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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 […]

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March 2, 2022

80 | Este MacLeod dives into color, why it matters, and creative ways to explore using more.

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 […]

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February 23, 2022

79 | 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.

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 […]

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February 16, 2022

78 | Doing it your way… Social Media deconstructed. Connect with others in the way that feels right for YOU with Debbie Saviano

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. […]

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February 9, 2022

77 | 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.

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 […]

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February 2, 2022

76 | Shining a creative bright light on Black History, Tamisha Anthony takes her passion and incorporates it into her art and generous teaching style!

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 […]

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January 26, 2022

75 | Follow your own instinct and interests and your story will write itself, beautifully. Creative insights with artist and agent Jehane Boden Spiers

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, […]

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January 19, 2022

74 | 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

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 […]

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January 12, 2022

73 | 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!

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 […]

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January 5, 2022

72 | What goes into creative pitching.. how to go beyond your portfolio. Agent Interview with Alicia Dauber!

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