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 the Finale episode, I reflect on the powerful closing of Season One of Her Ink Empire and the deeply transformative new season I’m stepping into. Turning 40, moving to a new city, and redefining what creativity, health, and balance mean to me, I open up about releasing old patterns, healing my nervous system, and creating from a place of calm and clarity.
From revisiting body image and self-worth to detoxing physically, mentally, and spiritually, I share how stepping out of “hustle mode” is unlocking a whole new wave of creativity. This episode is an invitation to explore your own rebirth to question what still fits, what needs to be released, and what desires are ready to be claimed in this next chapter of life.
In this episode, I talk about:
✨ Closing the first chapter of Her Ink Empire and embracing uncertainty
✨ Turning 40 as a catalyst for deep reflection and renewal
✨ Healing the nervous system and finding creativity through rest
✨ Releasing hustle culture and returning to intuition
✨ Redefining identity as an artist and creator of your own life
✨ Relocating from Los Angeles to Orange County and the energy shift that came with it
✨ Building the Earth Altar Tattoo Collective and expanding Earth Altar Education
✨ Allowing desire and transformation to guide the next creative evolution
I’ve learned that transformation often begins with surrender with the courage to unravel, to release what no longer fits, and to trust the unfolding. This episode is an open invitation to freefall into your own becoming, to honour your growth, and to create from a place of alignment, energy, and truth.
Connect with Justine:
Instagram:@thejustinealmaraz
Website: www.justinealmaraz.com
YouTube: Justine Art Studio
Thank you for listening to Her Ink Empire. Your empire is already unfolding one aligned, intentional mark at a time. Stay tuned.
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