The Funk

Last night on the Neo- Trad podcast felt less like an interview and more like sitting down with people who already know the room.
Two couples. Two tattoo and piercing shops. Same late nights, same love for the craft, and the same quiet battles: building the right team, trusting the people beside you, and keeping balance with the person you built the whole thing with.
It is easy to feel like you’re figuring that out alone. Last night reminded us we are not.
Huge thanks to Beth and Charles at NeoTrad Life for the seat at the table, and for the real talk. If you haven’t checked them out: tattoos with Beth Tipken, piercings with Stuck by Chuck, and the show is NeoTrad Life.
Grateful. More of this, please.
Podcast comes out next Tuesday 🖤
The Funk
3601 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey
Beth Tipken Stuck by Chuck Neotrad Life Tattoo Studio- Largo, FL

Ohhhhh ok I’m so excited to let everyone know….
I’m ( Val) going to be teaching a class over at another badass woman owned shop in Tarpon!!
Moon Grove Market!!!
Moon Grove Market
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Moon Wreath Crafting Party with Val from The Funk.
Sunday, October 25 · 7:00 PM Moon Grove Market 601 Hope Street · Sponge Docks · Tarpon Springs $33 · only 12 seats
You’ll start with a grapevine crescent and build it out with dried herbs, moss, and a woven web. All supplies are included. You leave with a finished moon of your own.
Rooted in earth. Guided by moonlight.

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That little glint right in the middle of the face does more than people expect.
A fresh nostril piercing, placed clean, sitting exactly where it should. Not loud. Not trying too hard. Just enough to pull the eye and make the whole look feel finished.
This is one of those pieces people stare at in the mirror for a week and then wonder why they waited.
If you’ve been circling the idea, this is your sign. Jewelry, placement, and aftercare all handled so it heals the way it’s supposed to.
Walk-ins welcome. Appointments even better.
The Funk
3601 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey
Tue–Thu 11–7 · Fri–Sun 10–7
DM us or come by and we’ll get you set. Val

Check out the markets you can catch The Shaman Shack at this week. See you soon ❤️

10.1 6pm-9pm Night Market at Water Street
10.2 10am-2pm Sustainable Market at UT
10.2 6pm-10pm Tarpon Springs First Friday
10.3 10am-2pm Saturday Market at Keystone Ranch
10.4 10am-3pm Safety Harbor's Market On Main

You can also stock up on a few of my products over at,
The Funk
MADE - Artisan Hall
OM Meditation and Wellness
Moon Grove Market

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3601 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey

(727) 494-2472

If it lives at The Funk, it already has a personality.

3601 Universal Plaza, New Port Richey

(727) 494-2472

Ok… a few months ago Inked by Beth popped into my feed. Absolutely love her watercolor & all the events she holds. I love watching her post all her adventures & creations and she does this with her hubby too!! We started chatting on IG , I had a few questions about how she holds these classes that we got backlash over and loved her response “ IDGAF” lol as much as I try to, I struggle not caring. So I’m really looking for to meeting Inked By Beth tonight and talking 🖤🤘🔥
Check out the post , give her a follow and get ready for this podcast!!!
It’s not the industry, it’s the people
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I hope y’all are ready for this podcast… we’re sitting down with @thefunk_newportrichey to talk about all things tattoo shop- running a biz with your partner, the state of the tattoo industry, and more! If you have a question you’ve ever wanted to ask a tattoo shop owner, tattooist or piercer- this is your chance!!! Dm or drop it in the comments below!