Trust the Mark | Marlene Steele on Creativity, Courage & Beginning Again
About this episode
Dionne Woods interviews Marlene Steele about her transition from a corporate career to pursuing her passion for art, emphasizing creativity and self-trust.
What if the masterpiece you're creating—whether it's a painting, a business, or your life—isn't finished yet? In this inspiring episode of The Motivatarian Exchange , I sit down with contemporary mixed-media artist, furniture artist, creative educator, and DIY Paint retailer Marlene Steele as she prepares to close one remarkable chapter and step fully into another. After more than 30 years in the corporate technology world, Marlene is retiring to pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a full-time artist. But this conversation isn't simply about leaving a career. It's about learning to trust yourself. Creating from intuition. Finding sanctuary in the creative process. And believing that the next brushstroke matters—even when you can't yet see the finished picture. Together we talk about: ✨ Overcoming imposter syndrome as an artist ✨ Trusting your intuition instead of waiting for perfection ✨ Creativity as a pathway to hope, healing, and faith ✨ Why taking one small action creates momentum ✨ Building a creative community that encourages growth ✨ Discovering intuitive painting later in life ✨ Finding the courage to leave a successful corporate career for a life of creativity Marlene…
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