S01: Building a Business Around Your Lifestyle with Angi Phillips

Angi Phillips is the founder and calligrapher of Angelique Ink. She provides original custom design for branding, products and events. Angi also loves to teach workshops on the art of modern calligraphy, sharing her passion for a messy pen and ink with students.

As soon as Angi starts talking you can tell how bright and full of life she is. A person who's passion for calligraphy is just a small piece of her overall exuberance for living. 

Angi can make things seem so simple when she talks about her success with Etsy, and how she casually gained her incredible calligraphy abilities. But sometimes the simple answer is true. 

It's apparent that Angi has a mantra of doing what you love, and giving what you love time to breathe. For her, passion is critical in her work, and making sure she is fulfilled in other places keeps that passion alive. Success will follow. 

Find Angi Online:

Website - http://www.angeliqueink.com/

Facebook - @angeliqueink

Instagram - @angeliqueink

Twitter - @angeliqueink

Some Questions I Ask:

• Did desperation jump-start the pursuit of your passion? (12:28)
• What caused you to pursue your passion full time? (14:12)
• How did you expand once you had too much demand? (17:07)
• Have you had help with the business side of creating a company? (21:05)
• Is it necessary to overwork yourself when starting a business? (24:34)

In This Episode, You Will Learn About:

• How to guard your non-work time
• The necessity of time consuming days
• The things needed to get through the toughest times
• How to let your passion evolve over time

Music Composed by John Zarcone