In this episode, Ben interviews Sadie while getting tattooed by her.

Sadie is a handpoke tattoo artist out of Philadelphia, with a background in international travel, marketing and business. Sadie is mostly self taught and has focused the last ten years of her life to achieving her long term goal of being a full time artist. She currently works at Now and Forever Tattoo where she is learning to tattoo with a machine and develop her unique style.

Sadie shares her personal journey towards finding her passion in tattoo artistry with broader advice on embracing change within the tattoo industry and life itself. Sadie transitioned from various career paths to becoming a fulfilled tattoo artist, emphasizing the importance of perseverance, balance, and self-motivation. The narrative further explores the dynamics of modern tattooing, contrasting traditional methods with the adoption of digital marketing and social media, highlighting the importance of learning new skills and technology. It also touches on making progress through small steps, the power of journaling and community, and offers encouragement for those feeling stuck. The overarching message is one of finding one's passion, adapting to industry shifts, and the perennial journey of self-discovery and growth.

00:00 Kicking Off with a Tattoo Session: Introducing Sadie

00:33 Diving into Tattoo Artistry and Learning Curves

01:08 A Trip Down Memory Lane: Childhood Adventures

01:44 Exploring Music, Identity, and Childhood Rivalries

03:36 The Great Outdoors: Childhood Games and Life Lessons

07:35 From Art Classes to Teaching: Sadie's Journey

13:01 Embracing the Unknown: Teaching Abroad in Korea

17:35 Finding Community and Overcoming Challenges in Korea

20:03 The Australian Adventure: Au Pairing and Self-Discovery

28:40 A Series of Unfortunate Events: From Head Injury to Getting Run Over

32:22 The Journey from Job Hunting to Virtual Assistant

32:43 Diving into the World of Finance and Career Transition

33:48 The Struggle of Job Applications and Finding a New Path

34:09 Exploring Virtual Work and Starting with a Weight Loss Business

35:01 Gaining Business Experience and Learning on the Job

36:38 The Power of Mentorship and Personal Growth

40:08 Transitioning to Tattoo Artistry: A New Creative Venture

41:46 Embracing Hand Poking and the Tattoo Industry

44:27 Overcoming Challenges and Setting New Goals

51:11 Finding Success and Building a Clientele

57:03 Reflecting on the Journey and Looking Ahead

Connect with Sadie:

https://www.instagram.com/sadie_stix/

Connect with Ben:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benyurcisin/

https://www.instagram.com/benyurcisin/