Have you been itching to turn your creative passion into a business? You're in the right place! We're Shaochen and Alane, calligraphy biz besties who built our dream businesses from scratch, and we're spilling the ink on how you can too!
Join us on Calligraphy Biz Corner for biweekly biz chats, where we guide you through the maze of running a creative business, complete with real-life strategy and mindset magic. As two full time wedding calligraphers and business educators, we have over a decade of business experience working with hundreds of wedding, luxury and corporate clients, and we've mentored hundreds of calligraphers just like you. Together, let's uncover the business that supports the life YOU want and leave the overwhelm and imposter syndrome behind.
Get ready to hear our successes, stumbles, and insider insights -- we're here to give it to you straight and make your solopreneur journey less lonely by being in your corner! So come join the inner circle of two business-savvy calligraphers who've been there, inked that ✍️
Navigating client relationships is one of the most important — and often most challenging — parts of running a creative business. Whether you’re a calligrapher, stationer, live event artist, or anoth…
Ever freeze up when you think about recording a Reel? Or feel like you “should” be on video but don’t even know where to start? You are so not alone — and this episode is here to help.
We brought on t…
What does it really look like to grow a thriving creative business while raising a family, managing a full client roster, and staying true to yourself?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Bowen of Sh…
Let’s talk pricing. If you’ve ever stared at an inquiry thinking, “What the heck do I charge for this?”, you’re not alone. We were invited to share our expertise for a live coaching call hosted by El…
You probably didn’t become a calligrapher because you love spreadsheets. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your numbers, this episode is about to change the game! We're joined by Samantha Eck of Fir…
We know how overwhelming it can feel to show up online consistently, create engaging and authentic content, and stand out as a calligrapher or creative entrepreneur—which is why we’re so excited for …
We’re wrapping up our Empowered CEO Series with a must-listen episode on taking action in your creative business! If you’re looking for time management strategies, productivity tips, and ways to take…
In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving into the exciting world of live wedding calligraphy and live engraving with special guest Kendall Udofia from Cedar Cliff Designs! If you're a …
We’re back with part two of our Empowered CEO Series, and this time, we’re diving into how to strategize like a CEO in your calligraphy business. If you're a creative business owner who is ready to s…
In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we chat with luxury wedding planner Desirée, owner of Verve Event Co. and host of the Ask the Planner podcast, about upcoming 2025 wedding trends and the cr…
We’re kicking off 2025 with a three-part series to help you step into your power as both a calligrapher and the CEO of your business. In this episode, we dive into four game-changing mindsets: defini…
In today's episode, we’re so excited to chat about something we all deserve and definitely need: taking time off as a business owner! Join us as we share how we're planning our own well-earned holida…
We’re thrilled to welcome Marie Coleman-Johns, calligrapher, engraving artist, and founder of Maiden September, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Marie specializes in live event personalizat…
We’re so excited to welcome Erinn Bridgman, money management and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Erinn brings her expertise in business and personal…
In this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving deep into a topic that every creative business owner should prioritize: the value of continuous learning and development for business su…
In today's minisode, we’re diving into a spooky topic that haunts every calligrapher (and creative business owner) — getting ghosted by potential clients. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why…
We’re so excited to welcome Paige Hulse, lawyer and founder of The Creative Law Shop, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Paige shares her inspiring journey from owning a calligraphy business …
It’s time to start prepping your calligraphy business for the upcoming holiday season, and in this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re sharing everything you need to know to boost your small bus…
In this bite-sized episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re answering a listener’s questions about the process of learning calligraphy and art skills.
We dive into how long to practice one script bef…
In this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home for all small business owners and creative entrepreneurs—how to avoid burnout and manage stress in pea…