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Infusing Identity into Art and the Power of Personal Beliefs in Professional Projects with Suzy Ultman (Part 2)

55 min • 14 februari 2024

In part two of this two-part episode, Margo is joined by illustrator, product designer, toy creator, and bookmaker of sophisticated and simple objects that inspire and delight young and old alike, Suzy Ultman. from graphic design to creating educational content for children, Suzy emphasizes the importance of infusing personal beliefs into professional projects and how hardships in her life such as her divorce and the loss of her sister played a role in her own creativity and imparting it on children. Make Time for Play is the main philosophy behind everything that she does as an artist and her signature products celebrate play, creativity, connection, and community in the world around us.

Margo and Suzy discuss:

Her desire to create more Jewish products to represent her culture and heritage
How personal struggles influenced her creative process and approach to life
The self-growth and happiness that comes alive through creativity
Using social media as a creative tool
Rediscovering the joy of Shabbat and what it brought back in to her life
The importance in finding time for creativity, self-reflection, and relationships
Her new kids stationery collaboration
And more