Cultivé

This episode is 2 of 2 short stories in preparation for our upcoming episode on the topic of copying. This fall we will be interviewing Magi Fisher of The Artist's Lawyer, but first... we have a few experiences to share. In this mini-episode, Mikyla dives into three experiences she's had being copied. The outcome of each situation varied - with one ending in the best possible outcome and t...

This episode is 1 of 2 short stories in preparation for our upcoming episode on the topic of copying. This fall we will be interviewing Magi Fisher of The Artist's Lawyer, but first... we have a few experiences to share. In this mini-episode, Shasta dives into the details of her worst client ever. It was a situation where she was not copied herself, but rather asked to copy another stationer b...

With the new year at hand, we are excited to share what's next for the Cultivé podcast. Introducing... our new subscription format! Subscribers to the Cultivé podcast will receive exclusive access to all episodes to come - including insightful discussions on pricing strategies, sourcing design inspiration, navigating contracts, managing challenging clients, and more. But that's not all, ou...

We get it, vintage stamps can be confusing! For this episode, we welcome our first guest - Gracie Cote of Enfield Post. Trained as an art historian and writer, Gracie was fascinated with vintage postage stamps which led to the creation of Enfield Post over seven years ago. She was immediately drawn to helping people have better access to them, and in this episode shares everything you need to know...

You've sent the interested client a proposal, now what? This is the second episode in our two-part series all about setting up shop. In this episode, we pick up where we left off in part one. We outline what are proposals look like and cover our workflows from the time your client books to mailing their paperie. From client agreements and invoice payments to the design process and final approv...

Being a successful business owner means more than creating beautiful art. You also need a smooth client process and organized system to help manage your projects. In this episode, we provide a roadmap for all Cultivé episodes to come. We give the beginning overview of our workflow process and share insight on how to lay the foundation for your business. From website hosting options, different prop...

So you've decided to start a business... but are wondering how to find clients or patrons to support you? In this insightful episode, we dive right into finding and attracting your ideal client. We share real-life stories and proven marketing strategies that helped us build thriving businesses. We explore the power of understanding who your target audience actually is; and, the importance of k...

In this episode of the Cultivé podcast, we explore the topics of imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and the intimidating question of whether or not we are actually artists. As creatives, we often struggle with our own self-doubts and insecurities. Whether we are calligraphers, stationers, or any other type of artist, imposter syndrome can easily creep in and make us feel like we don't belong. T...

Welcome to The Cultivé Podcast! In this first episode, listeners are introduced to your hosts Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink and Press Co. and Shasta Bell of Shasta Bell Calligraphy - two stationers in the fine-art wedding industry. In this episode we share our backgrounds, an overview of Cultivé, and what inspired us to launch this podcast. We are excited to join on this journey together as we share ou...