Margo is joined by seasoned artist, designer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the creative industry Paul Pape. Paul's journey began with a passion for education stemming from a need to escape an abusive childhood. Eventually, he found his way to design and fabrication, which led to the creation of thousands of personalized products for clients worldwide as well as industry giants such as Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon and more.. In recent years, he's pivoted to empowering Creatives, Companies and Corporations, sharing his expertise and insights to help them embrace innovation, reverse the Creativity Crisis and make life and work FUN again. As a speaker, educator, and mentor, he inspires others to unleash their creative potential and find fulfillment in their personal and professional lives.

Margo and Paul discuss:

• Pauls personal creative journey and how an abusive childhood played a role from inspiration to career

• How the industrial revolution shifted jobs towards more creative pursuits and how technology now frees us for even greater imaginative endeavors

• How customized creations can touch lives in unexpected ways

• The incredible impact creativity can have on our lives

• Dealing with copyright and trademark challenges

• Empowering the next generation of creatives

• The importance of failing with purpose

• Nurturing creativity in education

• The evolving role of technology and AI in artistic expression

• His unique framework to foster creativity called PLAY (Ponder, Learn, Apply, Yield)

• Joy and importance of teaching without gatekeeping

Connect with Paul:

https://paulpape.it/

https://www.youtube.com/paulpapedesigns

https://www.instagram.com/paulpapedesigns/

https://www.facebook.com/paulpapedesigns

Freebie! https://talk.ac/paulpape?code=WINDOWSILL

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill