True balance isn’t found. It’s designed, line by line, through faith and focus.
In this episode, luxury calligrapher and engraver Kristin Andrews shares how she transformed a creative spark into a thriving business built on faith, discipline, and intention. From her start sketching rainbows on her mother’s walls to founding Kreative Blends Calligraphy Studio, Kristin’s story is one of balance and belief.
You’ll hear how she manages a full-time career in tech, raises a family, and still creates elegant, meaningful experiences for brands like Nordstrom, Meta, Swarovski, and Tory Burch. Through courage and consistency, she’s learned that boundaries don’t limit creativity, they protect it.
Tune in to learn how to build confidence through structure, how faith fuels ambition, and how devotion turns passion into purpose.
Key Takeaways:
- Faith in the Process: How belief anchors creativity through uncertainty
- Boundaries That Build: Why saying no opens space for your best work
- Discipline as Devotion: The daily habits that make purpose sustainable
- The Practice of Purpose: Building confidence through consistency and care.
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Highlights
The key moments in this episode are:
[00:27] Embracing Creativity and Personal Style
[01:08] Meet Kristin Andrews: A Journey of Balance and Boundaries
[03:07] Kristin's Entrepreneurial Beginnings
[04:33] Launching Creative Blends Calligraphy Studio
[05:44] Balancing a Full-Time Job and a Business
[08:36] The Challenges and Rewards of Entrepreneurship
[16:44] Daily Habits for Success
[19:47] The Bodybuilding Journey
[20:00] Struggles with Body Image
[21:03] Starting a Health Journey
[34:22] Manifesting Goals and Aspirations
[35:24] Lightning Round and Final Thoughts -
Lightning Round
Q: What book has greatly influenced you?
A: We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle UnionQ: What is your favorite inspiring quote or saying?
A: Psalms 46:5 God is within her, she will not fail
Live every day as if it’s your last, because tomorrow is not promisedQ: What is one word or moniker you would use to describe yourself?
A: CreativeQ: What is one change you've implemented that made your life better?
A: Protecting my peace by creating boundariesQ: What power song would you want playing as you walk out onto a stage?
A: Bossy by Kelis
Savage Remix by Megan Thee Stallion and Beyoncé -
Quotes
For a long time, I thought I had to please everyone, that’s how you succeed, right? But I’ve learned that’s not how you thrive
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A manager once asked me, ‘Why are you suffering in silence?’ That question changed everything. I stopped hiding my struggles and started setting boundaries.
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My faith reminds me that I’m never doing any of this alone. Every step, every challenge, has a purpose.
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Each new opportunity reminds me that what began as a hobby turned into something bigger than I imagined, something rooted in passion, faith, and purpose.
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About
Kristin Andrews is a luxury calligrapher and engraver based in Chicago, Illinois, and the founder of Kreative Blends Calligraphy Studio. She specializes in crafting elevated, memorable brand experiences through modern calligraphy and on-site engraving for high-end clients and exclusive events. With a signature style rooted in elegance, intention, and artistry, Kristin transforms ordinary moments into meaningful keepsakes.
Her journey began over eight years ago as a creative escape discovered through Instagram—what started as a personal hobby soon blossomed into a full-fledged business, officially launched on October 9, 2020. Since then, her commitment to craftsmanship and client experience has earned her partnerships with renowned brands including Nordstrom, Swarovski, Meta, and Tory Burch.
With a background in tech and marketing, Kristin holds a B.S. in Computer Management from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and an M.S. in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. This unique blend of creativity and strategy enables her to elevate both the art and the business of calligraphy in the luxury space.