Margo is joined by artist and entrepreneur Reese Emry for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, resilience, and following the unexpected twists of life. From humble beginnings in Spokane, Washington, through adventures in Waco, Round Top, and Austin, Texas, then North Carolina and Connecticut, Reese has woven creativity into every chapter of her life—flipping a “hoarder house,” opening an antique shop, building a candle business, and ultimately finding her way to ceramics. Reese shares how she’s learned to trust her own timing, embrace imperfection, and let her art evolve slowly and honestly, even when it doesn’t fit a tidy narrative.

Margo and Reese discuss:

• How raising kids in a creatively infused home shapes their resilience, adaptability, and creative spirit
• The leap from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, opening (and later closing) a beloved antique shop in Waco to prioritize family
• Falling in love with ceramics, building a practice around what sells and what inspires, and living in a camper to keep the dream alive
• The courage to pivot, move, and explore without apology—including gap years and creative breaks
• Taking a chance on a booth at the Round Top Antique Show and the joy of finally connecting with the right audience
• Pushing back against the pressure for fast, algorithm-driven art in favor of slow, intentional creative evolution
• The influence of artists like de Kooning and Joan Mitchell, and finding inspiration in local makers and unexpected encounters
• Trusting your gut over outside perceptions of what a “clean” creative story should look like

Connect with Reese:
ReeseEmry.com
www.instagram.com/reeseemry

People Inspiring Reese:
Willem de Kooning
Joan Mitchell
The many people and artists she meets