Margo is joined by writer, singer-songwriter, teacher, and coach Marisa Handler. Marisa is the author of Loyal to the Sky, which won a Nautilus Gold Award for world-changing books and her essays, fiction, and poetry have appeared in numerous publications. Her music is also streamed across large platforms such as Spotify and iTunes. Marisa earned her MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and has received many fellowships in Creative Writing, including a Fulbright and an Elizabeth George Foundation grant. On the spiritual side, Marisa has been studying Insight Meditation in retreats and daily life since 2002, and instructing since 2012. She is a Certified Facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie, and has long-term practices in Authentic Movement, Somatic Experiencing, and various forms of dance. Marisa is the founder of Live Your Creative Genius, an in-depth coaching program offering a new paradigm for creative work, and she teaches on creativity, writing, and transformation at places like Stanford University, Spirit Rock Meditation Center, Esalen, and the California Institute for Integral Studies.   Margo and Marisa discuss: Her creative path and how spirituality plays a role in her many creative mediums Cultivating creativity, finding support in a creative community, and connecting with one's authentic voice The challenges of balancing creative pursuits with jobs Creating a sacred space for creativity Her 9 month coaching program How we are intrinsically creative beings How we do our best creative work by becoming who we truly are Embracing our shadow Viewing our obstacles as allies   Join Windowsill Chats Patreon for just $5 a month and receive early access to the Windowsill Chats Podcast, question submission for Q&A, replay's of monthly Q&A create-together sessions, a vibrant Facebook community, and more at www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill!   Connect with Marisa: www.marisahandler.com "Alchemize Your Creative Vision" on December 12th: https://marisahandler.com/programs/aycv/ Live your Creative Genius (9 month coaching): https://marisahandler.com/programs/lycg/ https://marisahandler.com/programs/firing-up-the-engines/  https://www.facebook.com/marisa.handler.3 https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Q6NM99n37Lch8xG4Rjkfx?si=YqGdYLUaSo-JnGgyF_qbww https://insighttimer.com/marisacreates   Connect with Margo: www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.windowsillchats.com www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill