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Deanna James — 2-time Ink Master contestant (Seasons 10 & 14) and owner of Eden Body Art Studios — sits down with Chris Johnson on the Passion Pod for a raw, inspiring conversation about turning a passion into a career.

From oil painting classes at Hobby Lobby to tattooing paintings on skin worldwide, Deanna opens up about surviving a brutal apprenticeship, the truth behind Ink Master, building a 15-person non-tattooing staff at her Dallas studio, and why she spent years tattooing mastectomy nipple restorations for free.

If you're an artist, aspiring tattooer, or anyone chasing a passion-driven career — this one's for you.

In this episode:

The reality of tattoo apprenticeships & hazing culture

Behind the scenes of Ink Master Seasons 10 & 14

How to build a tattoo business that actually works

Overcoming health struggles, rejection & public criticism

Why gatekeeping in creative industries is holding everyone back

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