I'm still a bit fan-girling, hehe.

Having the very talented Natalie Brown from Threeologie as a guest on 'Joke's Joyful Journey' is such a treat! What a way to conclude the series!

Natalie has been in the Hand Lettering and Design business full-time for over 7 years now; she helps clients from all over the world and she loves helping other artists to fulfil their full potential as artists, and enabling them to earn a passive income.

Natalie does it all! She is a true unicorn; she sells online courses, creates digital content, paints murals, designs logos and so more!

We had a ton of fun, chatting about learning new things, following your curiosity, using different art mediums, being intrigued by programs and software and what it's like to learn things by yourself as compared to going to school for the specific education.

In this episode, Natalie describes her process around ideas and all the things she wants to do. She doesn't get overwhelmed, wow, so it's extremely insightful to hear her process and how she does the things.

Of course, we also talk about the 'syndromes', from Imposter to the fear of not being relevant in the design world. How do art and lettering fit into it? Very, very interesting!

There are so many more cool things we mention in this episode; it was so amazing!

Her quote is also really cool:

"A mind stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions."

Check out the episode to hear the full story. Will you tag us when you get creative with the quote?

You can find Natalie as 'Threeologie' basically everywhere on the internet, like Instagram (@Threeologie), TikTok and Pinterest. Her website is threeologie.com where you can find all the wonderful things.

And to top it off, I can offer a fantastic discount of 75% on her Handlettering Business Bundle!! This comprehensive bundle helps you to monetize your lettering and you get brilliant bonuses! I have taken all her courses, and I can honestly say, it's the best deal ever! And, at no extra cost to you, as an affiliate, I get a little commission, which is cool too :) So, go to ⁠⁠this link⁠⁠ and grab this incredible bundle and save $300! It provides you with everything you need to learn, grow, and succeed in the industry!

Enjoy!

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From South Caroline, USA, my lovely friend Karla Fripp is joining 'Joke's Joyful Journey'. Karla and I have collaborated on her 'Meet The Maker' series and now I'm thrilled to have her as a guest on the show and work together again.

Karla loves anything creative and she tries out anything she's interested in; from pottery to block printing. She is an Illustrator and Graphic Designer and also does hand-lettering.

In this episode, we chat about her big, scary and hairy goals, starting many projects and finishing them, multitasking (or not) and what it's like to get overfocused.

Karla is familiar with having many ideas, getting bored quickly and 'all the syndromes'. Other topics we touch on are social media, 'scrolling' and the creative community.

You can find Karla on Instagram (@karlafrippcreative) and her website (karlafrippcreative.com) where you can find all the amazing things she creates, like her freshly published 'Working Robots' Colouring book.

Her quote is so wonderful and we would love to see you get creative with it: "Be positive, patient and persistent".

Listen to the episode to hear all about it!

Enjoy :)

From the Outback in Australia, the wonderful Mixed Media Fine Artist & Creative Coach Tara Leslie is joining this episode of 'Joke's Joyful Journey'.

Tara has been creative her whole life, she could draw before she could write, and in her professional career she has dipped her toes in many ponds; from being trained as a Graphic Designer to doing color correcting.

Now she is building her business as a Mixed Media Artist and Creative Coach, helping others to creative unblock and how to create every day.

Tara is such a gentle and creative person and the insights and experiences she shares are just marvellous.

We touch on so many things; what it's like to build a creative business, being a multipotentialite and having an ADHD brain, how to not burn and wear yourself out, FOMO, systems, what to do with all of your ideas, listening to your gut, Shiny Object and Project Syndrome, (not) finishing things and so much more.

Tara draws several insightful comparisons to help with perspective and learning how to trust yourself, trust the process and build your skills.

We also talk about mental health and creative health, perfectionism, leaning into the uncomfortable, your inner critic and your inner creative child and play as inspiration. Tara gives a sneak preview of her workshops were she goes deeper into all of this.

And, how cool is this, for listeners of 'Joke's Joyful Journey', she has even created freebies to help you begin your journey to creative unblock: https://www.taraleslie.com/thegreennib. So much goodness!! Juicy stuff right?!

Tara has two quotes she likes to share with you:

- "We can do hard things if we remain gently consistent"

- "Lean into the unfamiliar until it becomes familiar"

You don't have to choose, you can get creative with both quotes and we would love to see your creations, so make sure to tag us :)

You can find Tara on Instagram (@iamtaraleslie) and her website (taraleslie.com), where you can find soo much awesomeness (including the freebies!).

For more information and the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

Enjoy!

Meeting my talented course buddy and friend, Rosanna Palumbo, from Love Letter Studio, has been so much fun.

In our chat, we deep dive into the world of lettering, calligraphy, Procreate, the iPad and our nemesis, vectorization.

Rosanna embodies multipotentialism and she loves shiny objects. She talks about her experiences from working in the dental department, working on ceramic teeth to being a mom and a teacher. Thanks to a dear friend of hers, she got back into the lettering game and has been hooked ever since.

We talk about being course collectors (check out her 'course management' system!) and eager to start new things, as well as what it's like to be self-critical and how we spend useless time worrying.

As she wanted to follow her own progress, she set up her Instagram account, @Loveletterstudio, where she showcases her fantastic work.

I love the advice Rosanna is giving in this episode and though challenging, her quote is great to take up: "Live in the moment".

Enjoy!

For more information, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

From Istanbul, Turkey, my wonderful and talented friend Ezgi Platin joins 'Joke's Joyful Journey'. So great to have her on the show!

As many multipassionates do, Ezgi also has goals that change frequently. Her main focus though is to bring joy and motivation to the world. And wow, does she do that!

In this episode, we talk about the infamous question "What do you want to be when you grow up?" (Ezgi has a great alternative question for this one!), problem-solving and finding your purpose.

We get excited about our shared love for notebooks, the Law of Attraction and lettering motivational and encouraging words. Ezgi shares so much about her experiences and has great tips and insights. It has been absolutely marvellous chatting with her and I hope you enjoy this episode too! Will you let us know? That would be great, we would love to hear from you.

You can find Ezgi on Instagram (@ezgiplatin). Make sure to give her a follow and tag her when you get creative with her amazing quote:

"Follow Your Curiosity".

Enjoy!

My next guest has been 40 years in the signwriting biz and she is a fantastic person and friend: Liane Barker from Brush and Pen Studio and Barker Signs.

We talk about so many things; we go from how she started her apprenticeship with her dad, and what it has been like to be a female signwriter to the wonderful world of technology.

Shiny objects and Imposter Syndromes pop by and we think back to the time when there was no internet. Hello, Instagram trap! Liane has juggled it all: motherhood, an ex-husband, work, and the global financial crisis in 2006/2007.

Liane paved the way and is still doing it! Her motto and quote is: "You grow your wings as you fall." It says it all.

We would love to see your creations! Will you tag us?

There are so many great things that Liane touches upon. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do.

You can find Liane on Instagram (@brushandpenstudio and @barker_signs) as well as on her website: barkersigns.com.

Liane hosts workshops in signwriting and glass gilding. She also has a course coming up! Great idea to check it all out :).

Enjoy!

So happy to announce this episode of Joke's Joyful Journey with the wonderful Watercolor Artist, Educator and friend from India: Shreya Reddy A.K.A. An Artistic Chicken.

Shreya and I have known each other through Instagram and we talk about conventional education vs the arts, painting, getting your mind off of things and using art as meditation. As an artist you have many media, how does Shreya tackle all the ideas she has? We also chat about Imposter Syndrome (we don't like it!), roadblocks and feeling overwhelmed by everything. Oh yes, and perfectionism!

Her quote is a gentle reminder that we don't always have to keep pushing through: "It's okay to give up sometimes". Please tag us when you get creative with it.

You can find Shreya mostly on Instagram (@anartisticchicken) and Facebook (@ShreyaReddy). Check out her amazing work and if you get the chance, book a workshop with her!

Enjoy!

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Energy Bouncing! That's what this episode is all about. The wonderful Anna Kamal from Love Letters SG & Love Letters Academy has such a fun and warm energy, it was an absolute treat to have her as a guest on Joke's Joyful Journey.

Being a Brush pen Calligrapher as well as a Teacher and mother of 3, Anna knows what it's like to juggle all the things. We go deeper into wanting to do all the things by ourselves, being present and how it's really important to ask for help: it's a superpower!

What does it mean to be a Multipotentialite? Do you have to know everything about multiple subjects? Or wanting to do so many things and feeling like "what is wrong with me?" and how do you concentrate and focus? Analysis paralysis, 'Netflixing it away' LOL and also: not every idea has to be executed. Anna and I talk all about it. We also cover things like outsourcing, feeling rushed and the wonders of the creative community.

Speaking of which, you can find Anna best on Facebook (@loveletterssg) and Instagram (@loveletterssg). Have a look at all the amazing things she does!

Her quote is a really cool one:

"Every master was once a distaster" - T. Harv Eker. Make sure to tag us and show us your calligraphy and lettering creations!

For more information on the show as well as the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

Enjoy!

Woohoo, I'm still so grateful and pinching myself: the wonderful Lettering Artist Max Juric from Lettering Daily is my next guest!

Transitioning from graffiti into lettering and calligraphy, Max has been drawing and writing letters professionally for over 7 years. He runs the awesome platform and content hub 'Lettering Daily'. As Max says: "My mission at Lettering Daily is to empower individuals, from beginners to experienced artists, to discover the joy of hand lettering and calligraphy. Through valuable resources, tutorials, and inspiration, I aim to help people improve and grow in their craft. Whether you’re looking to develop a new skill or take your existing abilities to the next level, I’m here to help you achieve your goals."

And wow, there is a ton of fantastic content on his website, lettering-daily.com! If you sign up for his newsletter, you even get access to the cool 'Lettering Crate', which has exclusive free content to help you with your lettering & calligraphy journey.

In this episode, Max speaks openly and candidly about so many topics such as studying different subjects, prioritizing tasks and ideas, working for and by yourself and learning from 'bad' experiences. Max knows what it's like to make mistakes and how to go from 'all directions' to a structured and planned way of working. He talks about feeling burned out and his biggest breakthrough through his challenge '100 Days of Lettering' (check it out on YouTube!). And if you are wondering how to deal with having many ideas and how to monetize your work, Max has tips and a process for that too!

His quote fits perfectly to what we were chatting about in the episode: "When Everything is important, nothing is important" - Gino Wickman. Tag us when you get creative with it! And if you need any help, check out his site :) You can find Max on almost all the platforms, such as Instagram (@Lettering_daily) and of course, his website (lettering-daily.com⁠).

Chatting with Max has been absolutely amazing and so insightful. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. For more information and the transcript, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

Enjoy!

My amazing book-loving and creative friend, Verzana Mokiem, shares with us her story. We chat and laugh a lot in this episode. We talk about the bigger goals, living the life, and being loved by family and friends. But also about getting overwhelmed by (doing) the dishes and eating pie.

Verzana is in legislation and owns and runs a bookstore with her friend, Rishma. You can find their bookstore on www.Atlantis.sr and on Facebook (@atlantisbooksandmore).

Her quotes are really cool too:

> "The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." - Oscar Wilde.

> Loosely translated: "Life is short, eat pie." LOL.

> "For the Love of Books" is one of her favourite quotes to use to write on the packaging and share with others :)

Tag us when you get creative with the quotes. We would love to see your creations.

For more information and the transcript of the podcast, please visit thegreennib.nl/podcast.

Enjoy! 📚