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Dr Karen Shue's avatar

I love Jill's perspective on creativity and productivity and integrity - a total fan-girl. Thank you for this interview and a glimpse into her newest thinking into these.

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Thank you for reading and commenting! Yes, Jill is the total package. She's the bomb 💣

Athena McKenzie's avatar

Such a necessary read! I personally been very caught up in the "shoulds" lately and this was a good reminder to focus more on the joy I get from the creative process — and maybe to make more monkey noises in conversations.

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Haha--the monkey noises are clearly the most important take-away. Thanks Athena!

Chloe Lampman's avatar

I love a lot of things in this newsletter but I PARTICULARLY love the re-framing of consistency to be defined by who we are and not what we do.

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Indeed. I'm kind of clinging to that one 😅.

Kelcey Ervick's avatar

This is so great! I love the idea of identifying "three phases where you might be at present: Roots, Shoots, and Blooms. I love these metaphors because they highlight that we’re more like gardens than machines, each phase nurturing our growth at its own pace."

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Thanks Kelcey ❤️‍🔥

Marisa Stableford (she/her)'s avatar

The monkey sounds frame this conversation in a lovely way... thanks for all the beautiful gems of creative clarity you have unearthed in this conversation!

Jill Margo (she/her)'s avatar

It was such a treat to do this interview and I love reading the comments. Thank you Betty-Ann. Eee-ooo-aaa-ee! xo

B.A. Lampman's avatar

No, thank YOU Jill... you did the bulk of the work! I got to be spontaneous and ask whatever I wanted, whereas you had to actually *think* about your answers! Good thing you were well up to the task ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Jill Margo (she/her)'s avatar

I love that you took notes! And I'm excited to see you in the Follow-through Sessions again this winter!

Nicole Ardiel's avatar

Thank you both for this amazing and inspiring conversation. Even after working with Jill for a few years, this was illuminating. I even took notes! 😁 Brava to both of you for your continued commitment to your creative passions. 🩵

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Thanks so much, Nicole. This means everything!

Rachelle Reath's avatar

Wow, that was inspiring and grounding to read. This is just what I needed at a time when I have been feeling creatively burnt out and unsure how to reconnect with my creative self and that joy. This perspective shift is a powerful one. Thank you both!!

Jill Margo (she/her)'s avatar

This is so gratifying to hear, Rachelle! Thank you.

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Thank YOU Rachelle! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

Lori's avatar

I love this collaboration between two inspiring and lovely spirits. Thank you both! ❤️🙏💕

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Thank you Lori!

David P. Smith's avatar

Jill is an articulate intelligent communicator and this interview of course shows that. Lots to sink one's teeth into.

Kristine's avatar

Yum. So much jam😊

B.A. Lampman's avatar

Indeed! Jill has a lot to give and teach 👀❤️‍🔥