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Ten Seconds of Courage: The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything with Andee Hart

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Release Date: 07/09/2025

The Power of Creative Expression & Living Life in Full Color: Amy Lohr on Creative Healing and Finding Your Voice show art The Power of Creative Expression & Living Life in Full Color: Amy Lohr on Creative Healing and Finding Your Voice

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Margo sits down with artist, writer, and creative director Amy Lohr to talk about the nonlinear, magical, and sometimes messy journey of reclaiming your creative voice. Amy shares how a personal “creative awakening” helped her move through body dysmorphia and social anxiety, and how painting, writing, and photography became tools for healing and deeper self-understanding. They explore the spiritual and practical sides of creativity—from living off-grid in Hawaii, to writing her book Like the Sun at Midday, to embracing curiosity in all its unexpected forms (yes, including papier-mâché...

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Out of the Ashes: Poetry, Resilience & Reclaiming Your Voice with Courtney Peppernell show art Out of the Ashes: Poetry, Resilience & Reclaiming Your Voice with Courtney Peppernell

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Margo sits down with internationally bestselling poet and storyteller Courtney Peppernell. Known for her Pillow Thoughts series and many other beloved poetry collections, Courtney has spent nearly a decade writing about love, healing, and the resilience that carries us through life’s hardest moments. Her words have reached millions across the globe, offering comfort and connection through the power of honest storytelling. In this conversation, Courtney shares how her creative journey has evolved—from “accidental poet” to global literary voice—and how her newest book, Out of the...

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It Starts With You: Claiming Your Creative Identity, Building Confidence & Community with Martina Flor show art It Starts With You: Claiming Your Creative Identity, Building Confidence & Community with Martina Flor

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Margo welcomes internationally acclaimed lettering artist, illustrator, author, and creative mentor Martina Flor to the show. Originally trained as a graphic designer in Argentina, Martina took a leap of faith that led her to Berlin — and eventually to building one of the most recognized lettering studios in the world. Through bold choices, ongoing experimentation, and a belief in the power of claiming your identity, she has carved out a career filled with artistry, entrepreneurship, and community. Martina opens up about what it really looks like to follow your passion before the world has...

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For the Love of Renovating: How the Brownstone Boys Built a Brand Rooted in Authenticity and a Creative Life from the Ground Up show art For the Love of Renovating: How the Brownstone Boys Built a Brand Rooted in Authenticity and a Creative Life from the Ground Up

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Margo sits down with Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum—better known as The Brownstone Boys—a Brooklyn-based couple, award-winning interior designers, and renovation experts known for their ability to breathe new life into historic homes while keeping design fresh, livable, and true to their roots. What began as a shared passion project to restore their first brownstone quickly became a creative business built on authenticity, approachability, and an unshakable belief in learning by doing. Without formal design training, Barry and Jordan leaned on curiosity, community, and sheer persistence...

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The Art of Sound: Silas Hite on Scoring Stories, Creative Variety, and a Life in Music show art The Art of Sound: Silas Hite on Scoring Stories, Creative Variety, and a Life in Music

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In Part 3 of the Dawn Dusk series, where Margo explores the creative forces behind the documentary, she sits down with Emmy-winning composer Silas Hite, whose music spans blockbuster films, hit TV shows, museum installations, bestselling video games, and award-winning commercials. With over two decades of experience and an unmatched ability to move between genres, Silas shares how an early love of rhythm and melody grew into a multifaceted career in composing and recording. They explore how the industry has shifted over the years — from strikes to the rise of AI — and how Silas balances...

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From Dawn to Dusk: Chelli Look on Grief, Beauty, and the Healing Power of Creativity show art From Dawn to Dusk: Chelli Look on Grief, Beauty, and the Healing Power of Creativity

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In Part 2 of a special Dawn Dusk series, Margo sits down with designer and maker Chelli Look, whose story is at the center of the documentary Dawn Dusk. Directed by Jason and Blue Gerber, the film follows Chelli’s journey through grief and healing after the devastating loss of her sister to domestic violence. In this conversation, Chelli shares how creating leather handbags under her brand CHC became both a lifeline and a language for navigating profound loss. She offers her perspective on how the documentary came to be, what it means to create beauty amidst grief, and how creativity...

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Creative Current Events: Analog Tools, AI Ethics, and a Vintage Catalog Revival show art Creative Current Events: Analog Tools, AI Ethics, and a Vintage Catalog Revival

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In this episode of Creative Current Events, Margo and Abby dive into a whirlwind of fascinating stories and fresh perspectives from the worlds of creativity, tech, and everyday life. They chat about the accidental invention of the snow globe and the surprising rise of art fairs hosted in U-Haul trucks — celebrating human resourcefulness and the scrappy side of creativity. They also dig into AI and authenticity — from lawsuits against media companies accused of data theft, to AI-generated actors in Hollywood, and the ethical gray areas of algorithm-driven platforms like Spotify. Together,...

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The Magic of Two Voices as One: Jason & Blue Gerber on Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Human Connection show art The Magic of Two Voices as One: Jason & Blue Gerber on Filmmaking, Storytelling, and Human Connection

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Margo is joined by husband-and-wife directing duo Jason & Blue Gerber, an award-winning team working across films and commercials. Their creative synergy has led them to direct for brands like Walgreens, 7UP, Chipotle, Intelligentsia, and LOEWE, while also producing heartfelt storytelling work for organizations such as The Boys & Girls Clubs, Athletes Unlimited, and Lincoln Park Community Services. Their short film Otis’ Dream, about voter suppression, was shared by Oprah as an official Super Soul Sunday short film, and their commercial and nonprofit work has been recognized with...

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Heart & Hands of a Maker: Building Creative Confidence and Connection through Teaching with Tamara Honaman show art Heart & Hands of a Maker: Building Creative Confidence and Connection through Teaching with Tamara Honaman

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Margo is joined by the ever-creative and generous Tamara Honaman. Tammy is a passionate jewelry artist, educator, mentor, and connector who has spent more than 30 years inspiring others to explore their creativity. From publishing and television to workshops, books, and now her own podcast and maker community, Tammy’s career has been defined by helping others feel empowered to make something beautiful. As the host of Heart & Hands of a Maker and founder of the Mixed Media Makers community, Tammy shares stories, resources, and techniques that make art more approachable for everyone....

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Why Sensitivity Is a Strength: Nervous System Tools for Fear, Visibility, and Creative Freedom with Anna Holzman show art Why Sensitivity Is a Strength: Nervous System Tools for Fear, Visibility, and Creative Freedom with Anna Holzman

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Margo is joined by Anna Holzman, a therapist-turned-coach who helps sensitive creatives and entrepreneurs move through the fear of visibility and launch the work that feels most true to them. After 15 years in TV and publishing—and many false starts on her own creative dreams—burnout and chronic pain led Anna to discover nervous system tools that helped her unblock her voice and show up for the work she loves. Now she helps others melt through imposter syndrome, bring their creative visions to life, and share them boldly. She also hosts the podcast How to Trust Yourself. Margo and Anna...

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Margo is joined by Andee Hart, a former Fortune 500 sales executive turned thriving creative entrepreneur, candle maker, and coach who helps women overcome sales anxiety and grow their businesses with integrity. As host of the She Sells Differently podcast and founder of Hart Design Co., Andee brings her bold, heart-centered approach to entrepreneurship—and in this episode, she shares her powerful journey from side hustle to full-time business ownership.

 

Margo and Andee discuss:

  • Making the leap from corporate sales to creative entrepreneurship

  • Building a thriving product-based business from the kitchen up

  • Navigating fear and perfectionism when starting something new

  • Why selling doesn’t have to feel “icky” and how to reframe it as service

  • The power of email marketing and why it trumps social media

  • Strategies for pricing your work with confidence and integrity

  • Approaching retailers for wholesale partnerships

  • Knowing who your customers aren’t (and why that’s freeing)

  • Andee’s counter-cultural approach to sales and marketing

 

Connect with Andee: 

Website: https://andeehart.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andeehart/

Hart Design Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hartdesignco/

Andee’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andeehart/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shesellsdifferently/

She Sells Differently Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-sells-differently-authentic-selling-business-growth/id1731402504

 

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

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