Windowsill Chats

Creativity as a Daily Gift: Finding Joy, Overcoming Resistance, and Making Art Through Life's Challenges with Catherine Jennifer

Margo is joined by artist, watercolorist, and educator Catherine Jennifer for a conversation about the power of play, the freedom of imperfection, and making space for cr

Just Because It's Working Doesn't Mean You Have to Keep Doing It with Lisa Congdon

Longtime friend of Windowsill Chats and beloved artist, author, and creative entrepreneur Lisa Congdon is back for another heartfelt conversation. This time, Lisa is shar

The Art of Figuring It Out: Permission to Pivot and Building a Creative Life at Any Age with Jennifer Smelker

Margo is joined by Jennifer Smelker, the engineer-turned-artist, product designer, and founder of Tandem For Two. Since 2013, Jen has been creating colorful, travel-inspi

Creative Current Events: Dogs, Designer Bags & Digital Detoxes with Abby Campbell

Abby is back on the Windowsill for another round of Creative Current Events! This week, she and Margo are diving into the latest headlines making waves in art, design, br

What's Done Is Done, Or Is It?: Family Secrets, Bread Baking, and a Life in Books, with Jane Ward

This week on Windowsill Chats, Margo is joined by novelist Jane Ward, author of four books, including her latest, Should Have Told You Sooner. With a lifelong love of sto

Stop Being a Good Girl: Maps, Reinvention, and the Case for Texture, with Tania Willis

What does it look like to build a creative career that keeps evolving, without losing the curiosity that got you started? This week, Margo is joined by illustrator, des

How Making Art Can Become a Way of Life with Abby Jacobs (Replay)

This week, we're revisiting a favorite conversation from the Windowsill Chats archives with artist and surface designer Abby Jacobs. As far back as she can remember, ma

Full Circle: Reinventing Your Creative Identity Later in Life, with Nosheen Ahmed

Margo is joined by hand-drawn book cover illustrator Nosheen Ahmed for a conversation nearly a decade in the making. Margo first met Nosheen about nine years ago through

You're Not Alone: Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani on the Hidden Costs of Loving Someone the World Hates

Margo is joined by Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, co-authors of Killer in the Family: The Hidden Costs of Loving Someone the World Hates. Melissa grew up in Spo

Enough, Not More: Redefining Financial Freedom for Creatives, with Dan Scott

Margo is joined by Dan Scott, co-founder and CEO of Spotlight Advisory Group, musician, lawyer, and longtime advisor to creatives. After decades spent both making art and

My Creativity Is My Talent: Louie Loops on Turning a Crochet Hook Into Games, Stories, and a Creative Empire

Margo is joined by Louie, better known as Louie's Loops, a self-taught crochet artist, designer, game creator, and founder of Club Crochet. For nearly 20 years, Louie has

From Death of an Artist | Petra Mathers and Her Michael

 I'm bringing you a preview of the new series of Death of An Artist. In February 2024, celebrated children's book author and illustrator Petra Mathers and her husband, ph

More Than an Heirloom: Daniel Boettcher on Meaning, Memory, and Jewelry Making

Margo sits down with Daniel Boettcher, founder of The Intrepid Wendell, to explore the intersection of storytelling, craftsmanship, and legacy—and how the most meaningful

When Your Joy Becomes Your Job: Protecting the Magic in a Creative Career with Andrea Campos

Margo is joined once again by New York Times bestselling illustrator, artist, and now author Andrea Campos, the creative force behind DreasDoodles. Since her first visit

Building the Invisible Infrastructure for a Sustainable Creative Life with Kim Robinson

Margo is joined by Kim Robinson, founder of 3pts and a longtime contributor to and advocate for creative communities. With more than 15 years of experience at cultural pl

The Stories We're Wired to Tell: Abbie Emmons on Creative Instincts, Overcoming Self-Doubt, and the Power of Storytelling

Margo is joined by author, creative writing coach, and video creator Abbie Emmons for a conversation about the power of storytelling and why our ability to tell meaningfu

The Stories We Carry: Three Artists on Collaboration, Legacy, and the Objects That Shape Us

Margo is joined by Amy Wilderson, Brenda Olson, and Katy St. John—three artists whose distinct creative practices come together in Objects Through Time: Connection, Story

Art for Everyone: How Liz Lidgett Combines Her Curiosity, Desire for Accessibility, and Storytelling to Promote Great Art (Replay)

In this re-aired episode Margo is joined by art advisor, curator, and gallery owner Liz Lidgett. Liz's passion for art allowed her to see that competent art consulting fo

Curiosity Over Talent: Reigniting Artistic Joy in The Kindest Corner of the Internet with Lisa Bardot

Margo is joined by Lisa Bardot, an illustrator, author, and Procreate educator who has spent the past decade helping people discover the joy of drawing digitally. She's t

The Continuous Evolution of Creativity: Reese Emry on Growth Over Perfection, Finding Your People, and Never Settling for One Story

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