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The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne WoodsAuthor: 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 across all walks of life. In each episode, we go beyond the surface with inspiring guests artists, visionaries, and brave-hearted entrepreneurs to explore how creativity becomes a catalyst for change. This isn't about perfection. It's about permission to be bold, messy, meaningful, and magnificently yourself. Whether you're painting canvases or building community, you'll find the courage to express, the curiosity to explore, and the connection to grow in every episode. Language: en Genres: Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Painting Identity, Intuition & the Courage to Become with Artist Michele Rogers
Episode 11
Thursday, 18 December, 2025
In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods is joined by Saskatchewan-based artist Michele Rogers, whose powerful portrait work honors Indigenous First Nations women and reflects her Métis heritage through stories of strength, memory, and generational resilience. Michele's paintings give visual voice to grandmothers, granddaughters, and female warriors—women whose lives and legacies shape cultural identity. Her work is deeply intuitive and emotionally layered, rooted in storytelling rather than surface aesthetics. Through her art, Michele explores what it means to remember, to honor, and to create from lived experience. In this conversation, Dionne and Michele explore: How cultural heritage informs creative identity Painting as a form of remembrance and resistance The responsibility and reverence of telling women's stories through portraiture Finding confidence, leadership, and voice through the creative process Encouraging others to step into creativity without fear of outcome Michele shares reflections from her journey as a lifelong entrepreneur, community artist, and educator—from large-scale window installations in her hometown to teaching paint parties designed to build confidence and curiosity. She also speaks about recent career milestones, including award-winning work, gallery exhibitions, and her participation in The Art of Becoming, a documentary series exploring the evolution of creative women. This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and consider how art can carry history, identity, and truth—especially for women navigating creativity, leadership, and becoming at every stage of life. 🩵 Michele Rogers is a contributor to The Turquoise Iris Journal and a featured artist in The Art of Becoming. Michele is currently participating in a gallery exhibition, with another major show scheduled for early 2026. Her work and creative journey were also featured in a prestigious artist magazine (Fall 2025) and highlighted in a documentary exploring her path to art, identity, and empowerment. In addition to her studio practice, Michele was invited to speak as one of three panelists at the WESK (Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan) event, where she shared insights on creativity, entrepreneurship, and artistic leadership. Upcoming Events • Artist Meet & Greet — Fierce The Spare Room Gallery, Cut Knife, Saskatchewan December 12 • "A Grandmother's Love" — Solo Exhibition Queen Elizabeth II Art Gallery at Government House Regina, Saskatchewan March 28 – June 28, 2026 Fun Fact Michele once traveled to Peru to help film a documentary highlighting the vital roles women play in a village along the Amazon River. During the experience, she slept among some of the largest black, hairy spiders she had ever seen—each one nearly the size of her palm. An unforgettable reminder of courage, curiosity, and immersion in the unknown. Email: michelerogersart@gmail.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/michelerogersart/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/michelerogersart/ Website - https://www.peekinmywindow.com/
