Margo is joined by designer and illustrator Kay Wolfersperger, based in Savannah, GA. Known for her lively, colorful work infused with humor and positivity, Kay’s designs have appeared in advertising, stationery, branding, children’s books, and surface design. She has extensive experience partnering with brands to craft unique, memorable campaigns. When not at her desk, Kay enjoys strength training, running, traveling, and catching up on films. In this episode, they explore Kay’s journey from a young art enthusiast to a respected creative professional, reflecting on the importance of experiential learning, maintaining physical and mental wellness, and using positive affirmations to navigate both personal and professional challenges.

Margo and Kay discuss:

• Kay's early artistic influences, including her stepmother, an art teacher

• Her transition from graphic design to fibers and screen printing at SCAD

• The challenges and autonomy of running a small business vs. corporate roles

• Creative practices for overcoming creative block in daily routines

• The role of mind-body wellness in enhancing creativity

• Using therapy and affirmations to manage anxiety and build a positive outlook

• Collaboration in creative projects, balancing personal vision with teamwork

• Embracing imperfection with the mantra, "done is better than good"

• Kay's upcoming wholesale collection and the key moments that inspired its development

Connect with Kay:

https://www.kaywolfersperger.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kaywolfersperger/

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

Margo is joined by Lisa Murphy, a guest with an inspiring story of reinvention and resilience. Raised in small-town Iowa, where her family grew their own food, Lisa followed a traditional path—earning a degree in Actuarial Science and securing a lucrative corporate job. But life shifted when she left her career to travel the world, study Eastern philosophy, and teach yoga, even to members of the royal family in Dubai, while supporting her now-ex-husband.

After her divorce at 47, Lisa realized her best years were still ahead. Now, at 57, she’s a healthy aging expert and has been running her own successful business since 2013. Her mission is to help women and business leaders move away from common health fears and adopt proactive habit changes. Through her signature RAV protocol, Lisa empowers professionals to optimize their health, allowing them to live vibrant, active lives while reaching their biggest goals.

Lisa and Margo discuss:

• Lisa’s life in Asheville and the impact of Hurricane Helene

• How the wellness industry can better incorporate mental awareness and balanced nervous systems into mainstream narratives

• The four pillars of healthy aging: food, mood, rest, and movement

• Lisa’s critique of the Standard American Diet

• Strengthening community support systems to better cope with natural disasters

• The power of mindset in the aging process

• Holistic health practices that have worked for Lisa

• Device addiction, digital detoxes, and maintaining a balanced nervous system for well-being

Connect with Lisa:

https://www.lisamurphyllc.com

https://www.instagram.com/lisamurphyllc/

https://www.facebook.com/lisa.murphy.kc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-murphy-health-coach/

https://www.youtube.com/@LisaMurphyLLC

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

In this episode of Creative Current Events, Abby and Margo tackle the ups and downs of navigating social media as a creator. Margo opens up about her recent Instagram suspension and the ripple effect it’s had on her business, leading to a bigger conversation about algorithm frustrations, lack of transparency, and how social media companies fall short in supporting creators. They also discuss the devastating impact of natural disasters on our global community, focusing on how Florida-based artists are recovering from Hurricane Helene and Milton and how listeners can help from afar. Abby and Margo then share practical tips for diversifying communication outside of social media, dig into recent tech updates from Apple and Microsoft, and explore how creativity can thrive in even the most challenging conditions—like making art in the dark.

Mentioned in this episode:

https://www.youtube.com/@dewintonpaperco

https://tantaustudio.com/windowsillchat219/

https://www.annieatkins.com/

https://www.melissaweisspottery.com/

https://www.sunlighttax.com/

Microsoft’s Notepad gets spellcheck and autocorrect 40 years after launch

Use Zoom’s AI Companion to Take Notes and Summarize Meetings

Why Make Art in the Dark?

Connect with Abby:

https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/

https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill