acceptance - my current belief is that my infinite soul chose to experience this current human life that I'm living. My soul doesn't just want the easy and comfortable parts. It wants the hard parts, too. It wants it all… what it means to be ALIVE. All of this helps me to embrace the roller coaster and trust that, whatever happens, I'll be alright in the end. —————FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

The study of ‘Women and Islam' has expanded exponentially in recent decades.This lecture maps out emerging agendas, for example, the growing interest in women's role in the transmission of Islamic knowledge and practice. It examines new avenues such as conceptions of women and gender in Muslim theology, using the theological debate on whether women could be prophets as a case study. How might this help us to rethink our own ideas about women in Islam?A lecture by Dr Shuruq Naguib recorded on 9 May 2023 at Barnard's Inn Hall, London.The transcript and downloadable versions of the lecture are available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/women-islamGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://gresham.ac.uk/support/Website:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport the show

As a creative entrepreneur, what do you do when you launch a product or offering... and the SALES DON'T COME IN??After 7 years of entrepreneurship, as a professional calligrapher then as a calligraphy teacher, I've run into this situation once or twice... and it just happened AGAIN, with a new training I recently launched. I share three important lessons that helped me keep going, and eventually makes 12 sales of the training (instead of just giving up, which I was close to doing). The three, juicy lessons I go over:FIRST LESSON: A new product needs an education runway.  Potential customers need to hear about something MANY times in order to get familiar with it, understand why they need it, and be ready to purchase. SECOND LESSON: Tactical strategies to increase desire for your products - including a review of the FIVE LEVELS OF AWARENESS in customers, and why you need to know them.THIRD LESSON: The mindset that you choose to adopt when you don't reach a sales goal is so important to your longevity as an entrepreneur. Creative entrepreneurship is not easy. If you're struggling, you're not alone. Hopefully, these three lessons and reframes will help you along the way. —————FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

The demand for calligraphy workshops (and people to teach them!) is alive and well. I've heard from SO many of you that you're itching to host your own workshops- but paralyzed at the laundry list of to do's that forms even before signing up your first attendee.I want more of you to feel EMPOWERED to teach your own classes!! So in this week's episode, I'm breaking down my own experience teaching workshops and how it propelled me into owning a million-dollar business. I'll tell you:WHY you should teach calligraphy workshopsHow ‘good' you have to be to teach (spoiler alert- the BEST calligraphers aren't necessarily the best teachers!)My tips for how to price your workshops, where to host them (sausage restaurants, anyone??), and how to utilize them to grow your business in more ways than you can imagine!I've packed all this information plus SO much more into my brand new online course “How to Teach Calligraphy Workshops” happening LIVE Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 at 5pm PST. I'll be diving more in-depth on these topics, plus all the specifics of how to host your own workshop so you can STOP waiting for the “right time” and START making money!! Find out more about the course and register HERE!See you there!FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“Who do you need to be in order to make a million dollars?”When you're starting a creative business, it's the latter part that's the real hang up. You've found your creative passion, but then you get stuck on the actual business part of it…I recently offered 12 creative entrepreneurs a free coaching session to help them work through their business hang ups. Through each session, I found a common thread of issues plaguing these owners…“Whenever I scroll on Instagram, I get discouraged seeing all these other businesses like mine totally rocking it. Why would anyone pay attention to my awkward and less-than-perfect posts?”“I have a GREAT idea, but there's soooo many details I have to figure out before I even get started.”“I have so many ideas, but I don't know which one to pursue- the one my heart wants, or the one that's going to actually make me money?”“What if people don't like what I'm offering?? What if I fail??”Trust me, I have felt alllll these things throughout the past 8 years of growing my business. So how did I push past these issues? Not by changing myself, but by changing my identity. And it's not as hard as you think it might be.Join me as I dive into what it means to shift your identity, have a “million dollar business mindset”, and how to become a courageous business owner! FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

“If you're curious if someone can totally disappear from their business for 9 months, and then come back and still sell stuff right out of the gate… here's your answer...”It's been a little over a month since I've made my official return to social media and my calligraphy business. There's been a whole lot of good, a little bad, and even some ugly moments during this ‘Radical Biz Experiment' I launched a mere 6 weeks ago. In this episode, I break down:The content I've produced and how it's affected my overall social media presence (and why I'm actually HAPPY I've lost followers).The “surprise launch” my team and I pulled off LITERALLY in 3 days (and whether or not I sold anything

Japanese calligraphy artist Rie Takeda who mainly resides in Europe is telling a story of her discovery of the traditional art of Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) when she was just a child and how it transformed her life. Rie is so beautifully describing her relationships with her art, and the way she is bringing it to the new century. Website: https://www.rietakeda.com/ Buy the book: https://www.shodocalligraphy.com/my-book.html Online Workshop for beginners: https://www.shodocalligraphy.com/shodo-online-workshop-for-beginners.html Online Workshop for improvers: https://www.shodocalligraphy.com/shodo-online-live-themed-workshop.html Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neojaponismatelier/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-the-art-scene/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-the-art-scene/support

Join me in part 2 of "My Major F*Up", where I share one of my BIGGEST f*ups in my creative business to date

This is actually the fourth time Jackson's been freelance. He's not just quit jobs, he even once quit his own company.But whereas the other times he was a ‘regular' graphic designer, this time he's spent a decade as a specialist: a lettering artist and calligrapher.Regularly posting to Instagram and Behance got him noticed and grew an audience as commissions from around the world reached him at his home in Brazil.He's since launched online courses, prints, fonts and NFT collections, building his reputation so he can work when he wants around his family. There's no sign of him quitting this time around.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Join me for this 2-part saga where I do something new and bold and scary and vulnerable.... and find out I royally f*cked up while doing it and hurt a couple people. In PART 1 I talk about how I shared the WORST (but most valuable), 1-Star review our Modern Calligraphy 101 course has ever gotten in 6 years and 4,500 students.And the three reasons why I did it:1) To be more TRANSPARENT in my marketing2) To lead with VULNERABILITY3) To show my students and audience that we're not perfect, but we are constantly working to get better​Some AMAZING things happened after I posted this scary thing. And some pretty NEGATIVE things happened as well. I break it all down and tell you whether I regret doing what I did. In PART 2, I'll share more about the part that I really f*cked up and what I learned from this whole experience. FOLLOW: Follow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphySUBSCRIBE:Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! 

Today I answer YOUR questions about the 9 month break that I took from my business, Crooked Calligraphy. What did the day-to-day look like?What creative projects did I do?How was my wedding?Was it hard to actually relax and do nothing?How did I prepare myself financially?Listen in for my honest, unscripted answers. PLUS - I'm opening up my calligraphy courses one last time with personalized feedback! Doors close March 8, 2023 - check it out at crookedcalligraphy.com/coursesFollow along with my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 over on Instagram:  @crookedcalligraphy

An impromptu start to Season 2 of the Shinah Show. I'm back from a 9-month break from my calligraphy business... and I want to do things differently this time around. More informal, organic and off-the-cuff.Tune in to hear more about my Radical Business Experiment of 2023 and how I'm approaching Instagram differently these days.I also explain why I'm giving myself a 5 out of 10 for how I'm doing so far...Follow along with my business experiment on Instagram: www.instagram.com/crookedcalligraphy

Toyota critica la electrificación total / Industria pesquera vs. eólica / Galaxy S23 muy bueno y muy caro / Bizum rompe récords / Un pez se gasta el dinero de su dueño Patrocinador: Aunque el Gobierno haya eliminado las ayudas, en BP siguen los ahorros de 10 céntimos por litro utilizando la tarjeta MI BP, que puedes instalar como aplicación en tu móvil, y en cuestión de segundos empezar a ahorrar y acumular puntos. — Te dejo el catálogo de regalos y privilegios como los descuentos en Amazon. Toyota critica la electrificación total / Industria pesquera vs. eólica / Galaxy S23 muy bueno y muy caro / Bizum rompe récords / Un pez se gasta el dinero de su dueño

Visitors to this year's Trojan Horse was a Unicorn digital arts festival in Troia Portugal were wowed by Aoi Yamaguchi's opening performance, in which the artist created beautiful large-scale calligraphic figures in response to pieces of music. Chris caught up with Aoi and discovered more about the ancient art of calligraphy, including its range of 2,000-plus characters, the importance of the tools she uses to create them, and its role in the digital world. This isn't just about writing, though — Aoi talks about overcoming her fears, following her dreams, mastering an art form, and expressing herself. There are lessons for everyone here.

How Do I Adjust My Focus? Featuring Amanda ReidIn this episode of The Kay Wats Podcast. I caught up with my friend, Austin-based calligrapher Amanda Reid. We discussed the difference between focus and discipline. Where she started her creative journey and why representation in the calligraphy space is needed.My hope is this episode provides clarity to those struggling to find balance in their business and encourages them to work healthy

In this week's episode, calligrapher Maurelle De Los Santos shares how a high school class led to her interest in calligraphy despite her college major being the exact opposite of what she's doing now. We also chat about her life as a homeschooling mom and business owner, how the covid years changed her workshops, and the answered prayer that led to her doing live calligraphy with big brands like Tiffany and Co. Do you want to get in the habit of journaling your prayers? I think this episode will be just the encouragement you need to get started. Find Maurelle on instagram: @hellomaurelleand online: https://www.hellomaurelle.comWant to win a beautiful ornament from Maurelle? Just click on the link below and sign up for my email list by Friday December 2nd. A winner will be chosen on Saturday December 3rd!:  https://www.ohhappydaypodcast.com

After passing through a series of deeply unsettling memories, our heroes find themselves in a grove filled with even more mysteries. Something has brought them here, and whatever it is doesn't want them to leave... CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains a depiction of a parental death, as well as vague references to alcoholism. Please see below for a full summary of the episode.  Starring: Shamini Bundell (she/her) as Reth (they/she, Eland's Blessing Swala, Squared Circle Pugilist) Liv Kennedy (she/her) as Juji Osei (she/her, Bloom Emere, Circle of Stars Druid 4/Twilight Cleric 1) Jonathan Charles (he/him) as Aboade (he/him, Copper Ironmaster, Battle Smith Artificer) and Jeremy Cobb as your Very Neighborhood Dungeon Master! Post-production by Seth Leue and Daniel Ramos EPISODE SUMMARY: Our heroes find themselves in a grove surrounded by incredibly thick vines. The light is very low. There are items scattered all around them, mostly covered by the thick undergrowth. In the center of the grove stands a cracked idol, surrounding the idol is a beautiful arrangement of yellow stones, and kneeling at the edge of the arrangement an elderly Emere man. The man's body is connected to the idol by vein-like vines that are attached to each of his major articulation points (elbows, shoulders, knees, etc.). As Juji panics, and Reth is in shock, the party regroups. No one is quite sure of how they got here. They suspect that what they saw were illusions drawn from their memories. Juji reveals that the giant tree that she and Aboade fell down was from her past. She used to live in the tree, and they shared a powerful bond, but then things "went awry". Aboade and Reth note that the people they encountered in their memories all seemed to be made of some sticky substance. Aboade reveals that he has no memory of Dagbeor the automatons, although they did seem familiar and he did notice that the automatons bore a strong resemblance to Yim. Reth interrupts their speculation by going over to inspect the elderly Emere man, whom the group surmises is likely Jimoh. Reth walks over to Jimoh and touches him to test if he's sticky. While he thankfully isn't stick, Reth is drawn into his memories the moment they touch. They see how Jimoh fell to Wagadu as a child and was found by other Emere who were dressed very differently than the other Emere Reth has seen thus far. Among the Emere was another boy with whom Jimoh felt an immediate connection, like love at first sight. Reth relates this to the group, so Juji checks the vines and sees that they appear to have pierced into Jimoh's body and are forming some kind of vine network under his skin. The vines piercing Jimoh, as well as the vines covering all the objects spread around the room, all originate from the idol. Aboade decides to try and strike up a conversation with the old man, who has yet to react in any way to the party's presence. However, on his way over he trips on a vine and sees one of the overgrown items on the ground. It's an extremely old kalabash with an inscription in a language Aboade doesn't understand. Aboade rolls a 19 Calligrapher's Tools check to copy down the inscription, and then he decides to investigate the arrangement of yellow stones. He takes out his stone to compare, and immediately notices its similarity to the ones in the arrangement. He rolls a 27 Investigation check to notice that there are numerous, possibly hundreds of stones missing from the formation, which at one point might have covered the entire grove. The arrangement itself seems to be a 2-D rendering of a complex 3-D shape. Aboade decides to try and place his stone into the arrangement, but his task is made more difficult by the thick undergrowth among the stones. He accidentally knocks one of the stones out of place, and suddenly the stones all sprout legs and begin scuttling toward Aboade. Time to roll initiative! As the stones come to life, 8 thick vines rise up around the idol and begin lashing out at the party. One hits Aboade, sprouting smaller vines that wrap around his arm and grapple him, but two others miss Reth and Juji. Unfortunately, a fourth vine manages to whip around and successfully grapple Reth as well. Both Reth and Aboade are then dragged forward toward the idol. Aboade, who was closer to the idol, is dragged all the way to it and is forced to make a Wisdom saving throw, which he succeeds. Reth successfully tears away from the vine, breaking the grapple. The rocks swarm over Aboade, but their attacks are unable to break through his protection. Aboade uses his Ironmaster fetish charm to completely sever the vine that was grappling him, leaving it a smoking stump. He uses his second attack to swing at the spiders, but he fails to hit their AC as they dance over the blade of his weapon. Aboade then turns and tries to run, making it through the difficult terrain to the edge of the formation. Seeing all of this, Juji bends down, collects some of the twisted old vines, and casts Wither and Bloom, restoring HP to Aboade, deactivating a huge portion of the spidery rock swarm and damaging the vines. After dealing this damage, she has to make another one of her mysterious, unexplained rolls, which she succeeds on. At the top of the next round, the vines attack again, successfully grappling all 3 PCs. They dig into Reth's temple, forcing Reth to make a Wisdom save, which they fail. Upon failing the save, Reth is forced to relive a traumatic childhood memory of their parent, implied to have been an alcoholic, passing away in their sleep next to Reth when Reth was very young. Reth remembers staying in the room with them for a full day before leaving home into an uncertain future in the big city. As a result of this horrific memory, Reth gains another level of "psychic exhaustion", which essentially places them under the effects of the Slow spell. Their speed is halved, they suffer a -2 penalty to AC and Dex saves, they can't use reactions, and on their turn they can either use an action or a bonus action, but not both. Reth is completely demoralized by this vision, and their half-hearted attempt to break the grapple fails as a result. The spidery rocks swarm over them, dealing 5 points of piercing damage. Seeing Reth in distress, Aboade pulls out his pistol and begins blasting at the swarm, hitting both times and dealing 24 damage. Aboade's first shot deactivates the entire swarm, and his second shot shreds the vine, freeing Reth once more. With his bonus action, Aboade commands Yim to charge in and attack the idol itself. Yim bounds springily through the undergrowth and tears into the idol, dealing 6 points of force damage. Juji fires a 2nd level Guiding Bolt at the idol, but misses. She narrowly succeeds on another mysterious roll, and the air around her grows bitterly cold as the mysterious "she" approaches. On the vines' next turn, one successfully re-grapples Reth. Then, it's Juji's turn to fail a Wisdom save, which plunges her into the memory of a traumatic family dinner. Her entire family (a mother, father, two older sisters, and two older brothers) looks down on her for her lack of academic acumen. They devalue her again and again throughout her life, negatively comparing her to her siblings and constantly being disappointed in her. Juji takes a level of psychic exhaustion as well, giving her disadvantage on ability checks. Reth tries to kick out at the idol, but they miss yet again and stub their toe. Reth is feeling broken, lost, and hopeless as a result of their latest memory. Some of the spidery stones reactivate and begin attacking Aboade, but once again completely fail to harm him. Aboade shoots his pistol at the idol twice, doing 11 damage and blasting off a chunk, then Yim runs over to attack the spidery rocks, dealing 10 force damage and deactivating almost all of the stones once more. Aboade disappears under a flurry of coils as Yim goes to town. Juji uses her inspiration (gained for making a pun in a previous episode) to fire a 3rd level Guiding Bolt at the idol, but rolls two 4s and misses. She then rolls a Nat 1 on her mysterious roll, and even more chaos breaks loose. From Juji's perspective, a piercingly cold squall surrounds her as shriveled, gray hands grasp her shoulders. From Reth and Aboade's perspective, Juji is sucked screaming into a black hole that opens up inside of her her, then a shriveled, dessicated, terryfying woman drags herself out. The Withered Woman has arrived! Her eyes are so dark that they seem to swallow light rather than reflect it. From inside the black hole, Juji can see the flesh on her shoulders begin to decay where the Withered Woman is touching her. The Withered Woman is chaos incarnate, and her necrotic energy is lashing out, threatening to harm Juji's friends. Juji rolls a 19 on a Wisdom Save to divert the energy away from her friends and towards the idol, dealing 24 necrotic damage to it and causing it to begin to crumble. At the top of the round, Aboade succeeds on a Wisdom Save, but he, Reth, and the Withered Woman are dragged in towards the idol, which begins to glow. On Reth's turn, they remember Nzito's words and call out to the Forest Father for help. They roll a pivotal a Religion check and, bolstered by Nzito's love, succeed! The ground rumbles, the wall of vines that surround the grove shredded, and a glowing manifestation of the Forest Father bursts into the grove. He stands 10 feet tall, his entire body covered by hundreds of upside-down palm fronds. He glides into the room on rapidly dancing feet, draws a bow made of two rainbows tied together, and fires a glowing arrow into the heart of the idol. The idol shatters, the yellow stones go flying, and all the attacking vines shrivel and dissolve into light. The Withered Woman is also banished back into the black hole by this incredible power, and Juji reappears, still bearing faint marks where the Woman had touched her. The Forest Father says nothing, but gestures warmly to the party, shoots them a thumbs up, and then dances into the sky. Reth kneels as he leaves, Aboade offers a meek wave and a "er, thank you!", and Juji sits in a catatonic state. Yim also waves at the retreating Forest Father, looks around at the group and says "well, snap!" The End Watch the video version on YouTube, and join us on Patreon for our talkback episodes, Wagadu Watches! 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Adam revisits the late John Pinette's infamous Chinese buffet bit. The gang takes a look at some ‘Liked Tweets' including the LA Unified School District promoting a ‘food neutrality' video and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition saying not to call the police about stolen bikes. Professional wrestler, Maria Kanellis, comes on the show and shares some stories and insight into how women in wrestling have evolved over the years and what it feels like to get super kicked in the head. They talk about Vince McMahon's chin, David Arquette, ‘The Genius' and ‘Bad News Brown'. Adam remembers the time he wrestled as ‘the Calligrapher' where Jimmy Kimmel was injured in a scrotum costume. PLUGS: Watch Maria Kanellis' wrestling show, ‘Women's Wrestling Army', new episodes airing every Wednesday exclusively on Pro Wrestling TV And follow her on Instagram, @MariaKanellis THANKS FOR SUPPORTING TODAY'S SPONSORS: Stamps.com enter ADAM Geico.com Con-Cret.com/PODCAST Freshly.com/ACS Investall.ai enter ADAM The Jordan Harbinger Show

Creative Processing Defined: Activating your creative mind to process an intention. CARA JO'S CREATIVE PROCESSING METHOD: "Playtime" - Playing with new ideas and things you've never tried before. Sometimes going on a walk can help her to clarify her ideas so that then, she can go CREATE! On this episode, Danielle sits down with Cara Jo Knapp, a coffee-obsessed cat mom, who loves knitting, LEGOs, and drinking wine. Ever since she can remember, she has been dipping my toes in something artistic. If you ask her mother, while other little kids were playing with dolls or riding bikes, she was perfectly organizing and arranging my crayons & markers. In 1996, she started to dabble in a more digital form of art, and actually designed and built her first website! Her interest in art and design persisted through school, eventually earning her a fancy Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in Photography and Graphic Design.  Fast-forward and Cara Jo combined all her previous experience together to found Knapp Design Co. which has now evolved from just her and her calligraphy hobby into a full-fledged stationery design house. They've helped almost 100 (97 to be exact) couples get married over the last 3 years and the more couples we work with, the more we recognize that the design of your day is a reflection of her clients' love and lives together. The celebration all starts with the invitation.  The Episode Rundown:  ✨ CALLIGRAPHY HOBBY TURNED FULL-SCALE BUSINESS ✨ ENTREPRENEUR MEANS MASTER PROBLEM SOLVER ✨ CRUSHING 5 YEAR GOALS IN 5 WEEKS (for real!) ✨ SETTING PERSONAL BOUNDARIES (with yourself and others) ✨ SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES WITH YOUR OWN GIFTS AND ABILITIES (collaborating with "competition") ✨ PRIORITIZING QUALITY OVER QUANTITY + SO MUCH MORE! Listen to Cara Jo's Favorite Podcast: Hot Off The Press (look out for a Cara Jo shoutout in the episode Getting Started: Buying a Press) If anything we talked about in this episode connected with you, I would love to hear about it! Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review so I can see it! ALSO, share it with someone else! Sharing is caring, you know…  CONNECT WITH CARA JO: Direct Website: https://knappdesignco.com/ Knapp Design Co IG: https://www.instagram.com/knappdesignco/ Knapp Designs Co FB: https://www.facebook.com/knappdesignco CONNECT WITH DANIELLE: Direct Website: www.damrellcreativeco.com Danielle's Personal Instagram: @danielledamrell Creative Collective Instagram: @DamrellCreativeCollective Creative Collective Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/damrellcreativeco Join the Created Worthy Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/createdworthycommunity/ To inquire about becoming a leader and admin to help build and strengthen this community, please email me at:  Danielle@damrellcreativeco.com   If you feel called to help support the mission of this show, there are a few easy ways that you can help!

“I need to take some time to really get clear and think through how I want my life to look, because I don't want it to look like just another version of that law job that I left.”- ShinahI have a big announcement and I'm just going to come right out and say it: the second season of The Shinah Show will be postponed until further notice.After the finale of Season 1, I've done some reevaluating… and have come to the conclusion that I need a little bit of time.To explain this, I'm going to need to be a little vulnerable with you.Here's the thing: just because you decide to become a creative entrepreneur, that doesn't mean that you immediately leave your old brain, and thought patterns, and beliefs, and sources of value and worthiness behind.Setting up your LLC is the easy part. Transforming all of that stuff inside? THAT is the real challenge.That's where I'm at right now. Working on that transformation and figuring out what I want my life and my business to look like.And I want to be very honest with you about what that means.Tune into this episode to learn why I'm putting The Shinah Show on pause, what's changed for me, and what the future may bring. Highlights:‌ ‌00:34  Intro01:36  Do things your own way02:28  The real transformation03:53  My inner work04:37  My pros & cons06:10  New anxieties08:24  Growing pains & sovereignty10:30  The pause12:44  Thank you so much! ‌Links:‌ ‌Learn calligraphy with me: www.freecalligraphyworkshop.comFollow me!Instagram: @crookedcalligraphyFacebook: facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.comWatch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

“How do you get over all of the doubts and all of the objections and just do the d*mn thing?”- ShinahYou might be a little surprised to see this episode — yes, last week's episode WAS the season finale of Season 1 of The Shinah Show. I've had such an amazing time creating this first season and am so grateful for all of the subscribers, reviews, five-star ratings, and support that I've received over the last few months.After I finished recording the last episode, I sat down and thought about it a little bit more — and I decided that I didn't want to leave you hanging for all of December!I'll still be taking a bit of time off to recharge and gear up for Season 2, so my team and I have put together four “remix” episodes to help you keep your creative juices flowing through the holiday season.Each remix episode will feature handpicked insights, stories, and tips plucked from the last 35 episodes. If you've missed out on any past episodes, this month will be a great opportunity to hear the best nuggets of advice from Season 1. If you caught the show every week, these remix episodes will remind you of the tips and tricks that you may have forgotten — and help you keep those creative fires burning!Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out:The secret Season 1 theme I uncovered while choosing clips for the remix episodesWhat you can expect from December's remixes, episode by episodeHow to get over the destructive perfectionism that may be standing between you and achieving your goalsHighlights:‌ ‌00:34  Intro01:49  The hidden Season 1 theme03:11  Remix overviews04:07  Remix #1 breakdown05:19  Work out your want muscle13:59  Inspired perfection v. insecure perfectionism17:56  Recap & three questions ‌Links:‌ ‌Learn calligraphy with me: www.freecalligraphyworkshop.comFollow me!Instagram: @crookedcalligraphyFacebook: facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.comWatch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

“You put good things out into the world, true, honest, beautiful things… and you're not exactly sure what the return will be. And a lot of times, things beyond your wildest imagination can happen!”- ShinahWhat if one single, solitary thank you card could change the course of your ENTIRE business?Sounds like a creative writing prompt, right?Well, it happened to me.If you've listened for a while, you know that I started Crooked Calligraphy back in January, 2016. And that my wildest dream was to have a booth at the pop-up maker's market Unique LA.Well, I lived that dream. I snagged my booth, built up my inventory, and sold greeting cards, prints, and gift tags. And I had an amazing time. Such an amazing time that I did another Unique LA booth six months later.  I had such a fantastic experience doing those shows that when December rolled around, I sent a holiday/heartfelt thank you card to the woman who founded Unique LA.… And what happened next was beyond anything I could have anticipated when I sat down to write that simple message of gratitude.Check out this episode to learn how to write a message of gratitude that resonates — and the magic that can happen when you create that personal connection!Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out:Why sending thank you cards to other business owners is such a powerful gesture — and how they can help both parties How one simple gesture can trigger a snowball effect that offers huge opportunity for your businessHow I wound up working with Moët Hennessy only two years into running my calligraphy businessHighlights:‌ ‌00:33  Intro01:45  Been a rough year!02:59  Line dancing!04:31  My Unique LA story09:20  What happened with the card10:14  Digital creators summit11:40  Live calligraphy gig & more13:28  Glenmorangie & Dom Perignon16:39  Ferragamo & Jo Malone17:36  Make room for the magic to come in18:14  Delivering the right message21:19  Recap ‌Links:‌ ‌Learn calligraphy with me: www.freecalligraphyworkshop.comFollow me!Instagram: @crookedcalligraphyFacebook: facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.comWatch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

“It's not about the how; it's about having the belief in yourself to stick to it, keep practicing, celebrate your small victories and pick yourself up from the failures.”- ShinahSo many creatives in the world share the same fears, questions, and doubts. And in this episode, I explore them through the story of another calligraphy creative — and share the advice that will help you push past your fears! You'll always be able to come up with reasons to hold off on chasing your dreams. It's up to you to choose whether you're going to let the fear take the wheel... or move through it.It can be easy to fall into the trap of asking yourself if things are a “waste” of time or effort. It's important to remember if you're doing something you LOVE, it's never a waste — you learn and grow from every experience that you have!The last year has been a scary time. The pandemic pushed doubts and fears to the forefront of people's minds — but it had a silver lining. During a period when the whole world slowed down, smart creatives took the time to make a valuable investment in themselves. Taking the time to work on your craft and build your foundation is a great way to grow not only your skills — but your confidence, too.And with the demand for creatives back and stronger than ever, you won't want to waste a single minute! Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out:The common fears, questions and doubts that so many creatives shareThe difference between letting your fears guide your life's path — or pushing through them to follow your passionWhy right now is an amazing time to get started on your creative journey!Highlights:‌ ‌00:45  Introduction01:27  T's email02:30  My response03:20  Addressing the question of “waste”04:10  Have faith in yourself04:45  Follow your passion05:35  Challenge your doubts & fears07:40  NOW is the time for creative action!08:44  Rational, non-fear-based approach09:56  Follow-up with T11:04  Success (even in a pandemic!)12:09  Free 5-day Pointed Pen Calligraphy ChallengeLinks:‌ ‌FREE Pointed Pen Calligraphy Challenge: https://www.crookedcalligraphy.com/basics Follow me!Instagram: @crookedcalligraphyFacebook: facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.comWatch these episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!

“Growing up, I did not have an entrepreneurial bone in my body!”- ShinahIf you want to start SELLING your creative work, but you're telling yourself you CAN'T because you're not a “natural entrepreneur”...Stop believing that BS excuse! Your ability to thrive as a creative entrepreneur isn't dependent on how many chocolate bars you sold door-to-door in the sixth grade!Because I SUCKED at selling things when I was a little girl. I followed the rules. I was afraid to talk to strangers. I had no idea how to make money. And yet… now I'm running a calligraphy business that brings in over one million dollars a year. The truth is that the skills and knowledge that you need to become successful at selling your creative work can be developed. There are as many different types of entrepreneurs as there are, well, entrepreneurs. And they ALL have the potential to achieve their goals.In this weeks' episode of The Shinah Show, I bust the #1 myth that holds people back from launching their own businesses — and encourage you to discover your own “entrepreneur box”!Tune into this episode of The Shinah Show to find out:Why the myth of the magical unicorn entrepreneur deserves to be busted  How to discover your own “entrepreneur box” — and build up your strengthsHow to ditch the comparison habit and lose the excuses your brain uses to hold you back  Highlights:‌ ‌01:22  Introduction02:45  My early years05:37  The myth of unicorn-entrepreneurs07:42  My entrepreneur box10:29  Types of entrepreneurs12:13  Lose the excuse! ‌  Links:‌ ‌Learn calligraphy with me: www.freecalligraphyworkshop.comFollow me!Instagram: @crookedcalligraphyFacebook: facebook.com/crookedcalligraphy Show notes can be found at theshinahshow.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVJJZS9jYDmzePAnaGDiFuw Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel, and ring the bell for notifications so you never miss an episode!