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Proof to Product382 | Alumni Spotlights: Before & After Paper CampI know we've been talking a lot about our wholesale coaching program, Paper Camp, which is where we are going to teach you everything you need to successfully sell wholesale. But today, I want to hand the mic over to four of our Paper Camp alumni to share their experiences. I'm calling this our “Before and After Paper Camp” series, where you can hear from real people who took our program. They came to Paper Camp. They actively participated, asked questions, and soaked up everything that there was to learn. Then they went home and did th...2025-02-2716 min
Proof to Product354 | Paper Camp Alumni Panel with Janine Kwoh, Jesse Regis, and Lucia Saisse MorrisWhen we have our eyes set on a specific business goal, something like selling wholesale, it is incredibly beneficial to hear from people who are a few steps ahead of us in the process, which is why we close out every round of our Paper Camp program with an alumni panel. I want our students to hear from their peers. In today's podcast episode, we're sharing a portion of our alumni roundtable with all of you. This alumni panel features Janine Kwoh from Kwohtations, Jesse Regis from Virgins on Fire Candle Company, and Lucia Saisse Morris from L...2024-08-0814 min
Proof to Product345 | Redesigning Products to Create More Ease in the Business with Janine Kwoh, KwohtationsWe've been telling you a lot of stories here on the podcast about brands making big scary shifts in business, and part of the reason we're doing this is to normalize that it's okay to pivot when you need to. In episode 342, Alyson O'Connor shared how she shut down a 6-figure revenue stream so she could focus on a revenue stream wholesale that better fit the day-to-day life she wanted. In episode 338, Kiwi Schloffel shared how she made the tough decision to exit her business, and Meghan Hopkins Sokorai talked about why she chose to a...2024-06-0427 min
Tell Me About XTell Me About Celebrating Our Non Cookie Cutter Lives Without “Shoulds”In this episode X speaks with Janine Kwoh. Janine Kwoh (she/her) is the owner / designer behind Kwohtations, a Brooklyn, NY- based collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences. She is also the author of Welcome to the Grief Club, an illustrated book on grief for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Her goal is to create products that encourage us to embrace the diversity, complexity, and kinship in our lived experiences. Her hope is always that others will recognize some of themselves i...2024-01-1635 min
Work From The Inside Out236: Get Started, Don’t Wait for Just Right with Janine KwohJanine Kwoh is the owner and designer of Kwohtations, a Brooklyn, NY-based collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences. Her goal is to create products that others will recognize some of themselves in and feel a bit more seen, more connected, and less alone.Janine returns to the Work from the Inside Out podcast to share an update since she was my guest on episode 11, 4-1/2 years ago. Since then, she has authored Welcome to the Grief Club, an illustrated book on grief for anyone who is...2023-11-0838 min
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The Power of Love Show‘Welcome To The Grief Club’ With Author, Janine KwohOn this episode of The Power of Love Show we welcome special guest, Janine Kwoh.
Janine Kwoh is the owner and designer of Kwohtations, a stationery company and letterpress print and design studio. Kwohtations is an ever-evolving collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences, always with humor and empathy.
She is also the author of Welcome to the Grief Club, an illustrated book on grief for anyone who has lost a loved one or who is close to someone who is grieving. Based on Janine's own experience with grief and...2023-01-1844 min
Grief Matters"Welcome to the Grief Club: Because You Don't Have to Go Through It Alone"Podcast with Janine Kwoh, author of "Welcome to the Grief Club: Because You Don't Have to Go Through It Alone". An overall discussion of the grieving process as seen through the unique perspective of someone who lost their partner. Through the use of clear and concise language and graphic design, Janine brings her own creative viewpoint to the difficult topic of grieving the loss of a loved one.Support the show2022-12-0515 min
The You Project#983 Welcome To The Grief Club - Janine KwohJanine Kwoh is an artist, creator, author and story-teller, whose partner died when they were both 28 and who subsequently, has spent the last six years trying to navigate, understand and deal with, grief. It seems like this might be a heavy chat, it isn’t. Janine is the owner / artist / one-person assembly line behind Kwohtations; an ever-evolving collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences. She is also the author of ‘Welcome to the Grief Club’; an illustrated book on grief for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved...2022-11-0856 min
Getting Under The Surface (GUTS)Welcome to the Grief Club, a Discussion on Loss and the Grieving Process — Janine Kwoh (ep.6)Welcome to Getting Under The Surface, Episode 6In this episode, we talk with Janine KwohJanine is the author of, "Welcome to the Grief Club," which she created after experiencing how hard and complicated grief can be when she lost her partner, Nap. Both Janine and Nap were both in their late twenties when he passed away.Janine is also the owner and designer of Kwohtations, a Brooklyn-based stationery company and letterpress print and design studio. Kwohtations is an ever-evolving collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of...2022-03-2241 min
The Financially Free Woman Podcast72. Dealing With Grief, Acceptance, Decisions, Time & Living A Life That Honours Yourself with Janine KwohMy guest today is Janine Kwoh, who is the owner / artist / one-person assembly line behind Kwohtations, an ever-evolving collection of greeting cards and gifts that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences. Janine is also the author of Welcome to the Grief Club, an illustrated book on grief for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Janine started making cards in 2011 as a way to reflect on and honor the lives we actually lead, versus the ones we think we should. Specifically, Janine uses a letterpress to make her cards by h...2022-03-1944 min
Where's The Grief?Author Janine Kwoh - "Welcome to the Grief Club"After the death of her partner, Janine Kwoh began transforing her greeting card business "Kwohtations" to include condolance cards. What followed was the writing of "Welcome To The Grief Club," a book of brief observations, illustrations and diagrams that capture the absurditiy and isolating experience of grief. Janine's ability to share the hardest parts of her own process of grief with both humor and devastating truths really brings people together to help remember the good times as well as the universal nature of what it is to lose a loved one. Get the book and follow Janine a...2022-02-191h 20
Grief Out LoudWelcome To The Grief Club - Janine KwohIn 2016, when they were in their late twenties, Janine Kwoh's partner died. Nap's death launched her into a new world of grief. Janine was the first person in her peer group to have a partner die and she felt confused and isolated. Because we live in a world that judges relationships against external markers like engagement, marriage, parenting, and co-ownership, Janine questioned whether the intensity of her grief was valid. In the five years since Nap's death, Janine examined her emotions and reactions through the lens of her artistry. This culminated in her new book, Welcome to the G...2022-02-1531 minGrief Out LoudWelcome To The Grief Club - Janine KwohIn 2016, when they were in their late twenties, Janine Kwoh's partner died. Nap's death launched her into a new world of grief. Janine was the first person in her peer group to have a partner die and she felt confused and isolated. Because we live in a world that judges relationships against external markers like engagement, marriage, parenting, and co-ownership, Janine questioned whether the intensity of her grief was valid. In the five years since Nap's death, Janine examined her emotions and reactions through the lens of her artistry. This culminated in her new book, Welcome to the G...2022-02-1531 min
Good Life ProjectJanine Kwoh | Saying Yes to the Call to CreateEver look at someone who has made an astonishing change in career, leaving behind what seemed like a dream career, from the outside looking in, to start something new that makes them so alive and think, “wow, I’d love to do that, too?” Well, you’re not alone. And this week’s guest, Janine Kwoh, shares how and why she left behind the world of private equity and venture philanthropy to follow her heart into the world of art, creativity, and tapping a very old, very physical printing technology to share images and words that give feeling and emotion to...2022-02-031h 00
Think Act Be PodcastJanine Kwoh — How to Offer Yourself the Freedom to GrieveMy guest this week is Janine Kwoh, who has a new book called Welcome to the Grief Club. As you’ll hear, Janine has her own experience with heartbreaking grief that became the basis for this book. This conversation is for you if you’re dealing with your own loss of someone you loved, or if you want to learn more effective ways to help someone you love who’s hurting. I know there’s so much fear around saying the wrong thing, which can get in the way of really showing up for someone. Janine and I talk about how...2022-02-0246 min
Seth J. Gillihan, PhD – Think Act BeEp. 163: Janine Kwoh — How to Offer Yourself the Freedom to Grieve2022-02-0246 min
the SHOW UP society podcastartist and author janine kwoh helps people feel less alone115. tammie chats with janine kwoh, artist and author of the book "welcome to the grief club." janine is a self-taught artist and makes products that help people know they aren't alone in their feelings. tammie and janine talk about where creative ideas come from, creating products that look different from everything else in the market, the importance of community, dealing with grief, the book writing process and vulnerability. if you have ever experienced grief, or know someone who has, this episode is for you. for links mentioned in the show, see :https://showu...2022-02-0136 min
Releasing Trauma; a Survivor's PodcastWelcome to the Grief Club, With Janine KwohDespite the fact that grief is one of the most universal experiences, as a society, we’re not adept at talking honestly and openly about grief and loss.As a result, people who are grieving often feel isolated in their grief and surprised by the many forms it can take. They may wonder if their feelings and actions are “normal” and valid, especially if it’s their first time losing someone important to them.When Janine Kwoh was in her twenties, her partner unexpectedly passed away.At the time, Janine was one of the only peo...2022-01-1924 min
The Paper FoldJanine Kwoh of KwohtationsEvery once in a while, a card maker comes along who strikes a cultural chord at exactly the moment it needs to be struck. If I'm lucky enough to spot the range early on, sitting back and watching the world fall in love with it is truly a wonder to behold. I saw this when Emily McDowell and her magnificent empathy cards came on the scene several years back. And now, although 2020 has completely sucked, it's not a complete wash for me as I've stumbled across Janine Kwoh of Kwohtations.Janine's Welcome to the Grief Club is...2021-09-2346 min
Thoughtful HumanEp. 5: Navigating Loss & Grief in Your 20s (and Beyond)Janine Kwoh is the owner, author, illustrator of stationery company Kwohtations and the forthcoming book Welcome to the Grief Club, which addresses many of the surprising, confusing, brutal, funny, and downright bizarre parts of grief.Throughout this conversation, we discuss the unexpected loss of Janine’s partner, the distinct challenges of navigating grief in your 20s, the evolution of grief from day 1 to years 5 and 10, some of our most strange and inconsistent grief behaviors, moments of frustration and invincibility and, of course, some tips for those who are currently grieving and those who are supporting a loved on...2021-06-1854 min
Proof to ProductCommunity & Coaching in LABS with Janine Kwoh, Kwohtations & Christy Asper, Paper BaristasHey friends! The doors to Proof to Product LABS are wide open. We are welcoming a new class to our community so on the podcast this week we wanted to highlight the growth of our community and how we’ve enhanced the program throughout its first year. In this episode, I am joined by two people you might recognize if you’re a longtime listener of the show, Janine Kwoh of Kwohtations and Christy Asper of Paper Baristas. Both of these ladies are founding members of our LABS program and have been active participants in our mon...2021-04-2912 min
Proof to ProductCommunity & Coaching in LABS with Janine Kwoh, Kwohtations & Christy Asper, Paper BaristasHey friends! The doors to Proof to Product LABS are wide open. We are welcoming a new class to our community so on the podcast this week we wanted to highlight the growth of our community and how we’ve enhanced the program throughout its first year. In this episode, I am joined by two people you might recognize if you’re a longtime listener of the show, Janine Kwoh of Kwohtations and Christy Asper of Paper Baristas. Both of these ladies are founding members of our LABS program and have been active participants in our monthly master...2021-04-2946 min
Proof to ProductProviding Comfort for Grief and Loss Through Products with Janine Kwoh, KwohtationsHey friends! It’s no secret that grief is hard. It comes with so many unexpected feelings and emotions. My guest in this episode, Janine Kwoh, the owner and artist behind Kwohtations is no stranger to grief. Her own loss is what inspired her to create a product line to comfort people dealing with the pain of losing a loved one. In this episode, we chat about her business and how she took it from a hobby to side hustle to her full-time gig. She also shares her experiences running her busine...2021-01-2630 min
How To Make Love™53: "Whatever it is, you're not the only one." (ft. Janine Kwoh)Join guest Janine Kwoh for a discussion about making love by embracing awkward. Janine is the owner and artist behind Kwohtations, a Brooklyn, NY-based line of letterpress printed greeting cards and other gift items that celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences, and always with a bit of humor. Find links to all of the resources from today's conversation at: https://www.laurabrewer.love/episode53 Love How To Make Love? You can give a little love back by writing a review on iTunes or joining our incredible inside supporters on Patr...2020-09-1743 min
Proof to ProductSpecial Edition | NY Now & NSS 2020 (Part 2)Part 1: Last week I took a whirlwind trip to New York to visit with more than 40 of our Paper Camp alumni who were exhibiting at NY Now and the National Stationery Show. It was so exciting to see everyone’s hard work live and in person — their new products were innovative, their booths were beautiful and their confidence was shining through. It was awesome. While I was there, I was able to grab some time with a handful of our alumni to talk shop about the show, goals they set and how they plan to follow-up after the...2020-02-2023 min
Checkbox Other with Nikki InnocentDigging a Layer Deeper with Janine KwohJanine Kwoh is the owner / artist / one-person assembly line behind Kwohtations, a handmade stationery company and letterpress print & design studio that celebrates a diversity of identities and life experiences. Janine & Nikki cover topics like belonging, grief, being an expat abroad and returning to America and being told to "go back to China," turning a side hustle into a full time gig, creating a truly inclusive business, what it means to be an ally and releasing what no longer serves you. Show notes: https://www.nikkiinnocent.com/podcast/podcast-episodes/janinekwoh2019-07-191h 11
Etsy Conversations Podcast254 ~ Exploring the Relationship Between Art and Activism (& More) With Janine Kwoh of KwohtationsDo you view your Etsy shop and/or your craft as a platform for exploring social and promoting social issues and awareness? If not, or if you didn’t think you could, then you’ll enjoy my convo with Janine in this podcast episode. Janine Kwoh runs the Etsy shop Kwohtations which she opened in 2011. Her shop […]2019-05-081h 13
Proof to ProductSpecial Edition | Proof to Product's 100th EpisodeHey friends, can you believe it?! This is Proof to Product’s 100th Episode! It’s been amazing to watch this podcast, which began as a creative way to connect with members of the stationery community, grow into so much more - a platform, resource, and launching point for stationery and creative entrepreneurs alike. Over the last year and a half, we’ve heard some incredible, inspiring startup stories from entrepreneurs making physical products, just like you. We have talked about successes and struggles, mindset shifts, and the importance of taking action to reach your goals. E...2019-04-1615 min
Work From The Inside Out011 – Don't Idealize Your Passion - Janine KwohJanine Kwoh began her career in the world of finance and philanthropy after studying business economics in college. Today, she makes cards, prints, and other curiosities that reflect and celebrate a diversity of identities and life experiences. Her mission is to expand the representation of people and stories around us, and for everyone to see a bit of themselves in Kwohtations cards. Janine Kwoh is an artist and the owner of Kwohtations, a handmade stationery company and letterpress print & design studio, based in Brooklyn, NY. Prior to starting her business Janine spent a decade working as an an...2019-02-1236 min