{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The One-of-a-Kind Creative: How BJ Massa Turns Pressure into Artful Possibility","description":"In this episode of The Motivatarian Exchange, Dionne Woods sits down with multi-disciplinary artist and Turquoise Iris Journal curator BJ Massa of Junk\u2019d Up \u2014 a one-of-a-kind creative whose imagination knows no limits. Known for her surrealist face art, whimsical furniture, and intricate assemblage pieces crafted from vintage finds, BJ has spent a lifetime transforming forgotten objects into storytelling art. But as she reveals, motivation doesn\u2019t always come easily...it\u2019s something she builds. Dionne and BJ unpack the truth about self-motivation, creative discipline, and the surprising power of parameters. BJ shares how deadlines fuel her creativity, why she thrives within structure, and how her deep love of history, nostalgia, and all things vintage infuses every brushstroke and assemblage she creates. A conversation for every artist who\u2019s ever felt stuck, searching for the spark to keep creating \u2014 and proof that motivation can be made, not just found. More about BJ:  BJ is a multi-disciplinary artist working in the Indianapolis area. She is known for her surrealist face art, her assemblage work and her fanciful painted furniture. BJ injects whimsy into her work and isn\u2019t afraid of bold color. She is a curator for The Turquoise Iris Journal. Fun Facts: BJ was a flight attendant for two years after graduating from Indiana University affording her the opportunity to travel the world. Website Junk'd Up Home Facebook Junk'd Up Instagram Junk'd Up\/ Maker, Thrifter, Creator (@junkdup) YouTube Junk\u2019d Up ","author_name":"The Motivatarian Exchange with Dionne Woods","author_url":"https:\/\/www.theturquoiseirisjournal.com\/podcast\/","html":"