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Margo is joined by middle-aged Minnesotan, Author, creative, and Tax Preparer Steve Hoffman. Steve who has always been in love with France, both the country and the idea of it as a place where he can be a better version of himself moved together with his family to the small village of Autignac in southern […]

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July 24, 2024

A Season for Change: Steve Hoffman on New Perspectives, Culture, and Finding a Sense of Belonging

Catching up on all things creative current events and highlighting some fun and interesting articles, Margo is joined by friend and current event co-host Abby Campbell. This week they are discussing the growth challenges Cara has been facing and how we can give grace, Etsy’s updated stance on AI, Sticker Mule’s political controversy, how a […]

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July 23, 2024

Creative Current Events: AI Updates, Sticker Mule Drama, and Beer Marketing Magic

Margo is joined by Arianne Foulks. Arianne is the founder of Aeolidia, a Shopify development agency that’s been working with creative shop owners since 2004. Her team blends strategy and design to create super-effective Shopify sites, email marketing, and branding. She is also a popular educator and small business enthusiast. As a champion for creative […]

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July 17, 2024

Mastering Creative Storytelling, Brand Strategy, and Core Values for E-Commerce Creatives with Arianne Foulks

Margo is joined by friend and former guest, Michael Schultz. Michael is the co-owner and creative eye of Cursive New York, which operates 2 stores in New York City. Cursive is a tightly focused concept with the simple mission of cultivating joy. Michael, along with his husband, Douglas Duncan, have established Cursive as a strong […]

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July 11, 2024

Creative Confidence, Trusting Your Gut and Navigating the Thin Line Between Inspiration and Imitation With Michael Schultz

Join Margo and Abby Campbell for another creative current events catch-up! They discuss boosting self-confidence by ditching “imposter syndrome,” explore innovative product design, and highlight the winners of Penguin Books’ 2024 Cover Design Contest. They also delve into the latest trends in the art world and share personal anecdotes on overcoming creative blocks. Tune in […]

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July 11, 2024

Creative Current Events: More on AI, Boosting Confidence, and Innovative Product Design

Margo is joined by one man band, Dan Checkers otherwise known as Dan & Drum. Releasing his debut album in 2017 with no label, connections, or many friends for that matter, he was surprised to see it get millions of streams in the first year, thanks to creators like Jenna Marbles featuring the music. Since […]

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July 11, 2024

Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Dan Checkers on The Art of Personalized Songs and Connecting with Fans in Unique Ways

In part 2 of 2, Margo is joined by calligrapher and author, Brittany DeSantis. Brittany is most well known for her focus on mindfulness and the sensory experience of writing and creating: the sound of the pen on the paper, the way the ink flows on the page, the concentration it takes to form each […]

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June 26, 2024

Heirloom Artwork to Inspire Creativity: Brittany DeSantis on Grief, Calligraphy, and the Power of Journaling (Part 2)

Margo is joined by artist, calligrapher, and avid journaler, Brittany DeSantis. After making a big cross-country move to Alberta, Canada nearly a decade ago, Brittany fell in love with the mountains and back in love with art. This move inspired the “peak” in her business name, Peak Paper Co. Through global brand partnerships and from […]

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June 20, 2024

Heirloom Artwork to Inspire Creativity: Brittany DeSantis on Grief, Calligraphy, and the Power of Journaling (Part 1)

Margo is joined by seasoned artist, designer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the creative industry Paul Pape. Paul’s journey began with a passion for education stemming from a need to escape an abusive childhood. Eventually, he found his way to design and fabrication, which led to the creation of thousands of […]

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June 12, 2024

Creativity in Crisis: Paul Pape on Nurturing Creativity through PLAY, Embracing Failure and the Future of Art

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