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The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods Formerly the Paint Talks Podcast Conversations that spark courageous expression, curious exploration, and connected growth. Hosted by creative mentor, artist, and Motivatarian™ Dionne Woods, this podcast is a gathering place for women who create with purpose and lead with heart. Originally launched as Paint Talks — a show devoted to spotlighting visual artists — this next chapter expands the lens to include creatives, coaches, and soulful leaders…
Episodes
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 89 Jen Herman Russell Studio
Today's guest on the PaintTalks Podcast is Jen Herman-Russell, a fine artist who paints calming watercolors featuring familiar landmarks. Jen lives in…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 88 Kelsey Howard Art
Our PaintTalks Podcast guest today is Kelsey Howard of Kelsey Howard Art. After years of balancing life as a nurse and a budding art career, Kelsey is now a…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 87 Kacha of Issue 07 Covert Artist
Kacha began painting furniture in 2016 to help overcome a deep depression from the sudden passing of her mother. Since then, she has painted every day and…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 86 Kathleen Rose of Vintage Rose
Today I welcome Kathleen Rose, a furniture painter and mixed media artist to the PaintTalks podcast. Kathleen is a UK native, who relocated to the US in 2001…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 84 Erin Schlarb of Hemlock Strategy & Design
Today on PaintTalks, I'm talking with Erin Schlarb, of Hemlock Strategy + Design. She is a freelance web designer who works with The Turquoise Iris Journal and…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 83 Sarah Mason Walden of Peacoquette
Sarah Mason Walden is a Nashville native with a deep love of history and world culture. Sarah's background as a professional in entertainment was transmuted…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 82 Diane Devine of Faith Filled Furniture
Today on the PaintTalks Podcast, I chat with Diane Devine, a furniture and canvas artist in Central New York and owner of FaithFilledFurniture. Diane has a…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 81 Lindsey Shevkun Aguayo of Indigo Road Studio
Today on PaintTalks, I chat with Lindsey Shevkun of Indigo Road Studio. Lindsey is a maker at heart, who loves art in many forms and mediums–including…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 80 Victoria Downs of Victoria Downs Healing Arts
Today on the PaintTalks Podcast, I chat with Victoria Downs. She is a Holistic Wellness Coach and Artist who helps creatives overcome stress, anxiety, and…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 79 Chris Butler of Dixie Artistry
Chris Butler is one of a kind and I promise you'll enjoy this fun chat with him on this week's podcast! Chris is a former Naval Officer for the U.S. Navy and…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 78 Marian Parsons aka Miss Mustard Seed
I'm excited to share this PaintTalks chat with Marian Parsons of Miss Mustard Seed with you! She is a paint enthusiast, artist, encourager & writer…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 77 Maria & Ashley of Gray Gardens Design
Welcome to PaintTalks Podcast! This week I am chatting with Maria and Ashley, the creators behind Gray Gardens Design. They are a mother/daughter team of…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 76 Aj O'Connor of AJ's Vintage Design
Today's PaintTalks guest is Aj O'Connor, owner of owner of Ajs Vintage Designs and Ajs Creative Coaching, an Ambassador for Dixie Belle paints and Woodubend…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 75 Lorisz Gagyi of LL Furniture Art
What a treat! Welcome Lorisz Gagyi, a furniture artist from Bad Kissingen, Germany to PaintTalks! Her bold furniture with strong, exaggerated colors are a…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 74 Nicki Mulligan of Daffodils & Details
Help me welcome Nicki Mulligan of Daffodils and Details to PaintTalks! She is Oklahoma-born and raised, an attorney by profession but with a passion for art…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 73 Lori Siebert of Lori Siebert Studio
Today's episode of PaintTalks features the one and only Lori Siebert! She is a mixed media artist, product designer, licensed artist, and creative retreat…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 72 Carolyn Muncy of Ransomed Relics
Join me on PaintTalks as I chat with Carolyn Muncy, the artisan of Ransomed Relics Designs. Carolyn paints what is in her heart and has a passion for making…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 70 Behind the Scenes of Publishing The Turquoise Iris Journal Magazine
Get a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to produce The Turquoise Iris Journal. Join me, Dionne, along with editor Kamee and operations manager, Erin as…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 69 Melissa Jacobson of Jude and Julia
Melissa Jacobson of Jude and Julia a vintage furniture restoration company in Massachusetts joins me on the podcast today. She's been painting furniture since…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 68 Abbie Lytle of Abbie Lytle Pottery
Abbie Lytle creates small-batch pottery in central Kentucky, which she sells through her website, Abbie Lytle Pottery. Abbie is a mother of 2 sweet boys, has…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 67 Sue of Tanglewood Sue
Friends, buckle up for this colorful ride! Artist and teacher, Tanglewood Sue, paints wild furniture and art that are rivaled by her sometimes irreverent but…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 66 Amber Hutchins of The Bohemian Crafthouse
Amber is a mom of three and a huge sports fan. I fell in love with her work when she sent me my first pair of macrame earrings. Amber is so passionate about…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 65 Jackie Strydom of The Painted Pinto
Our friend, Jackie Strydom is a creative artist with an adventurous spirit. She says she loves to do just about anything or go just about anywhere. The Painted…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 64 Amy Sadler of Chateau Chic Designs
Friends! Amy Sadler, mama of a 27, a 25 & a 3 year old 😁 is the owner of Amy Sadler Designs, & she helps women make paint color and style choices for their…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 63 Artist Linda Lieffers from Cabo San Lucas aka Artista Unleashed
This is a small taste of the large impact our Dorito loving friend, Linda Lieffers, is having on the art world. Her bold color combinations will stop your…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 62 Laura Barnes of New to You Furniture Refinishing
This creative hardworking mother of 3 is managing a paint business and self publishing her own book, all while serving as a caregiver for her mom, too. Laura…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 61 Kelly Wiler of Girl Upcycled Studio
Friends! I'm excited for you to meet my Tom Petty loving friend, Kelly Wiler! She describes herself as "a self taught artist (which really means I've learned…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 60 Kaity Henning Ryan of Forest Lore
My next guest, Kaity Henning Ryan, brings together art, inspiration and an all natural lifestyle. Her main focus is painting furniture in what I call a dark…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 59 Color Blind Artist Nancy Leiva of LNKolor.Art
How can you be an artist and be colorblind? This is the question Nancy Leiva is often asked. The beauty of being an artist, you get to paint the world from…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 58 Pam Dudley of Pam's Painted Petals and Designs
Inspiration often comes when we least expect it! Pam Dudley is my next guest and she shares her creative journey, and what a journey it is! Pam brings heart…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 57 Connie Hemmer of The Painted Photographer
Constant Hemmer loves painting and photography so much that she combined them into one fantastic business, The Painted Photographer! Her adorable Cottagecore…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 56 Renee Smith of Raine Gardens and Rainy Day Vintage
Download this one, Friends! I don't want you to miss all of the goodness Renee shares with us. Her story will resinate with so many of you. You'll find…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 55 Ronda McMeen of Chasing Kestrels
Today we're releasing a new episode of the podcast and this one features the delightful Ronda McMeen! When we asked readers of The Turquoise Iris Journal to…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 54 Kamee Collins of Momtrovert & our Very Own Editor of the Iris Journal
This week on the podcast I'm chatting with our first-ever guest, Kamee Collins! Not only is Kamee the editor of The Turquoise Iris Journal but she's also a…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 53 Dianna Zettek of Dinamite Designs
This week's guest is the amazing Dianna Zettek! Dianna was featured in our summer issue when she submitted her GORGEOUS garden's water feature for our garden…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 52 with Karen Fraser of Whimsy by Karen
Karen Fraser is the next guest on our podcast! This sweet soul is the artist behind Whimsy by Karen, where she sells her handmade art and vintage finds. Follow…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 51 Matt Woods AKA My Husband #MoreMatt
Anyone else nervous? No, just me? I adore this man with all of my heart and have loved watching him navigate his way through our creative space. You've…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 50 - Zeb & Jami Ray of Jami Ray Vintage & How They Began
I've been waiting for this one!!! Today's episode features Zeb and Jami Ray of Jami Ray Vintage!!! This beautiful couple was featured in the fourth issue of…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 49 Susan Mary of Hope Springs Resources
Today's episode of #PaintTalks featured one of the most interesting and incredible contributors we've had yet! In addition to being an artist, Susan Mary is a…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 48 Monica Mercer of M & M Mercantile
Ready for some southern charm? Today's guest is the amazing Monica Mercer of M&M Mercantile Co in Canton, GA! Monica was featured in Issue 03 of The Turquoise…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 47 Josi Siefker of Paint Pixie Brushes & It's Never Too Late
I LOVED this one! This week on the pod I got to interview one of my sweetest friends, the incredible Josi Siefker of Paint Pixie Brushes! I always love…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 46 Leigh Gilbert-Harper of Love, Leigh
This lovely artist is Leigh Gilbert-Harper of Love, Leigh! Leigh was featured in Issue 04 of The Turquoise Iris Journal for her GORGEOUS pressed flower art…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 45 Ildiko Horvath of Restored4u Bold Color Expert
I've been waiting for this one! Known for her bold, boho patterns and designs, Ildiko Horvath was the perfect choice for our third cover artist! The owner…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 44 Keri Carter of One Eighty Relics
Ever wanted to make a major statement? Keri Carter is your go-to-gal! In Issue 03 of The Turquoise Iris Journal she shared her tutorial for statement-making…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 43 Patty Levine of Ooh! I Love That
Meet my friend, Patty! She is one of the most supportive ladies I've ever met and I'm so happy to share her story with you. Patty describes Ooh! I Love That as…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 42 Clarissa Morton of Half Moon Hollow Design
Clarissa describes herself as one that helps your tell your story through a design that's uniquely you. She's an interior stylist and artist that creates…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 41 Jennifer Ross of The Scenic Route Highway Furniture & Design
This week, on the podcast, you'll get to hear my conversation with the fabulous Jennifer Ross of Scenic Route where she shares the long journey she took to…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 40 Rhonda Finfrock of Fruitful Life Studio
Say hello to this week's guest, Rhonda Church Finfrock of Fruitful Life Studio! Like many creatives, Rhonda wears many hats... In addition to being a retailer…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 39 BJ Massa of Junk'd Up Shares Her Story of Moving to Denmark During a Pandemic
This week on the podcast, you can hear the amazing conversation I had with BJ Massa! In case you didn't know, BJ is the owner and creator behind Junk'd Up. A…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 38 Christie Wright - Artist behind Red Echo Studio
The second we saw artist Christie Wright's watercolor clover tutorial, we KNEW we had to have her in Issue 03! Her work was so clearly and beautifully inspired…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 37 Brent Haynes of Foxtrot Woodworks and Design
I sat down with Brent Haynes of Foxtrot Woodworks and Designs. Brent is an artist, writer, designer, woodworker, and all around multi-hyphenate DIY creative…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 36 Jennifer McKee of Village Chic / Village Cup on Brick & Mortar What's Working Now
Sometimes becoming an artist sneaks up on you and changes your whole life. That's what happened with Jennifer Mckee of Village Chic / Village Cup in South…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 35 Sheila Szilagyi - Noseworthy, Award winning stained glass artist and creative mess maker
This is one talented lady, Friends!! Sheila is an award winning artist from San Diego, CA and she's making a name for herself in the circle of glass artists. I…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp. 34 Joyita Upchurch of Joyita QUEEN of Colour
Bold & Beautiful is how I describe the Queen of Colour!! Joyita is making a colourful name for herself in the art world. She's not only designing her artwork…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 33 - Anissa Perry of Niss & That and Bubblegum Yum Shares the Good, the Bad and the Nitty Gritty of Being an Artist & Instructor
Anissa Perry has been described as "Super-Mom", an "incredible artist", "so cool", a "bad a$$", "an amazing paint instructor"...and so many more wonderfully…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 32 Kimberly Reiter of Rubbish Restyled Shares Her Experience & How Two Short Years Can Change Your Life
Kimberly Reiter often doesn't recognize the woman looking back at her in the mirror. Setting fear aside, not just personally, but professionally as well, her…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 31 Plein Air Artist Nancy Reed Jones Tells Us The Power Behind Her Romantic Garden Hats & Family Bouquets
Connecting her hats with chemo patients - Nancy Reed Jones has been putting a big smile on many faces with her sincere and sentimental artwork. Sometimes, It's…
The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsEp 30 16 Year Old Felicity Smith Is Paving The Way For Young Artists
Bold & Fearless at 16 - Meet our youngest artist featured, Felicity Smith! I am so pumped and proud to visit with this young lady. She squeezed me in between…