Confident Creator Code

By Arielle Basha

Overcome artist's block, fall back in love with your creative practice, and feel inspired with the Confident Creator Code podcast.... more

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November 07, 2025Social Media, Consistency, and Confidence with Suki Liu
Social Media, Consistency, and Confidence with Suki Liu

On today’s episode we are tuning in to a fun, filter-free conversation with Suki Liu. Suki is a detroit-based live event calligrapher and engraver who got her start 6 years ago writing chalkboard menus at a restaurant. She embraced her side hustle, posted on Instagram as “Signed by Suki” and now works as a full-time artist. We talk all about how to post consistently on social media, develop your confidence muscle, and believe in yourself and your vision.

On this episode we talk about:
Suki’s journey from one chalkboard to her full-time calligraphy business
Why you need to start acting like you’re confident before you feel it
Creating healthy boundaries with social media
Finding your voice and creating authentic content
The opportunities you can attract when you put yourself out there
Suki’s suggestions for getting through Artist’s Block

Where to connect with Suki:
Her website: https://www.signedbysuki.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signedbysuki/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@signedbysuki?lang=en

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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52min
October 31, 2025You Have Everything You Need | Abundance Mindset
You Have Everything You Need | Abundance Mindset

If you have been feeling like you never have enough, this episode is for you. Today we’re talking about cultivating an abundance mindset and how it doesn’t just affect your creative work but every aspect of your life. By approaching your life and practice with gratitude and faith, you will naturally attract everything you desire.

On this episode we talk about:
What is the difference between abundance and scarcity mindset
How abundance feels in our body
Gratitude lists and how they allow us to see how much we already have
You can create authentic art from a place of abundance, not scarcity
How shifting your attention can shift your reality
Behaving as if you already have what you want by working with where you are now

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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35min
October 24, 2025A Conversation on Creativity with Kalo Chu
A Conversation on Creativity with Kalo Chu
What a joy it was to feature calligrapher Kalo Chu on today’s CCC episode. I have known Kalo for about 4 years, meeting her at the 2022 IAMPETH conference in Atlanta, and today we are sharing topics of conversation we often have late night in the study room with all of you. Kalo has a rich history of studying art history, calligraphy, and illuminated manuscripts. She teaches workshops at her studio, Kalo Make Art, in Hong Kong. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about calligraphy, creativity, and connection!

On this episode we talk about:
Where Kalo’s connection with artistry and creativity began
The journey of turning her love of calligraphy into her business, Kalo Make Art
Kalo’s passion project in illuminated manuscripts
What it feels like to tap into flow & how you can feel it outside of your creative practice
Learning the basics of a craft allows you to tap into flow
What does it mean to have a “beginner's spirit”
Kalo’s toolbox for when she experiences a creative block
Turning comparison into inspiration
The beauty & joy of exploring new activities and crafts

Where to connect with Kalo:
Her website: https://kalomakeart.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalomakeart and https://www.instagram.com/kalomaketattoo/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kalo_make_art

Honorable Mentions:
Alan Watts – An English philosopher whose lectures can be found on YouTube or Spotify.
"Phil Stutz" – A documentary on Netflix that discusses the concept of "The String of Pearls".
Diego Irigoyen – He inspired me to start my left-hand mirror writing practice in 2021; you can find his YouTube channel at @DieyenDualPen.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore Roosevelt
IAMPETH: https://www.iampeth.com/

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

CONNECT ON SOCIALS
SUBSTACK @ariellebashaart
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YOUTUBE @ariellebasha
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56min
October 17, 2025Stop Looking for the Answers Outside of Yourself | Voice Note Series 004
Stop Looking for the Answers Outside of Yourself | Voice Note Series 004

We are back with Season 3! And starting off strong with a reminder that you have all the answers you need. In a world where we can easily ask the internet or strangers around the world for the blueprint on how to get to where we want or have what we desire, we start to drown the voice of our inner knowing. We forget in a world of overconsumption that often the answers that are truly aligned with us, can all be found within. This is gentle encouragement to quiet the noise and let your inner cheerleader show you the way forward.

We talk about:
The trap of consuming over creating
Why we look outside ourselves for the path towards our goals
Balancing using resources and listening to our inner voice
Allowing ourselves to be quiet and listen for the next step
Trusting that our path will appear if we keep moving forward

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

CONNECT ON SOCIALS
SUBSTACK @ariellebashaart
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YOUTUBE @ariellebasha
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20min
September 26, 2025Keep Going, We Need Your Art | Voice Note Series 003
Keep Going, We Need Your Art | Voice Note Series 003

In today’s episode, I’m taking down the walls, leaving the outlines behind, and sending you a sincere voice note all about artist’s block. I come to you with encouragement, reflecting on times where I have felt stuck and what thought patterns I am still working through, as well as bits of advice on how to sit still and feel through our blocks instead of pounding against them with force and loathing. If you are looking for a friend to hold your hand through the creative silence, this is it. I’m here for you, and I believe in you. Tune in for an episode filled with compassion so you can take on the rest of the day knowing you are not alone.

We talk about:
Creating art isn’t about executing perfectly
How the fear of failure holds us back
Why we get stuck in the comparison trap
Showing up with compassion as your biggest cheerleader
Feeling through the block instead of trying to fight against it
Finding all the answers you need within
Using our emotions to fuel our creative process

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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22min
September 19, 2025Mistakes are Opportunities (And How Losing a Client Led to Me Going ALL IN!)
Mistakes are Opportunities (How losing a client led to me going all in)

In 2023 I was brand new to Atlanta and the live event space. To attract new clients, I offered my services for free, and it worked! But, I made a crucial error that ultimately led to me losing that client. I had a choice: let my mistake define me and throw the towel in, or allow the lesson to provide a space for me to learn and evolve. Tune in to today’s episode where I share my biggest failure and how you can learn from it!

We talk about:
The never-told story of my biggest mistake in my creative business
How I handled the mistake and resolved the issue
Learning your limits and knowing when you need a change
The difference in letting your mistakes make you or break you
The 3 major lessons I took away from this huge mishap

❤️‍🔥Need more guidance? Book a Coaching Call! Click here for more information. ❤️‍🔥
Sign up for the waitlist for Awakening Your Inner Artist: A self-paced, 4-module program designed to help closeted creatives overcome thought loops, shift from survival patterns, and finally step into creative freedom. Click here to learn more.

✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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27min
September 12, 2025Focus on Joy And Unlock Your Best Work
Focus on Joy and Unlock Your Best Work

Joy is the “good mood of the soul” (Brene Brown) and it allows you to become more of yourself. As artists, our work is not merely a collection of hours of practice; it is the culmination and expression of all our experiences. When we choose to view the world through a lens of openness, gratitude, and joy our worldview expands, and suddenly ideas come to us as freely as the air in our lungs. In this episode we explore what it means to feel joyful, how we can experience more of it, and how it will affect your work for the better.

We talk about:
The definition of joy
Joy being an experience of deep spiritual connection
Using our emotions to open ourselves up to creative flow
Banishing thoughts of doubt and fear by cultivating joy
Imbuing our creative lifestyles with more joy so we can sense the divine in all we do

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✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
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Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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31min
September 05, 2025Persistence + Passion: The Magic Formula to Success
Persistence + Passion is the Magic Formula to Success

Head versus heart. A constant battle… or is it? What if you could harness the power of taking action with persistence while imbuing your actions with passion? You would be unstoppable. Listen to today’s episode to hear more about how leaning into each of these energies can help you take massive action and create meaningful, impactful artwork.

We talk about:
What persistence is really about, and how it can help you in your creative practice
Letting yourself be consumed by passion
How to allow “life force” or creative energy to fill you and inspire your next work
How these two energies are not opposites, but two sides of the same coin

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Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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23min
August 29, 2025How Confidence Built My Creative Career (Without Faking Anything!)
How Confidence Built My Creative Career (& It Wasn’t By Faking Anything!)

My creative career began over 12 years ago when the cafe manager asked who would be interested in updating the chalkboard menu in the dining room. In today’s episode, I share the beginning of my creative career, highlighting milestones when I used my confidence to take a risk, ask for more, and even pitch my services to complete strangers! Tune in to Episode 6 if you’re curious how I built my confidence, where confidence comes from, and why “faking it till you make it” is a bogus strategy.

We talk about:
Arielle’s journey from a hopeful actress waiting tables to a full-time lettering artist in NYC
What risks Arielle took at the beginning of her career that led to massive growth
How you can learn from Arielle’s story to build confidence and take risks
Developing evidence to teach your subconscious to seek proof that you are a confident creator
Disproving the phrase “fake it till you make it”
Action steps that will help you strengthen your confidence muscle

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✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
Download the Free Starter Guide to Modern Calligraphy.
Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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YOUTUBE @ariellebasha
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48min
August 22, 2025Alchemize Anger: How You Can Work With The Energy of Rage to Take Big, Aligned Action
Alchemize Anger: How You Can Work With The Energy of Rage to Take Big, Aligned Action

This is not an episode for the demure and cutesy. This is for those that feel the pulse of anger underneath the surface, and do not know how to let it out. You have been told most of your life to keep quiet. To stand in line, do as you're told, and never ever raise your voice. But your rage is righteous and deserves to be heard.
In this week’s episode, we explore the emotion of anger and how to use its energy to take action and create art that allows us to move through these feelings. We discuss how anger is an emotion of movement and communication, and when left unexpressed, we’re generally left feeling weak, unheard, exhausted, and sick. We also share exercises to express your anger in a healthy way, allow other emotions to rise, and to alchemize all of it into art that feels like an authentic expression of your internal world. If you are seeking a permission slip to rage, look no further.

We talk about:
What it feels like when we do not let our anger out
How we can channel anger using different forms of art and movement
Using art as a way to feel what is hidden underneath the layers of rage
Healthy ways to reflect so you can move forward and not carry anger with you

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✒️ Want to learn calligraphy with me?
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Check out my Ultimate Supplies Guide for Beginners.
Use the code "PODCAST" for 22% off my online introductory course.

🎨 Discounts + Referrals to My Fav Resources and Supplies
Use code ARIELLEABASHA for 15% off your order when you spend $20 or more at chartpakstore.com
Shop calligraphy supplies at Paper & Ink Arts! I have used their supplies for all my workshops for the last 4 years. They have an excellent selection, the best prices, and outstanding customer service.
Shop art supplies at Blick Art. I've been a loyal shopper for over 10 years!
Try Flodesk for your email and newsletter needs and get 50% off your first year
Launching a course or podcast of your own? Check out Kajabi! I couldn't run my biz without it

SUPPORT THE SHOW
Please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts to support the show! Send me a screenshot of your review on Instagram @confidentcreatorcode to receive a personalized, handwritten thank you note from me! Make sure you follow on IG for updates and first looks at upcoming episodes.

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YOUTUBE @ariellebasha
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35min

FAQs about Confident Creator Code:

How many episodes does Confident Creator Code have?

The podcast currently has 24 episodes available.