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Why “Done” Is Better Than “Perfect” - A Conversation With CC Alumni Sophilia
What if your breakthrough was just two simple steps away?
This week on Creative Business Real Talk, you’ll meet Sophilia - a student who proves that you’re closer than you think.
She enrolled in our Modern Calligraphy 101 Program in January 2025.
By October 2025, her calligraphy was pro-level. But she still felt stuck, unsure, and desperate for direction. So I gave her two clear action steps… and what happened next will blow your mind!!
In just 60 days, Sophilia booked her first calligraphy job, made $1,500, and even landed a better day job… all because she finally stopped overthinking and started showing up.
Inside this episode:
(3:20) Sophilia's business journey (and if she even wanted to launch a business in the first place!)
(4:50) Sophilia’s 2025 wrap up, and how her mentorship changed her mindset from “procrasti-learning” to putting herself out there and eliminating the static in her head
(10:50) How calligraphy instilled the confidence in Sophilia to land a BETTER day job that leaves her more fulfilled and focused on her own happiness
(12:20) Advice for others scared to start their own creative business & why “done is better than perfect”
I LOVE this inspiring story of how focusing on the important things can TRULY start you on your creative business journey sooner than you think!
I hope this episode will inspire you to move now, with what you have (because you really have WAY more than you think at your disposal).
Find Sophilia here:
ABOUT CROOKED CALLIGRAPHY
Hey - I'm Shinah! A former miserable corporate lawyer turned sassy calligrapher and teacher. Ten years ago, I was WISHING I could create beautiful calligraphy but feeling really un-creative and LOST about how to achieve that... and now I truly believe that ANYONE can learn this beautiful craft - because I've already taught it to THOUSANDS of people, from all different backgrounds.
Calligraphy has given me a gorgeous life. It's helped my students find PASSION, PURPOSE, and a reason to JUMP OUT OF BED each morning. What could it do for you? =)
Join our community of creativity-seeking souls on Instagram: @crookedcalligraphy
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