The Ink Lounge

We start the new year off with Episode 9 as we are joined by Pia Lingasin of Calligra. Pia. One of our newer instructors who joined in summer of '24, Pia  teaches with Sip & Script in the Orange County/Los Angeles area.  Pia shares how she got into calligraphy and started her small business on the side of her full time job as an auditor. Through her local calligrapher network in OC - one...

Join us for Episode 8 featuring Kristin Baisden of Lovely Arrows Designs. Kristin discusses her creative background including her experience as a wedding coordinator as well as some great lessons she's learned since starting her small business. She also talks about designing murals in her city of Columbus, Ohio, something that we have never discussed on the podcast before!! Instagram: https:/...

Our 7th episode features Morgan Miller of MoMo by Morgan. Based in NYC by way of Greenville, South Carolina, Morgan talks about her background in fashion and how calligraphy turned her into a small business owner. She also shares tips for those visiting NYC,  juggling motherhood and how she keeps her southern roots in check. Bless your heart and tune in! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momoby...

We are excited to have Echo Centofanti of Echo Art and Design join us for our September episode which also happens to be Alopecia Awareness Month! Echo shares her lifelong love for calligraphy and art and explains how her dealing with Alopecia actually got her into teaching calligraphy with Sip & Script. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/echoartanddesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/e...

Amanda Morgan of XO Art & Design joins us for our 5th Episode. Amanda, who lives in Chicago, IL, made her dream of taking her calligraphy full time a reality- but it took a lot of grit and planning, which she shares in detail with the Ink Lounge. She also discusses setting boundaries as a business owner and offers more great advice for others who are thinking of taking the same big leap with t...

Our 4th episode is a lot of fun as we talk with Suki Liu of Signed by Suki. Based in Detroit, Michigan, Suki shares how while working at a different job, fate would have the opportunity to see a need for her creative side which she turned into a business! Suki also shares her experience attending IAMPETH as a first timer, as well as giving some helpful advice for those who are interested in trying...

Our 3rd episode takes a fun turn into the local markets and retail scene when we talk with Shannon Ho of Peach and Paperie. Based in Maryland, Shannon shares how she pivoted from being a wedding stationer to creating and selling her paper goods and gifts featuring her beautiful lettering and illustrations. Another small flex of Shannon's? She's taught the most students at Sip & Scrip...

Our 2nd episode is a sweet treat as we talk with Aimee Hines of Vanilla Orchid Studio. Based in Aberdeen, Maryland, we love hearing about Aimee's goals and aspirations and how she manages her hectic creative schedule all while balance life as a licensed occupational and physical therapist. Even making time to appear on Food Network!! Cakes, meats and sweets meets calligraphy. Yummy! Website:...

Our first episode is an interview with one of our OG Instructors, Alyssa Kelly of Coastline Letter Co, based out of Rhode Island. Alyssa (one of our resident Lefty instructors) discusses how she got into calligraphy and started her business as a side hustle while working full time in marketing.