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In Part 3 of the Dawn Dusk series, where Margo explores the creative forces behind the documentary, she sits down with Emmy-winning composer Silas Hite, whose music spans blockbuster films, hit TV shows, museum installations, bestselling video games, and award-winning commercials. With over two decades of experience and an unmatched ability to move between genres, Silas shares […]

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October 22, 2025

The Art of Sound: Silas Hite on Scoring Stories, Creative Variety, and a Life in Music

In Part 2 of a special Dawn Dusk series, Margo sits down with designer and maker Chelli Look, whose story is at the center of the documentary Dawn Dusk. Directed by Jason and Blue Gerber, the film follows Chelli’s journey through grief and healing after the devastating loss of her sister to domestic violence. In this conversation, Chelli […]

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October 15, 2025

From Dawn to Dusk: Chelli Look on Grief, Beauty, and the Healing Power of Creativity

In this episode of Creative Current Events, Margo and Abby dive into a whirlwind of fascinating stories and fresh perspectives from the worlds of creativity, tech, and everyday life. They chat about the accidental invention of the snow globe and the surprising rise of art fairs hosted in U-Haul trucks — celebrating human resourcefulness and the scrappy side of […]

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October 9, 2025

Creative Current Events: Analog Tools, AI Ethics, and a Vintage Catalog Revival

Margo is joined by husband-and-wife directing duo Jason & Blue Gerber, an award-winning team working across films and commercials. Their creative synergy has led them to direct for brands like Walgreens, 7UP, Chipotle, Intelligentsia, and LOEWE, while also producing heartfelt storytelling work for organizations such as The Boys & Girls Clubs, Athletes Unlimited, and Lincoln […]

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October 8, 2025

The Magic of Two Voices as One: Jason & Blue Gerber on Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Human Connection

Margo is joined by the ever-creative and generous Tamara Honaman. Tammy is a passionate jewelry artist, educator, mentor, and connector who has spent more than 30 years inspiring others to explore their creativity. From publishing and television to workshops, books, and now her own podcast and maker community, Tammy’s career has been defined by helping […]

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October 1, 2025

Heart & Hands of a Maker: Building Creative Confidence and Connection through Teaching with Tamara Honaman

Margo is joined by Anna Holzman, a therapist-turned-coach who helps sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs move through the fear of visibility and launch the work that feels most true to them. After 15 years in TV and publishing—and many false starts on her own creative dreams—burnout and chronic pain led Anna to discover nervous system tools […]

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September 24, 2025

Why Sensitivity Is a Strength: Nervous System Tools for Fear, Visibility, and Creative Freedom with Anna Holzman

Margo is joined by artist and founder behind Beenanza Design, Bethany Andrews Nichols. A returning friend of the show, Bethany shares how her creative practice has evolved over the past few years—expanding her Burlington, Vermont studio into a hub for block printing workshops and collaborations with brands like King Arthur Flour and Cabot Cheese, developing […]

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September 17, 2025

Starting Before You’re Ready: Evolving a Creative Practice and Building Creative Momentum with Bethany Andrews Nichols

Margo is joined by Cassie McDaniel, Head of Design at Medium, where she leads product design, brand, and research. Cassie has also brought her design expertise to companies like Lattice, Webflow, Glitch, and Mozilla Foundation, and she’s passionate about simplifying complex workflows while creating space for more meaningful design. Beyond her professional roles, Cassie is […]

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September 10, 2025

Why Creativity Belongs at the Leadership Table: Cassie McDaniel on Art, Tech, and Building a Well-Rounded Creative Life

In episode two of this two-part series, Margo continues her conversation with watercolor artist, creative mentor, and founder of Blue Pine Arts, Trupti Karjinni. In part one, Trupti shared her journey from building a thriving art supply and teaching business to experiencing burnout and rebuilding a more aligned, sustainable creative life. Here, the conversation shifts […]

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September 3, 2025

Creating Out of Necessity, Healing from Burnout, and Finding Joyful Success with Trupti Karjinni (Part 2)

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