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Keeping Up with the Calligraphers

Alex Hirsch, Cat Brown

Booking Overview

A behind-the-scenes calligraphy and event-industry show where Alex Hirsch and Cat Brown break down how to price, package, and sustain a creative business with better client relationships. It’s especially valuable for PR pitching because it spotlights real-world expertise from working event artists (plus at least some external guests) and ties industry credibility to community-building.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

calligrapherspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Alex Hirsch - Co-host of Keeping Up with the Calligraphers; event calligrapher affiliated with Signs of Our Lives. The show description emphasizes honest conversations about the artist and event industries and i...

Cat Brown - Co-host of Keeping Up with the Calligraphers; event calligrapher affiliated with Cat Lauren Calligraphy. The show description frames her as bringing industry experience and participating in discuss...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working event calligraphers or artists with demonstrable experience pricing and delivering event services, plus a track record of client relationship management and/or business transitions (e.g., moving from hourly to packages). Guests likely have an established brand and some educational or advisory offering (e.g., courses/waitlists).
Required Achievements:  
Run an event calligraphy business or brand, Experience shifting pricing models (hourly to packages), Demonstrated client retention over years, Published educational resources (e.g., mini-course/waitlist) or clear teaching/mentorship approach

Recent Guest Discussions

Marie Coleman-Johns - Pricing Strategies For Event Artists; Shifting From Hourly To Package Pricing; Value Communication; Building Confidence Through Education.

Jodi Tellier - Maintaining Long-term Client Relationships; Navigating Pricing Challenges; Boundaries With Clients; Transitioning Between Art Mediums And Building A Sustainable Career.

Recent Topics

Calligraphy, Event Art, Pricing, Creative Business, Client Relations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Keeping Up with the Calligraphers
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Catching Up with the Community: Client Relationships, Digital Forms, & NDAs

September 04, 2026

Oops! They did it again. Alex and Cat took a summer hiatus. And then they came up with a new episode series!After sharing two very big announcements, Alex and Cat answer your anonymously-submitted questions. From NDAs to sticky subcontracting situations to client scenarios gone wrong, they share their thoughts on how to tackle these situations, and how to run your creative business just a little bit better -- all while leaving room for their favorite thing: nuance.Listen in - you never know w...

How Pricing Hourly Could be Hurting Your Biz w/ Marie Coleman-Johns of Maiden September

May 21, 2026

"We are very into thriving artists."Alex and Cat bring on guest Marie Coleman-Johns of Maiden September to discuss some of the nuances of pricing as full time event artists.While all three began their creative business journey as hourly-based artists, they’ve all shifted to package pricing, noting just how valuable their services are as event calligraphers and artists. They discuss the transition, the benefits, the challenges, when and when not to implement the practice, how it’s be...

Catching Up with the Calligraphers: Luxury Retail Events, Work Quality, & Negotiating Pricing

April 30, 2026

"I should be charging for that.""Correct."Alex of Signs of our Lives and Cat of Cat Lauren Calligraphy chat about their newfound perspective on luxury retail events, the quirks of in-studio orders, and what happens when artists sacrifice quality for speed. They also touch on pricing for events, added fees, and real life examples of communicating expectations with clients. Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow us in all the places!Podcast, Keeping Up with the Calligraphers...

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Frequently asked questions

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Keeping Up with the Calligraphers
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How do I get in touch with Keeping Up with the Calligraphers?

Keeping Up with the Calligraphers is hosted by Alex Hirsch and Cat Brown. Its publicly listed email is calligrapherspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Keeping Up with the Calligraphers?

The publicly listed email for Keeping Up with the Calligraphers: calligrapherspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Keeping Up with the Calligraphers have?

Podseeker estimates Keeping Up with the Calligraphers reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Keeping Up with the Calligraphers?

Keeping Up with the Calligraphers typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working event calligraphers or artists with demonstrable experience pricing and delivering event services, plus a track record of client relationship management and/or business transitions (e.g., moving from hourly to packages). Guests likely have an established brand and some educational or advisory offering (e.g., courses/waitlists). Common among recent guests: Run an event calligraphy business or brand; Experience shifting pricing models (hourly to packages); Demonstrated client retention over years. Recent guests include Marie Coleman-Johns and Jodi Tellier.

How hard is it to get booked on Keeping Up with the Calligraphers?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Keeping Up with the Calligraphers cover?

Recent episodes cover Calligraphy, Event Art, Pricing, Creative Business, and Client Relations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

calligrapherspodcast@gmail.com

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