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The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods

Dionne Woods
Creativity
Art
Motivation
Personal Growth
Turquoise Iris Journal
Mixed Media Art
Community Building
Community Support
Entrepreneurship
Resilience
Furniture Painting
Women Entrepreneurs
Women Empowerment
Creative Community
Personal Development
Self-Care
Hope
Soul Sparkle Living
Art Retreats
Art and Creativity

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 a... more

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In this inspiring episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, I sit down with contemporary mixed-media artist, furniture artist, creative educat... more

What if your greatest creative gift is seeing what others overlook?

In this inspiring episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, I sit down with Kelly Huskins, artist, entrepreneur, YouTube creator, and the creative force behind Whimsykel Designs, a dec... more

What happens when life changes in an instant?

In this heartfelt episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, I sit down with Lori Morgan, founder and creative force behind Tom & Chickpea, a beloved furniture painting and creative studio in Derry, New Hamp... more

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Recent Guests

Marlene Steele
Artist, studio owner, and creator of the Trust the Mark deck
Self-employed / Front Street Art District, Dayton, Ohio
Episode: Trust the Mark | Marlene Steele on Creativity, Courage & Beginning Again
Kelly Huskins
Owner behind Whimsykel
Whimsykel
Episode: The Art of Seeing Possibility | Kelly Huskins on Design, Healing & Creative Courage
Lori Morgan
Owner of Tom & Chickpea
Tom & Chickpea
Episode: How Creativity Helped Me Begin Again | Lori Morgan on Grief, Reinvention & Building Tom & Chickpea
Diana von Welanetz Wentworth
New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, life coach, co-founder of The Inside Edge and Love Letters Global Movement
Author and entrepreneur
Episode: Your Life as a Work of Art | Diana von Welanetz Wentworth on Purpose, Grief, Creativity & Living Fully
Susan Harold
Editor-in-Chief for Women Create magazines; author of The Art of the Studio
Women Create magazines, What Women Create, Women Create Shop
Episode: Inside Women Create: Susan Harold on Creativity, Purpose & The Art of Coming Full Circle
Casey Alvarez
Paint with Casey, furniture painter and entrepreneur
Episode: Color, Calling, and Courage: Casey Alvarez on Faith, Creativity, and Building a Life Through Art
Shen Shen210
Full-time artist and pioneer in West Coast graffiti
Artist
Episode: The Courage to Be Seen: ShenShen210 on Graffiti, Faith, and the Power of Vulnerability
Erin Schlarb
Website builder and marketing strategist
Hemlock Strategy & Design
Episode: Grow with Integrity: Why Every Creative Needs a Strategic Guide with Erin Schlarb
Michelle Allen
Artist and entrepreneur who creates colorful, abstract artwork and shares her experiences in creativity.
Episode: A Creative Life by Design: Motivation, Lists & Letting Go with Michelle Allen

Host

Dionne Woods
Host of The Motivatarian Exchange and former Paint Talks, a creative mentor and artist.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 115 ratings
  • Unique and inspiring

    I love how each guest has their own story of resistance, challenges, struggles and how they were able to turn things around to create a life that is full of purpose, awareness, growth and inspiration. Real and authentic, as it should be.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikekiara
    Canada7 months ago
  • Joyous!

    Joyous stories that make you feel you are cosying up next to a fire with a cup of tea. Thank you Dionee

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth.✏️
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • So many inspiring stories

    One of my favorite podcast. Dionne has a gift of sharing other artists’s creative stories and journeys. Each episode leaves me feeling motivated and empowered to push my creativity to bigger places and helps me feel like a part of a much larger and beautiful community

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    klberg
    United States2 years ago
  • Truly An Inspiring Podcast

    I love listening to Paint Talks. Dionne is a fabulous host and she invites such interesting and inspiring guests to join her on each episode. I learn so much from each episode and always look forward to the next. Thank you Dionne for bringing out the creative side in each of us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Flowering Farmhouse
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!

    I put this podcast on auto play and listened to every single one. It’s amazing the stories these artist share. I am going to start getting the magazine next so I can see what I could not in the podcast. It has left me wanting more. Highly highly recommend!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CuriouslyCreative_21
    United States2 years ago

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Guests are described as relatable and motivating, with practical takeaways for creative careers.
Listeners value the friendly, conversational style that makes complex ideas feel approachable.
The host creates a warm, authentic vibe and invites varied, inspiring guests.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trust the Mark | Marlene Steele on Creativity, Courage & Beginning Again
Q: What have you learned about yourself through running your studio and teaching classes?
I've learned that I am an intuitive painter who benefits from hands-on exploration, and that teaching helps me see the value in community and in guiding others through their own creative blocks.
Trust the Mark | Marlene Steele on Creativity, Courage & Beginning Again
Q: If someone comes to you and sits on your studio sofa saying they're not feeling motivated, what would you tell them?
I'd remind them that motivation often follows action; start with a small, simple step and trust the process, because once you begin, momentum and clarity tend to build from the act itself.
Inside Women Create: Susan Harold on Creativity, Purpose & The Art of Coming Full Circle
Q: What does a perfect day look like for you?
Susan describes a simple, restorative day by the water with a walk, some shopping, and time to read, balanced with social connection and inspiration from surroundings.
Inside Women Create: Susan Harold on Creativity, Purpose & The Art of Coming Full Circle
Q: What was your earliest dream as a child and how did that path lead you to magazines?
Susan recalls loving magazines from a young age, aspiring to work in that field, and following a zigzag path through different roles before landing in editorial leadership.
A Creative Life by Design: Motivation, Lists & Letting Go with Michelle Allen
Q: How do you overcome that? Or how do you, when life is, you know, kind of hit you hard or how do you get your motivation back?
Michelle discusses her approach of writing lists and breaking tasks down into smaller, manageable parts. She emphasizes taking action, even in small increments, to find motivation.

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Recent guests on The Motivatarian Exchange include:

1. Marlene Steele
2. Kelly Huskins
3. Lori Morgan
4. Diana von Welanetz Wentworth
5. Susan Harold
6. Casey Alvarez
7. Shen Shen210
8. Erin Schlarb

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