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Margo is joined by writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach Marisa Handler. Marisa is the author of Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books and her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous publications. Her music is also streamed across large platforms such as Spotify and iTunes. Marisa earned […]

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December 6, 2023

172 | Embracing Shadow, Spirituality, and Sacred Spaces to Become Our Most Creative and Authentic Selves with Marisa Handler

Margo is joined by Britta Borden-Tabor, a trailblazing digital influencer and empowerment coach whose passion knows no bounds. Britta has dedicated her life’s mission to inspiring and uplifting women over 40, helping them uncover their passions and turn their dreams into reality. She isn’t just a coach; she’s a beacon of motivation, a force of […]

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November 29, 2023

171 | Breaking Barriers and Inspiring Confidence: Britta Borden-Tabor on Uplifting Women and Embracing Your Unique Self

Margo is joined by fine artist Robyn Thayer. Robyn has been making the world a more appealing place as a beauty maker and storyteller since her first smile. Robyn’s art education is informal and profuse; a daily act. Her favorite artwork is large in scale and she prefers to use acrylics, water-soluble graphite and crayons, […]

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November 22, 2023

170 | Colors of Healing: Robyn Thayer Unravels the Art of Self-Discovery and Transforming Pain Into Beauty Through Painting

Margo is joined by watercolor artist and surface pattern designer Cass Deller. Most notably known for her modern, coastal art style, Cass blends the beauty of her natural surroundings and beach holiday nostalgia. Imbued with the subtle, relaxed tones of hazy beachside summers, her hand-painted watercolor artwork evokes understated luxury and effortless style. With over […]

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November 15, 2023

169 | Creative Pathways and Coastal Inspirations: Cass Deller on Entrepreneurship, Finding Your Unique Style, and Collaboration as the Backbone of Her Career

After decades of following and sometimes wildly chasing after my creative muse, you would think I’d have this creative life all figured out by now. I spend my days encouraging, supporting, and guiding artists, dreamers, artisans, and all manner of creative thinkers. But even now, doubt sneakily creeps in. I have moments when I’m uncertain […]

Authenticity, Creative Balance, Creative Life, In The Studio

November 14, 2023

There are No Mess-Ups in the Creative Process

Margo is joined by dental hygienist turned water color illustrator, Ivy Zellmer. With a lifelong love of paper and artful entertaining, Ivy created her first stationary series at the age of nine. She bundled up the papers and shipped them across the country—an early love letter to hand-lettered correspondence. Then, in her formative years of […]

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November 8, 2023

168 | From Dentistry to Hand-Painted Art: Ivy Zellmer on Building Credibility, Reputation and Connection as an Artist

This week, Margo is joined by illustrator, artist, teacher, and all-around creative person, Lisa Bardot. With the iPad and Procreate as her medium of choice, she creates industry-leading digital brushes, tutorials, and art-making resources to help beginners and experienced artists alike find joy in creating. Her tutorials and classes have been viewed by millions, with […]

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November 1, 2023

167 | Drawing Digital: An Inspiring Conversation with Lisa Bardot on Procreate, the Joy of Art-Making, and Uncovering the Brush Strokes of Creativity

Margo is joined by renowned author, artist and designer, Annie Sloan who is one of the world’s most popular experts in the field of decorative painting. After studying Fine Art at university in the 1970s, Annie went on to write her first book, The Complete Book of Decorative Paint Techniques – which is considered to […]

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October 25, 2023

166 | Chalk Paint Revolution: A Colorful Conversation With Annie Sloan on Creative Innovation and Possibilities

Margo is joined by Nurse Practitioner, mentor, guide and coach for midlife-ish women (and her sister!) Shelley Tantau. Shelley has a superpower for empowering others to see beyond their perceived boundaries in order to find healing, clarity, and incite positive change within their lives. Her journey through grief after the loss of a dear friend […]

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October 18, 2023

165 | Coming Home to Your True Self: Shelley Tantau on Liberation, Letting Go of ‘Shoulds,’ and Healing the Healers

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