The one and only Lisa Congdon is back in the windowsill for an honest conversation on work life balance, creating harmony and ease in life, and what she’s given up in order to have more of what she wants. Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of ten books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic.

Margo and Lisa discuss:

• The notion of work life balance and Lisa’s current take on it
• The process of engangling herself from being a workaholic
• Creating a self care and wellness practice
• The importance of non-monetized hobbies
• The learning lessons that come from decision making
• Why she always says “every mistake is progress”
• The 80/20 rule when it comes to business income
• Print on demand
• How being disciplined has allowed her more freedom in her life

Connect with Lisa:

https://lisacongdon.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/

Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon

Past Lisa Congdon Episodes:

https://margotantau.com/?s=lisa+congdon

17, 27, 41, 46, 70, 100

Mentioned in this episode:

Maria Popova

Cargo, Portland: https://lisacongdon.com/pages/visit-our-store

Cristabel Balfor (weaver)

Print Shops, Portland:

Stevens Integrated Systems

https://www.stevensis.com/

Brown Printing

https://www.brownprn.com/

Gango Custom  for Posters

https://www.gangocustomprinting.com/

Art Lawyer Chuck Cortes

https://www.chuckcordes.com/

Mexican Illustration Biennale