The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods

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Ep 168 Renee Smith of Rainy Day Vintage on Making Creating a Family Affair Jun 20, 2024

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Renee Smith is an artist, writer, teacher, and curator of timeless creativity for The Turquoise Iris Journal. Renee is known for her use of moody colors and an intuitive style that began on furniture and is now featured on canvas, mixed media journals, and wood art. Her intuitive florals and landscapes are easily recognizable for her use of color and movement. She is also the founder of RDV Prints, a faith-based printing business catering to artists looking to venture into new streams of revenue and think outside the box with their own art prints. Through her Real Talk Mondays and Self Talk Tuesdays, workshops, commission work, and her writing, she helps others discover the joy and confidence to begin and expand their own art journey, to trust themselves and find their unique voice and style, and spread light and joy through art.

Upcoming Events: Life In COLOR Art Retreat at Rainy Day Vintage Studios in Noel, Missouri June 21-23

Art on the Border Charity Gallery Event in Fort Smith, Arkansas July 19 and 20

Fun Facts: Coffee is my comfort food. I only like cookies when they are hot from the oven. A puzzle can take me hostage for days. My favorite color is every shade of green. My faith is in Jesus and His Joy is my strength through all circumstances. My studio evolves to meet whatever we need from it. Art is where I find freedom from anxiety.

Website https://rainydayvintage.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rainydayvintagestudio Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rainy.day.vintage/

Ep 167 Karen Berg of Redoux on Finding Purpose After 50 Jun 06, 2024

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Dionne Woods Talks with Karen Berg of Redoux Interiors today on the Paint Talks Podcast. Karen's mission is to empower you to craft your dream home decor on a budget. She loves DIY and have a knack for transforming castoffs into treasures. Karen wants to educate and inspire you to fall in love with your home without breaking the bank. As a dedicated DIY Paint and IOD Stockist, she's passionate about the products she uses and sells. Living the Empty Nester life with her three grown kids, a perpetually energetic dog, and her patient "Suffering Husband," she dives into trash-to-treasure adventures. Where does she find inspiration? Her garage—a haven of potential projects fueled by her love for dumpster diving.

Upcoming Events: Karen has in-person workshops that will start in the spring/summer of 2024. An ongoing online course will teach people how to paint their Kitchen Cabinets like a pro in just one weekend. More DIY Online workshops coming later in 2024.

Fun Facts: I have a terrible singing voice, but I never hesitate to belt out a song on a Karaoke machine. My Great Grandmother called me "Good Time Charlie" (someone who is the life of the party). I have never met a stranger; honestly, I am a party of one. Life is one big adventure for me, and I am here to enjoy it all.

If music plays with a good beat, my body takes over and starts to dance, even in public at the grocery store (but I try to keep it under control).

I met and got engaged to my husband of 31 years after only spending about five days together. It was love at first sight.

I can eat an Ice Cream Sundae 12" tall and finish my husband's. And walk away feeling fine. My body can absorb ridiculous amounts of Ice Cream (I only do this about twice a year).

I love to go dumpster diving, like some people love thrifting. I am never tired of hunting down free stuff that people throw out. I am not above ripping open garbage bags if I think there is something worth getting out of it. And yes, that's gross. LOL.

Website http://www.redouxinteriors.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/redouxblog Instagram https://www.instagram.com/redouxinteriors/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn3p_oNCGXZ68frkFaMPbBA

Ep 166 BJ Massa of Junk'd Up on Curating for The Turquoise Iris Journal May 23, 2024

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Dionne Woods talks with BJ Massa on the Paint Talks Podcast. BJ is the owner and creative force behind Junk'd Up, where she exercises her furniture and canvas work. She has been thrifting forever and painting furniture for more than twenty-five years. BJ loves working with lots of color and experimenting with different tools and techniques. BJ is a native of Long Island transplanted to Indiana. She may have lost her accent but not her style nor her edge. Visit her retail space in Noblesville, IN where she is a DIY Paint and IOD Retailer.

Ep 165 Kimberly Reiter of Rubbish Restyled Shares Her New Non Profit's Mission to Help Women Leaving Domestic Violence May 09, 2024

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Dionne Woods talks with Curator Kimberly Reiter on the Paint Talks podcast. Kimberly is a creative artist and boutique studio owner of Rubbish Restyled based in Edgerton, WI. She is best known for her colorful whimsy furniture creations. Her specialty is fun, inviting spaces for creative gatherings and party hosting.

Kimberly is a wife and mother of three sons, residing in Milton, Wisconsin with a bunch of pets. She describes herself as a lifelong student, enjoys learning, and is fascinated with discovering new things. Alongside her passion for art, she's the recent founder of Hope Heart Doorways, a non-profit dedicated to helping women and children of domestic violence find sustainable housing and support.

With a heart for creativity and community, Kimberly's journey is all about weaving artistry and compassion into the fabric of everyday life.

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Ep 164 Angie Nordstrum Design on Curating for The Turquoise Iris Journal Apr 25, 2024

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Dionne Woods talks with Angie Nordstrum on the Paint Talks Podcast. Angie is a multi-passionate artist and maker who creates vibrant, colorful paintings on walls, windows, canvas, and clothes! Her mission is to create art that inspires and maybe even sets your soul on fire.

Angie's love for art was ignited at age 10 when she showed her 4H projects at the Iowa State Fair. Angie studied Apparel Design in London and worked as a clothing and graphic designer for several years.

As a Curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal, Angie contributes articles about murals, window painting, wearable art and educates artists on how to work with businesses. Her work has also been featured in Better Homes & Gardens Do It Yourself and Creatives Kids magazines and The Denver Post. Angie is based out of the scenic foothills of Colorado when she is not galavanting around the globe.

Upcoming Events: East Boulder County Artists Open Studios April 27 & 28 in Longmont, CO, details here.

"How to Work with a Muralist" Workshop on May 7 - Register Here!

Fun Facts: My taco obsession averages 7 meals/week.

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Ep 163 Lisa Worley of Southern Yankee Designs with Deep in the Arts Mar 21, 2024

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Lisa Worley was born in upstate New York. Growing up, her mother was an interior designer and Faux finisher and Lisa would go to job sites with her and help her while getting hands-on experience. That's where her passion for art and interior design began.

Lisa has been a Master Faux Finisher for over 25 years. She studied abroad throughout Italy to learn the old master's techniques of a decorative faux finish. Lisa also studied the art of finishing with several well-respected artists in the industry from Gary Lord to Martin Allen Hirsch.

In the late 90s, Lisa became a distributor and instructor for Faux Effects international and taught classes at her studio. A couple of years later, she went to a local college and studied interior design. One of her favorite things she learned in interior design was the theory of color. That made all the difference in the world for her. It opened her eyes to the endless possibilities of color combinations.

Lisa's business is very labor intensive. At 53, climbing on scaffolding and ladders over the years is starting to take a toll on certain parts of her body, but has inspired her to reinvent herself and her business.

Website https://www.southernyankeesc.com/

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Ep 162 with Sarah Berry of Sarah Berry & Co the Accidental Entrepreneur Feb 29, 2024

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Dionne Woods talks with Sarah Berry on the Paint Talks Podcast. Sarah is an entrepreneur, CEO, volunteer, and a support staff to her husband's small business. But those are her official titles. The most important names she goes by are "mom, wife, daughter, sister," and "friend."

The most challenging, yet rewarding, capacity she has worked in, (just behind motherhood!), has been that of self-employment. Although she has had an entrepreneurial "spark" most of her life, she officially started her small business journey in January 2014, with absolutely no clue what she was doing! Practically by accident, she turned a recipe of elbow grease, blind faith, and a lot of late-night coffee-infused work sessions, into a thriving creative business.

Though the roots of her business began with creating handmade goods, encouraging people to finally take action on the little voice that has been nudging them to "do something more," is what really gets her going! There is a need for what we ALL have to offer, and in helping people bring a little beauty and creativity back into their lives, she hopes to inspire others to finally take the leap on their own dreams! Life it too short and too amazing to let it pass without taking a chance on yourself, and Sarah is like the best biz buddy you never knew you needed....until now!!

Upcoming Events: Sarah is getting ready to launch a mini course about starting a business from your own kitchen table like she did 10 years ago! You can visit www.SarahBerryandCo.com for more information about how to get signed up. She has also just celebrated recently being published in Better Home and Gardens "Holiday Crafts" magazine for two years running, not to mention her most recent feature in "The Turquois Iris Journal!" So many reasons to celebrate!

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Ep 161 Jen Cushman of Soul Stirring Retreats in the South of France Feb 15, 2024

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Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy and the authentic. She's spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored two jewelry-making books, appeared on numerous DIY television shows as a guest artist and has been widely published in national magazines. Currently, she is a contributing artist on the MadeTV maker network.

When the pandemic hit, Jen followed her heart and started a new business called Soul Stir Magic to virtually work one-on-one with clients as an empathic intuitive, reiki energy practitioner and a creativity coach for women finally ready to release old stories and limiting beliefs that unconsciously hold them back from realizing their dreams.

In 2023, Jen again followed her intuition and began Soul Stirring Retreats in the South of France, where she invites adventurous women to join her and world-class guest artist instructors on Art + Spirit retreats that re-ignites their passionate maker hearts and refreshes their spirit.

Each Monday, at 11:11 am Arizona time, Jen hosts her Magic Mondays livestreams, where she teaches about personal growth, wellness, energy medicine or spirituality. She also does mini readings for a handful of her live viewers using her own Joy FULL Oracle Card Deck for Creatives, Healers and Feelers.

Jen's purpose is to guide women toward their inner knowing, which empowers them to radiate creativity, authenticity and happiness.

Jen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Psychology, as well as a number of certifications including Master Practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Mental and Emotional Release® (MER), Hypnotherapy, Reiki Master/Teacher, Art Therapy Coach and Angel Tarot Card reader.

Website Intuitive Energy Healer | Intuitive Readings | Workshops - Soul Stir Magic

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Ep 160 Brenda Glad with Finding Your Creative Voice at Any Age Feb 01, 2024

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Dionne Woods talks with Brenda Glad on this week's Paint Talks Podcast. Brenda was born to create art from her heart just for the love and satisfaction she receives. Brenda loves learning and loves to pass it on whenever she can. Behind a camera, at the potter wheel, sewing, refurbishing old treasures, repurposing items giving them new life, making books, journals, and nichos with handmade religious statues and decorations. Through commission work, Brenda refurbished an antique Spanish Galleon model by creating by hand -- missing wooden parts, replacing all the ratlines, matching paints, and antiquing the exterior.

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Ep 159 Cover Artist Marlis Dean-Walker on Bold Artistry at Any Age Jan 18, 2024

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Marlis Walker of "Dare To Be You Designs By Marlis" is a self-taught, late-blooming artist, she started painting canvas at the age of 60. She inspires, encourages, and teaches others to find their creative joy so they can "color outside the lines" in every aspect of their lives while bringing joy and smiles to themselves and others. Marlis says, "Find that creative spark that makes your heart smile and share it with others".

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