Growing up as a first-generation Korean-American, I was raised to believe that meeting “perfect” milestones would make me happy. There was never any letter other than an A on my report cards, a number other than 1600 on my SATS (and PSATS), or a university I attended with a ranking less than #1 in the nation (ok, don’t hate me – I promise it’s not all sunshine and rainbows). But while I was on this seemingly “perfect path of perfectionism”, I was also the most unhappy I’ve ever been. This track was making me miserable rather that making me happy – which is exactly what I WASN’T expecting.
Welcome to SEASON 3!! In this episode, I catch you up on how I’m doing emotionally & financially (with real numbers), and I share the powerful, real message I want to get out into the world with this season. Thanks
There is a LOT that goes into starting a business – which might sound incredibly scary. But this is stuff though where you actually need to show up and courageously keep trying. Of course, you don’t need to do EVERYTHING when you’re first starting out- but you need to know the IMPORTANT things to do to establish yourself (and I’m here to tell you what they are!).
I’m de-mystifying the legal & financial steps to officially setup your calligraphy or art business. Everything you need to know about 1) Choosing a Business Name, 2) Deciding on a Legal Structure, 3) Getting permits, 4) Separating & tracking finances, 5) Invoicing Software, 6) Contracts, Insurance & Sales Tax
In today’s light-hearted episode, I share 13 things you probably didn’t know about me! Including: 1) The 21 countries I’ve traveled to, 2) The martial arts black belt I never use, and 3) What I do in my 40s that I would NEVER DARE to do in my 20s
Here’s what helps me through feelings of failure and disappointment (that are INEVITABLE if you’re doing anything courageous). Some are super-PRACTICAL, but the most powerful is this ONE PERSPECTIVE SHIFT I keep coming back to that helps me embrace all of life, the good and the ugly.
Priscilla never imagined she could own a business, let alone grow it to replace her full-time income… and our courses are what helped her along the way. ✨Join me to hear how she went from not even knowing what calligraphy was (!!!!), to finally beating her husband in monthly income 😏
If FEAR is stopping you from going after your creative or business dreams… you need to hear this (rude but powerful) message: your fear isn’t that unique or special, and how to overcome it and utilize it to your advantage!
Genell is a BRUSH PEN calligrapher who took my Calligraphy & Business Courses and finally gained the confidence to launch her business, Specially Inked. Join us as we talk about exactly HOW she was able to make $1000 with her very first product launch!)
If you’re hoping for more creative exploration and expression in 2024, I’m here to bust some myths about what it truly means to be “creative” and explain why as a society we need to re-think creativity just like we’re re-thinking SEX.
This year was all about growth. I did NOT hit my financial goals, but I’m feeling more optimistic about the future than ever. How? Because of the lessons I’ve learned this year, that will be helpful for anyone trying to go after a more true and fulfilling life. At the end of the day, claritycan only come from action. Hopefully, my year of action will help you go after what you really want in life.
Join me in the first episode of this 2-part podcast as I share with you a real, raw look at the numerical wins, lows & hard lessons I’ve faced during my year-long radical business experiment. As I process my feelings and look back on the last year, I’ve had quite the love/hate relationship with my biz… but there’s a beautiful light at the end of the tunnel, baby!
Learn how Dani went from discovering my sweary calligraphy greeting cards on Reddit (crazy right?!?), to going all-in and joining my Calligraphy Business Course (for a reason I’ve NEVER heard before)…. and now, opening her very own brick-and-mortar calligraphy boutique!
There are a LOT of strong opinions when it comes to Etsy. And since I have sold products on Etsy since 2015, I figured it was time to list the PROS and CONS… and reveal why I think it’s still the BEST WAY for you to get started!
There are two ways to grow revenue in your calligraphy business. In this episode, I map out how a calligrapher can make over $70K in annual revenueby tapping into8 different revenue streams OR by focusing solely on luxury weddings.
A deeply personal episode where I share REAL FINANCIAL NUMBERS from my latest course launch and overall year… and why they are scaring the shit out of me right now. And also, why this year is probably the BIGGEST GROWTH year, emotionally and mentally, that I’ve ever been through.
In this week's podcast, I'm playing an excerpt from inside one of my Bootcamp live Q&A's where I share: my method for tackling fear head on, how to be BRAVE in the face of it, & what key question you need to answer BEFORE you start your business journey (and it’s probably not what you think!)
In this week's episode, I’m nerding out on all things copyright & trademark. I’ll share my hopefully plain-English, not-too-boring explanation of both, which one affects you more as a creator, and the potential copyright and trademark laws you could violate when selling things containing lyrics, quotes, poems, etc.
In this episode, I’m debunking the MYTH that entrepreneurs are “born” with an innate talent for business. In reality, entrepreneurs are MADE simply through developing skills and an understanding of the industry. Through building a business’ awareness, marketing, & sales I’ll teach you how to change the narrative and realize that entrepreneurship is merely an exchange of value- and not just for the likes of Steve Jobs.
