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 and xylophones). Amy also dives into the power of branding and storytelling, and how she helps entrepreneurs and visionaries express the heart of their work with clarity and soul.

• Amy's personal creative awakening and how it reshaped her life
• Moving through body dysmorphia and social anxiety via self-expression
• Following odd, intuitive creative pulls (like new mediums and playful experiments)
• Her time living off-grid in Hawaii and the spiritual experiences that shaped her artistry
• The influence of mentors—including a counterculture elder with childhood ties to Bobo the gorilla
• Writing Like the Sun at Midday and what it taught her about listening, presence, and surrender
• The real "soft skills" behind creative confidence: courage, slowness, vulnerability, being seen
• How branding and storytelling help creatives express their essence and connect with their audience
• Why your art matters not just for you, but for the world

Connect with Amy:
Website: www.amyinfullcolor.com
Book: www.likethesunatmidday.com
Instagram: @amyinfullcolor

Connect with Margo:
www.windowsillchats.com
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

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 Ashes, explores rising after trauma, recognizing emotional abuse, and learning what healthy love truly looks like. She and Margo also discuss community, vulnerability, and the whimsical characters (yes, jellyfish!) that make her work so unique.

• How Pillow Thoughts went from Tumblr blog to international bestseller
• Recognizing emotional abuse and reclaiming your voice
• Why vulnerability in storytelling fosters connection and healing
• Building a creative career rooted in authenticity
• The importance of community — online and IRL
• Using anger and grief as catalysts for growth
• The charming characters that have become symbols throughout her books
• What's next: fiction, exciting new projects, and a whole lot of dogs

Connect with Courtney:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/courtneypeppernell
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@courtneypeppernell
Website: www.peppernell.com

Connect with Margo:
www.windowsillchats.com
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

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 validated it — from printing "lettering artist" on her business cards long before she had clients, to trusting that the right environment and relationships can transform everything.

• Martina's journey from Argentina to Berlin and how a new environment shaped her career
• The moment she claimed the title "lettering artist" — and the ripple effect it created
• Why community, mentorship, and visibility are essential for creative growth
• How to charge confidently and build a financially sustainable art career
• Key business strategies for finding clients and marketing your work authentically
• The importance of a supportive team behind any thriving creative business
• Balancing commercial work with personal projects and ongoing learning
• Using storytelling to build a magnetic brand that attracts aligned clients
• Navigating transitions and creative risk with curiosity and courage
• Her advice for artists who want to turn passion into profession — without burning out

Connect with Martina:
Website: https://www.martinaflor.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/martinaflor
The Golden Secrets of Lettering Book
Make It Book

Connect with Margo:
www.windowsillchats.com
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry