
Keeping Up with the Calligraphers
The first of its kind - Alex Hirsch of Signs of Our Lives and Cat Brown of Cat Lauren Calligraphy, two event calligraphers with a combined decade of knowledge and experience in the industry are coming together to share what they know for artists + industry professionals alike!
Their values are rooted in collaboration and community above all else. Listen in to hear their honest conversations about the artist and event industries, and provide their insights on how we can collectively do better and be better in our creative communities.
Expect lots of unfiltered sassy banter, sarcasm on steroids, and lots of laughter between these two fire signs.
Podcasting since 2023 • 17 episodes
Keeping Up with the Calligraphers
Latest Episodes
Hot Takes with Hannah Holt: Stop Niching!
“YoU nEeD to NiChE.” 🙅🏻♀️ NURRR. We’re sick of hearing this advice!When you’re first starting out, or when you’re ready to add or pivot your services, the whole “you need to be niching” thing is just NOT gonna work.You’re a multi...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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31:46

Subcontracting 101: Hiring & Being Hired as Event Artist
Thinking about hiring other artists or being hired for events? Alex + Cat dive deep into this controversial topic that's buzzing through the event artist / calligraphy industry right now - examining the honest pros and cons of both hiring other...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:10:33

Hot Takes with Hannah Holt: Sharing Your Income Online
In this new episode series, Alex Hirsch of Signs of our Lives and Hannah Holt of Tally Mark Calligraphy share their hot takes on sharing your income online. With the underlying principles of “a rising tide lifts all ships,” they dis...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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34:15

Bringing Your Live Art to Weddings
Live art isn't just for brand, corporate, and retail events, folks! It's coming in hot at weddings, and we're here to tell you all about it.Cat, resident expert on bringing calligraphy experiences at weddings, shares how weddings can be ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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45:34

POV: You're Alone at a Retail Event
In this mini solo episode, Alex shares their point of view of attending retail events... well, solo! Whether you're engraving fragrances at a retailer, or lettering on champagne bottles at a liquor store - communication and adaptability are key...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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13:28

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