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Creative Business Real Talk
Hosted by Shinah Chang · EN
A weekly kick-in-the-pants to go after your creative dreams. From a former Harvard corporate lawyer who built a million-dollar calligraphy education business… and then scaled it down intentionally to create a life full of creativity and freedom. Every week, I share a tactical business lesson + powerful brain reframe that will help you get unstuck. The perfect mix of strategy and warmth that never shies away from the truth. Welcome to Creative Business Real Talk - Shinah, Founder of Crooked Calligraphy
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142: How Calligraphy Creates Confidence
May 21, 202500:26:54Tap to summarizeLooking for a confidence boost or wondering how creative hobbies like calligraphy can change your life?Elisha took one of my very first in-person workshops back in 2016… and walked away with her entire life turned upside down. She joined that workshop in her early 20s, feeling like there was something wrong with her. But now, 8 years later, pursuing a calligraphy business has turned her into a completely different, more confident person.🎧 In this episode, you’ll hear:The one comment from a fellow student that shook Elisha’s identity—and started a powerful transformationHow picking up a calligraphy pen led to unexpected passions like surfing, archery, piano, and even DIY home renovationsWhy community and mentorship can be the rocket fuel for your creative confidenceElisha’s story is raw, relatable, and full of inspiration. It’s a powerful reminder that following your creative spark (even if you’re scared)-can open up your entire world.Perfect for: Aspiring artists, creative entrepreneurs, beginner calligraphers, and anyone wrestling with imposter syndrome or the fear of starting something new.---✨ Want to go pro this year? Join me June 3 or 4, 2025 for my live interactive workshop on how to go from hobbyist to professional calligrapher in six months. 👉 Save your spot at: crookedcalligraphy.com/trainingFREE WORKSHOP: “How to Become a Calligraphy Pro” Educational Workshop FOLLOW SHINAH: Join our community of creativity-seeking souls over on Instagram: @crookedcalligraphy SUBSCRIBE: Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
Transcribe →141: Stop Moving the Goal Posts in your Creative Business
May 14, 202500:19:26Tap to summarizeYou finally hit the goal. You should feel proud, satisfied, even a little celebratory. But instead? Your brain whispers, “Okay, cool… what’s next?” In this episode, I unpack the arrival fallacy and why it keeps creative business owners stuck in a cycle of never-enough, even when we’re living the life we once dreamed of:What “arrival fallacy” is and how it steals your joy in a really sneaky wayConcrete steps to free yourself from the cycle so you can finally enjoy exactly where you are right nowWhat I did when I recently fell into this trap (and how the Japanese girlfriend from Karate Kid)If you’re constantly running TOWARDS the next goal… are you really running AWAY from your current self? Let’s get you moving towards happiness instead. FREE WORKSHOP: “How to Become a Calligraphy Pro” Educational Workshop FOLLOW SHINAH: Join our community of creativity-seeking souls over on Instagram: @crookedcalligraphy SUBSCRIBE: Love podcasts? Listen to The Shinah Show wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!
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