Her Ink Empire

Her Ink Empire

Hosted by: Justine Almaraz

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...

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EP:15 The Art of Becoming Whole Through Tattooing with Sammi Lee

In this episode, I’m joined by Sammi Lee, a multi-passionate artist whose creative path has unfolded through design, illustration, photography, and now tattooing. Sammi shares how stepping into this craft of learning...
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EP:14 Tattooing as a Love Letter to the Self with Erica Tumbaga

In this episode, I’m joined by Erica, a therapist, mother, and longtime seeker whose tattoos have become sacred markers of her healing journey. What began as an intention to honor her late father has transformed into...
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Ep: 13 Creativity and Somatic Healing with Jennifer Eve

In this episode, I’m joined by a somatic healing guide and intuitive artist who helps others reconnect with their creativity through body-based modalities like sound healing, breathwork, and yoga. We talk about what...
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Ep: 12 Creating Art As A Practice That Feels Like Home with Alexandra Husmann

In this episode, I’m joined by Alexandra Husmann, a member of Earth Altar Tattoo Collective and a former tattoo apprentice of mine. Alex shares what it means to carve out a path that reflects her values and honors her...
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Ep: 11 How Mary Campbell Creates Living Visual Prayers

In this episode I sit down with Mary Campbell, a former apprentice turned full-time tattoo artist who shares how her path unfolded from photographing weddings to creating sacred tattoo experiences from her private...
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Ep: 10 Sacred Healing Through Sound Energy and Tattoos with Kathryn Eipl

In this episode, I’m joined by Kathryn Eipl, Emotional Strategy Coach, Reiki Master, Sound Therapist, Yoga and Meditation Guide, and a truly multi-dimensional human. Kathryn’s story is one of deep transformation,...
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Ep: 9 Making Art on Your Own Terms with Sergio Gomez

In this episode I sit down with Sergio Gomez, an artist, curator, and coach who shares how he sees his art career as all one thing, the studio, the gallery, the education, the coaching, and the curation. Sergio talks...
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Ep: 8 Building Artist Communities with Kristine Schomaker

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...
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Ep: 7 How Artists Get Paid with Ray Beldner

In this episode I sit down with Ray Beldner, an artist, educator, and longtime mentor who shares his journey through the art world and how building community, mentorship, and practical knowledge have shaped his...
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Ep: 6 Tattoos, Trauma, and the Journey Back to Wholeness with Kelsey Harper

In today’s episode, I got to sit down with Kelsey Harper. Kelsey is a clinical psychologist, a writer, a little witchy, and a survivor herself. She offers virtual therapy for folks with trauma, complex trauma, and...
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Ep: 5 Self Taught and Sold Out with Jessica Hitchcock

In today’s episode, I had the honor of sitting down with Jessica Hitchcock. Jessica is a self-taught artist who transitioned from working as a full-time Director of Finance and HR to building a thriving art...
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Ep: 4 Healing, Honoring, and Holding Space with Clare Storck

In this episode, I sit down with Clare Storck- a midwife, mother, and longtime friend—who shares the powerful journey that led her to get an intuitive tattoo during one of the most challenging seasons of her...
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