EPISODE 190 - From Beginner Student To $1500 In Just 4 Months

Shinah Chang ·

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You’re Closer To Reaching Your Goals Than You Think

What if your breakthrough is just two simple steps away?

This week on the podcast, 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:

  • (7:59) Sophilia's business journey (and if she even wanted to launch a business in the first place given her intimidation!)

  • (11:50) How gaining strength from calligraphy spills over to other areas of your life

  • (15:45) Recap of Sophilia's journey and how courses have changed her life

  • (18:00) You don’t need to do as much as you think to gain clients (simple websites still gain traction!)

  • (19:20) You’re never 100% ready - procrasti-learning is real!

I LOVE sharing 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:

https://www.instagram.com/sophiliamarcellestudios/

https://www.sophiliamarcellestudios.com/ 

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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? =)