I had to get out of my head, so I here it is... all the stuff I've been sitting with for a few days now. I had to decide whether to stay in that headspace or get up and move forward. I chose the latter. I took a step back to reflect on where I was, where I am now, and where I want to be.

It's been a while since I recorded an episode... Life got crazy, but I'm back! In this episode I reflect on this past year, all the good and the bad. It's all about mindset, and I'm starting over all the time.

Email me your thoughts or stories at dani.roma.art@gmail.com
Follow my journey at @dani.roma.art

In this episode I share the steps I took to becoming the woman I am on the inside, on the OUTSIDE. My journey to self love finally reached a point where I needed to look how I felt.

Growth is a process, and there is not right way to do it; you just have to keep working towards your truth.

Much Love Beautifuls,
Dani

I know it's been a while since I posted an episode, so this one's filled with a lot of goodies. I update you on all my personal growth over the past couple months in my career and personal life. I share stories about community building, manifesting my future, and ending relationships.

Life is an eb n flow; just go with it. There will be ups and there will be down, but the beauty is that you will live and you will learn.

Much Love Beautifuls,
Dani

In this episode, I discuss my momentary blimps of negativity, and my plans to overcome the blocks in my mind that keep me from living my absolute best life. I refuse to sit back and not take action. We can always do more to better ourselves, and I'm going to finally try something I've avoided for some time.

In this episode, I have the privilege of interviewing my mentor, Andrea Ehrhardt! She is an incredible human with an amazing story. She shares how she began her art career and started living the life she wanted. She is an incredible artist, with a gift for inspiring and teaching others.

Website: artbyandrea.com
Instagram: @artbyandreaehrhardt

Purchase her new book, Mural Money on Amazon or listen to it on Audible

In this "Weekend Ramblings" episode I truly do ramble on about life as a masterpiece. We all have the power to be who we want and create the painting (that is our life) exactly as we see fit. :)

Note: This is an unedited episode, so please accept my notifications going off mid episode. haha

This weekend I discuss my week of self discovery. I took some time to learn the ins and outs of shamelessly self promoting myself on social media, which frightened me... but I found that it taught me to finally embrace my true self, which is a gift.

This weekend, I share my thoughts on becoming the best version of myself by stepping outside my comfort zone and listening to my body and mind. Do what scares you. You won't regret it.

Note: Weekend Ramblings are unedited and meant to be imperfect, so please forgive my cheering boyfriend and barking dogs in the background. It was a good night here in KCMO: THE CHIEFS WON!

Much Love Beautiful

In this episode, we sit down with Texas artist and art therapy coach, Madelyne Oliver to discuss her journey to the art world. She shares her many cycles of rebirth, what led her to the corporate world, how she found Austin, Texas as her HOME, and what led her to the incredible world of self improvement through art. Her passion is helping people find true alignment and growth through the power of art therapy.

Follow her at:
@createwithmadelyne (TikTok & Instagram)
@madewholejewelry

Find all her personal growth tools HERE: https://linktr.ee/createwithmadelyne

This is the first edition of Weekend Ramblings: a short podcast dedicated to... who knows what. :)

This weekend, I discuss my struggles with motivation and confidence, but quickly remember the beauty of life and the fact that nothing can be expected, nor should it. Just go for what you want and enjoy every moment, even the moments of rest.

In this episode I interview the Florida based artist, Lyssa Wynn. She is an amazingly talented artist and muralist, but what's more she is a survivor.

She discusses the realities of abuse and the toll it takes, and she tells her incredible journey to strength and happiness using her art business as a motivation to succeed and begin again.
Although she endured struggles, she continues to inspire and thrive.

I hope her story her brings you joy, and I hope it reminds you that
1. you are never alone
2. you are stronger than you know
3. you can achieve amazing things



Note: Some of the language and content in this episode might not be suitable for all listeners.

In this episode, I share one of the hardest times of my life. I put it all out there in the hopes that it will help someone, somewhere. I have come a long way, but telling my story is a reminder of what I fight for everyday. Sometimes we have to shatter completely to learn how to put ourself back together.

This story does involve some sensitive topics which might not be appropriate for all listeners.

My message is one of strength and personal growth through the toughest of times. My hope is for people dealing with similar issues to listen and know they are never alone, and they are much stronger than they know.

I am always here, if you need someone to confide in. You can reach me at dani.roma.art@gmail.com or message me directly on instagram, @dani.roma.art

If you need a friend, I will gladly be that person. :)

Much Love Beautiful

Note: This episode is completely unedited. I just recorded it and posted AS IS. I apologize if there are any sound issues, but this episode came straight from the heart.

In this episode, I chat with my good friend and artist peer, Shannon Joy. She shares her inspiring take on living life to absolute fullest and offers some incredible pieces of advice for structuring your mind, body, and soul.

Shannon is a Springfield, MO artist and a strong, independent female voice. She is passionate about helping others and this podcast is her way of helping you start the year off right! Get organized, focused, and happy with Shannon's wise words or encouragement.

https://www.shannonjoy.art/
@shannonjoy.art (Instagram and TikTok)

Book Recommendations:
1. Habit Stacking: 127 Small Changes to Improve Your Health, Wealth, and Happiness - by S.J. Scott and Jonathan Green
2. The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith - by Gabrielle Bernstein
3.The Clutter Connection: How Your Personality Type Determines Why You Organize the Way You Do (From the host of HGTV’s Hot Mess House) (Clutterbug) - by Cassandra Aarssen

Welcome to the show one of my former students! Brett is a Springfield artist, perusing his dreams doing drag as Jimmy the Anti-Christ.

Such an inspiring man with a powerful message about accepting yourself, as you are, and chasing that happiness.

Happy Halloween! Dress up and have fun! Love who you are, and embrace the journey

In this episode I have a chat with my art bestie, Austin Fabinski! He tells his incredible story of quitting his career as an elementary school art teacher to pursue is amazing new life as a full time artist. He is really making a name for himself in the art community with over 280K followers on TikTok! He is also a writer and just an overall great human! I love this guy!

Follow his work on Instagram and Tiktok - @austinfabinskiart
Website - austinfabinskiart.com
Buy is books on Amazon - Light Walkers A New Dark Guardian, Look Up and Create ABC, and 100 Days 100 Drawings Prompt sketchbooks

Music is sooo healing! In this episode I share my favorite lyrics from 13 songs that have helped me in my darkest moments. Some simply reminded me that I am NOT ALONE and others helped me keep moving throughout my day!

1. Venom - by: Cece and the The Darkest Hearts, The Gifted
2. King of Anything - by: Sara Bareilles
3. Mean - by: Taylor Swift
4. Questions - by: Middle Kids
5. Renegade - by: Big Red Machine, featuring Taylor Swift
6. Nervous - by: Madi Diaz
7. good 4 u - by: Olivia Rodrigo
8. closure - by: Taylor Swift
9. Soft Spot - by: Claud
10. Moral of the Story - by: Ashe
11. SUPERBLOOM - by: Misterwives
12. Truth Hurts - by: Lizzo
13. Bad Day - by: Justus Bennetts

Well, get ready for a long one because this episode is filled with goofy stories and funny antidotes from a decade long friendship. Laura and I met 12 years ago, and we have too many stories to tell in one episode. We cover as much as we can, but we will have to circle back later. We share stories from our friendship and discuss the up and downs of growing up and learning life, sometimes the hard way.

In this episode, I share the story of my second divorce. This is my truth about surviving the most traumatic relationship of my life. Everyone falls down a time or two or a dozen, but how you get back up is what really matters. These tests teach us more than we want to admit, and they shape us into the people we become.

I'm back! I unintentionally took a two week break from this podcast. Plain and simple, I stumbled. I fell back into an old pattern, but I made it out. In this episode I talk about failure as a gift and blessing from the universe. I lost my way, briefly, but I found my way back and that's all the matters!