Can you imagine growing up in a tattoo dynasty? A father and brother with international reputations and you think you're just gonna get a cake walk? Shawn and Dave spend some time with the youngest of the Tex Tattoo Clan. Ali tex is driven and determined to find her own space in tattooing. She talks about balancing the pressure of carrying the Tex name and the challenges to measure up. Unlike most of us, she has grown up around the craft, immersed in its culture from a young age, and it shows. A neophyte tattooer that exudes the poise and and self belief that she can succeed on her own terms.

“So, You’re Kinda a Big Deal…” is a weekly podcast deep diving into the lives of emerging and established tattoo artists.  

Listen in as we dig into origin stories, industry hot topics, and what it takes to survive in the world of tattooing.  

This is tattoo shop talk.  It’s funny, it’s crass,  it’s inspiring, and sometimes we get it right!

Join your hosts Dave Allen and Shawn Hedley every week as we welcome a new guest. 

Hosts

@championtattoo

@thirdsontattoo

Our guest

@alimaytex

We do this every week with the support of our sponsors The Hold Fast Social Club and Hold Fast Stay Gold.   Our mission is to elevate the craft by shining a light on quality people, building a better tattoo community, and ensuring our craft progresses into a better future. 

Holdfastsocialclub.com is building the future of tattooing, one connection at a time. Find guest spots, fill empty seats, or find a new forever home.  A community built on quality artists and studios.  We aim to elevate good humans and limit the impact of douche canoes. 

Holdfaststaygold.com is a 9 part doc-series chronicling  the rise of custom tattooing in Canada.  From tattoo pirates to punk rock kids, it’s a wild ride, shining light on the pioneers of our craft that took tattooing from seedy biker shops to world class custom studios.  Check it out!