If you really want to get good at calligraphy…but you never seem to be able to PRACTICE enough…. Well, MORE DISCIPLINE IS NOT THE ANSWER! Instead, use the 3 Ms to make practice more ENTICING… so you actually do it!

The “law” stuff in business can seem really SCARY. So, today, I’m giving you a casual legal education =) I’m breaking down things like contracts, late fees and “cease and desist” letters in plain terms that you can actually understand. 

The dramatic story of how I worked my butt off as a new calligraphy business owner… and an unscrupulous client took advantage of my naïveté and REFUSED TO PAY ME.  And the FOUR THINGS you can do to protect yourself so it doesn’t happen to you!

An inside peek at the overall STRATEGY I’m thinking through for my calligraphy business. If you’re a new or growing calligraphy business owner, and you’re not sure if you’re spending your time in the right way… this will help you think BIG PICTURE, and take more confident steps towards INCREASING REVENUE

The real RESULTS of our last launch (in actual dollars), and how I’m thinking about financial results a little differently these days.

A teacher, a graphic designer, a special ed instructor from Hawaii, and a marketing maven… all going from calligraphy beginners to PROs selling their calligraphy services! Four inspiring student stories, right here.

The two things you need to launch your Calligraphy Starter Business. It’s easier than you think, and you don’t need anything fancy, like a website, logo, clever name or payment software.

If you’ve ever dreamed of selling your calligraphy to make some extra cash, but you don’t want the hassle of an official business, this super practical episode will help you weigh the pros and cons. 

A deeply personal and profound reflection on how HARD it is to worry about money and feel like a failure in business… and the CONCRETE TOOLS I use to help me ride the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.

Three important things to do as a creative entrepreneur when you launch a product, and NO SALES come in!

In this week’s episode, I’m breaking down my own experience teaching workshops and how it propelled me into owning a million-dollar business.

I’ve packed all this information plus SO much more into my brand new online course “How to Teach Calligraphy Workshops” happening LIVE Wednesday, May 3rd 2023 at 5pm PST.

I recently offered 12 creative entrepreneurs a free coaching session to help them work through their business hang ups. Through each session, I found a common thread of issues plaguing these owners

Join me as I discuss these common creative business issues- and dive into what it means to shift your identity, have a “million dollar business mindset”, and how to become a courageous business owner!

“If you’re curious if someone can totally disappear from their business for 9 months, and then come back and still sell stuff right out of the gate… here’s your answer...”

I posted our “worst review of all time” on social media - but I didn’t consider the real human consequences. Here’s what I learned.

The good and bad that happened after I did a really SCARY thing and shared the WORST (and most helpful) review we’ve ever gotten for our calligraphy courses!

I don’t just listen to my “feelings”… ‘cause those can be untrustworthy. Instead, I ask, “Are these feelings rooted in FEAR or LOVE?” And it’s led me to some amazing decisions.

What did I do during my 9-month break from business? A LOT…

A very impromptu (and heartfelt) return to The Shinah Show after over a year away.

I have a big announcement and I’m just going to come right out and say it: the second season of The Shinah Show will be postponed until further notice.

This is the final remix episode of 2021 — and this remix is all about how to land your first clients in your creative business, whether this is your side hustle or your dream career.