Calligraphy Unscripted

Christy Toney
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The Calligraphy Unscripted podcast, hosted by Christy Toney, offers bite sized discussions dedicated to all things calligraphy & lettering with a focus on brand building, business tips & mindset advice.

  1. 02/19/2024

    Stumbling Into 2024 with a Clean Studio & Fresh Perspective

    Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d Amazon Must Haves: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true ----------------------------- I have been gone so very long many of you may have become convinced that I was done. I was really just buried under a ton of supplies and things that I had abnormal, sentimental attachments to. Topics covered: The power of letting go Strategically organizing for creativity The great inkwell cleanup Confronting hoarding tendencies My passion for the hand lettered arts is being rekindled through this major purging and I encourage you to make some tough decisions as well! Email me at: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com with comments about this episode and ideas for future episodes.

    21 min

  2. 12/28/2023

    Ink and I Do's: Navigating Engagement Season in Calligraphy

    It's engagement season and this episode should serve as a bit of a homework assignment for you as we get ready to receive inquiries from both industry pros and potential clients/couples. I go over: Websites and Social Media Marketing and Promotion Networking (Also check out episode #14 re: referrals) Responsiveness Contracts Email the mailbag at: calligraphyunscriptedQA@gmail.com with questions/comments and suggestions for future episodes! ----------------------------- Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d Amazon Must Haves: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

    32 min

  3. 12/08/2023

    Managing Expectations During the Holiday Rush

    Its that time of year and the stress and pressure is only going to increase on us calligraphers which is why I wanted to do an episode dedicated to keeping our sanity... 5 things to keep our eyes on: Holiday Deliverable Checklist Time Management Dealing with Overwhelm Inspo for Newbies Embracing the Season's Spirit --------------- Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d Amazon Must Haves: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

    14 min

  4. 11/25/2023

    Calligrapher’s Countdown: Quick 4Q Marketing Strategies That Work

    I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I thought it would be appropriate to hone in on this fleeting shopping season and assure you that there is STILL time to create awareness regarding something you'd like to offer this season. I go over 4 areas: Understanding Your Unique Position Simple Yet Effective Marketing Strategies for the Non-Expert Create a Sense of Urgency and Exclusivity Mindset and Motivation Send me questions and episode suggestions to the podcast mailbag: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com ----------------------- Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d Amazon Must Haves: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

    17 min

  5. 11/18/2023

    Where Have I Been & Ways You Can Improve This Offseason

    Heey... How y'all doing? I took an unannounced but very much needed midseason break, or should I say end of season break? Today in episode 19 I talk all about improving your craft. Is there something you feel pulled towards? How exactly can you find another discipline to dive into? Should you add this new skill to your service offerings or is this just for your own fulfillment? So much to unpack and I'm so sorry I left you guys for so long. Please enjoy the episode and email me at CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com with questions or episode suggestions! Links mentioned in the show: Calligraphy Guild List by Calligrafile https://calligrafile.com/guilds-conferences-museums A Few Unique Online Resources to get lost in https://masgrimes.com/archive/zanerian-manual https://archive.org/details/systemofeasylett00cromrich/page/n15/mode/2up https://pennavolans.com/ https://calligraphypen.wordpress.com/ Calligraphy live and pre-recorded workshop links https://www.calligraphybyct.com/s/calligraphyeducationresources.pdf TikTok on Half Price Books https://www.tiktok.com/@calligraphybyct/video/7288770245832117550 -------------------------------- 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d Amazon Must Haves: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/calligraphybyct?isPublicView=true

    16 min

  6. 10/05/2023

    What I've Learned Pivoting from Client Chasing to Community Building

    Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d I've learned so much in my pivot and I wanted to share 1. Where the desire to pivot came from 2. How COVID impacted me and 3. What my audience is now teaching me... Please email me show ideas or any feedback to my NEW podcast mailbag: CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com I'll be back next week, happy 4Q!

    18 min

  7. 09/15/2023

    10 Questions to Clarify Your Calligraphy Vision

    This episode is a GREAT way to probe and evaluate your business and a good time to do it for the first time or revisit is 1Q and 4Q. The Questions: Why did you start calligraphy? What makes your style unique? Who is your target audience or client? What are your long-term goals? What are the values behind your work? How do you deal with comparison or imposter syndrome? What is your preferred medium and why? What courses, classes, or skills do you want to pursue? How do you measure success in your craft? Who inspires you? Email me with questions and ideas for future episodes! CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com **If you need further guidance, download resources from my Pensight page or consider joining my Patreon.** Resources created for you: 👉🏽 https://pensight.com/x/calligraphybyct Join my Patreon! 👉🏽 http://www.Patreon.com/calligraphybyct Grab my FREE Calligraphy Tools manual:  👉🏽 https://calligraphybyct.ck.page/b0ef0f1a6d

    17 min

  8. 09/04/2023

    Unscripted Moments: Why Your Passion Needs Pause

    Ahh, the Labor Day episode! The labor force in the U.S. is celebrated today and what BETTER way to acknowledge this important holiday than to pause and get some rest? I talk about 5 areas I consider when developing and refining my plan for a work/life balance: Number 1: The Double-Edged Sword of Turning Passion Into Work Number 2: The Hustle Culture Number 3: The Social Media Paradox Number 4: Realistic Ways to Not Glorify Hustle Culture Number 5: Celebrating Labor Day as a Freelancer/Calligraphy Artist Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/calligraphybyct Email me at my brand new mailbag! I'd love to hear about your work/life balance hacks and also feel free to send me any feedback or requests for future episodes! CalligraphyUnscriptedQA@gmail.com Thanks for listening and I'll be back next week! --ct

    15 min
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The Calligraphy Unscripted podcast, hosted by Christy Toney, offers bite sized discussions dedicated to all things calligraphy & lettering with a focus on brand building, business tips & mindset advice.

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  • Creator
    Christy Toney
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christy Toney
  • Show Website
    Calligraphy Unscripted