9 episodes

Welcome to Cultivé, a podcast by wedding stationers Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink and Press Co. and Shasta Bell of Shasta Bell Calligraphy. Join us as we share our extensive knowledge and expertise of the fine-art, luxury wedding industry. From design to industry tips and resources, the Cultivé podcast brings you valuable educational content from our years of experience as small business owners and artists. Whether you are a seasoned vendor or just starting out, Cultivé is here to help you cultivate your own skill set as a wedding professional.

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    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 22 Ratings

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Welcome to Cultivé, a podcast by wedding stationers Mikyla Marie Manu of Ink and Press Co. and Shasta Bell of Shasta Bell Calligraphy. Join us as we share our extensive knowledge and expertise of the fine-art, luxury wedding industry. From design to industry tips and resources, the Cultivé podcast brings you valuable educational content from our years of experience as small business owners and artists. Whether you are a seasoned vendor or just starting out, Cultivé is here to help you cultivate your own skill set as a wedding professional.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Timelines

    Timelines

    If there is one thing every stationer is familiar with, it's the stress of rushed projects! In our latest episode we dive into timelines discussing everything from how to establish and communicate them, to rush fees and day-of turnarounds. In addition, as we reveal the innovative Timeline Calculator - a game-changing tool designed to revolutionize project planning for wedding stationers. We dive into the features of this calculator, how it benefits stationers, and why it is essential for efficient project management.

    Semi-Custom Collections

    Semi-Custom Collections

    Paper, prints, and proofs - oh my! When it comes to building a semi-custom collection it can quickly become overwhelming. In this episode we walk you through step-by-step how to create a semi-custom collection. From the varying methods and approaches to our own experiences with semi-custom suites, we spare no detail on what it takes to start building your own collection today.

    What's Next For The Cultivé Podcast

    What's Next For The Cultivé Podcast

    With the new year at hand, we are excited to share what's next for the Cultivé podcast. Introducing... our new subscription format! Subscribers to the Cultivé podcast will receive exclusive access to all episodes to come - including insightful discussions on pricing strategies, sourcing design inspiration, navigating contracts, managing challenging clients, and more. But that's not all, our subscribers will also be treated to special discount codes for all upcoming podcast materials. Get ready to embark on this exciting journey with us!

    • 27 min
    All Things Vintage Stamps

    All Things Vintage Stamps

    We get it, vintage stamps can be confusing! For this episode, we welcome our first guest - Gracie Cote of Enfield Post. Trained as an art historian and writer, Gracie was fascinated with vintage postage stamps which led to the creation of Enfield Post over seven years ago. She was immediately drawn to helping people have better access to them, and in this episode shares everything you need to know about working with them! Join us as we dive into all things vintage postage stamps answering questions like where to source, how to price, curating beautiful sets, and more.

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Setting Up Shop - Part Two

    Setting Up Shop - Part Two

    You've sent the interested client a proposal, now what?

    This is the second episode in our two-part series all about setting up shop. In this episode, we pick up where we left off in part one. We outline what are proposals look like and cover our workflows from the time your client books to mailing their paperie. From client agreements and invoice payments to the design process and final approvals, this episode is our blueprint guide.

    • 1 hr 48 min
    Setting Up Shop - Part One

    Setting Up Shop - Part One

    Being a successful business owner means more than creating beautiful art. You also need a smooth client process and organized system to help manage your projects. In this episode, we provide a roadmap for all Cultivé episodes to come. We give the beginning overview of our workflow process and share insight on how to lay the foundation for your business. From website hosting options, different proposal approaches, and how to tackle inquiries this episode gives the framework for it all.

    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
22 Ratings

22 Ratings

futuremisspenny22 ,

Such a blessing!

I have been so blessed by this podcast! Thank you so much, Shasta and Mikyla, for your willingness to share and help new stationers be successful. I started my wedding stationery business, Kendall Penny Calligraphy & Design, just under two years ago and have had so many questions come up throughout my journey that they so graciously answered in these episodes without me even asking. I know my business will be better because of what I learn through this podcast and I’m so thankful!

acbanks3 ,

THANK YOU

As a young inspiring stationer thank you so much for creating this podcast!! I am so glad I found this, there is not alot of podcasts out there specifically tailored to stationers and artists, I have learned so much incredible information about starting a business & I can’t wait to learn more!!

ASHSALA ,

Fun and informative!

I’ve followed Ink & Press Co for years and love what both Mikyla and Shasta have to say. Great advice and insights for anyone who is looking to start their own business!

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