The Grateful Artist Podcast

The Grateful Artist Podcast - Coaching with Joshua Smith

Hello everyone, and welcome to “The Grateful Artist Podcast! I’m your host, Stephanie Paige, and today, I’m excited to share an incredible interview with Joshua Smith — an amazing oil painter specializing in surrealism and a gifted coach for creatives. In this episode, Joshua explores the why behind working with a coach and how it can help unlock your full creative potential. He shares what he’s learned about the common struggles artists face, whether it’s fear, self-doubt, or blockages, and how to open up your spirit and mind to create more fluently and freely. It’s a powerful conversation, full of insights and practical advice that I believe will inspire you to step into your true creative flow. So, if you’re ready to break through your barriers and embrace your full artistic self, you won’t want to miss this one. Tune in now, and let’s get into it! Instagram Joshua Smith @joshuasmithart If you have any questions or comments about the podcast or Stephanie’s book, “The Grateful Artist”, please feel free to reach out via on Instagram @THEGRATEFULARTIShTPODCAST https://www.instagram.com/theg... [https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulartistpodcast] To purchase a signed copy of “The Grateful Artist”, visit www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com]. For an eBook or paperback version, you can also find the book on Amazon. Follow us give us reviews if you can on any podcast streaming services and if you want to be a part of our community, reach out to The Grateful Artist Podcast If you want to see my art in galleries, all my galleries are listed on my website, including Studio E Gallery—Evan’s gallery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit My website for a list of Galleries. www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com] Link for Soul Pages https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB [https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB] Evan Griffith Website Evan Griffith | Notes For Creators – Creative Soul Studio E Gallery Home | Studio E Gallery | Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Thank you for our sponsor Trevor David art panels follow him on Instagram @trevordavidartpanels Thanks again for being here. Until next time, keep writing, keep creating, and stay magical

Sparks Pod - The Soulzy Project & More by The Grateful Artist Podcast

Welcome to our weekly Sparks Podcast, where we explore the sparks that ignite our creativity, grow our ideas, and help us live more inspired lives. I’m Stephanie, artist and writer, and I’m here with my good friend Evan, a prolific author of five, soon-to-be six books for creators and a dedicated art gallery owner. Evan’s about to leap into his most profound chapter yet, and I can’t wait to see what sparks fly. This week, we dive into the topic of setting new goals and the power of sharing your ideas. Evan introduces the concept of “The Soulzy Project, a fun way to approach your goals with openness. We talk about two different strategies: announcing your goals loudly for accountability or keeping them quiet to build momentum before sharing. I share that I do both, sometimes I keep things quiet, other times I share when I have a strong feeling they’ll come true. It’s about trusting your instinct. We also explore the idea that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. A song snippet, a chance conversation, or even just quiet observation can spark a breakthrough. Sometimes, the universe nudges us toward our next big idea when we least expect it, and staying open is key. I share a story about how an odd moment of inspiration flipped my perspective, reminding us that silence often holds the loudest ideas. Next, Evan brings up a powerful scene from Schitt’s Creek - about a character explaining his pansexuality through a wine metaphor. It’s a perfect example of how storytelling and nuance can help us see the world differently. Simple moments like these can challenge our assumptions and open us to new ways of understanding. We’re always learning, always evolving. Finally, we talk about how stories control us, whether they’re helping us or holding us back. Rebecca Solnit reminds us that some stories sink ships, and many of us go down with those ships because we believe them to be true. The key is to stop being your story, to step out of it, and to take the life raft instead. Our journey is about finding the courage to break free and create something new. Stay tuned for more sparks and inspiration, because your best ideas are waiting, just beneath the surface. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast or Stephanie’s book, “The Grateful Artist”, please feel free to reach out via on Instagram @THEGRATEFULARTIShTPODCAST https://www.instagram.com/theg... [https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulartistpodcast] To purchase a signed copy of “The Grateful Artist”, visit www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com]. For an eBook or paperback version, you can also find the book on Amazon. Follow us give us reviews if you can on any podcast streaming services and if you want to be a part of our community, reach out to The Grateful Artist Podcast If you want to see my art in galleries, all my galleries are listed on my website, including Studio E Gallery—Evan’s gallery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit My website for a list of Galleries. www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com] Link for Soul Pages https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB [https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB] Evan Griffith Website Evan Griffith | Notes For Creators – Creative Soul Studio E Gallery Home | Studio E Gallery | Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

The Grateful Artist Podcast - I'm the Problem

If you have any questions or comments about the podcast or Stephanie’s book, “The Grateful Artist”, please feel free to reach out via on Instagram @THEGRATEFULARTIShTPODCAST https://www.instagram.com/theg... [https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulartistpodcast] To purchase a signed copy of “The Grateful Artist”, visit www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com]. For an eBook or paperback version, you can also find the book on Amazon. Follow us give us reviews if you can on any podcast streaming services and if you want to be a part of our community, reach out to The Grateful Artist Podcast If you want to see my art in galleries, all my galleries are listed on my website, including Studio E Gallery—Evan’s gallery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit My website for a list of Galleries. www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com] Link for Soul Pages https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB [https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB] Evan Griffith Website Evan Griffith | Notes For Creators – Creative Soul Studio E Gallery Home | Studio E Gallery | Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

The Grateful Artist Podcast- “Playing with Reckless Abandon”

Welcome to “The Grateful ArtistPodcast”! Today we’re diving into a powerful theme - “Playing with Reckless Abandon”. Evan Griffith and I are exploring how embracing spontaneity, trusting your inner child, and trusting the process can unlock your true creative potential. Evan will be sharing excerpts from my book, “The Grateful Artist”, especially from the Child at Play chapter, stories about how play and authenticity fuel creativity and growth. We’ll discuss how the most beautiful art comes from those unafraid to stand out, create differently, and trust their own voice, regardless of societal expectations or perfection. We’ll also reflect on those pivotal moments in life when we’ve lost our way, like letting go of work, fears, or old rules and how surrendering to the space of play and trust can help us rediscover our real selves. It’s about making a glorious mess, brave enough to be different, and trusting that the universe is always supporting us when we’re willing to let go. So, stay tuned, and remember, your magic is in that space of reckless abandon. Let’s get into it! If you have any questions or comments about the podcast or Stephanie’s book, “The Grateful Artist”, please feel free to reach out via on Instagram @THEGRATEFULARTISTPODCAST To purchase a signed copy of “The Grateful Artist”, visit www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com]. For an eBook or paperback version, you can also find the book on Amazon. Follow us give us reviews if you can on any podcast streaming services and if you want to be a part of our community, reach out to The Grateful Artist Podcast If you want to see my art in galleries, all my galleries are listed on my website, including Studio E Gallery—Evan’s gallery in West Palm Beach, Florida. Visit My website for a list of Galleries. www.stephaniepaigestudio.com [http://www.stephaniepaigestudio.com] Here’s a question for you: How do you Tap in to your most authentic self? Next weeks podcast. https://www.instagram.com/theg... [https://www.instagram.com/thegratefulartistpodcast] Link for Soul Pages https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB [https://a.co/d/fdXy6TB] Evan Griffith Website Evan Griffith | Notes For Creators – Creative Soul Studio E Gallery Home | Studio E Gallery | Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Thank you for our sponsor Trevor David art panels follow him on Instagram @trevordavidartpanels Until next time, keep shining your light manifesting your dreams and making some shit happen !!

Sparks Pod - Cowboy Mouth, The Mandalorian & Willingness

Welcome to The Sparks Pod brought to you by The Grateful Artist Podcast”, where every week, we explore what sparks creativity, growth, and authentic living. I’m Stephanie Paige, an artist and writer, and I’m joined by my fantastic cohost, Evan Griffith—an extraordinary writer for creatives Today, we’re diving into a thought-provoking theme: “Willingness”. We’ll share stories and insights that reveal how embracing willingness—over rigid intentions or plans—can truly transform your work and life. As Evan will tell us, improvising can be like drumming miss a beat, and you create something new, it’s about trusting the process and being open to what arises. We’ll kick things off with a touching story about Kate, a 90-year-old friend of Evan’s, and the greatest influence in her life. I’ll riff on the difference between intentions and willingness, sharing some quotes that help clarify this idea. Then, we’ll explore Patti Smith’s story from “Just Kids” about writing “Cowboy Mouth”, and how improvisation in art and in life can be a powerful tool. Later, we’ll touch on “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, because even in wild stories, there’s a lesson about trust, patience, and openness. We’ll close with Hugh Prather’s wisdom about happiness being a present attitude, not a future goal. So, stay with us, because when we open ourselves to willingness, magic happens. Let’s get into it!