Experience the magic of Mary Engelbreit — no travel required. In a world that’s more connected than ever, virtual events continue to bring people together from around the world. They’re flexible, accessible and help foster the community and creativity we crave.

From her earliest drawings as a child in St. Louis to becoming one of the most recognizable illustrators in America, Mary Engelbreit’s art has always been about joy, storytelling, and connection. With more than 40 years of creativity behind her, she continues to inspire through greeting cards, books, stationery, fabric, dinnerware, and so much more.

They say that art is a journey, not a destination. In our recent interview for The SheLift Project (“Lessons from a 50-Year Art Empire”), I had the chance to reflect on the years—really, decades—of building a creative business that began in a high school art class and keeps going strong today. I want to share with you some of what I’ve learned along the way: about staying true to your art, adapting when you must, and embracing imperfection as part of the process.