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Permission to Show Up and Grow. Standing Up for Your Potential with Abby Campbell.
1 juni 2022 · 54 min
Margo is joined by friend and creative whom she met while working at Hallmark in Kansas City, Abby Campbell. Abby has always had a passion for photos of all kinds and the love of visual art took her to the University of Central Missouri where she received a BS in Broadcasting and Film. This is where she began to really learn the art of storytelling through photos and video. Fast forward, she spent time working on an outdoor television show, producing national and regional television commercials, and informational/how-to videos before moving on to other projects that continued to hone her craft in visual storytelling. Lees meer
Margo and Abby discuss:
Her creative journey, why she may be considered a generalist, and her experience working within an agency/corporate model and freelancing
The direct to consumer and social selling business models and what she finds most interesting about each
Retail casualties and how the standard consumer shopping experience has changed
Finding the true cost of your time as an artist
The double edged sword of social media
Being authentic to yourself and finding balance as a creative
Breaking the rules in creativity
Their joint passion for helping others succeed
Mentioned in this episode:
Demdaco
Willowtree
Connect with Abby:
https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/
www.instagram.com/ajcampkc
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Taking Your Creative Practice From Undiscovered to Unforgettable Through PR With Beth Nydick
25 mei 2022 · 57 min
Margo chats with friend, author, cocktail connoisseur, and PR expert Beth Nydick. Beth is a former TV producer and New Jersey-based publicity and business strategist who develops entrepreneurs and media personalities, to go from "Undiscovered to Unforgettable". The term PR can be a bit daunting or may even sound like something you don't need at this point in your creative career but Beth will assure you that's not the case. Her definition of PR is creating the opportunity for success for yourself through visibility so while you don't need the desire to go on the TODAY show to hire a PR person, you could use them to help you find other opportunities. Lees meer
Margo and Beth discuss:
Trusting your own expertise and being an expert of your own experience
How to get really clear on your messaging without getting caught up in the wording
What it means to create warm leads and why it's easier than you think
The importance of sharing vulnerabilities
Removing some of the mystique and confusion around PR
Quick, simple tips for creating opportunities for yourself
The "7 layers deep" exercise to help you understand your why
Why she likes to focusing on making an impact on one person versus the whole world
Beth is a big believer in the power of potential to catapult your business forward. She shows her clients how to intentionally prepare their business and leverage exposure through collaboration and media so they can make their potential possible, increase credibility, and make their mark on the world.
Connect with Beth:
www.bethnydick.com
www.instagram.com/bethnydick
https://www.facebook.com/Bethnydick/
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Want to Know ALL About the Greeting Card Industry & How to Get the Inside Scoop? Join Hannah & Bev as We Chat About the Creative Card Collective!
18 mei 2022 · 48 min
Margo is joined by Hannah Curtis and Bev Cunningham, together known as the Creative Card Collective. Founded in 2019 and then re-launched in 2021, they teamed up to take the collective to a new level. The Creative Card Collective is an online membership for any creative working or wishing to work in the greeting card industry. The membership not only offers invaluable information, advice, inspiration and insights about the card industry but also provides a community of supportive, like minded creatives. Lees meer
Margo, Bev and Hannah discuss:
Their respective backgrounds and why they decided to team up
The original collective and how it's evolved in the last year
The vision behind the Creative Card Collective
The three key things they aim to do within the collective: support, inform, inspire
Power in numbers and community
How they support members in increasing industry knowledge
Finding inspiration in collaboration and partnership
Bev's background in photography and working as a Creative Director for a greeting card publisher matched with Hannah's expertise as an art licensing agent and agency founder makes them the perfect pairing with a wealth of knowledge that they bring in supporting the creative masses.
Use code WINDOWSILLCHATS25 for 25% off a 12-month membership with the Creative Card Collective (code active through June 31st, 2022)!
Connect with Hannah & Bev:
https://creativecardcollective.com/
https://www.instagram.com/creative_card_collective/
https://creativesparrow.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/creativesparrowart/
https://gingerbeestudios.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gingerbeestudiosuk/
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Living a Life of Painting What Inspires & Surrounds You, and How to Not Hold Back with Amy Rice
11 mei 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
This week, Margo chats with Minneapolis-based mixed media artist Amy Rice. Amy's nostalgic, subtly street-art influenced works are deeply defined by her Midwestern roots and growing up in a rural area, she found inspiration in the surrounding flora and fauna. Over the course of her career she has developed an appreciation for the simplistic yet beautiful things in life. While exhibiting her work extensively at galleries in the US and beyond she has received multiple grants and commissions. Lees meer
Margo and Amy discuss:
How 4-H and the family farm has impacted her creative path and influenced her work and life
Why she doesn't have a lot of rules within her process
How etsy and a printing press she paid $200 for helped her quit her job
How her goals are displayed in the form of her artwork
Art constipation and how she finds time to manage different projects
Her love for gardening, hiking, and exploring nature
Thinking creatively and being creative when you have limited resources
What she learned from working with artists with disabilities
Amy's artwork has really become a manifestation of her stretch goals which can be seen in her work presented in Root Down. She says "I'm not satisfied anymore with a big garden; I want acres of stripes of living colors. I want my fields to be my canvas and flowers to be my paint. Slowly, year by hard-working year, it's happening. My paintings are just a few steps ahead of my reality."
Connect with Amy:
http://grovelandgallery.com/artist/amy-rice/
http://amy-rice-qvit.squarespace.com/
https://lanesboroarts.org/calendar/a-few-steps-ahead-exhibition/
https://www.instagram.com/amyriceart/
https://www.instagram.com/countylinegardens
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Holly Stein on How Creating Across a Variety of Mediums Is the Best Way to Stretch Creativity and Fuel Artistic Passions
4 mei 2022 · 59 min
Margo is joined by Holly Thomas Stein, the artist behind HTS Studios. Holly has been an artist for as long as she can remember, from crayons to computers and everywhere in between. In 30+ years as a self-employed artist, Holly has been a graphic designer, illustrator, metalsmith and mixed media artist as well as owned an art gallery and taught jewelry making. She's been fortunate to work with amazing international companies creating marketing and advertising campaigns, products and packaging. Her work has been featured in books and magazines and won numerous awards. Lees meer
Margo and Holly discuss:
Feeding interests, trying new things and adding depth to your portfolio
Continuing education and always "doing", never becoming sedentary
The original art class her mom took pre-computer days (and getting feedback from artists like Norman Rockwell!)
Where she got the idea to license her artwork
Pursuing interests even if they're challenging
Creating across a variety of mediums
Understanding client needs and expectations
Stretching creativity and fueling artistic passions
And more!
Currently Holly licenses her art to a variety of manufacturers in the decor, paper, gift and textile markets. She also makes and sells handcrafted jewelry and dabbles in ceramics.
Connect with Holly:
https://htsstudios.net
ttps://www.instagram.com/htsstudios/
Patternfield App: Holly Thomas Stein
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Listen to This: Talk Easy featuring Rupi Kaur
1 mei 2022 · 14 min
I'm sharing a special preview of a podcast I've been enjoying, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, from Pushkin Industries. Talk Easy is a weekly interview podcast, where writer Sam Fragoso invites actors, writers, activists, and politicians to come to the table and speak from the heart in ways you probably haven't heard from them before. Driven by curiosity, he has revealing conversations with guests like Margaret Atwood, David Byrne, Holland Taylor, and more. In this preview, Sam talks to Rupi Kaur ahead of her international tour. Rupi talks about processing trauma through writing, her very successful self-published poetry collection, milk & honey, and reckoning with her critics. You can hear the full episode, and more from Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/tewindowsillrupi. Lees meer
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A guide to living better.. to hitting your stride. Heath Brockwell on The New Maturity
27 april 2022 · 58 min
In this episode, Margo chats with art director, writer, and editor in chief of The New Maturity, Heath Brockwell. Heath's work synthesizes motivational and accessible ideas on how to create a life you love sharing a range of ideas from making a great meal for your family to ways you can have a fantastic day. When Heath was young he was obsessed with magazines. He would devour them, tear them apart, and make giant collages on his bedroom walls. As a young undiagnosed dyslexic, he had a hard time with reading comprehension. However the images and words in magazines kept Heath engaged for hours. It was this passion that led him to a career art directing some of the top magazines of the late 90's and early aughts. Then the internet killed the magazine star in 2008. With a quick pivot, a digital designer rose from the ashes. The solid design foundation heath had established back in his childhood bedroom was put to new use building tablet apps and websites. Lees meer
Margo and Heath discuss:
His creative path, how The New Maturity came to be, pros and cons of corporate clients versus self-employment
How age has played a role in "the new maturity"
Being multi-passionate and how he continues to advance his skillset
Advice for creatives and artists who want to advance their own skill sets
The importance of owning your time and how he manages his
Why he considers his dyslexia a superpower
Creating a live well lived
And more
Heath shows you how kindness wins and takes you on a journey to discover simple ways to shift your point of view, improve your mood, make yourself a great meal, get better with age, and more. The New Maturity is a toolkit and a resource of ideas that excites him and he wants to share those resources with you. He takes most of the pictures, does the illustrations, concepts and writes the stories. Heath believes that together we can create a better world where people are kinder to each other.
Connect with Heath:
https://www.thenewmaturity.com
https://www…
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Do you want to monetize your art and create a successful, sustainable business that you love? Listen up! Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo of Goodtype spill all the deets.
20 april 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
Margo is joined by Katie Johnson and Ilana Griffo who are the co-owners at Goodtype, an inclusive community for people who love the art of typography, providing a collection of educational resources, unique perspectives, and inspiration to support their personal and professional growth. Katie and Ilana are not here for added fluff, but get right to the point and share transparently about how to build a sustainable business from your art. Lees meer
Episode Highlights:
Katie & Ilana's connection: how they met and how working together has given them the opportunity to figure out what they're good at, where their strengths lie, and leaning into the things they're passionate about
Brand perception, teaching challenges, and meeting people where they're at
Why you have to have touchpoints as a creative
Their first licensing deals and how art licensing has changed the way they run their businesses
Their licensing course
How to get the most out of your creative process
Being productive and efficient with your time
Community, connection, and how they're utilizing community based resources to grow theirs
Katie and Ilana have made it their mission to help other artists pursue their creative passions and build a business around their work. They strive to be honest, share struggles and build a community where we can all lift each other up.
**This episode is sponsored by Relish Your Creativity. Visit https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/ to join the RYC Membership and access resources today**
Connect with Katie and Ilana:
https://goodtype.us/
https://www.instagram.com/goodtype/
https://www.tiktok.com/@lovegoodtype
https://www.facebook.com/lovegoodtype
https://www.pinterest.com/lovegoodtype/
Connect with Margo:
www.tantaustudio.com
https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
https://www.instagram.com/relishyourcreativity/
https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/
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Where does your uniqueness come from? Make your work your own. Find your story with Lucinda Kidney
13 april 2022 · 51 min
Margo is joined by English artist, Lucinda Kidney. Lucinda is from Surrey, UK but was born in Kenya which has shaped much of her life today. Her work is inspired by nature, the history of found objects and family heirlooms and she carries on a rich family legacy of exploration and discovery. Lucinda's art conveys a nostalgic yet modern charm giving the viewer a certain comfort, belonging and stillness. Lees meer
Margo and Lucinda discuss:
Her path from monotonous, digital work to drawing and painting by hand
What her ideal creative work day looks like
Imposter syndrome and perseverance
Her childhood and life in Kenya and how it contributes to her artwork
Family history: her great grandfather as a renowned botanist and great, great grandfather as a linen dealer
How our experiences inform us
Bringing awareness to causes that are important to her while still keeping her work positive and light
Lucinda says "I see my art as heirlooms, exuding a sense of mystery and belonging. Every piece tells a story which I hope reminds people of their own special memories and treasured keepsakes."
**This episode is sponsored by Windowsill Workshops. Sign up for the next workshop or learn more about Windowsill Workshops here**
Connect with Lucinda:
https://www.lucinda-kidney.com/
https://www.instagram.com/luckidney
Connect with Margo:
www.tantaustudio.com
https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
https://www.instagram.com/relishyourcreativity/
https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/
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Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of Lines & Color. Dave Arcade on Creative Freedom, NFT's, Bono, and Nudging the Line.
6 april 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Margo is joined by the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion of lines and color aka Dave Arcade. Dave is an Illustrator with a degree in graphic design and his style is born of his inner designer doing its best to talk down the numerous influences of his youth. He left behind a 10 year career as an art director to pursue freelance illustration. He has a true depth of style that delivers a one-two punch of strong thinking couched in elaborate and colorful compositions. Lees meer
Margo and Dave discuss:
His background in ad agency work and spending 10 years as a Creative Director
When it why it can be good to "be the problem"
The messy middle, and appreciating the process that takes place to complete a project
Allowing yourself to have fun with your work
Storytelling in art
Transitioning out of ad work and some of his first big freelance projects
NFT's
Dave's pieces are absurd and conceptually complex and demand more than a passing glance. If he's not pining over music gear he's doing work for brands like Google, Nickelodeon, Disney, Adobe, Activision and Discovery Channel.
Connect with Dave:
https://www.davearcade.com/
https://www.instagram.com/davearcade/
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Listen to This: Talk Easy featuring Performance Artist Marina Abramović
3 april 2022 · 22 min
I'm sharing a special preview of a podcast I've been enjoying, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso, from Pushkin Industries. Talk Easy is a weekly interview podcast, where writer Sam Fragoso invites actors, writers, activists, and politicians to come to the table and speak from the heart in ways you probably haven't heard from them before. Driven by curiosity, he's had revealing conversations with everyone from George Saunders and Cate Blanchett to Ocean Vuong and Gloria Steinem. In this preview, Sam talks with performance artist Marina Abramović about her relationship to Ukraine, creating art out of hardship, the curiosity that propels her forward, and how her seminal piece, The Artist Is Present, lives on today. You can listen to Talk Easy at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/tewindowsill. Lees meer
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Kate Shepherd on Activating Creativity to Access Deep Wisdom and Intelligence, and Build the Lives of Our Dreams
30 maart 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
Margo is joined by the multi-faceted, passionate, creative genius Kate Shepherd. Kate spent her whole life busily and successfully manifesting all the things. Money. A great jewelry brand. An expensive home in a big city. But still there was something missing... and it wasn't material. As a lifelong artist, creativity has been her greatest friend and constant companion, the one thing that has never left her. It has walked beside her through some very dark times and always led her back to the light. Kate one day realized that not everyone has the same relationship with creativity and it hit her. She knew at that moment that at the deepest level of her being, she wanted to be in service to something and she realized exactly how. Lees meer
Margo and Kate discuss:
Kate's creative path and the hardships she faced within it
Dealing with and facing uncertainty
How and when she realized creativity is her superpower
What it means to be creatively free
What happens when you ignore desire and curiosity
How she's helping others to allow their own creativity to emerge
Why willingness and vulnerability is so important in creativity
Kate knows from her own life that a healthy relationship with creativity is as important as breathing or thinking and when we activate creativity we access deep wisdom and intelligence that has the power to help us build the lives of our dreams. Kate launched The Creative Genius Podcast this past October as an answer to the calling in her heart. It is 100% devoted to the emergence of creativity in people, all the people, everywhere. It is a love letter to everyone who has ever wished they could be more creative but believed they couldn't.
Sign up for the next Windowsill Workshops or get on the list and be the first to know more!
Connect with Kate:
https://kateshepherdcreative.com/
www.lovemorningmoon.com
Listen to The Creative Genius Podcast with Kate Shepherd
www.instagram.com/kateshepherdcreative
www.instagram.com/thecreativegeniuspodcast
www…
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A Fascinating Conversation About the Magnificent Church of Saint Germain Des Prés, and What Is Being Done to Preserve Its Rich and Layered History with David Sheppe
23 maart 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
Margo has a fascinating and unique conversation about the magnificent Church of Saint Germain des Prés, and what is being done to preserve its rich and layered history with David Sheppe. David has enjoyed a long career in international banking and was living and working in Paris in the 1980s when he first took an interest in the church of Saint Germain des Prés, and he has been a frequent visitor ever since. The Church of Saint Germain des Prés—the building and its artwork—reflects many eras of French history, art and culture. As the oldest church in Paris, it has influenced and shaped people, places and ideas throughout history, including the famous philosopher Descartes, and Sorbonne students and teachers. Lees meer
David is the President and Board Chairman of American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés, a non-profit organization working to fund the restoration of Paris' oldest church. Its mission is to foster an appreciation for French culture and arts among the public in the United States. It works to achieve this, in part, by participating in the restoration of the Church of Saint Germain des Prés so it may continue to serve its parishioners and welcome hundreds of visitors who come each day to see its unparalleled beauty. The foundation works with its French counterparts in Paris at The Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés to fund the restoration of Paris' oldest church and preserve its rich history. He is now leading the charge on the current Adopt A Saint Germain Star™ Campaign in the United States.
Margo and David discuss:
How the conservation and restoration effort is led and handled
The strong american connection to the church
How and why David got involved in the restoration originally
Where funding comes from and how you can donate
How being creative has evolved over time and will continue to do so
The rich and extensive history of the church
The history of the church's preservation and restoration
How being so passionately involv…
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Terry Runyan on a Lifetime of Balancing a Fierce Inner Critic While Embracing a Successful Creative Career
16 maart 2022 · 48 min
Margo has a wonderful conversation with visual artist and cat lover Terry Runyan where they dig into the inner critic conversation that comes up no matter how experienced you are and granting yourself permission. For many years, Terry has lived with a very strong inner critic and tied her personal value to the art that she created but deep into her career at Hallmark she realized how greatly this affected her own well-being and her art. Today, she still has an inner critic (as we all do) but she's learned how to navigate those negative thoughts gracefully and disassociate herself from her work, allowing her to live more joyfully. Lees meer
Margo and Terry discuss:
Terry's creative career path and what having a creative mother instilled in her
Her time at Hallmark and how it allowed her to see the value in diversification
Letting go of self-judgment and the moment she realized her work doesn't correlate with her personal value
Conditioned and programmed thinking
How she's expanding her skill and broadening her comfort zone
Leaning into the play aspect of creating and not treating everything as though it's an assignment
Stepping into joy
Terry is a creative encourager and loves sharing with others about creativity and being an artist. She sees creativity as the means to connect, communicate and share with each other! In addition to her YouTube channel, she has several classes available on Skillshare from discovering your art style to learning the Procreate app. She lives in Kansas City with her two sweet kitties Rylee & Tucker, who are a huge inspiration in my work.
Mentioned in this episode:
Liz Steel
Connect with Terry:
https://www.terryrunyan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/terryrunyan/
https://www.facebook.com/terryrunyancreative/
Connect with Margo:
www.tantaustudio.com
https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
https://www.instagram.com/relishyourcreativity/
https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/
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Give yourself permission. How intuition, self-care and awareness can shift your thoughts and quiet that inner critic with Kristen Elizabeth.
9 maart 2022 · 41 min
Margo is switching gears this week to discuss intuitive wisdom, self-care, and wellbeing through the development and deepening of self-awareness and how it ties into your creative practice. She is joined by Kristen Elizabeth of In Wild Bloom who combines coaching strategies with elements of creative expression and yoga to help individuals create their own version of wellness. She knows through experience that a life rooted in self-care and compassion creates a foundation for a life that is meaningful and deeply fulfilling. Her work centers on supporting clients as they redefine their self-care practices, rediscover who they are, and reignite their belief in themselves. Lees meer
Margo and Kristen discuss:
Her creative journey and how she combines wellness and creativity
Infusing movement, breath and intention into our creations
Refining the voice in our head and shifting the tone of it to be more self-accepting
The significance in giving yourself permission to be human
How to break down our own needs in striving for perfection
Navigating comparison and appreciating our own uniqueness
Finding our own optimal form of wellness and living a meaningful life
Kristen is a lover of nature and a seeker of joy. She feels the most fulfilled when she is connecting deeply with others, hiking through a forest, exploring creative practices, and laughing with her loved ones. She is an advocate of pausing throughout this journey of life to breathe deeply as we begin again and again.
Mentioned in this episode:
The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
Insight Timer (Sarah Blondin)
Connect with Kristen:
https://www.inwildbloom.com/
www.instagram.com/in.wild.bloom
Connect with Margo:
www.tantaustudio.com
https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
https://www.instagram.com/relishyourcreativity/
https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/
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Este MacLeod dives into color, why it matters, and creative ways to explore using more.
2 maart 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Margo is joined once again by artist, designer and creator of online art and creativity courses, Este MacLeod. Este was previously on episode 16 to discuss being an authentic artist and understanding your own creative brand and this time she's back to chat about all things color. Este's paintings are informed by the real and the imaginary. A background in textile and ceramic design is evident in the stylised, abundant and colorful forms used in still life, landscape and floral paintings. Lees meer
Margo and Este discuss:
Mixing colors, color creation, and learning from 'happy accidents'
Portfolio building
The perks and benefits of participating in challenges
Her upcoming challenge that you can participate in
Color tips, tricks, and fun facts
Developing your style and skill through play
Colors that inspire her, her favorite combinations, and naming colors
And much more!
Este draws inspiration from travel, nature, dreams, seasons, sentiments and thoughts as well as everyday surroundings. Her artwork is presented to convey intrinsic beauty, a feeling or memory of a place or impression. She loves doing research and exploring options that fit in with her emphasis to help others to develop creative confidence and expanding knowledge of materials and techniques.
Join the March COLORICOMBO Instagram creative challenge
Connect with Este:
https://www.instagram.com/estemacleod/
https://www.estemacleod.com/
Connect with Margo:
www.tantaustudio.com
https://www.instagram.com/mtantau/
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
https://www.instagram.com/relishyourcreativity/
https://www.relishyourcreativity.com/
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The creative journey and chronic pain. Annie McGee muses on the balance of how to be more loose & intuitive, while trusting how to best advocate for yourself.
23 februari 2022 · 54 min
This week, Margo chats with Annie McGee, a history loving illustrator and pattern designer. Annie currently lives in Cheshire, England with her husband and two children and loves to feather her nest by exploring all kinds of crafts, declaring herself to be a renaissance soul who loves to dive into multiple mediums. Her creative journey has been driven by her experience of chronic illness, disability and the long journey of seeking diagnosis. She's started a podcast for artists, illustrators and makers called The Chronic Artist Podcast where she chats about the creative's journey, living with chronic illnesses and raising a family. She shares strategies for time management, planning and techniques that have helped her to stay creative in the most stressful of times. Lees meer
Margo and Annie discuss:
Living with an undiagnosed chronic illness
How her chronic illness plays into her creative practices
Being denied support and ignored by doctors
How it her illness affects the way in which she works with certain mediums
Learning and trusting how to advocate for herself
Her desire to be more loose, free, and intuitive in her creativity
How she finds finds balance between life, family and responsibilities
Her upcoming podcast, The Chronic Artist Podcast
And more!
Annie's passion for storytelling and creativity has led her from stitching alternative embroidery as "Scavenger Annie", to the wonderful world of illustration created under the studio name of Northern Bird Designs. Her art supply ammunition includes watercolors, inks, pastels and digital techniques which she uses to create her patterns and illustrations. She is inspired by historic tales, murder mysteries, comic book adventures, retro pop art and science fiction.
Connect with Annie:
www.northernbirddesigns.com
https://www.instagram.com/northernbirddesigns/
https://www.instagram.com/chronicartistpodcast/
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Doing it your way... Social Media deconstructed. Connect with others in the way that feels right for YOU with Debbie Saviano
16 februari 2022 · 1 uur
This week, Margo is joined by Debbie Saviano who represents individuals who wish to transition into another career as she has done it successfully three times herself. Her first transition was from a rewarding career in education into the sphere of social media, then she co-launched a women's education platform to expand their businesses, and finally, she now focuses on how to use social media to grow a business. In today's market, it is all about being seen & heard on the various digital platforms that everyone carries around on their mobile devices Lees meer
Margo and Debbie discuss:
How the line between physical and digital has disappeared
The importance of doing it your way and leaning into authenticity
Understanding trends in social media
How to choose who you decide to learn new skills from
Finding clarity and consistency
The amount of time you have to get someone's attention
Why and how to optimize your social profiles
Traditional learning versus life skills learning
And more!
Debbie is truly intense about helping others use Social Media BUT doing it in their way - within their comfort zone!
Connect with Debbie:
https://bit.ly/DebbieSaviano
https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesaviano/
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When you change, how can your art & life change with you? Deane Christiansen on how to stand out, feel good, and not worry so much about the judgement of others.
9 februari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
Margo chats with Deane Christiansen of Deane Beesley Designs. Deane is a self taught artist, illustrator, designer and painter living in beautiful Alberta Canada. Her creative story started early as a child with influences from her Mom and Gramma. Interested in a variety of crafts, she quickly learned how to sew, crochet, paint and draw. Deane has been in the creative industry for over 25 years, starting out in quilting and a love for fabric. Deane licenses her artwork for products such as fabric, stationery, wall decor and bedding, to name a few. Knowing her artwork can make someone smile or change their day is why she continues to create. Lees meer
Margo and Deane discuss:
Her creative path and later start to making a career out of her creativity
The highs and lows of running a business
Being brave enough to dive into her passions
Business partnership gone wrong
Allowing your creativity and practices to evolve
Understanding and accepting that you won't love every piece and process of running a business
How putting herself out there led to opportunities
Not being in such a hurry for things to happen
And more!
Connect with Deane:
https://www.deanebeesley.com/
https://www.instagram.com/deanebeesleydesigns/
https://www.deanebeesley.com/courses
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Shining a creative bright light on Black History, Tamisha Anthony takes her passion and incorporates it into her art and generous teaching style!
2 februari 2022 · 1 uur 4 min
In this episode Margo is joined by Tamisha Anthony. Tamisha is an illustrator working for various clients such as Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishers, Little Brown, and Chronicle Books. She finds that educating little ones or the young at heart always inspires her art. She has been an educator for the past several years teaching at institutions such as the New-York Historical Society and the Harlem School of the Arts. Currently she is teaching an art history + illustration class called Redrawing Black History with Lilla Rogers for Make Art That Sells. Lees meer
Margo and Tamisha discuss:
Her exploration and discovery of many creative mediums before landing on illustration work
How creative projects allow her to embrace herself
Personal stories of racism and overcoming adversity
What it was like being the first black valedictorian in her town
Her love for black history and how she incorporates it into her art
How she approaches creativity
Her illustration class, Redrawing Black History
And so much more!
Originally from Texas, Tamisha received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Visual Arts from Rice University and moved to New York City for her Master's Degree in Computer Art from School of Visual Arts. She is currently a member of Black Creators in KidLit, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Children's Book Illustrators Group. When she isn't illustrating, you can find her enthusiastically and joyfully swing dancing with her husband! She adores vintage clothes, gardening, and singing sweet jazz standards.
Connect with Tamisha:
www.tamishaanthony.com
www.instagram.com/tamisha.anthony
https://twitter.com/tamishaanthony
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Follow your own instinct and interests and your story will write itself, beautifully. Creative insights with artist and agent Jehane Boden Spiers
26 januari 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
In this episode, Margo is joined by the creative mind and heart behind UK-based Illustration Agency Jehane Ltd., Jehane Boden Spiers. Jehane is a successful designer in her own right and has several designs licensed all over the world. Born in Brighton, UK, she graduated with a degree in Textile Design from Winchester School of Art in the early 1990's. Jehane was one of the first designers to use quotes and lettering in surface patterns inspiring a trend which is commonplace today. Jehane founded her Illustration Agency in 2018 with a vision to be the most imaginative, most alive, and most loved Artist's Agency. Jehane personally represents twenty stunning artists from the UK, Europe, USA, Canada, and New Zealand. Lees meer
Margo and Jehane discuss:
Family life and her creative parents
Being one of the first artists to use words in surface pattern
Understanding how we stand out in order to follow our own authenticity
Representing heritage artists
Her process for taking on new artists as an agent
Balancing agency work and her own creative work
Following instincts
And so much more!
Her client-list includes Anthropologie, Museums & Galleries, The National Trust, Scholastic, Galison, Roger la Borde, Olympia Le Tan, and many more. She is known for her exceptional eye and dedication to outstanding quality, artistry, and creative ideas. Jehane is an active partner for her artists, clients, and the artistic community.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ned Hoskins
EM Dinkel
Cosimo Dinkel
Cloth of Gold
Harvester Press
Edward Everett Root Press
Gallerie 5
Liberty of London
Connect with Jehane Boden Spiers:
www.jehane.com
www.instagram.com/jehane_ltd
Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest - jehane_ltd
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Your style already exists inside of you! Explore what you are drawn to, and you will find it. Be YOU. An honest meaningful chat with Karin Lauria
19 januari 2022 · 44 min
Margo chats with Karin Lauria is an independent artist and illustrator, Karin Lauria. Karin is from Massachusetts and works mainly in digital, but also creates mixed media digital and watercolor art and illustrations. Her style is vibrant, colorful, whimsical, and thoughtful. She has licensed work and collaborations with several companies including Moi & Toi Studio, Amber Lotus Publishing, and GreenBox Art and Culture. She's represented by Creative Sparrow. Lees meer
Margo and Karin discuss:
Her start in art and early encouragement from family
How running and dogs changed her world and opened up her creativity
Why exploring is so important: exploring nature, new skills, and curiosity
Why she credits her husband with getting her into digital art
Trusting your path and taking it one step at a time
Her hobbies outside of her art and how they help in her passions
The doors that can be opened from participating in creative challenges
Continuing education and courses
When Karin's not making art, she's hanging out with her husband and kitty, baking homemade bread, hiking the local trails, playing word games, or Zillow surfing over a giant mug of coffee.
Mentioned in this episode:
Liz Kohler Brown
Tracey Capone
Connect with Karin:
https://www.karinlauria.com
https://www.instagram.com/blackcoffeeplease/
https://creativesparrow.co.uk/creatives/karin-lauria
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Block print with us! We catch up with Bethany from Beenanza Designs, and dish on a new way to interact with Windowsill Chats guests, in our new live Workshops!
12 januari 2022 · 30 min
Previous guest, Bethany Andrews-Nichols joins Margo once again to discuss their upcoming Windowsill Workshop event! In 2017, Bethany took a trip to Jaipur, India to learn about the ancient art of block-printing in which she was immediately hooked. Now, she's a pattern designer and block-print artist and will be teaching others how to block print during the workshop. Lees meer
Windowsill Workshops has been a long time goal of Margo's as a way for listeners to be able to interact, learn, and be in community with her and her guests so join her as Bethany walks you through the basics of block printing and leave with your very own pair of 'Big Girl Pants' (or other item of choice). The first workshop will take place on January 29th at 11am PST and will run for approximately 2.5 hours and you do not need any experience to join in on the fun!
Bethany often block-prints her highly graphic repeats to embrace the uniqueness inherent in the process. Whether the design stays a graphic repeat or becomes a block-printed mural, a hand-printed pattern on leather, fabric or paper, or a washi-tape repeat in her sketchbook, she believes the addition of pattern anywhere & everywhere helps add an element of humanity.
Get creative with Margo and Bethany - sign up for Windowsill Workshops
Connect with Bethany:
https://www.beenanzadesign.com/
https://www.instagram.com/beenanza.design/
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What goes into creative pitching.. how to go beyond your portfolio. Agent Interview with Alicia Dauber!
5 januari 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Margo is met by owner and active principal of Licensing Liaison, Alicia Dauber. Licensing Liaison is a full-service art licensing agency based in the Pacific Northwest that has been in business for the last 17 years. Alicia represents talented artists who develop imaginative concepts that are unique and specific for manufacturers who need them. As a "hands-on" principal agent, Alicia, her staff and the artists she represents are adept at going beyond an image-only presentation to maximize design ideas and concepts for a client's needs and product collections. Lees meer
Margo and Alicia discuss:
How she got her start as an agent
How words affect making sales and evoke emotions
Artist-agent-manufacturer relationships
Why time management is so important in the role of artist and agent
What should go into pitching and things to consider beyond your portfolio
Why bigger isn't always better
Ways to be successful as an artist without licensing
In her home life, Alicia is mother to two amazing kids, now college students and also the mother to two Boston Terrier fur babies. She lives with her commercial fisherman husband, George in Bellingham, Washington.
Connect with Alicia:
www.licensingliaison.com
alicia@licensingliaison.com
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Blurring the lines between traditional and digital mediums..and trusting life's timing, even though sometimes we don't want to. Bron Alexander shares her colorful creative curiosity.
29 december 2021 · 1 uur
Margo chats with self-taught graphic designer/illustrator, Bron Alexander. Bron has over 20 years of experience along with a never-ending passion for her craft and a curiosity that never rests, dubbing herself the Curious Illustrator. Over the years she has struck a happy relationship between her illustration and design work where her design background influences her illustrations and vice versa. This has manifested in being able to become an effective editorial designer for magazines, create her own range of limited edition prints, greeting cards and stationery and most recently the creation of digital resources for designers and product developers. She describes her style as being eclectic and ever evolving and she is inspired by artists both historic and contemporary. Lees meer
Margo and Bron discuss:
How young pregnancy and marriage shaped her early life
Blurring the lines between traditional and digital mediums
Making money via affiliates
Trusting the timing and full circle moments in her career
Giving yourself the opportunity to pivot and change
Why she loves Rebelle for surface pattern design
Appropriation versus inspiration
Her equal love for minimalism and maximalism
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community Today!
Sign up for award-winning, hyper-realistic painting software, Rebelle
Connect with Bron:
https://www.thecuriousillustrator.co
https://www.instagram.com/thecuriousillustrator_nz
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All the holiday project scoop with Lisa Condon.. plus real talk about how our styles change, things that influence us, and how to take back time for yourself.
22 december 2021 · 57 min
Lisa Congdon is back in the windowsill with Margo to share all the fun details on her Rockefeller Center Christmas Art Installation as well as a bit of reflection on 2021 and what she hopes to accomplish in 2022! This installation is part of Art in Focus, a series of art exhibitions produced in partnership with Art Production Fund and is on view around the Rockefeller Center campus through January 9th, 2022. When people open her holiday map or encounter her artwork in the gilded art deco halls of the campus, Congdon aspires for her artwork to spark a sense of wonder, curiosity, and joy that will encourage visitors to explore and discover all the magical places illustrated on the map. "My hope is that people will open the map and squeal, the way you would when you open a children's book," she said. "I hope that everyone who adventures over there takes away — not just from my decorations and my map, but everything at Rockefeller Center — a sense of warmth and coziness, because we all need that right now." Lees meer
Lisa and Margo discuss the timeline for this project and others that she works on, the logistics, the satisfaction of quick turnaround times, some ways in which her style has evolved yet is still clearly hers, why delegation has been such a key part in her business this year, how hiring a coach has immensely helped her in her work, and why we should all be taking time to rest during the holidays.
Lisa's art installation, which expands upon the festive imagery of her map, can be spotted throughout the campus. Approximately 30 vinyl murals are installed inside 10 Rockefeller Plaza, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, and the street and concourse levels of 45 Rockefeller Plaza.
Connect with Lisa:
Read more about the Rockefeller Art Installation
https://campsite.bio/lisacongdon
https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/
Art in Focus
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Positivity, kindness, and the power of words. Bringing messages to life through lettering with Lynn Giunta
15 december 2021 · 47 min
This week Margo sits down with lettering artist Lynn Giunta. Lynn has been with Hallmark Cards for 37 years and discovered her fascination for cutting letters by hand during her tenured journey. She has always been drawn to positive phrases and never tires of seeing kind messages come to life. Lynn is also a graphic designer and children's book illustrator and she and Margo discuss finding inspiration, stepping out of comfort zones when called to, and finding joy in opportunities you maybe didn't see for yourself. Lees meer
Margo and Lynn also share in:
Lynn's family history of creating things by hand
The art teacher that changed things for her and the lightbulb moment that began her career path
Calligraphy and the art of making words
How she lost her creative practice because she wasn't doing creative work outside of work (and then found it again)
The importance of getting good at listening and understanding the voice inside your head
How she got the opportunity to illustrate a children's book
Building confidence through repetition
And more
Lynn is a maker of things, creating happy art and positive words with scissors and cut paper. She is always looking for the magic in the scraps and unexpected pieces left behind and she hopes her art inspires and encourages you.
Mentioned in this episode:
Morgan Harper Nichols
Poppy Dodge
Terry Runyan
Connect with Lynn:
Follow Lynn on Instagram
Follow Lynn on Etsy
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"Lead with Curiosity" Kimber Leblicq talks about connecting your global values to your creativity, and making them work together for good.
8 december 2021 · 1 uur 6 min
Margo chats with world traveler and natural connector, Kimber Leblicq who brings her experience as an artist, metalsmith, jewelry designer, curator, and entrepreneur together with her passion for people and the natural world. After receiving a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Northern Arizona University, she launched her art career as a professional union scenic artist in the entertainment industry. After a decade of painting and sculpting large-scale film, television, and theatre sets, she transitioned her focus to supporting the arts through nonprofit management and fundraising. As an executive leader in the nonprofit sector, Kimber has worked for many well-respected national and international arts and environmental organizations, which include Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Audubon, American Institute of Architects, and currently World Animal Protection. Lees meer
Kimber is also the founder of a female-forward jewelry social enterprise, kimber elements. Using traditional colors, textures, and patterns, kimber elements amplifies the voice and visibility of indigenous women in geographic locations where wildlife is most at risk. She currently co-designs and collaborates with 30 Maasai women in rural Kenya who create unique modern jewelry that celebrates traditional craft and promotes wildlife conservation.
Margo and Kimber discuss:
How her business and creativity has evolved 10 fold over the years
The transitioning process into a social/do good business
Communicating impact, power dynamics, and recognizing privilege
Working with global artisans
How she found mentorship, business support and resources when opportunities arose
Rebuilding and engineering her business model
The importance of wildlife conservation and animal protection
How kimber elements integrated a scholarship program into the business model
How she hopes to work with more global artisans in the future
Slow fashion versus fast fashion
And much more
Mentioned in this episode:
Big Life Foundation
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A conversation on growing into your creativity, being tall, giving back, and finding your comfort zone. With Jody Collins
1 december 2021 · 1 uur 11 min
This week, Margo is joined by Jody Collins of Feral Giant. Feral Giant is a collective of brand developers, designers, illustrators, photographers, videographers, social media strategists, writers, digital marketers, podcasters, and website designers to which Jody brings 25+ years experience. At the age of 13 he started in printing and continued with design and branding experience through a multitude of companies. A severance plan led him to testing the waters in creative entrepreneurship and he hasn't looked back since. In addition to serving clients, Jody has also sat on over 30 non-profit Board of Directors and Executive Committees. Lees meer
Margo and Jody chat about:
How his youth plays into his the many things he advocates for today like wealth and equality
Why sometimes creativity isn't necessarily about having your own unique style but rather being adaptable to someone else's vision
Mental health
What their ultimate creative days would look like respectively
The timeless advice he received from his grandfather just before he passed away
How to stand out in a crowd
Allowing yourself to be multifaceted and to have fun with it
And so much more!
Mentioned in this episode:
Snakes & Aceys
Drawcember Prompts
Cormac McCarthy
Aaron Draplin
Connect with Jody:
http://feralgiant.com
https://www.instagram.com/feralgiant/
https://www.instagram.com/ramblinmanpod/
Listen to Ramblin Man Podcast
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Gratitute and Creativity, or Creative Gratitude. Or both. Margo's thoughts...
24 november 2021 · 24 min
On the eve of Thanksgiving Margo goes solo to talk about her thoughts on gratitude and how they play a role in creativity. She shares some tips to help you step into gratitude such as writing a gratitude letter, shifting perspective, and avoiding comparison (aka the thief of joy) as well as some quotes and poems that are relevant to gratitude and the American holiday of Thanksgiving. Do you have a gratitude practice that's aided in your creativity? Let Margo know by sending her a DM at @windowsillchats! Lees meer
Mentioned in this episode:
https://morganharpernichols.com/
https://chopra.com/articles/cultivate-the-healing-power-of-gratitude
https://native-land.ca/
https://www.joyharjo.com/
Connect with Margo:
www.windowsillchats.com
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
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Are you productive, or just busy? How to create space for the life you want and productivity hacks with Chelsea Wessman.
17 november 2021 · 52 min
In this episode, Margo is joined by Productivity Coach & Online Business Consultant Chelsea Wessman. Chelsea is a popcorn obsessed, mom of 3, living next to the Utah mountains and is passionate about empowering ambitious mompreneurs to take back their time, make more money without putting in more hours, and create a life that aligns with their values. She helps ambitious women to optimize time, money, and mindset without sacrificing sanity through systems, financial freedom, and time management hacks. Chelsea has worked with Margo and several other creatives and is even launching some offers specifically for creatives before 2022! Lees meer
They discuss:
The difference between productivity and being busy and how to figure out which one you're spending more of your time being
Why you don't have to time block or map out your entire day, week, or month to be productive
When you should have a template or system for certain things in your life or business
How she helps creatives and other business owners map out online product and service promotional launches
Reverse engineering goals
The importance of clarity and structure
How mindset plays into productivity
And much more!
Chelsea is passionate about inspiring others to see more for their life, do more of what matters most, and be more of who you're meant to be because you'll never regret investing the time and effort required to reach your potential.
Connect with Chelsea:
www.chelseawessman.com
www.instagram.com/chelseawessman
Chelsea's Jumpstart Checklists Resource
Chelsea's 2022 Business Blueprint Planning Intensive
Resources Mentioned:
The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
High Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brendon Burchard
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Paula Joerling with straight talk about what you REALLY need to have in your portfolio... and how being a maker can lead to being a licensed artist. (Because spoiler, you are doing what you love!)
10 november 2021 · 53 min
This week Margo sits down with dear friend Paula Joerling. Paula is an illustration and product designer whose art has been used for fabric, calendars and all kinds of home decor. To put it simply, Paula just likes making things; sometimes for profit but more often, just for the joy of it. For that reason, She thinks of herself as more of a maker than an artist or illustrator. Her inspiration most often comes from childhood memories and life experience. Lees meer
Margo and Paula discuss:
The intricacies of licensing
Tapping into your own memories and experiences when creating
Rules of life such as don't over complicate things
What to consider when it comes to building your portfolio
Tips for getting out of frustration when you feel stuck in a project
Finding positioning as an artist
Creating for your own joy and happiness
And so much more!
Paula loves problem solving and brainstorming. Much like life, her artwork is constantly changing. When she tries to take control, chaos will ensue, so she tries to go with the flow and follow the path as best she can. Life is more interesting this way. You can discover her work on a wide variety of products from fabric and garden flags to calendars and ceramics; sold throughout the world.
Mentioned in this episode:
Creative Co-Op
Chad Barrett
Connect with Paula:
paula@paulajoerling.com
https://www.instagram.com/paulajoerlingstudio/
https://etsy.me/3q4CVQe
https://etsy.me/3CwavCe
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Mom Musings.. All about noticing the details. Plus her story! Interior Designer Sally Tantau on listening, remembering, and living a creative life.
3 november 2021 · 57 min
This week Margo is sitting down with her lovely mother, Sally Tantau. Sally is a former interior designer and all around creative being and instilled so much of her talents in Margo as well as many others. Sally and Margo have a fun and lighthearted conversation around sourcing creativity, how she got her start in interior design, what it was like to be an interior designer during that era (sourcing wasn't as easy and there wasn't a home goods right around the corner!), and the many fabulous clients she was able to work with. Sally's big dream mentality and ability to trust in her path is truly an inspiration. Lees meer
Mentioned in this episode:
Howard Backen Architecture
Peter Collins Architect
The Nature of Home: Creating Timeless Houses by Jeffrey Dungan
Marisa Martinez Jewelry
Connect with Sally:
https://instagram.com/sallytantau
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Annabella Sardelis on deconstructing hustle culture, and how we can give ourselves permission to do what we need to do for ourselves.
27 oktober 2021 · 59 min
This week Margo chats with the lovely Annabella Sardelis, the founder of INDIGO & SNOW an atelier dedicated to zero waste in Minneapolis. Annabella is a multidisciplinary artist and designer whose working mediums include calligraphy, natural dyes and textiles. Her focus aesthetically is on the creation of functional items, and seeing the beauty in utility. She launched INDIGO & SNOW in 2013 and specializes in hand-dyed and painted accessories, apparel and décor. Lees meer
Margo and Annabella discuss:
Her winding path and the crossroads she's currently at
Being open to possibility and giving yourself and your business permission to evolve
Intersectional environmentalism: what it means and why it's important
Her commitment to zero waste in her business
Recognizing the toxicity in hustle culture
Ways you may be playing small without even realizing it
Being open to receiving and operating a creative business on your own terms
And so much more
Annabella is also a surface design instructor and enjoys teaching natural indigo and snow-dyeing workshops. She exhibits nationally and her work has been featured by the NYT, ELLE, and Apartment Therapy among others. Her goal is to make the world a more beautiful place.
Connect with Annabella:
https://www.indigoandsnow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/indigoandsnow/
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Can a hobby equal creative success? (YES.) On stretching your courage and confidence muscles, finding joy, and making your niche matter. All while skiing, or drawing! with Kimberley Kay
20 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 4 min
This week Margo is chatting about finding joy, spreading joy, and ways in which we can seek more joy with author and illustrator, Kimberley Kay. After a busy career in the travel industry running press offices for big travel companies she decided to pursue art and illustration, partly prompted by a serious knee injury which was the catalyst for a new perspective. Her bright, colorful illustrations illustrate positive emotions and happy times. She loves working with vibrant watercolor paints, free motion embroidery and intricate paper cutting techniques. Through her work under the brand of Inspire by Kim she encourages people to find joy. Lees meer
Margo and Kim discuss:
Life before illustration and why skiing is the main theme across all of her work
Trusting in your own path and finding joy along the way
The best lessons she's had from working with a coach
Flexing her courage muscle and putting in the work
The important role accountability and community have played in her success
Immersing into courses and opportunities to release blocks and learn new techniques
How and why she distracts her conscious mind while she works
Using LinkedIn as it pertains to her career as an artist
And more!
Kim's Ski A to Z work is part of a wider intention to encourage people to seek joy, to endeavour to find their joy and to go deep into what and where joy is for them. Joy and smiling makes the body release endorphins which are happy chemicals and natural pain killers. Her goal is to make the joy of skiing and being in the mountains more accessible by providing information and advice.
Connect with Kim:
Order Ski A to Z
http://inspirebykim.com/
https://www.instagram.com/inspirebykim/
https://www.facebook.com/inspirebykim
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An honest, important, raw and expansive conversation on creativity, and how we interact with it. With delightful award-winning art advisor, author, & curator, Maria Brito
13 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 19 min
This week's conversation will have you holding on to your windowsill as Margo and her guest have an honest and expansive conversation around creativity - from distractions to mindset, habits, and so much more. Margo is joined by Maria Brito who is an award-winning New York-based contemporary art advisor, author, and curator. For several years, Maria has taught her creativity course in companies large and small and, in 2019, she launched "Jumpstart", an online program on creativity for entrepreneurs based on years of research and observation in both the areas of business and art. Lees meer
Margo and Maria discuss:
Why she quit her lofty six-figure career as a lawyer to become an art advisor shortly after giving birth to her first child
The importance of her work to enforce the idea that anyone can be creative (and other facts rooted in science)
How our distractions nullify our creativity
The advantages of being an outsider to an industry or field you want to be in
How to actually allow and embrace change in your life
How creativity is closely related to abundance and success
Rewriting habits
Finding middle ground, civil discourse, and the art of listening
Maria is a Harvard graduate, originally from Venezuela, her first monograph "Out There", was the recipient of the Best Book Awards in both the Art and Design Categories. Maria was selected by Complex Magazine as one of the 20 Power Players in the Art World and she was named by ARTNEWS as one of the visionaries who gets to shape the art world. She has written for publications such as Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, Elle, Forbes, Artnet, Cultured Magazine, goop, Departures, and the Gulf Coast Journal of Literature and Fine Arts from the University of Houston, Texas.
Connect with Maria:
http://www.mariabrito.com
https://blog.mariabrito.com/
Jumpstart: Creativity for Entrepreneurs (Online Course)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariabrito-ny/
https://www.instagram.com/mariabrito_ny/
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Want to know the secrets of how to create art for commercially successful product at all levels of the marketplace? Thought so. Chris Chun dishes on dishes... and all the rest.
6 oktober 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
This week, Margo is joined by Australian artist and award winning designer Chris Chun. Chris has an appetite for fun, adventure and great food and when he's not creating, you can probably find him traveling to some exotic destination, shopping for vintage textiles or eating something delicious. His creativity and 'say yes to everything' attitude has taken him all over the world, working for renowned textile studios Diane Harrison Designs in Manchester and Faro Disegni in Rome. Since 2005, Chris has been licensing his artwork to a select group of companies worldwide in tabletop, stationery, home decor and gift accessories. He also exhibits as a fine artist. Lees meer
Margo and Chris chat about:
Allowing old work to inform new directions (and why you always have to start somewhere)
How traveling and living abroad has impacted his life
His less is more attitude and philosophy on designing
How life experience will contribute to your unique style
The ebbs and flows of inspiration
How he got his foot in the door as a textile designer
Where he sees mediocrity in the surface pattern industry and how he wants to change that
His mentorship program
And much more
Chris is currently based in Bangkok, Thailand which has provided him with everyday inspiration for painting and creating new work. He collaborates with local artisans & craftspeople to produce limited edition products.
Resources Mentioned:
Dead Poets Society (Movie)
Sheridan Bedding
Diane Harrison Designs
Florence Broadhurst
Faro Disegni
Connect with Chris:
Coaching with Chris: Sign up before 10/15/21 and receive a 10% discount using code WINDOWSILLS
thepatterncoach@chrischun.com
https://instagram.com/chrischunstudio
https://www.chrischun.com
https://www.facebook.com/chrischunart
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Mindset matters. Desi Creswell on how to stop feeling overwhelmed and intentionally create self-defined success.
29 september 2021 · 51 min
This week Margo brings on Certified Life & Business Coach for interior designers, Desi Creswell. Desi is a former interior designer and found herself at a crossroads when she was exhausted from the hamster wheel and wanted to get out of the hustle in her career, especially as a new mom. From there she found a way to get out of her busy work and became the person she wished she had in the beginning - a coach and mentor for creatives. She coaches designers through mindset tools and practical strategies so that they can make the time to build meaningful progress toward their business and life goals. Lees meer
Margo and Desi discuss:
Desi's journey and what led her to becoming a coach
Why mindset is such a big focus for both her business and her clients
How to gain insight into yourself (and how she guides her clients through this process)
Letting yourself dream with permission to not act on it
Time management and people pleasing
Why your planner doesn't produce results
How to embrace discomfort as a creative entrepreneur
How your identity shapes what you are able to create in your life and business
And so much more!
Desi's background training makes her uniquely equipped to empower her clients with an essential blend of industry specific expertise and mindset coaching. She has been featured on popular podcasts and is also a co-author in LuAnn Nigara's latest book A Well Designed Business, Power Talk Friday Experts: Volume 2.
Connect with Desi:
https://www.desicreswell.com/
https://instagram.com/desicreswell
Get It Done Daily Planner
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How do you measure your own success? Margo & Nataley dig into important creative business tips.
22 september 2021 · 34 min
Margo sits down with community co-creator and handmade business consultant, Nataley Shepherd. Margo and Nataley co-lead a dynamic membership called Relish Your Creativity where they aim to help each member move their own creative needle, find community and clarity, and balance mindset and business goals. Both Margo and Nataley believe true wealth comes from shared growth, building an intentional business you love and the chance to shine in your creative space and today they are discussing how to measure success for you in your own unique way and then tips on how to get there. Lees meer
Margo and Nataley chat about:
What the pandemic has taught them about success
What achieving success looks like to each of them, both inside and outside of business
Why we talk ourselves out of getting started
Creating a game plan for the fourth quarter of the year
Being present where your feet are planted
Stepping away from imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and other things that may be holding you back
Community, friendship, and connection
And so much more!
She brings a fresh and insightful eye to what you're putting out into the world and gives you the steps to take your creative based business to the next level.
Her favorite thing is to see you thrive and continue to find your way along your own creative path.
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community today!
Connect with Nataley:
https://www.studioshepherd.com/
nat@studioshepherd.com
https://www.instagram.com/studio_shepherd/
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How making art can become a way of life. Abby Jacobs shares insights & thoughts on how to align with what's right for you.
15 september 2021 · 36 min
This week Margo is joined by Abby Jacobs. As far back as she can remember, art making has always been her favorite thing to do and the happiest times in her life are when she's had some kind of creative routine. Abby believed in art making as a way of life so deeply that she pursued a master's degree in transpersonal counseling and art therapy from Naropa University in Boulder after studying art and psychology/human services as an undergraduate. Any time something doesn't feel right in her life, she asks herself, "Am I making art work daily?" and if the answer is no, then she likely has a solution. Lees meer
Margo and Abby discuss:
Why pattern clashing isn't a bad thing
Her art therapy background and how she uses it in her daily creative practices
The importance of working with clients that feel in alignment
Having an outlet for yourself, beyond paid work
Client and people pleasing
Creating work that's authentic to you
Insights that she gained from a 100 day project
And much more!
After many career twists and turns, Abby is now a licensed artist creating artwork for a range of products and companies and loving it.
Connect with Abby:
www.abbyjacdesigns.com
https://www.instagram.com/abbyjacdesigns
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Kirsten Katz on owning your authenticity. Make art that lights you up! If you draw what you love, you'll get noticed for it. Promise.
8 september 2021 · 1 uur 5 min
Margo has a thought provoking conversation with Australian artist and surface pattern designer Kirsten Katz. Kirsten's passion for art, color, nature and design took her on a journey into the world of surface design but prior to her art career she was a ballerina and came from a family of artists and performers. Kirsten studied Textile Design and Printing at The Fashion Design School in 2012, this has enabled her to create a range of contemporary art and surface pattern designs that are modern and have a recognizable style. She specializes in designs that incorporate botanical motifs, bold patterns, geometrics and modern florals. Her work combines traditional art practices, hand drawn illustrations, mixed media painting, vibrant colors and textures to create designs that are bold and on trend. Lees meer
Margo and Kirsten discuss:
Authenticity and the importance of creating art that YOU like
Why you're only as good as the last piece of art you made
Keeping a narrow focus and how it helps with confidence
Mixing mediums and trying new techniques
How she hones in on color combinations
Allowing intuition into the creative process
Why she doesn't feel in alignment with commission pieces
And so much more!
Kirsten's designs can be found on a variety of products including apparel, home décor, fabric, stationery, greeting cards, giftware and wall art.
Connect with Kirsten:
https://www.kirstenkatz.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/kirstenkatzart/
https://www.facebook.com/kirstenkatzart/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenkatzdesign/
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The reality of creating: finding time, (re)finding your style, and ultimately finding your groove. Real life antics with collage illustrator Tracey English
1 september 2021 · 43 min
Margo is joined by London based illustrator, Tracey English. Tracey loves to create her designs out of hand colored papers and can often be found creating colorful collages in her home based studio. Tracey is represented by Jehane Ltd and her work can be found on many items including greeting cards, gift wrap, fabric, books and home products. Lees meer
Margo and Tracey discuss:
Tracey's background and why she always thought she would be a creative
Her lengthy break from her creative career to raise her children (and why it's never too late to make something of yourself)
Giving yourself grace
Agency experience and why you don't always get it right the first time around
Creating a masterclass experience along with its challenges and rewards
And much more!
Tracey's clients include Quarry books, Bloomsbury Publishing, Seller Publishing, Design House Greeting, Deva Designs, The Art Group, Clothworks, Calypso Cards, Robot Foods, Lions of Windsor and many more.
Connect with Tracey:
https://www.tracey-english.co.uk
www.instagram.com/traceyenglish
https://www.tracey-english.blogspot.com
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/OneAppleDesigns
https://www.facebook.com/traceyenglishillustration
https://minervaworkshop.thinkific.com/courses/collage
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community today!
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Want to make your mark in this creative cacophony? Break the rules. Sarah Watts on what it takes to stand up & stand out.
25 augustus 2021 · 47 min
This week, Margo is joined by illustrator and business owner Sarah Watts. Sarah graduated from Ringling College in 2008 with a BFA in Illustration but not without overcoming many struggles as a child including poverty. Luckily, her upbringing is what shaped her desire to have a creative (and successful) career. She landed her first job at Carter's/OshKosh, and then went on to design for International Greetings. In 2011, Sarah left the corporate world to pursue her work in art licensing and book illustration. She has collaborated with over 30 major clients ranging from brands like American Greetings and Hallmark, to publishing houses like Penguin Books and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Lees meer
Margo and Sarah discuss:
How her childhood shaped her career and why she knew she always wanted to making a living as an artist
The people that have shaped her within her career
Why Photoshop is such a big part of her process
The need to be willing to break rules
Dismantling everything you were taught
Incorporating fun into the workplace
Her long term goals
And much more!
Sarah's current work is focused on teaching Photoshop and drawing online, designing fabric for Ruby Star Society and running the stationery brand called Craftedmoon. She lives in Georgia with her husband and two daughters.
Sign up for 2021 From Paint to Pattern with Sarah Watts
Sign up for Explore Photoshop with Sarah Watts
Connect with Sarah:
sarahwatts.com
www.instagram.com/wattsalot
schoolformisfitmakers.com
Craftedmoon.com
Resources Mentioned:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
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What if you're a perfectionist or a serial entrepreneur? Answer is the same, do the thing. Do it well. Aaron Foster & a lifetime of experiences.
18 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 8 min
From wholesale home furnishings, to wholesale and retail artist, to tv host, to actor, to restaurateur, there aren't many things Aaron Foster hasn't dipped his toes into as a serial entrepreneur. Aaron and Margo go way back to a time where Aaron didn't even consider himself creative. That was until he began making license plate art which has been his main gig for the last 17 years. Aaron likes to keep things interesting as you will hear in this episode. Lees meer
Margo & Aaron discuss:
The traits of a good business partner
The 80/20 rule and why it's not always a good thing
Hitting his big break through creating the license plate map
Why high standards can sometimes become an obstacle
The importance of understanding your strengths and weaknesses
Why you can be multi passionate and successful
And much more!
Join the Relish Your Creativity membership today!
Connect with Aaron:
https://aaronfoster.myshopify.com/
@aaroncharlesfoster
@thefoodanddrink
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Helping creatives pursue their dream business, with heart! Nicole Stevenson of Dear Handmade Life on living with creative intention.
11 augustus 2021 · 50 min
This week, Margo is joined by multi-passionate creative, middle-aged first-time mama, impostor syndrome warrior, Korean BBQ connoisseur and the CEO and creative director at Dear Handmade Life, Nicole Stevenson. Nicole's desire to help other creatives pursue their dream business and discover the joy of making led her away from her own handmade business and into teaching, consulting, running her own workshop studio and eventually co-founding Dear Handmade Life in 2007. Now, she connects, educates and shortens the learning curve for other creatives by sharing what she's learned through the Dear Handmade Life events like Craftcation Conference, Patchwork Show and Camp Dear Handmade Life, blog and podcast. Lees meer
Margo & Nicole chat about:
Holding on to old stories/needing to change
Shifting perspectives
Treating social media as an opportunity instead of an obligation when it comes to business as a creative
Why finding community and connection is so important for creatives and how Nicole's contributing to hers
The benefits and challenges that have come with becoming a mom later in life
Why you have to using the analytical and logical side of your mind when writing your dream story
Allowing your business to expand, evolve, pivot, and change
And so much more!
She has a BA and an MA in English from San Francisco State University and a dual "PhD" in crafting to keep your sanity and badass business skills from the School of Life.
Connect with Nicole:
https://dearhandmadelife.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dearhandmadelife/
Dear Handmade Life Podcast
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/raymond-carver
https://www.heymavens.com/
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community today!
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How do you get your work in front of the right people? BIG NEW NEWS for Creatives, from Nerida Hansen Of Nerida Hansen Textiles!
4 augustus 2021 · 1 uur 12 min
Playing small will rarely get you far but Nedira Hansen is living proof of what can happen when you trust your gut, invest in yourself, and believe in your work whole-heartedly. In this episode, Margo speaks with Nerida about her early career in textiles, business as both a creative and an agent, working with major design houses such as Disney, Mattel and Warner Brothers, and her newest endeavor, app creation. Lees meer
Margo and Nerida discuss:
Her start in textiles and what it was like working as a junior buyer for Target Australia
The birth of Nerida Hansen Fabrics
How to continuing to believe in yourself after facing rejection
The challenges she faced in her career as well as the biggest challenges she sees for artists in the surface design industry
Resources for ensuring your creative business is sound in all facets
Her new app for connecting artists with buyers
And so much more!
Nerida Hansen is at the top of her game in the textiles market and building a stand-alone business through representation of artists from all corners of the globe. She continues to work closely with local and international illustrators and surface art designers and her integrity and commitment to her brand and her team is inspiring.
Connect with Nerida:
www.neridahansen.com.au
https://www.instagram.com/neridahansenfabrics
https://patternfieldapp.com
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community today!
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Practice makes progress. Artful success with Mara Penny
28 juli 2021 · 42 min
This week, Margo chats with artist and illustrator, Mara Penny. Mara's love of art began when she was young and spending days with her grandmother, an artist and astrologer, further fueled her artistic leanings. She eventually went to study both jewelry design and interior design in college, and now runs her own successful art business and is represented by Lilla Rogers Studio. Her artwork starts with pen on paper and making her own watercolor washes, and then she assembles each one digitally. Her clients and collaborators include Moda, American Greetings, and The Boston Globe. Mara lives with her husband and two children in Oakland, CA. Lees meer
Margo and Mara discuss:
Owning your style
Progress by way of doing the work and honing your skills
Putting yourself out there, facing rejection and stepping up to the challenges
Long term goals
Her manifesting skills
Some of her favorite projects
How to get licensing deals when you know nothing about licensing
And so much more!
Connect with Mara:
www.marapenny.com
www.instagram.com/mara.penny
Resources Mentioned:
Make Art that Sells
Finch & Foxglove
Zoe Ingram
Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year
Join the Relish Your Creativity Community today!
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Finding your way... on directing your OWN art and creating your future with Cat McCadden of Grace Gow Jewelry
21 juli 2021 · 52 min
In this episode, Margo is joined by jewelry maker and owner of Grace Gow, Cat McCadden. Inspired by where the city meets the sea, Cat McCadden transforms oceanic forms into an extension of her modern and sophisticated style. Cat's art practice draws inspiration from the natural environment, the sea, and coastal culture. In her work, she mixes traditional metalsmith fabrication techniques, the lost wax casting process and an edgy eye for design with other traditional gemstone and jewelry references. The result is a hybrid contemporary style with textural motifs and lively depictions of oceanic forms. Lees meer
Margo and Cat discuss:
Her original hopes of being an architect
Her journey from high end print and into art directing before having her entrepreneurial epiphany
Her favorite part of the creative process
How she got into teaching courses and why she loves it so much
The three buckets to balance as a jewelry designer
Her favorite mediums to create with
The feeling she strives to create for her customers
And so much more!
Cat has exhibited on the West and East coasts and currently sells her collection in over a dozen different cities from Boston, MA to Hanalei, HI. She maintains a retail e-commerce website, develops commissioned sculptural pieces, develops private-label product design solutions and re-imagines family heirlooms into new modern pieces for private clients. She currently lives and works on Vashon Island, Washington.
Connect with Cat:
https://www.gracegow.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gracegowjewelry/
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Creator, Writer and Maker Champion Kristen Rask of Urban Craft Uprising digs in to all the creative-minded life details.
14 juli 2021 · 41 min
In this episode, Margo is joined by maker and creator of Urban Craft Uprising, Kristen Rask. Kristen opened her first store, Schmancy in downtown Seattle in 2004 just before she started curating an annual show titled Plush You! at the shop that soon got international recognition. In its second year she received a book deal with f+w publishing to publish Plush You!: Loveable Misfits to Sew and Stuff. Since then she has come out with 7 more books. She started her first craft business when she was just 12 and has loved crafting and small business ever since. Lees meer
Kristen and Margo discuss:
Kristen's first creations and getting burned (and burnt out) by her largest buyer
Sage advice for creatives interested in being vendors at craft show events
Navigating in-person events in a COVID/Post-COVID world and the challenges that come along with it
Why Lisa Congdon had her first show at Shmancy
The importance of understanding logistics yet still jumping before you're ready
The Artist's Way
And much more!
Connect with Kristen:
Purchase books by Kristen Rask
Learn about Urban Craft Uprising
https://www.instagram.com/schmancytoys/
https://www.schmancytoys.com/
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Don't be the person who wishes you did something. Be the person who DOES it. Lisa Congdon on achieving hard goals.
7 juli 2021 · 51 min
Margo is joined once again by Lisa Congdon. This time, to discuss pushing past your limiting beliefs and doing the hard things. Lisa specifically shares her experience of getting involved in gravel racing and recently competing in one of the hardest gravel races in the world - The Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Race. Although this challenge was not directly related to her career necessarily, there is so much that can be taken away and compared to the challenges of getting creative, entrepreneurship, learning new skills, and so much more. Lees meer
Lisa and Margo discuss:
The importance of detaching from your work at times
Challenging yourself in new ways
Resilience and how we're often much more resilient than we think
Feeding both your mental and physical endurance
Why you have to get uncomfortable in order to level up
And more!
Connect with Lisa:
https://lisacongdon.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/
Learn more about the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder Race