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Calligraphy Biz Corner43. Dubsado for Calligraphers: Simple Systems That Book More Clients with Kelly McCracken Co.Has setting up your customer relationship management (CRM) system been on your “someday” list? Dubsado specialist and client experience strategist Kelly McCracken joins me to make systems feel approachable even if you don't consider yourself tech savvy, and shares how implementing just the basic features of Dubsado can help you book more clients from day one. We talk about: The first thing to do for a successful set up (before even logging into the system!)Kelly’s top 3 Dubsado features to help calligraphers save time and get paidHow much aesthetics matter in the booking process ...
2026-10-2051 minCalligraphy Biz Corner42. Coaching Insider: Flipping the Script When You Feel BehindIn this episode, I'm bringing you a short but important conversation pulled from inside my Ascent coaching community. Feeling behind is a sentiment I hear often - and one I also experience myself. I share some ways to flip the script to help you feel more supported as you navigate different seasons in your business, including ones where your business may not be getting as much attention as you'd like. Want to hear more insider coaching conversations? Message @calligraphybizcorner and let me know! 🔗 Links mentioned in this episode:Ascent Coaching Mastermind for Calligraphers - Only 2...
2026-10-1309 min
E-Wellbeing@金尚EP10 Mental Health Expert - NPD Warning Signs Leaders MissIs the person across the table really a narcissist, or are you exhausted and looking for someone to blame? In this episode, host Dr. Gerald Anthony sits down with Beijing-based psychotherapist Chang Shaochen (Shao) to separate clinical reality from social-media labels. Shao explains why narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a strict DSM-5 diagnosis, not a casual insult, and why labeling a partner "NPD" can become a false coping mechanism that keeps us from looking inward. He also describes a quieter warning sign leaders often miss: the person who looks calm and "fine" on the outside while chronic stress drains...
2026-10-0957 minCalligraphy Biz Corner41. Future Proofing Your Business to Support the Life You Actually WantOnly a fraction of small businesses make it past the five-year mark, so I wanted to break down some strategies and mindsets that have helped me stay resilient through the highs and lows of business ownership as I look forward to year 8. This episode is shared from the private podcast inside my Ascent coaching program. Inside we talk about: Making decisions like your future selfHow happiness isn't a constant - and why that can be a good thingRemoving the shoulds from your business How rest is not a luxury, but required Journal Prompts: What are some actio...
2026-09-2211 minCalligraphy Biz Corner40. Pivoting Into a Booked Out Business She Loves with Kristine Paeste of Kristine P. CalligraphyI'm so excited to have Kristine of Kristine P. Calligraphy on as our first guest interview in a year! Kristine's story is a perfect example of how a business can transform based on your interests, your physical wellbeing, and what season of life you're in. From chalkboard signs to digital templates to now running a full-service, large-scale wedding signage business, Kristine walks us through every pivot — including the moment in 2025 when she was ready to give up entirely, and how joining my CEO Partner 1:1 coaching program helped her completely reposition her business, leading to a booked-out 2026.In th...
2026-08-2550 min
AI Post TransformersApproaching Shannon Bound: Lossless LLM Weight CompressionThis episode explores "Approaching Shannon Bound with Lossless LLM Weight Compression," which argues that model weights stored in formats like bf16 carry far less real information than their bit-width implies—entropy measurements across six models and seven numeric formats show gaps of several bits per weight that can be recovered without any change to the underlying values. The discussion covers why memory capacity and bandwidth, not raw compute, are the real bottleneck in GPU inference, and why generic compressors like gzip fail on IEEE-754 floating point data. The hosts dig into Asymmetric Numeral Systems (ANS) as the key engineering breakthrough, si...
2026-08-2200 minCalligraphy Biz Corner39. Expand Your Revenue Through Live Event ArtistryClients and brands are seeking out live event artists like never before, creating a booming new revenue opportunity for calligraphers, engravers, and other creative entrepreneurs. If you're looking to add an income stream that can bring several thousands of dollars per month, this is it.In this training, you'll learn how to add take your calligraphy, engraving, bottle painting, watercolor portraits, or other art form from your studio, to performing in front of guests. We'll cover:How to find and reach your ideal live event clients (including corporate clients, brand activations, and weddings)The b...
2026-08-1829 minCalligraphy Biz Corner38. New Look, Same Heart: A Fresh Chapter for Calligraphy Biz CornerIntroducing a new look for Calligraphy Biz Corner! I hope the art reflects how I want this show to make business feel for you - easier and lighter, with more room to play and experiment. And you're not building this thing alone, because when you're tuning in, you've got a whole community of calligraphers and creatives learning right alongside you. My mission on the show and as a business coach is to empower you to not only thrive as an artist, but be confident as an entrepreneur.Tune in to learn more about your host, Shaochen (that's...
2026-08-1804 min
AI Post TransformersUnderstanding Inference Scaling: Prefill, Decode, and Reasoning BottlenecksThis episode explores how inference-time scaling breaks down once large language models shift from short chat responses to long chain-of-thought reasoning, drawing on Micron and Argonne National Laboratory's research spanning models from 8 billion to 671 billion parameters. It explains the divide between compute-bound prefill and bandwidth-bound decode phases, and how reasoning traces exceeding ten thousand tokens push systems into a "capacity-bound" regime where the KV cache — not raw FLOPs — becomes the limiting resource. The discussion contrasts three parallelism strategies (data, tensor, and pipeline) and shows why data parallelism, the industry default, hits a capacity wall under reasoning workloads even though it rema...
2026-07-1900 min
Creative Business Real Talk180: Choosing To Be A Premium Calligrapher"How do people actually generate a living as a calligrapher? I thought it was all $3 place cards and making a few dollars for painstakingly writing envelopes...”If you've ever thought that, this episode is for you.In this episode, I’m sharing excerpts from 3 different speaker presentations from my “Art & Business of Modern Calligraphy Summit”:(2:38) Shaochen of Monstera Gold shares how to turn a $100 order into a $1000 order (product-based vs. service-based calligraphy)(8:27) Rosie of WanderCrafter shares how she changed her side hobby calligraphy business into a full-time income not through...
2026-07-0124 min
AI Post TransformersTemporal-Tiered KV Cache for Long ContextThis episode explores TTKV, a temporal-tiered key-value cache design for long-context LLM inference, where decode speed degrades because growing KV state turns generation into a memory-bandwidth problem rather than a compute problem. It explains how the method keeps recent cache blocks in fast GPU HBM, evicts older blocks to slower host DRAM, and uses asymmetric quantization in the slow tier, preserving keys at higher precision while compressing values more aggressively. The discussion also breaks down the runtime mechanics behind block-wise streaming attention, including query-conditioned block ranking, top-k prefetching, decompression, and overlapping data transfer with attention computation. What makes the episode...
2026-06-3000 min
AI Post TransformersVeriCache: Lossless LLM Inference from Lossy KV CachesThis episode explores VeriCache, a systems paper that asks whether a large language model can draft tokens using a compressed, lossy KV cache and then verify them against the full cache to recover exactly the same greedy-decoding output. It explains why KV cache size has become a central bottleneck in long-context inference, unpacking token dropping, KV quantization, prefix caching, and the speculative decoding ideas that VeriCache turns into a closed-loop draft-and-verify scheme. The discussion argues that fluency is not enough for real deployments because even a single wrong token can break code, structured JSON, or tool calls, so exact token-by-token...
2026-06-0500 min
The REIMAGINE PodcastPrinting Organs: The Future of Transplantation with Shaochen Chen, PhDIn this episode, Gabriel Schnickel, MD, MPH, sits down with Shaochen Chen, PhD, to discuss using 3D bioprinting to develop functional, patient-specific livers. Chen is a professor in the Aiiso Yufeng Li Family Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering who is exploring the rapidly advancing field of 3D bioprinting and its potential to transform transplantation.Chen describes his journey from studying mechanical engineering and laser-based manufacturing to light-based bioprinting technologies capable of building complex living tissue. Together, Chen and Schnickel explore the scientific, technological and human implications of...
2026-05-261h 04Calligraphy Biz Corner37. I Booked an Engraving Gig Before Learning to Engrave - When to Say Yes to Something NewHave you ever gotten an inquiry that you just knew you couldn't turn down, even though you'd never done that exact thing before? That's what happened when I booked my first live engraving event - without ever having touched an engraver. In this episode, I'm sharing the full story of how I said yes to an engraving live event, learned to engrave in one week, and pulled off a wildly successful event. I'm sharing what that experience and other similar experiences have taught me about putting an idea into action fast for your business. This is...
2026-05-2012 min
AI Post TransformersPackKV Lossy Compression for KV CachesThis episode explores PackKV, a method for shrinking the transformer KV cache during long-context inference by combining low-bit quantization with GPU-friendly repacking and lossy compression. It explains why KV cache growth can dominate memory use in large models, using examples where cache size exceeds model weights, and frames the problem as a systems bottleneck driven more by memory traffic than raw computation. The discussion compares PackKV to prior approaches such as KV quantization, token pruning, and offloading to CPU memory, highlighting the paper’s argument that compression is only useful if decompression is tightly integrated into the inference pipeline. A li...
2026-05-0400 minCalligraphy Biz Corner36. The Messy Middle of Creative EntrepreneurshipWe’re back with a real, honest, and slightly emotional life + business update. This one’s going to feel a little different than our usual episodes, but these are the conversations that matter just as much as business strategy.If you’re in a season where your calligraphy business or creative business feels a little… unclear, messy, or like you’re outgrowing things faster than you can keep up with, this episode is going to resonate.We’re pulling back the curtain and sharing what’s actually been happening behind the scenes, why we took a break, and w...
2026-04-2826 minCalligraphy Biz Corner35. How to Add a New Income Stream: A Coaching Call with Laura of The LetterGrainHave you been wanting to launch a new service for your calligraphy business, but aren't sure how to do so without getting overwhelmed or messing up what's already working? In this episode, I'm letting you be a fly on the wall for one of my introductory coaching calls with Laura of The Letter Grain where we talk about how to grow her business through new income streams. Laura is a calligrapher based in central Pennsylvania who has a steady window mural business, but found herself missing calligraphy and feeling stuck on how to bring it back. In j...
2026-04-1427 minCalligraphy Biz Corner34. The Stress-Free Way to Take Leave from your Creative BusinessTaking leave as a business owner can feel overwhelming — whether you're planning for maternity leave, a medical procedure, a family commitment, or an extended vacation. In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, Shaochen shares exactly how she navigated maternity leave twice as a creative business owner, and what she'd tell anyone who wants to step away from their business. If you've ever wondered whether your business will survive while you're away, this episode is for you!We'll talk about: Financial Prep:Extending your cash runway Boosting income before you goGetting assistance through leav...
2026-03-2418 min
AI Post TransformersAdvancements in Efficient KV Cache Quantization and ManagementThe provided sources explore advanced techniques for optimizing large language model (LLM) inference, specifically by addressing the memory bottlenecks of the Key-Value (KV) cache. KVQuant introduces a high-precision quantization framework that utilizes per-channel scaling, non-uniform datatypes, and sparse outlier handling to compress activations to sub-4-bit precision with minimal accuracy loss. Similarly, the KIVI algorithm proposes a tuning-free 2-bit quantization strategy that differentiates between key and value cache distributions to increase throughput. Shifting from quantization to architectural pruning, DuoAttention identifies specific Retrieval Heads that require full context while reducing Streaming Heads to constant memory usage by focusing only on recent...
2026-02-2600 min
AI Post TransformersAdvancements in Efficient KV Cache Quantization and ManagementThe provided sources explore advanced techniques for optimizing large language model (LLM) inference, specifically by addressing the memory bottlenecks of the Key-Value (KV) cache. KVQuant introduces a high-precision quantization framework that utilizes per-channel scaling, non-uniform datatypes, and sparse outlier handling to compress activations to sub-4-bit precision with minimal accuracy loss. Similarly, the KIVI algorithm proposes a tuning-free 2-bit quantization strategy that differentiates between key and value cache distributions to increase throughput. Shifting from quantization to architectural pruning, DuoAttention identifies specific Retrieval Heads that require full context while reducing Streaming Heads to constant memory usage by focusing only on...
2026-02-2634 minCalligraphy Biz Corner33. Lessons We Wish We Knew About Managing Clients as Creative Business OwnersNavigating client relationships is one of the most important — and often most challenging — parts of running a creative business. Whether you’re a calligrapher, stationer, live event artist, or another service-based creative, you’ve likely faced situations that tested your boundaries, communication skills, or patience.In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we share how we set boundaries, manage expectations, and handle tricky client situations while still delivering a premium experience. We’ll cover:Using contracts to protect both sidesDefining your scope to stop scope creepSetting communication boundariesHandling challenges with professionalismSpotting red flags early & knowing when to walk aw...
2025-08-1247 minCalligraphy Biz Corner32. Creating Video Content that Connects and Converts: Reels, YouTube, and Showing Up with Confidence (with Shine With Natasha)Ever freeze up when you think about recording a Reel? Or feel like you “should” be on video but don’t even know where to start? You are so not alone — and this episode is here to help.We brought on the incredible Natasha from Shine with Natasha, a video marketing strategist who makes content creation feel approachable, sustainable, and actually effective for creative entrepreneurs. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned calligrapher looking to level up your visibility, this one’s packed with strategy, mindset shifts, and simple systems to get you out of your head...
2025-07-0854 minCalligraphy Biz Corner31. How This Creative Mom Built a Thriving Calligraphy Business with Relationship Marketing with Jen Bowen of She Made It Like ThatWhat does it really look like to grow a thriving creative business while raising a family, managing a full client roster, and staying true to yourself?In this episode, we’re joined by Jen Bowen of She Made It Like That—calligrapher, engraver, and live event artist. Since starting her calligraphy business in 2020, Jen has gone from taking on her first wedding project to becoming a sought-after artist known for her genuine client relationships, polished brand, and community-first approach.Whether you're a new calligrapher wondering how to get clients or a seasoned creative balancing motherhood and...
2025-06-1057 minCalligraphy Biz Corner30. Pricing Common Scenarios for Calligraphers & Stationers: A Live Coaching CallLet’s talk pricing. If you’ve ever stared at an inquiry thinking, “What the heck do I charge for this?”, you’re not alone. We were invited to share our expertise for a live coaching call hosted by Elisabeth Stuckey, stationery designer and creative business coach, for the students of her course, Dream to Design.From how to factor your experience into your rates to whether you should be charging for design time (spoiler alert: YES), we’re spilling the ink on all things pricing—especially for calligraphers and stationers. And because this conversation was so juicy, Elisabe...
2025-05-1356 minCalligraphy Biz Corner29. How to Use Financial Data to Grow Your Creative Business with Samantha Eck of Firestorm FinanceYou probably didn’t become a calligrapher because you love spreadsheets. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your numbers, this episode is about to change the game! We're joined by Samantha Eck of Firestorm Finance, a bookkeeper for creatives who helps transform financial chaos into clarity and strategy.In this value-packed conversation, Samantha breaks down how to actually understand your numbers, track key financial metrics, and make smarter decisions for your business. Whether you're wondering what numbers to track, how to prepare for slow seasons, or how to start financial planning as a creative entrepreneur, Samantha’s insi...
2025-04-1540 minCalligraphy Biz Corner28. Show Up, Stand Out & Build an Authentic Brand Online with Madelyn Furlong of Madelyn Victoria Co.We know how overwhelming it can feel to show up online consistently, create engaging and authentic content, and stand out as a calligrapher or creative entrepreneur—which is why we’re so excited for this episode! We’re joined by Madelyn Furlong of Madelyn Victoria Co., a Showit website designer and social media expert, who shares her best visibility strategies for small businesses as well as content strategies that attract clients with ease. If you’ve been struggling with social media marketing, feeling stuck on how to build trust with your audience online, or wondering how to turn foll...
2025-03-1855 minCalligraphy Biz Corner27. Empowered CEO Part 3: Get More Done with these 5 Productivity & Time Management HacksWe’re wrapping up our Empowered CEO Series with a must-listen episode on taking action in your creative business! If you’re looking for time management strategies, productivity tips, and ways to take intentional action in your calligraphy business, this episode is packed with real-life, practical strategies to help you stay consistent and scale your business like an Empowered CEO.We share five productivity strategies to help you structure your workdays for maximum efficiency—without burnout. Whether you're running your calligraphy business full-time or balancing it as a side hustle, these tips will help you take intentional, strate...
2025-03-0438 minCalligraphy Biz Corner26. How to Offer Live Calligraphy & Engraving for Weddings with Kendall Udofia of Cedar Cliff DesignsIn this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving into the exciting world of live wedding calligraphy and live engraving with special guest Kendall Udofia from Cedar Cliff Designs! If you're a calligrapher who is dreaming of offering live personalization at weddings or corporate events, this episode is packed with actionable tips on how to start, market, and price live calligraphy services like a pro.Kendall shares her journey from exploring digital products to becoming a sought-after live wedding artist. She walks us through the logistics of setting up for on...
2025-02-1855 minCalligraphy Biz Corner25. Empowered CEO Part 2: Strategize Like a CEO and Scale Your Calligraphy BusinessWe’re back with part two of our Empowered CEO Series, and this time, we’re diving into how to strategize like a CEO in your calligraphy business. If you're a creative business owner who is ready to shift from simply creating beautiful work to making strategic, CEO-level decisions that drive business growth, this episode is for you!In this episode, we talk all things business strategy - from big-picture vision planning to using financial data to make smarter decisions. We’ll talk about how to understand and leverage your profit and loss statement (P&L), make data-d...
2025-02-0448 minCalligraphy Biz Corner24. Top 2025 Wedding Trends with Desirée Adams of Verve Event Co.In this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we chat with luxury wedding planner Desirée, owner of Verve Event Co. and host of the Ask the Planner podcast, about upcoming 2025 wedding trends and the creative possibilities they open up for calligraphers. From the Pantone color of the year to the rising popularity of live engraving, Desirée shares fresh ideas to elevate your wedding services and position yourself as a trend-savvy pro.In this episode, we’ll dive into:Where to Find Inspiration for 2025 Wedding Trends: Desirée spills her favorite sources (and her proce...
2025-01-2158 minCalligraphy Biz Corner23. Empowered CEO Part 1: 4 Key Mindsets for Building a Thriving Business in 2025We’re kicking off 2025 with a three-part series to help you step into your power as both a calligrapher and the CEO of your business. In this episode, we dive into four game-changing mindsets: defining your “why,” adopting an evidence-based approach, making decisions like your future self, and believing everything is figureoutable. These shifts will move you from working in your business to working on it, giving you the clarity and confidence to level up.If you’ve been wondering how to think like a CEO and grow your calligraphy biz with intention, this episode is your sign! We...
2025-01-0737 minCalligraphy Biz Corner22. Stress-Free Holidays: How to Take Time Off from Your Calligraphy BusinessIn today's episode, we’re so excited to chat about something we all deserve and definitely need: taking time off as a business owner! Join us as we share how we're planning our own well-earned holiday breaks and show you exactly how to prepare your calligraphy business for some blissful downtime. Because, let’s be real, stepping away from your creative hustle shouldn’t have you stressing over missed emails or client confusion!We cover everything from setting up vacation responders and closing out those lingering projects to making sure your clients feel extra appreciated before you sign o...
2024-12-1732 minCalligraphy Biz Corner21. 3 Ways to Market Your Calligraphy Business without Social Media with Marie of Maiden SeptemberWe’re thrilled to welcome Marie Coleman-Johns, calligrapher, engraving artist, and founder of Maiden September, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Marie specializes in live event personalization for brand activations and corporate events and has over a decade of corporate marketing experience. From mastering SEO strategies to networking and landing brand partnerships, Marie provides actionable tips and insights that you may not already be using to help you grow your creative business and get clients. In this episode, Marie takes us through her inspiring journey to becoming a full-time calligrapher and highlights the key strategies that he...
2024-12-0353 minCalligraphy Biz Corner20. Manage Business Finances and Grow Your Wealth with Money Coach, Erinn BridgmanWe’re so excited to welcome Erinn Bridgman, money management and mindset coach for female entrepreneurs, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Erinn brings her expertise in business and personal finance to help you understand how to manage money effectively and start paying yourself consistently as a business owner. She’s passionate about helping calligraphers and creatives make their businesses work for them financially and achieve lasting stability!In this episode, we discuss essential strategies for building a financially healthy creative business. Erinn dives into... common money mistakes creative entrepreneurs makethe impor...
2024-11-191h 08
The Laylee Emadi Podcast — For Speakers, Coaches, and Course Creators179: Overcoming Business Overwhelm with Shaochen Wu
If you’ve ever felt the overwhelm that comes with being a business owner, this snack sized episode is for you. Shaochen of Monstera Gold joins us to provide practical tips for overcoming that overwhelm, such as identifying knowledge gaps, seeking guidance, and leaning into discomfort, to help entrepreneurs navigate times when they feel stuck.
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2024-11-1807 minCalligraphy Biz Corner19. Why Ongoing Learning is Essential to Thrive as a Small Business OwnerIn this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re diving deep into a topic that every creative business owner should prioritize: the value of continuous learning and development for business success! We believe that prioritizing education can be a game-changer for your calligraphy business, so whether you're just starting out or looking to scale, understanding how to make strategic investments in your education can set you apart from the competition! We chat about the why, how, and what of investing in your business education—because, let's face it, the more you know, the more you...
2024-11-0554 minCalligraphy Biz CornerMinisode 2: Why You’re Getting Ghosted in Your Business (And How to Fix It!)In today's minisode, we’re diving into a spooky topic that haunts every calligrapher (and creative business owner) — getting ghosted by potential clients. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why aren’t people responding to me?” or feeling frustrated when a lead goes silent, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: it might not actually be a “ghosting problem.” Ghosting is usually a sign of deeper issues with your marketing, messaging, or client workflow.Tune in to hear our top tips on how to get leads to respond, how to stop getting ghosted, and how to strengthen yo...
2024-10-2913 minCalligraphy Biz Corner18. How to Make Your Calligraphy Business Legal with Paige Hulse of The Creative Law ShopWe’re so excited to welcome Paige Hulse, lawyer and founder of The Creative Law Shop, to this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! Paige shares her inspiring journey from owning a calligraphy business herself, and how that led her to becoming a serial entrepreneur. Most importantly, she breaks down all the legal essentials you need to know to make your calligraphy business official and legally protected.In this episode, we dive into crucial legal topics that every creative business owner should know. Paige walks us through what to include in a calligraphy contract to protect you and yo...
2024-10-221h 02Calligraphy Biz Corner17. 6 Steps to Maximize Holiday Sales for Your Creative BusinessIt’s time to start prepping your calligraphy business for the upcoming holiday season, and in this episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re sharing everything you need to know to boost your small business holiday sales! Whether you’re launching holiday products and services for the first time or you’re a pro at navigating the gifting season, this episode is packed with tips to help you succeed.We walk through a simple six-step guide to ensure you're ready, covering essential topics like deciding what holiday products to offer, choosing the best platform to sell your products...
2024-10-0835 minCalligraphy Biz CornerMinisode 1: Learning Calligraphy Skills Whether You're a Beginner or a ProIn this bite-sized episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re answering a listener’s questions about the process of learning calligraphy and art skills. We dive into how long to practice one script before moving on, whether it's okay to learn multiple scripts at once, and how muscle memory plays a role in your progress. We also chat about which calligraphy scripts are most in demand for weddings and how to balance learning other creative skills like illustration or bottle painting alongside your calligraphy practice.Whether you’re new to the calligraphy world or a season...
2024-10-0113 min
Keeping Up with the CalligraphersMastering Marketing & Pricing for Live Events | Repost Interview with Calligraphy Biz CornerWe're back from summer break and kicking off the fall season with a special collaboration episode with Shaochen and Alane from the Calligraphy Biz Corner podcast, where we chat about the diverse, in-demand live event calligraphy industry.Join us for this exciting conversation where Cat Brown of Cat Lauren Calligraphy and Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives share their experiences of growing their calligraphy businesses, niching down within the live event space, and the importance of staying authentic in business. We chat about essential marketing and pricing strategies for live events, the value of community connections...
2024-09-2756 minCalligraphy Biz Corner16. From Burned Out to Balanced: Keys to Navigating Busy Season as a Small Business OwnerIn this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we’re tackling a topic that hits close to home for all small business owners and creative entrepreneurs—how to avoid burnout and manage stress in peak times like wedding season and the holidays. Whether you’re balancing a ton of wedding stationery orders, preparing holiday product launches, or just trying to keep your to-do list in check, we’ve got your back!We’re sharing real-life strategies that have worked for us (and our clients) to help you thrive, not just survive, during these hectic times. You’ll hear about:
2024-09-2446 minCalligraphy Biz Corner14. We're Back! Summer Highlights and Podcast PlansWe're baaaaaack! After a two-month hiatus, we're so excited to share what we've been up to this summer. Tune in to hear our favorite summer activities, new services, and updates on our business and podcast projects. Thank you to everyone who shared your thoughts in our six-month podcast survey! Tune in to hear how we're using your feedback to shape the future of Calligraphy Biz Corner! 🔗 Links to resources mentioned in this episode:Check out our brand new website! Chat with Alane about one-on-one mentoring!Join Waitlist for Your CEO Partner, Shaochen's new mentoring progra...
2024-09-1024 minCalligraphy Biz Corner15. Mastering Marketing and Pricing for Live Events with Cat and Alex of Keeping Up with the CalligraphersWe're back from summer break and kicking off the fall season with a special collaboration episode featuring Cat and Alex from Keeping Up with the Calligraphers podcast! We're honored to have them on the show to chat about the diverse, in-demand live event calligraphy industry.Join us for this exciting conversation where Cat Brown of Cat Lauren Calligraphy and Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives share their experiences of growing their calligraphy businesses, niching down within the live event space, and the importance of staying authentic in business. We chat about essential marketing and pricing strategies...
2024-09-1054 minCalligraphy Biz Corner13. Slowing Down to Speed Up - HAGS!We're taking a short summer break! Thank you for all of your support over the last six months! We're so grateful for every listen, follow, review, DM, and comment you've shared with us. In this episode, we share a preview of some exciting things that we'll be working on during July and August, and are excited to come back and better than ever in September! HAGS!Help us help you: Fill out our short survey so we can make this podcast even better! 🎙️ In this Episode:00:00 Introduction03:42 Slowing Down to Speed Up06:27 What We'll Be Wor...
2024-07-0212 minCalligraphy Biz Corner12. Get Discovered with Long-Term Marketing & SEO: Expert Strategies from Marketing Pro, Kara of The Kara ReportWe're thrilled to be joined by Kara Duncan, founder of The Kara Report, a content marketing agency that serves women-owned service-based businesses. In this episode, we dive into the essentials of search engine optimization (SEO) and long-term marketing from the lens of calligraphers and wedding professionals!Kara shares valuable insights into the differences between long-term and short-term marketing, practical SEO strategies, and how to effectively integrate blogging into your business. Tune in to learn about actionable steps you can take TODAY to improve your website's SEO, the importance of diversifying your marketing efforts, and how to use...
2024-06-2548 minCalligraphy Biz Corner11. Beyond Numbers: Advanced Pricing Strategies for CalligraphersIn this week's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we dive deep into advanced pricing strategies for calligraphers! These are strategies that we believe aren't talked about enough, so we're bringing them to light!We cover the importance of investment minimums, the added value of design and project management fees, and discuss when and how to do work for free. Learn how to confidently set your prices, boost your business profitability, and avoid common pricing pitfalls!🔗 Links to resources mentioned in this episode:For a comprehensive, actionable guide plus worksheets that walk you step by ste...
2024-06-1158 minCalligraphy Biz Corner10. 6 Essential Tech Tools You Might Not Be UsingCan you believe we're on our 10th episode?! We can't either! Today, we're sharing our favorite tools and programs that have helped streamlined our calligraphy businesses, and they can do the same for yours! Tune in to hear our top three tools for marketing and our top three for efficiency. Whether you've heard of these programs or they're new to you, we hope you walk away with some new ideas on how you can maximize your marketing efforts and run your biz more efficiently!Don't forget to download our FREE tech programs guide for a list...
2024-05-2849 minCalligraphy Biz Corner9. Creating a Stand-Out Website: Expert Tips from Suzie Consoli of Lawson HouseWe're so excited to be joined by Suzie Consoli, Founder and CEO of Lawson House, a full-service marketing and design agency based in Atlanta! Lawson House helps businesses stand out and thrive in a competitive market through strategic branding, web design, and high-converting marketing solutions. They transform visions into impactful realities and ensure businesses get the recognition they deserve!In today's episode, we explore effective marketing and web design strategies for calligraphy businesses with Suzie. She shares insights on the five pages every website should have, advice on selecting the best platform for your website needs, and...
2024-05-1455 minCalligraphy Biz Corner8. From Weddings to Book Deals: Evolving a Hand-Lettering Business with Crew and CoIn today's episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner, we have two very special guests! We're so excited to welcome Courtney and Will, owners of Crew and Co, a hand-lettering business that over the past 10 years, has transitioned from weddings and calligraphy workshops to creating products that encourage families to make scripture a practical part of their daily lives. Their second book, Abundant Grace, was recently published on April 2nd, and we had the privilege of chatting with them just before it was released! In this episode, Courtney and Will share the evolution of their business, starting with Courtney's...
2024-04-1649 minCalligraphy Biz Corner7. Creating Confidence: 4 Strategies for Beating Imposter SyndromeToday, we're talking about everyone's favorite topic! ...Okay, maybe not your favorite topic, but one that plagues all of us: Imposter Syndrome! Tune in to hear our personal experiences with imposter syndrome and of course, both tactical and mindset strategies to combat it. These include methods like looking at the evidence, creating more than you consume, leaning into discomfort, and writing your own narrative. We hope this episode helps you feel less alone when it comes to dealing with imposter syndrome, serves as a reminder that YOU have something unique to offer, and encourages you to lean i...
2024-04-0233 minCalligraphy Biz Corner6. Forging Unique Paths to Full-Time: Stories from Calligraphers Who Have Done ItIn our first-ever guest interview episode, we're highlighting the unique journeys of three successful calligraphers as they transformed their calligraphy hobbies or side hustles into full-time businesses! We chat with Hannah of Tally Mark Calligraphy, Dani of Paper Cliché, and Alice of Penned by Alice about what prompted them to take their businesses full-time, the challenges they faced, and their advice for anyone considering making calligraphy their sole source of income. From Hannah's transition from an athletic trainer to a wedding and live-event calligrapher, to Dani's shift from bartending to running an intentional stationery business, and Alice's mo...
2024-03-191h 05Calligraphy Biz Corner5. Our Worst Pet Peeves as Calligraphers and How to Combat ThemBuckle up for a spicy episode! 🔥 After a few teaching-heavy episodes, we're spilling the ink on our top pet peeves as wedding calligraphers! From misspelling "stationery" to referring to calligraphy as a "font" to ghosting, join us for some real talk about what it's like being a calligrapher in a world where we constantly have to explain what we do (JK! Kind of...).Of course, this wouldn't be a Calligraphy Biz Corner episode if we didn't also share our learnings and ways to mitigate some of these pet peeves! Tune in to hear our biggest frustrations, join in...
2024-03-0541 minCalligraphy Biz Corner4. Part 2: Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Calligraphy Business (and What To Do Instead!)As a follow-up to Episode 3, we're sharing the mistakes we've seen and made when growing a calligraphy business, and what to do instead!In this episode, we talk about three key mistakes that calligraphers should avoid in the growing phase of their business, such as not niching down and not having proper systems in place. We also chat through actionable things to consider during the growth phase to help set your business up for maximum success. These include the importance of getting clear on personal financial goals, identifying what you want your business and personal life to...
2024-02-201h 01Calligraphy Biz Corner3. Part 1: Mistakes to Avoid When Starting Your Calligraphy Business (and What To Do Instead!)In today's episode, we're sharing mistakes we've seen when starting a calligraphy business, and what to do instead.We've pinpointed five "mistakes" to avoid, such as an overemphasis on perfectionism, comparison with others, and allowing negative feedback to affect your dreams. We also highlight the problem of calculating prices based on others’ and encourage you to consider your own personal costs and skill level when setting your prices. But we're not just here to share what you shouldn't do! We're giving practical steps for calligraphers who are ready to transition from hobby to business, such as...
2024-02-0641 minCalligraphy Biz Corner2. Looking Back to Leap Forward: Tips on Reflection and Goal SettingReflecting on 2023 and Planning for 2024: Business Goals and Success MeasuresWe're bringing that new year energy into today's episode, and sharing our top tips to help you rock 2024!Before you dive into goal-setting, we encourage you to reflect on the previous year, both intuitively as well as by looking at your numbers. Using Shaochen's New Year's Reflection Guide, we're diving into three questions to ask yourself as you're doing your 2023 reflection, the three numbers that you should review in your business, and the three questions to ask yourself as you're setting goals for the new...
2024-01-2353 minCalligraphy Biz Corner1. Welcome to our CornerThe Beginning of Calligraphy Biz Corner: Meet Your Hosts and Learn Their StoriesWelcome to the very first episode of Calligraphy Biz Corner! We're your hosts, Alane and Shaochen, two full-time wedding calligraphers and business educators, and our mission with this podcast is simple: to guide calligraphers through the maze of running a creative business, complete with real-life strategy and mindset magic. Here's what to expect in our first episode: we're sharing more about our personal journeys with calligraphy and spilling the ink on how our passions evolved into entrepreneurship. You'll also hear h...
2024-01-2020 minCreative Business Real TalkBecoming a Full-Time CalligrapherEVER DREAM OF DOING CALLIGRAPHY FOR A LIVING?“A calligraphy business was not something that crossed my mind at all when I started… I have terrible handwriting. Little did I know, two months later, I would leave my job to pursue calligraphy full-time.” - Shaochen Wu, Monstera GoldThese four women show it’s totally POSSIBLE to do calligraphy as your main profession💪Laura of @gertiescalligraphyMelissa of @houseofdanaus Jane of @theoxfordcalligrapherShaochen of @monstera.goldIn this panel discussion, we talk about:How to get started with a calligraphy...
2023-07-2642 min
The Modern Creative130: What You Didn't Know About Wedding CalligraphySo you want to be a wedding calligrapher? My guest Shaochen Wu of Monstera Gold is sharing three things that you didn’t know about wedding calligraphy. Tune in as she shares some myths about being a wedding calligrapher, how to increase your prices, and more.
Plus learn more about her course, Pro Wedding Calligrapher which is all you need whether you’re just starting your biz and want to work with wedding clients, or you’re ready to grow your business and book your dream wedding clients.
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2022-02-1427 min
Joyread audiobookHi Again, My Secretive Wife novel audiobookHi Again, My Secretive WifeHi Again, My Secretive Wife is a modern city as the background of romance novel, the protagonists are Shen Beiyi and Ning Shaochen.Read more excellent novels on Joyread.Joyread, read Best Romance Stories.
2021-09-0707 minCreative Business Real TalkTech Leader to Full-Time Calligrapher - with Shaochen Wu of Monstera Gold“I had always wanted to be a small business owner. I didn’t really know what that looked like, though.”- Shaochen Wu. How do you build a successful passion business from scratch? My guest, Shaochen Wu, is a former tech consultant who worked in a very logic-heavy, left-brained job in Silicon Valley before transitioning to become a wedding calligrapher. While Shaochen had always dreamed about running her own small business, nothing ever quite seemed to fit… until she discovered calligraphy. “I had always loved...
2021-06-2835 min
Audiobook4BMy Wife And Her Double Life novel Audiobook Chapter 2 | Best Urban NovelsMy Wife And Her Double Life: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/my-wife-and-her-double-life-7669My Wife And Her Double Life novel is a urban novel about Ning Shaochen and Shen Beiyi, one of the Best Urban Novels. Read My Wife And Her Double Life novel full story on FlipreadNovel.comRead My Wife And Her Double Life novel Chapter 2: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/my-wife-and-her-double-life-7669/chapter-2-97740You also can read My Wife And Her Double Life novel on Flipread App: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/download-flipread-app
2021-01-1107 min
Audiobook4BMy Wife And Her Double Life novel Audiobook Chapter 1 | Best Urban NovelsMy Wife And Her Double Life: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/my-wife-and-her-double-life-7669My Wife And Her Double Life novel is a urban novel about Ning Shaochen and Shen Beiyi, one of the Best Urban Novels. Read My Wife And Her Double Life novel full story on FlipreadNovel.comRead My Wife And Her Double Life novel Chapter 1: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/my-wife-and-her-double-life-7669/chapter-1-her-child-97739You also can read My Wife And Her Double Life novel on Flipread App: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/download-flipread-app
2021-01-0507 min
Audiobook4BGenius Rich Boy & His Disguised Mom novel Audiobook Episode 1 | Best Urban NovelsGenius Rich Boy & His Disguised Mom: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/genius-rich-boy--his-disguised-mom-7668Genius Rich Boy & His Disguised Mom novel is a urban story about Ning Shaochen and Shen Beiyi, one of the Best Urban Novels.Read Genius Rich Boy & His Disguised Mom novel Chapter 1: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/genius-rich-boy--his-disguised-mom-7668/chapter-1-97464You also can read Genius Rich Boy & His Disguised Mom novel on Flipread App: https://www.flipreadnovel.com/download-flipread-apphttps://flip.it/qxUAUq
2020-12-2207 min
El Canal de Células Madre (Video)Imprimiendo en 3D con Células Madre - Shaochen Chen (Subtítulos en español)El bioingeniero Shaochen Chen ha desarrollado un método para imprimir en 3D tejido humano vivo que algún día podría usarse para sanar médulas espinales, corazones y otros órganos vitales dañados. Y, debido a que su tecnología usa células madre, el tejido de trasplante puede ser específico para cada paciente. Actualmente, él está usando su técnica para ayudar a los investigadores Alysson Muotri y Karl Wahlin a entender el desarrollo cerebral y ocular. Series: "El Canal de Células Madre" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 34338]
2019-07-2905 min
O Canal de Células-Tronco (Video)Impressão 3D com Células-tronco – Shaochen ChenO bioengenheiro Shaochen Chen desenvolveu um método de impressão 3D de tecido humano vivo que poderá algum dia ser usado para curar medulas espinhais, corações e outros órgãos vitais danificados. E, como sua tecnologia usa células-tronco, o tecido do transplante pode ser específico para o paciente. Agora, ele está usando sua técnica para ajudar os pesquisadores Alysson Muotri e Karl Wahlin a entenderem o desenvolvimento do cérebro e dos olhos.
Series: "O Canal de Células-Tronco" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Spanish Language] [Show ID: 34337]
2019-07-2905 min
MRS Bulletin Materials News PodcastEpisode 3: 3D-printed implant designed to repair spinal injuriesA silicon chip with 4 million microscopic mirrors is used to shine UV light in a 3D pattern based on a digital MRI image of the spinal cord wound in rats. The light falls onto a mixture of poly(ethylene) glycol and gelatin methacrylate, which solidifies into the shape of the wound. TranscriptPRACHI PATEL: Welcome to MRS Bulletin’s Materials News Podcast, providing breakthrough news & interviews with researchers on the hot topics of 3D bioprinting, artificial intelligence and machine learning, bioelectronics, perovskites, quantum materials, robotics, and synthetic biology. My name is Prachi Patel.Over 250,000 pe...
2019-02-1303 min