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In this two-part episode, Margo is joined by illustrator, product designer, toy creator, and bookmaker of sophisticated and simple objects that inspire and delight young and old alike, Suzy Ultman. from graphic design to creating educational content for children, Suzy emphasizes the importance of infusing personal beliefs into professional projects and how hardships in her […]

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February 8, 2024

Infusing Identity into Art and the Power of Personal Beliefs in Professional Projects with Suzy Ultman (Part 1)

Margo is joined by fantastical and whimsical artist, Jules Gissler. Jules doesn’t color in the proverbial lines, and she is proud to create art that has a voice and a story. Over the years, my work has taken different shapes, as has she. Jules believes in being braver, bolder, and unafraid to take up space […]

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January 31, 2024

Coloring Outside the Lines: Inspiring “Smileishness” Through the Art of Jules Gissler

Margo is joined by the cheeky glam ma’am behind the Champagne Fabulous brand of gifts and home decor, Mandi Blackford. Through her brand, Mandi encourages people of all ages to unabashedly be exactly who they WANT to be with her motto “Age Inappropriately.” A watercolor & acrylic artist previously selling under the brand Jetset Barbie […]

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January 24, 2024

Champagne Fabulous: Living Unapologetically, Aging Inappropriately and Embracing Individuality with Mandi Blackford

Margo is joined by certified and credentialed life coach and hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and courageous communication expert Amy Green Smith. Amy uses her roles as coach, writer, podcaster, and speaker to move individuals to a place of radical personal empowerment and self-worth. With acute focus on helping people “find their voice”, she is highly sought […]

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January 17, 2024

The Bold-Faced Truth: Deep Diving Communication, Emotional Intelligence and Self-Worth With Amy Green Smith

Margo is joined by listener favorite guest Beth Buffington. Beth is a licensed illustrator, and an online digital illustration instructor, creative coach, and podcaster. Like most creatives, she has been drawing since she was old enough to hold her favorite red crayon. After graduating with a degree in art and graphic design, Beth began her […]

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January 10, 2024

Consistency in Creativity: Nurturing Confidence, Discovering Passions, and Staying Fit Creatively with Beth Buffington

Margo is joined by botanical watercolor artist, teacher and podcast host Ping He. Ping made a career change from flower consultant to botanical artist in 2019 and shortly thereafter launched a successful stationary and gift brand, Ping He Art where she turned her intricate designs into beautiful paper products. Today, her art is available in […]

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January 3, 2024

When You Believe In Yourself You Can Do Anything: Ping He on Embracing Your Own Potential, Taking Calculated Risks, and Making Room for Creative Spontaneity

This week Margo and her sister play a bit of a role reversal and Margo is interviewed In the Windowsill! As the creator and host of the podcast, Margo rarely shares intimately about herself but she figured it was time to change that. Margo shares her experience with wire art and the moment a piece […]

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December 27, 2023

The Other Side of the Windowsill: Self Reflection, Reinvention, and Helping Others Recognize Their Potential With Margo

Margo is joined by Shamanic Practitioner and Spiritual Guide Jade Chen. Jade supports and assists people on their healing journey and believes everyone has the capacity to activate the healer within. Her own awakening journey began in 2016 when life took some major turns and she left both a highly financially secure career and a […]

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December 20, 2023

174 | Exploring the Interwoven Journey of Spirituality and Creativity: Jade Chen on Shamanic Practices, the Potency of Nature, and Personal Evolution

Margo is joined by artist, designer, and educator Rukmini Poddar. Rukmini’s creative passion lies at the intersection of emotional wellness and creative storytelling which she helps others connect to through her new book Draw Your Feelings: A Creative Journal to Help Connect with Your Emotions through Art. Rukmini found her creative voice through participating in […]

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December 13, 2023

173 | Connecting With Your Emotions Through Art: Rukmini Poddar on 100-Day Projects, Making Space for Discomfort, and Breaking Through Resistance in Creativity

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