Total 2 episodes

13/03/2024Windowsill Chats

What It Really Means to Have Creative Freedom: Lisa Congdon on Embracing Hobbies, Cultivating Discipline, and Making Space for Joy and Ease

The one and only Lisa Congdon is back in the windowsill for an honest conversation on work life balance, creating harmony and ease in life, and what she’s given up in order to have more of what she wants. Illustrator and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic drawings and hand lettering. She works for clients around the world including Comme des Garçons, Crate and Barrel, Facebook, MoMA, REI, and Harvard University among many others. She is the author of ten books, including the starving-artist-myth-smashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist and her latest book Find Your Artistic Voice: The Essential Guide to Working Your Creative Magic. Margo and Lisa discuss: The notion of work life balance and Lisa’s current take on it The process of engangling herself from being a workaholic Creating a self care and wellness practice The importance of non-monetized hobbies The learning lessons that come from decision making Why she always says “every mistake is progress” The 80/20 rule when it comes to business income Print on demand How being disciplined has allowed her more freedom in her life Connect with Lisa: https://lisacongdon.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lisacongdon/ Art Inc. by Lisa Congdon Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

# 80/20 RuleA principle highlighting that 80% of results often come from 20% of efforts, relevant in business income discussions.

# Work-Life Balance # Self-Care # Artistic Voice # Creative Freedom # Non-Monetized Hobbies # Discipline and Freedom

18/08/2021Windowsill Chats

What if you're a perfectionist or a serial entrepreneur? Answer is the same, do the thing. Do it well. Aaron Foster & a lifetime of experiences.

From wholesale home furnishings, to wholesale and retail artist, to tv host, to actor, to restaurateur, there aren't many things Aaron Foster hasn’t dipped his toes into as a serial entrepreneur. Aaron and Margo go way back to a time where Aaron didn’t even consider himself creative. That was until he began making license plate art which has been his main gig for the last 17 years. Aaron likes to keep things interesting as you will hear in this episode. Margo & Aaron discuss: The traits of a good business partner The 80/20 rule and why it’s not always a good thing Hitting his big break through creating the license plate map Why high standards can sometimes become an obstacle The importance of understanding your strengths and weaknesses Why you can be multi passionate and successful And much more! Join the Relish Your Creativity membership today! Connect with Aaron: https://aaronfoster.myshopify.com/ @aaroncharlesfoster @thefoodanddrink

# 80/20 RuleA principle suggesting that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, often used in business contexts to improve efficiency and focus.

# Creative Journey # Serial Entrepreneur # Business Partnership Traits # License Plate Art # High Standards # Multi-Passionate Success

# 80-20-ruleRelated Episodes

# 80-20-ruleRelated Episodes

# 80/20 RuleA principle highlighting that 80% of results often come from 20% of efforts, relevant in business income discussions.

# 80/20 RuleA principle suggesting that 80% of effects come from 20% of causes, often used in business contexts to improve efficiency and focus.