In today’s episode, I’m going to totally transform the way you think about business “mistakes” and “failures.” ‘Cause way too many of us go into business thinking you’ve gotta be close to perfect. Join me as I redefine our outdated, elementary way of "grading" our business successes, reframe your mindset on true success, and share the embarrassing, unfortunate, and silly mistakes I've made throughout my 10 year entrepreneurial journey.
I recently shared with my Calligraphy Biz Inner Circle members about a time I had a client so "disappointed" in my calligraphy that they withheld payment. I shared this not to teach them about payment standards, but to remind them that client’s opinions can be brutal. But at the end of the day, they are just that – OPINIONS. Join me as I share the advice I gave them about how to reframe your thinking and stop scrutinizing your work!
Danielle Williams is a BUSY person. She’s a full-time caregiver to her mother who has dementia, and a part-time healthcare worker. She never considered herself a “creative” person… and now she’s bringing in $300-1,200 PER MONTH with her calligraphy business! Join me as we discuss how her calligraphy business is doing and why she thinks taking my courses was QUADRUPLE YES-worthy!
Join me on this episode of “The Shinah Show” as I share real life examples of beginner calligraphers who landed well-paying jobs just by putting themselves out there (and how they did it!). I’m also sharing the fears I hear from students all the time, and how to overcome the "calligraphy bubble" and catastrophizing mindset so you can step out of your comfort zone to pursue your passions!
I recently sat down with one of my former Modern Calligraphy students, Amanda. Never do I expect when I go into these conversations the inspirational journey they share with me! Join me to hear how calligraphy has provided her connection and confidence (despite hearing loss), creative ways to get calligraphy jobs that I’ve NEVER HEARD of before (with NO social media!), & how Amanda is using the profits from her calligraphy biz (hint: it involves international travel and life-threatening surgery for her husband).
I recently hosted my 'Calligraphy Business Inner Circle', an 8-week intensive to firmly set a small group of my students on their small business path. There were a lot of pain points we tackled, but the bigeest was "life is getting in the way". Join me in this episode as I share some “tough love” with my students (and all of you!) and give them a reality check (& a little kick in the rear) about their priorities, time management, and making “emotionally risky” decisions while going after your dreams.
In a not-so-distant time ago, I was cowering under my fancy corporate lawyer desk praying no one would find me. I was miserable and dreaded waking up and going to work every day. So I quit, and started working for myself – and then completely burned out and quit that too for a while. So when someone asks me, “Do you regret entrepreneurship?”, that is a VERY good question. Join me as I share my perspective from both sides of the working world, the pros & cons of each, and how its possible to achieve a balance of both.
From presidential (and royal) calligraphers, to highly specialized pieces for celebrities & T.V. shows (Bridgerton anyone?, simple “pen and paper” items only scratch the surface of the calligraphy – as well as the things I’ve made throughout my 9 years as a professional calligrapher. Join me in this episode as I share some of the coolest and most unique pieces I’ve created and the stories behind how I landed these jobs!
Join me in this first of 3 episodes where I discuss how I went from a self-proclaimed perfectionist, to being completely happy (and content) showing up in my business in a “B-” way. I’ll share how utilizing the 80/20 rule to publish “B-” content can turn you into a more flexible & relatable business owner (as well as give you back the hours of your life you spend overanalyzing!).
Who has ever said, “I’d LOVE to do that – but I have no time!” We’ve ALL said it, felt it, and truly meant it. What if I told you that instead of feeling time famished, you could find more spaciousness in your life by using your ‘time-confetti’ in a way that allows you to find those extra moments in the day? And in turn, having the time to do those things that once seemed impossible to fit in!
Join me as I spill all the tea on what it's really like to work on a glamorous, high-stakes, celebrity-filled, luxury brand EVENT. Listen to find out: how a connection I made in 2018 was the key to landing me this gig, the most important lessons I want to pass on to you, and what I did in the “servant quarters” on the night of the event! I can’t wait to eventually share ALLLL the things I’ve learned through this extremely high-pressure, but very realistic, corporate calligraphy job (and my best tips to help you land one, too!).
Imagine if listening to this podcast *right now*, could change the entire trajectory of your life?? That’s what happened when Magda - podcast listener turned calligrapher & businesswoman - tuned into the 1st episode of “The Shinah Show” after my 9-month hiatus… with no other intentions than having something to break up her day amidst working her corporate job, folding laundry & chasing after her two kids (I mean, can you relate?!?). Join me as she shares her calligraphy journey!
