In Part 3 of the Dawn Dusk series, where Margo explores the creative forces behind the documentary, she sits down with Emmy-winning composer Silas Hite, whose music spans blockbuster films, hit TV shows, museum installations, bestselling video games, and award-winning commercials. With over two decades of experience and an unmatched ability to move between genres, Silas shares how an early love of rhythm and melody grew into a multifaceted career in composing and recording.

They explore how the industry has shifted over the years — from strikes to the rise of AI — and how Silas balances commercial projects with deeply personal creative work. He also offers a behind-the-scenes look at his collaborative process, translating visual stories into sound, and the joy of creative experimentation.

Margo and Silas discuss:

• Silas’ early inspirations and how his musical path evolved from performing to composing
• Navigating major industry shifts and the impact of AI on music creation
• The art of translating visual storytelling into sound, including scoring Dawn Dusk
• Balancing commercial projects with personal artistry and creative fulfillment
• Why being a musical generalist has been key to Silas’ success
• Insights into composing for short formats like commercials and TV segments
• The inspiration and creative process behind Chicha Macabre and My Happy Place
• Upcoming projects and how personal work keeps his creativity thriving

Connect with Silas:
https://www.silashite.com/
https://www.instagram.com/silas_hite
https://soundcloud.com/satincowboy
https://www.facebook.com/SilasHiteComposer/

Connect with Margo:
www.windowsillchats.com
www.instagram.com/windowsillchats
www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill
https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry

In Part 2 of a special Dawn Dusk series, Margo sits down with designer and maker Chelli Look, whose story is at the center of the documentary Dawn Dusk. Directed by Jason and Blue Gerber, the film follows Chelli’s journey through grief and healing after the devastating loss of her sister to domestic violence.

In this conversation, Chelli shares how creating leather handbags under her brand CHC became both a lifeline and a language for navigating profound loss. She offers her perspective on how the documentary came to be, what it means to create beauty amidst grief, and how creativity continues to shape her work as a designer, advocate, and visual storyteller. Through her story, we’re reminded of the resilience found in making and the quiet strength of simply being.

Margo and Chelli discuss:

• How the documentary Dawn Dusk unfolded from Chelli’s perspective
• The role of creativity and design in navigating grief and emotional recovery
• Why beauty is a necessity—not a luxury—in the healing process
• How CHC handbags became a vessel for processing and storytelling
• The evolution of Chelli’s work as an advocate for domestic violence survivors
• Learning to slow down, be present, and allow healing to unfold over time

Connect with Chelli:
https://www.dawnduskfilm.com/trailer
https://www.chellilook.com/
www.instagram.com/chelli_look
www.instagram.com/dawnduskfilm

In this episode of Creative Current Events, Margo and Abby dive into a whirlwind of fascinating stories and fresh perspectives from the worlds of creativity, tech, and everyday life. They chat about the accidental invention of the snow globe and the surprising rise of art fairs hosted in U-Haul trucks — celebrating human resourcefulness and the scrappy side of creativity.

They also dig into AI and authenticity — from lawsuits against media companies accused of data theft, to AI-generated actors in Hollywood, and the ethical gray areas of algorithm-driven platforms like Spotify. Together, Margo and Abby unpack how these developments are reshaping creative industries and what it means to stay human in a data-driven world.

Whether you’re a maker, dreamer, or just looking for a new lens on today’s creative headlines, this episode proves that inspiration is everywhere — sometimes in the most unexpected places.

Articles Mentioned:

• AI Lawsuits: Japanese Media Giants vs. Perplexity
• AI Actor Sparks Outrage in Hollywood
• Cities & Memory: Global Sound Mapping Project
• The Sphere: Wizard of Oz Experience
• Magnopus: Storytelling Through Immersive Tech
• Banana Republic’s Vintage Catalog Revival
• Carhartt x Bethany Yellowtail Collaboration
• Coach’s Coffee Shops Connect with Gen Z
• Ugmonk: Intentional Design Meets the Analog To-Do List

Connect with Abby:

https://www.abbyjcampbell.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ajcampkc/

https://www.pinterest.com/ajcampbell/

Connect with Margo:

www.windowsillchats.com

www.instagram.com/windowsillchats

www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

https://www.yourtantaustudio.com/thefoundry