ARTalk with John Cole Artist

With the holidays right around the corner, what better time to talk gingerbread? Like last year, I spent a considerable amount of time working on my gingerbread project for the Dracut (MA) Rotary's annual Gingerbread Contest. Over the course of the last week, I went from conception to planning, planning to execution. The end result makes me feel good. And isn't that what it's all about...

Brian Dooley is prior Coast Guard and an extremely talented, multi-disciplined, artist and craftsperson. His wide resume includes 3D printing, creative design, metal casting, and stencil work (among others). Having such a wide array of artistic skill lends well to mental flexibility and the creative process. Moreover, it supports critical thinking and problem solving. Brian brings all these traits...

As a wife and stay-at-home mother of two daughters, Michelle's life was busy and on the go. Unfortunately, she put herself on the back burner putting the needs of others before herself .After her youngest daughter left home for college, little did she realize that the years of not taking care of herself had taken a toll on her. Michelle began coaching herself back to health and wellness by joi...

There are both pros and cons to self-publishing - yet it can be done! Moreover, it's not nearly as difficult as it sounds. Having self-published more than 14 books, John is very familiar with the process of writing, organizing, and publishing using one-off printing sites. Please join John Cole Artist as he speaks to his process and how he gets his books to print. Over the half-hour, he will ad...

Original broadcast November 7, 2023 Meet tattoo artist Bunny Rieken. With an amazing artistic talent, she is currently working towards obtaining the credentials needed to medical tattoo. What does that mean? Medical tattooing, also known as paramedical tattooing or micropigmentation, is used to address various cosmetic and medical concerns. It can help camouflage scars, vitiligo, surgical incision...

Original broadcast: October 31, 2023 After years of building a career in corporate and working long hours, Heather found herself feeling unfulfilled in life. Even though she had the 6-figure salary, she was scared of money and realized she was just surviving day-to-day. She then spent time getting really honest with herself and what she truly wanted in life. It turns out, it was not a corporate ca...

Original broadcast Tuesday, October 24, 2023 Having completed the incredible Behind the Power LIVE event in Atlanta, GA, from October 18-20, 2023, please join your host, John Cole Artist, and special guests Lucinda Bentley, Heather Doran, Anna Davis, Michelle Sullivan, and Karen Albert - The Speakers of Behind the Power - as we talk about our experiences. If you didn't make it in person, now i...

Original broadcast October 10, 2023 Please join me for a very special Halloween ARTalk with John Cole Artist! On Tuesday, October 10, 2023, we will put away the brushes, paints, and other "material" things to talk about the Art of Paranormal Investigation. I will be joined by Lucinda and Donald Bentley and Sam and Heather Cox, former members of the Georgia Paranormal Society and, togethe...

Original broadcast October 3, 2023 More than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry has led Karen to where she is today. As a young girl, Karen volunteered in animal shelters in eastern Pennsylvania. Her instincts as a natural healer led her to a medical career upon completing a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree at West Chester University. Karen worked full time as a Registere...

Original broadcast September 26, 2023 Kristi Ferrise was born and raised in the bay area of Northern California. She has lived in Colorado, Virginia, New York and now Marathon, FL. Kristi had a successful corporate career where she worked for a large private pension company in Denver, Colorado. In 2001, she relocated to Marathon, FL where she worked at the Dolphin Research Center. Kristi retired f...

Original broadcast September 19, 2023 Please join me on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 5 p.m. ET when I'm joined by Leicester, MA-based artist April Small. April is the owner/operator of Odonata Artistic Services, a small business that offers Paint Party Fundraiser Events, virtual training, and Life Coaching with a Creative Twist. April notes that "I am all about spreading the LOVE, I hav...

Kim Nishida has been working with and coaching entrepreneurs for more than 20 years and it's her sheer delight and joy to support and empower women who are here to share their gifts of healing and transformation while making really good money at the same time. She fell in love with marketing when she was hired as the Marketing & Publicity Assistant at a publishing house more than 30 years...

Original broadcast September 5, 2023 Jennifer Etzwiler is an animal communicator, a best-selling author of Behind the Power, volumes 1 and 2, and sought after speaker who talks about finding non-traditional methods that help her to live with depression and manage substance addiction. As a multifaceted animal communicator, Jennifer translates and facilitates effective communication between all kind...

In this episode of ARTalk, I will be speaking with fellow podcaster Tabitha Robinson. Tabitha is the owner/operator of The Unique Artisans podcast, a program designed to highlight artists and explore their creativity. She is also an amazing artist with a wide range of talents including painting, quilting, sewing, and items made from polymer clay. She is based out of New Brunswick, Canada.

Original broadcast August 22, 2023 In this special event, intuitive Christine Cole will be doing a live reading for a selected YouTube follower (Christina Blue) as she connects with a deceased family member. This is your opportunity to see how she works and how she passes messages that bring peace. Christine is a two time best selling author of the books Behind the Power: Raw Courage to Triumph Ov...

Allyson Roberts knows what it takes to make it in this world. As a young woman who found herself homeless, pregnant and forced to live in her car she turned to the writing of Napoleon Hill for comfort and guidance. Little did she know then what a huge impact his philosophies would make on her life. As a cognitive behavioral expert along with her natural intuition, Allyson has guided thousands of p...

Original broadcast August 9, 2023 Megan Kidd is the owner of Blended Mamas, a small business based in Maysville, GA. Her goal is to take the guess work out of using essential oils, making it easy, accessible and fun! She offers blends for everyone, young and old, and can customize anything you need. Megan is also highly knowledgeable about gems, crystals and precious stones so this broadcast will...

Original broadcast August 1, 2023 Baking combines both science and art. On the science side, to make a delicious cake requires the right ingredients in the right amount. As we all know, mistakes can lead to a rather unsavory result. On the art side, we tend to want to eat what looks good - so including an artistic flair adds enjoyment. Ania Kwiecinski is both a scientist and an artist when it come...

Originally broadcast July 25, 2023 Tune in for a follow-up conversation with the amazing Lucinda Bentley. She is a multidisciplinary artist with a style that is fluid, unpredictable, and highly creative. She relies on nature for many of her artistic supplies and is guided by the Universe.

Original broadcast July 18, 2023 Meet woodworking entrepreneur Tim Kidd. Tim is the owner/operator of Captain Kidd's Designs, a Georgia-based business known for exceptionally well-crafted wood products. Tim excels at designing custom American flag displays for home or office as well as a number of other innovative products including wine holders, memory boxes, and clocks.

Original broadcast July 11, 2023 Audra is an Intuitive Life Coach and Speaker who powerfully, yet gently, helps people shift into their highest, most authentic selves. After losing her father to suicide and having lived through her own dark journey of clinical depression, Audra is passionate about helping people find their way back to their radiant light and vibrant health. With a background as a...

Original broadcast June 27, 2023 In this special edition, I spend time talking about my camping trip that took me from Massachusetts to Apache Junction, Arizona.

Original broadcast June 6, 2023 Meet Tamara Koermer, artist, Coast Guard aviator (retired), cyclist, and all-around talented person. Although new to the art of painting, her work already shows an incredible ability to capture light and shape to produce stunning pieces. If you are new to the arts, or are thinking about painting as a hobby or a way to express yourself, this is one interview you do n...

Original broadcast May 30, 2023 Carri Betts is a magical Fairy of wonder who inspires others to find the light in the midst of their darkness. As a best-selling author and speaker of Behind the Power, Carri encourages you to look deep within so you can reach your full potential and realize your mistakes don’t define you. As an intuitive healer she uses her profound wisdom to select the most effect...

Original broadcast May 23, 2023 Christine is a best selling author of the book "Behind the Power". Holding a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Salem State College, Christine N. Cole is best known for her Soul Paintings. Combining her natural intuition along with her love for painting and the arts, Christine taps into loved ones who have c...