Eden Pod

Colton & Deanna James
Eden Pod

Colton & Deanna James, co-owners of Eden Body Art Studios, sit down to chat with tattoo artists, Ink Masters, small-business owners, celebrities, and more.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 40 - Pony Lawson: Riding the Wave of Ink Master

    Ink Master star Pony Lawson is NO Stranger to the spotlight. Not only was he on Season 16 of Ink Master, but he also runs his own studio in Chicago AND has his own YouTube channel highlighting and critiquing tattoos from other artists. In this episode we talk about critiquing tattoos and teaching, Pony's YouTube channel and production strategy, his time on Ink Master, and a LOT more. PONY'S YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PonyLawsonPONY'S IG: https://www.instagram.com/ponylawson/B...

    1h 31m

  2. DEC 9

    Ep. 39 - Mark Wade: The Science Behind Tattoo Longevity

    Forget EVERYTHING you know about tattoo color theory and tune in as we discus color theory and scientific processes of color mixing, tattoo ink composition, and tattoo longevity.Mark Wade is one of the best color realism floral artists in the world. He’s done multiple guest spots at Eden, and he was a presenter at our 2023 Eden Winter Symposium.ALLEGORY DISCOUNT CODE: “EDEN20” https://allegoryink.com/GIAN'S SEMINAR: https://www.edenbodyartstudios.com/gian-seminarUPLIFT DESK - STANDING TATTOO ...

    1h 26m

  3. NOV 25

    Ep. 38 - Selom Agbitor: Building Mad Rabbit to a MUTLI-MILLION Dollar Business

    Selom Agbitor is an entrepreneur and the co-founder of Mad Rabbit. In this episode, we talked about how he and his other co-founder took this company from cooking aftercare in a college apartment, to one of the biggest tattoo aftercare companies in the world. We talked about how he learned about business, how he went on Shark Tank and won a deal from Mark Cuban, how Mad Rabbit is continuing to grow not just as a business, but as a company helping build the tattoo industry, and a lot more.MAD ...

    1h 13m

  4. NOV 11

    Ep. 37 - Reese Hilburn: The WORST Thing a Tattooer Could EVER Do

    From quitting tattooing to becoming the owner of her own tattoo business empire—Reese has an incredible story!In this episode we discussed Reese's personal journey and growth, from being on Tattoo Nightmares just two years into her career, being blacklisted from the industry and quitting tattooing, and growing from that experience to become a mentor for other tattoo artists.Reese is the owner of The Edge Ink, and she helps tattooers grow and scale their business while focusing on spirituality...

    1h 23m

  5. OCT 28

    Ep. 36 - Ryan Roi: The TRUTH About Finances as a Tattoo Artist

    Things most tattooers don’t want to talk about, but NEED TO: finances, retirement, taxes, the reality of our industry and social media, and more—we covered it all on this episode!If you’re a tattoo artist or business owner, it’s imperative to learn and think about retirement strategies, how to invest and save money, how to help others with money, how to manage your tattoo studio, how to use social media to market yourself, and more. Ryan gave some incredible insight on these topics.A Brooklyn...

    1h 47m

  6. OCT 14

    Ep. 35 - Monique Elizabeth: How to BLOW UP Your Career as a Tattoo Artist

    Best color realism roses and the best mom—Monique can do it all!In this episode, we discussed how Monique got into tattooing, how having a newborn affected her career, how to grow your career by improving your tattoos and social media, tips for color realism roses, and more. Monique Elizabeth is a resident artist at Black Rose Studio in Londonderry, NH. For two years she was a resident artist at Eden. She is a frequent teacher and teaches tattoo seminars often, including a presentation a...

    1h 7m

  7. OCT 7

    In the Studio Vol. 1 - You Can't Replicate Authenticity

    MEET THE CONTENT TEAM! Well, almost all of them. In today's BONUS episode of the podcast we sit down with Eden Content Creators Lexie Newell & Ian McKenyon to hear about their experiences in joining the Eden Team. We also dive into each of their content journeys and the rise of solent content in the tattoo industry. Everyone has inspiration, but just remember to keep it authentic and NEVER copy.IAN'S IG: @iantheemckenyonLEXIE'S IG: @7x7newellRumi.aiAll-in-one meeting tool with real-time t...

    32 min

  8. SEP 30

    Ep. 34 - Nikki Simpson: The HARSH Truth of the Reality TV Spotlight

    HOST of Ink Master: Angels and contestant on Ink Master Season 8 Nikki Simpson joins the show. In this episode, we talked about how Ink Master encourages conflict to create characters, standing out as a woman in the tattoo industry, behind the scenes of reality TV, how to succeed as a tattoo artist, and more. Nikki Simpson is based in NYC and her speciality tattoo style is illustrative realism. She frequently works with artists teaching them how to draw and tattoo, and enjoys teaching tattoo ...

    1h 22m
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Colton & Deanna James, co-owners of Eden Body Art Studios, sit down to chat with tattoo artists, Ink Masters, small-business owners, celebrities, and more.

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  • Creator
    Colton & Deanna James
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Eden Pod
  • Show Website
    Eden Pod

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