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“I’m just soooo happy something inside me said ‘yes’!” - Mian, CC Student
What if your middle school hobby suddenly became your real life job as an adult?
In this episode of Creative Business Real Talk, you’ll hear Mian’s powerful, non-linear journey. From loving calligraphy as a kid, to building a word-of-mouth side hustle whilst working as a tax lawyer, to quitting for nearly 10 years to focus on her family and career and thinking she was done with calligraphy - Mian truly emulates the notion that once you learn calligraphy, you can always return to it.
Join me as I learn how Mian came back to calligraphy stronger than ever with the help of our Pro Calligrapher Bundle & a few moments of positivity.
Here’s what you’ll hear:
(1:18) How Mian’s “fun hobby” side hustle began, and eventually got pushed to the backburner
(4:45) How a pause in life opened the door to calligraphy again & saying “I’m a calligrapher” to a florist changed everything
(9:59) How 1 second of courage can ignite a mountain of momentum (and saying “yes” can feed the fire)
(16:17) Mian’s advice for anyone finding themselves in a similar situation
(20:13) Takeaways and how saying “yes” to things scared can totally change the course of your life
If you’ve ever felt behind, not ready, or like you “missed your chance,” this episode will shift your perspective.
🎧 Listen now and see what can happen when you say “yes”, even before you feel 100% confident in your abilities.
Find Mian @calligraphymian
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? =)
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