What if your breakthrough was just two simple steps away?

This week on Creative Business Real Talk, you’ll meet Sophilia - a student who proves that you’re closer than you think.

She enrolled in our Modern Calligraphy 101 Program in January 2025.

By October 2025, her calligraphy was pro-level. But she still felt stuck, unsure, and desperate for direction. So I gave her two clear action steps… and what happened next will blow your mind!!

In just 60 days, Sophilia booked her first calligraphy job, made $1,500, and even landed a better day job… all because she finally stopped overthinking and started showing up.

Inside this episode:

(3:20) Sophilia's business journey (and if she even wanted to launch a business in the first place!)
(4:50) Sophilia’s 2025 wrap up, and how her mentorship changed her mindset from “procrasti-learning” to putting herself out there and eliminating the static in her head
(10:50) How calligraphy instilled the confidence in Sophilia to land a BETTER day job that leaves her more fulfilled and focused on her own happiness
(12:20) Advice for others scared to start their own creative business & why “done is better than perfect”

I LOVE this inspiring story of how focusing on the important things can TRULY start you on your creative business journey sooner than you think!

I hope this episode will inspire you to move now, with what you have (because you really have WAY more than you think at your disposal).

Find Sophilia here:

https://www.instagram.com/sophiliamarcellestudios/

https://www.sophiliamarcellestudios.com/

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