Her Ink Empire
Her Ink Empire
Podcast Description
Welcome to Her Ink Empire, the podcast that redefines what’s possible in tattoo education and creative entrepreneurship. Hosted by Justine Almaraz—artist, educator, and founder of Earth Altar Tattoo Studio—this show dives deep into the business, spirit, and mastery of tattooing.
Whether you're a beginner, an established artist, or a visionary creative building your empire, you’ll learn how to grow your skills, scale your income, and stay in full creative alignment.
From powerful solo episodes to interviews with bold leaders in the industry, Her Ink Empire is here to help you turn your craft into legacy.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes surrounding tattoo artistry, business development, and personal creative processes, with specific episodes like From Vision to Ink discussing the journey of intuitive tattooing and the transition from complex rituals to a more streamlined approach. Key focus areas include personal growth in artistic practice, client relationships, and the importance of an inclusive studio space.
Welcome to Her Ink Empire, the podcast that redefines what’s possible in tattoo education and creative entrepreneurship. Hosted by Justine Almaraz—artist, educator, and founder of Earth Altar Tattoo Studio—this show dives deep into the business, spirit, and mastery of tattooing.
Whether you’re a beginner, an established artist, or a visionary creative building your empire, you’ll learn how to grow your skills, scale your income, and stay in full creative alignment.
From powerful solo episodes to interviews with bold leaders in the industry, Her Ink Empire is here to help you turn your craft into legacy.
In this episode, I sit down with Kristine Schomaker—artist, mentor, and the founder of Shoebox Arts, Art and Cake, and the new nonprofit January Arts. Kristine shares how her journey as an artist and leader has evolved and how building community, offering resources, and creating space for artists has shaped her career.
We talk about her nonprofit launching this fall, her long-running Perceive Me project, and how navigating body image, self-worth, and the art world has all come together in her work. Kristine also opens up about dealing with depression, cancer, and how finding the right support changed everything.
In this episode we talk about:
✨ Why Kristine started January Arts to offer affordable support for artists
✨ How her nonprofit will create artist residencies, fellowships, and a resource hub
✨ Her experience with Shoebox Arts, mentoring, and artist management
✨ The story behind her project Perceive Me and how it became a movement
✨ Her honest take on the gallery system, art coaching, and the need for community
✨ How she navigates money as an artist and why her work isn’t just about sales
✨ Why she believes artists should be their authentic selves—and find their audience
This conversation is a reminder that artists can do this without a gallery, that being your authentic self matters, and that building a community where artists help each other changes everything.
Connect with Kristine:
Website:https://www.kristineschomaker.net/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristineschomaker/
Connect with Me:
Instagram: @thejustinealmaraz
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JustineArtStudio
Website: www.justinealmaraz.com
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