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In the first episode of 2026, Margo invites listeners to join her in a conversation about beginning the year with intention—rather than pressure. Inspired by a recent Substack article by writer Suleika Jaouad, Margo reflects on themes of release, gentleness, and honoring the creative process over rigid resolutions and why this approach is so important […]

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January 7, 2026

Nourishing Creativity: Building a Ritual-Based Creative Practice for the New Year

Margo is joined by Sarah Walsh for part two of their heartfelt conversation where they discuss finding inspiration, committing time and energy to yourself, slowing down, and Sarah’s Domestika class amongst more. Sarah is an illustrator, painter and designer with home goods, children’s books, socially conscious based projects, nature and loves tapping into mystical subject […]

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December 31, 2025

Getting Out of the Screen and Into Your Life: A Heartfelt Conversation With Sarah Walsh on Dream Projects, Self-Sabotage, and Creative Ruts Part 2 (Replay)

Margo is joined by Sarah Walsh in this two part conversation where they go in-depth on finding motivation, leaning into intuition, how you can work on your true dream project today, by taking ahold of your time, and your yeses. Sarah is an illustrator, painter and designer with home goods, children’s books, socially conscious based […]

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December 24, 2025

Getting Out of the Screen and Into Your Life: A Heartfelt Conversation With Sarah Walsh on Dream Projects, Self-Sabotage, and Creative Ruts (Replay)

Margo Tantau is joined by artist, tax expert, and founder of Sunlight Tax, Hannah Cole, for a refreshingly human conversation about money, creativity, and her new book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed. Hannah brings compassion, clarity, and humor to a topic many creatives carry shame, fear, or […]

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December 17, 2025

Taxes for Humans: Hannah Cole on Self-Employment, Creativity, and Money Without Shame

Margo is joined by watercolor landscape artist and muralist Juliene Sinclair, a creative whose passion for color runs as deep as the mountains she paints in. Juliene is dedicated to helping painters finally understand color—why it behaves the way it does, how to mix it with intention, and how mastering it can completely transform artistic confidence. She […]

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December 10, 2025

The Pull to Paint: How Juliene Sinclair Built Confidence, Color Skills, and Creative Joy as a Watercolor Artist & Muralist

Margo is joined by artist and joy-maker Kate Smith, the creative force behind Kate Smith Co.™, a brand dedicated to finding “the happy that’s already here” in everyday moments. Kate has built a thriving career in greeting cards and art licensing, working with beloved partners in the U.S. and U.K. to create products that make […]

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December 3, 2025

Creating Joy on Purpose: Kate Smith on Reinvention, Creative Courage & Making People Smile

Margo sits down with Edgeworth Johnstone — a musician, painter, printmaker, and the unconventional creative force behind The Camden Market Free Art Man. With deep roots in the raw and gritty culture of Camden, Edgeworth has built a life around instinct-driven art, spirited collaboration, and connection through creativity. He shares how a childhood love of […]

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November 26, 2025

The Art of Exchange: Risk, Rebellion & Connection with Edgeworth Johnstone

Margo sits down with artist, writer, and creative director Amy Lohr to talk about the nonlinear, magical, and sometimes messy journey of reclaiming your creative voice. Amy shares how a personal “creative awakening” helped her move through body dysmorphia and social anxiety, and how painting, writing, and photography became tools for healing and deeper self-understanding. […]

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November 19, 2025

The Power of Creative Expression & Living Life in Full Color: Amy Lohr on Creative Healing and Finding Your Voice

Margo sits down with internationally bestselling poet and storyteller Courtney Peppernell. Known for her Pillow Thoughts series and many other beloved poetry collections, Courtney has spent nearly a decade writing about love, healing, and the resilience that carries us through life’s hardest moments. Her words have reached millions across the globe, offering comfort and connection through the […]

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November 12, 2025

Out of the Ashes: Poetry, Resilience & Reclaiming Your Voice with Courtney Peppernell

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