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| 420. Shevy Smith, A True Artist, An Inspiration, and a Heart of Gold! | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:38:07 | |
Shevy Smith, a Los Angeles-based composer and producer, embarked on her illustrious career by signing a publishing deal as a teenager with Froehlig-Palmer Music/ Famous Music in Nashville. A recipient of the prestigious ProMax Gold award and an Emmy-nominated producer/composer, Shevy's influence extends beyond the realm of music. In 2019, she joined forces with Khalid Jones to establish Elite Shout, a creative firm dedicated to leveraging emerging technology for groundbreaking opportunities in the music industry. Ultimate Playlist, the first-of-its-kind music discovery app, was launched in 2023 in partnership with the Arizona Lottery. Transitioning from a staff writer and college touring artist, Shevy's journey led her to the west coast in 2008, where she became the visionary force behind Forte Poesy—a groundbreaking music education program focused on empowering youth through the art of songwriting and musicianship. Her innovative curriculum reached across the globe, implemented in public and private schools in iconic cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London. Simultaneously, Shevy showcased versatility by writing, voicing, producing, and engineering numerous national TV and film campaigns for major networks like ABC, NBC, Soapnet, and ESPN. Shevy is the Board Co-President for the Afghan Women's Writing Project and a proud member of the Alliance of Women Film Composers. For more on Shevy's extraordinary journey, visit www.shevysmith.com. www.shevysmith.com https://www.ultimateplaylist.app
Please subscribe James Youtube channel here! https://tinylink.net/XSGqL Featured song for this episode is "Ride On", check it out on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/track/5VQzjlHv7qZzyZIOSGkhjU?si=eb0d5a683f2e43d8 For a custom-branded song you can reach James at james@thejamesoconnoragency.com If you wish to have an appointment with James about coaching, use this link. Apple podcast review link Please leave us a 5 Star review, its easy to do, and really helps us out to grow the show! https://digitalhealthtoday.com/support/how-to-review-itunes/ Thank you for doing this my friends! | |||
| 419. Bob Nissim, Helping and Educating Friends and Customers in The Financial Services Arena | 01 Mar 2024 | 00:28:08 | |
Bob Nissim, Helping and Educating Friends and Customers in The Financial Services Arena Bob has been serving people through the financial services industry since first getting licensed to sell real estate in California in 1979. In 1983, Bob got licensed in the securities industry with series 7 & 63 licenses and went on to spend 25 years mostly as a bond trader and portfolio manager for institutional investors. He is now using his expertise building two businesses. He is also a founding member in a growing life insurance agency. He also has a business consulting practice that operates completely on a contingency basis. He get's paid when the business receives money. He love's this model because it puts his interests in perfect alignment. He is a lifelong San Francisco Bay Area resident, and has been married to the same amazing woman for over 42 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters who are both married and have blessed them with 6 grandchildren. They love spending time with family and taking advantage of all the amazing outdoor activities this great state has to offer.
Bob's Links: https://www.facebook.com/bob.nissim.3 linkedin.com/in/bobnissim https://www.alignable.com/concord-ca/solve-for-why-y-consulting
Please subscribe James Youtube channel here! https://tinylink.net/XSGqL Featured song for this episode is "Ride On", check it out on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/track/5VQzjlHv7qZzyZIOSGkhjU?si=eb0d5a683f2e43d8 For a custom-branded song you can reach James at james@thejamesoconnoragency.com If you wish to have an appointment with James about coaching, use this link. Apple podcast review link Please leave us a 5 Star review, its easy to do, and really helps us out to grow the show! https://digitalhealthtoday.com/support/how-to-review-itunes/ Thank you for doing this my friends! | |||
| 410. Meshell R Baker empowering uninspired people to become unprecedented profit centers. | 22 Dec 2023 | 00:30:48 | |
Empowering uninspired people to become unprecedented profit centers. Meshell Baker Enterprises (MBE) was founded to help women business owners, business owners and sales leaders empower their people to develop high-performance resilience and unstoppable confidence empowering them to deliver unprecedented results. Meshell along with her team, leverages her 25+ years of sales and leadership success in more than a dozen countries, to inspire energetic and collaborative communication. Participants acquire the knowledge, skills, and support to integrate success principles and fundamentals, cultivating markedly improved confidence and increased sustainable results. Meshell Baker is a Transformational Speaker and Coach inspiring teams, organizations, and audiences to improve engagement, increase retention, and implement high-performance resilience. She speaks, workshops, and coaches for women's conferences, associations, professional organizations, and ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) in male-dominated industries on topics of Confidence, Imposter Syndrome, and Leadership. Meshell guides her clients to establish a repeatable process that empowers behavioral changes translating into high-performance results, and high-performance impact for sustainable unprecedented results. This is more than just new information and strategies; it is a systematic process of transforming mindset, behaviors, and success habits. The essential components of the process include Immersion Experience + Authentic Influence and Collaborative Communication Training + Confidence Coaching and Consistent Integration = Confident Accountability + Unprecedented Performance. Turning Chaos into Confidence | Chief Confidence Igniter | Transformative Keynote Speaker | Authentic Selling Alchemist | Championing Workplace Confidence | Confident Living Catalyst | Vision Mastery Strategist Meshell's Links:
https://linktr.ee/meshellrbaker
https://meshellrbaker.com/speaking/
https://twitter.com/MeshellRBaker
Please subscribe James Youtube channel here! https://tinylink.net/XSGqL
Featured song for this episode is "Ride On", check it out on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/track/5VQzjlHv7qZzyZIOSGkhjU?si=eb0d5a683f2e43d8
For a custom-branded song you can reach James at james@thejamesoconnoragency.com
If you wish to have an appointment with James about coaching, use this link.
Apple podcast review link Please leave us a 5 Star review, its easy to do, and really helps us out to grow the show! https://digitalhealthtoday.com/support/how-to-review-itunes/ Thank you for doing this my friends! | |||
| 320. James Koan III - Singer, Songwriter, Musician and a Full-Time Worshipper of God | 08 Oct 2021 | 01:00:03 | |
Are you ready for a ride to New York? We're going to visit an awesome man today. He's a singer, songwriter, musician, and also worship leader at Gracepoint Gospel Fellowship. James Koan III joins us on this episode of dHarmic Evolution! James' songwriting incorporates lyrical poetry as I do. It is combined with rock, pop, punk, melodies, folk, influenced sonic soundscapes, with an indie-rock edge pulling influences from artists, such as Switchfoot, Relient K, The Beatles, Colony House, and the Beach Boys. These awesome sounds are right on the show today! We will be listening to his first single "Neanderthals" that has a punchy pop-punk cut, followed by "You Are There," an acoustic rock ballad inspired by the Psalms. Get to know more about this young man, listen to his great music, and see his aspirations in the future. Let's give a warm dHarmic Evolution welcome for James Koan III! More about James Koan III While James is still working on his website, make sure to follow and support him on Instagram and Facebook to get updates on what he is currently doing. You can out-check all the links provided below! Quotes: 03:31 "I'm honored to think that it's at a high standard. Sometimes I wish it could be even better than that, but I'm always trying to challenge myself." 20:46 "...when I had the opportunity to play music, I just realized this is what I'm supposed to do. This is what God has given me as a gift, and he's calling me to use it for His glory." 40:29 "Maybe it's almost eight years ago now officially, but when I was writing this, it was just a means of a reminder. I think I was looking to find the answers and the situation where I was just a little sad and confused and I looked and I found it. Well, of course I mean, everyone knows Psalm 23. But looking into Psalm 139 where it says you've searched me, Lord, you know me, you know when I sit, when I rise and you understand everything about me, and if I ascend into the highest heavens, you're there, for making my bed in the depths of Sheol, you're there. That whole idea I just thought, "I want to put this in the song." 50:37 "For me, I would love to share the songs on the road and network with other artists that have made it big. If I could get myself to the top, I mean, I will. But all in God's timing and if it's in his will. The thing I have to understand is that I can't rush the process, you have to enjoy the experience." 52:44 "I guess for other worship leaders that are out there listening to this, who may be looking for a place in between where you want to honor God with your music, but you don't know if that's just in the church. Know that the church is a place that God has put you for a time, and he will put you there, but there is also a world that we have yet to reach. I would say, don't be afraid to take risks, don't be afraid to try something new and different, and be willing to be told you're wrong." 55:57 "I think I love that you're encouraging other people and innovating or working with other innovators and helping others have a platform to share what God has put on their heart." Timestamps:
01:54 Introducing James Koan III 03:50 James shares about Arizona. 05:44 James talks about why he moved out to New York. 08:19 A little backstory on what "Neanderthals" is about. 11:15 Listen to "Neanderthals" by James Koan III 16:10 James brings us to the studio while putting together" Neanderthals" 18:44 James Koan III as a worship leader 23:44 James shares his responsibilities and highlights of being a worship leader 28:17 The tremendous amount of work that is included in every week's worship services 34:20 Listen to "You Are There" by James Koan III 37:20 The production and the instruments included in "You are there" 39:58 The story and the references of the song "You Are There" 45:18 What does James like to do when he is not creating, writing, or putting together worship? 48:18 What are James' aspirations and what is he looking forward to in the future? 52:07 James' shoutout and a wish of prayer as a closing for the audience 56:32 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: Have you guys tuned in yet to the dHarmic Rising Stars Spotify playlists? There are three different lists that we have put up already, named Aquila, Orion, and Lyra. This is a collection of great songs from amazing artists who have been on the show. If you have been a guest already and you did not see your music on the list, just send me a message and I will get right into it. Also, don't forget to share it with your friends and family as well! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS dHarmic Evolution links: Check out dharmicevolution.com and get the latest update on new podcasts and blogs that we have. While you're there, don't forget to also subscribe on your favorite platform to get the latest episode coming to you. You can also let us know what you think by leaving a comment or a review in Apple Podcasts. We'd love to hear from you! Also, the book "7 Steps to Mental Freedom' is accessible through dharmicevolution.com as well. If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to the website and have them check out the book. It would be a great help to them. Check out the Facebook Page as well so you are up to date with everything that we are doing. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution Additional good news to our friends who are artists, singers, songwriters, keynote speakers, or any creatives! We have a group where you can share your content and let the world know what you do and support you. It's important to have a community that continuously supports and empowers you in what you do and this is a great and safe place to do so. Visit this link: dHarmic Evolution Community. Special links and Mentions: Connect with James Koan III GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-koan-iii-debut-fulllength-album-project Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkoan3 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameskoaniiimusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/jkoan3 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfFmFWn4uwXfDxJJSwhdycA YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCQsuHDj6aWyJ2m_0mgG933Q Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0cvyixkznLRUoCKlpiTjHa Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-koan-iii/1557086798 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/james-koan-iii Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/92535932
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| 319. DANiiVORY, Nashville Singer-Songwriter, Touring with Beyonce', and around the world! | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:41:51 | |
We've got another killer singer-songwriter to welcome to the dHarmic Evolution. Hailing from Wexford, Pennsylvania, she's an independent R&B soul-pop artist, who has an absolutely stunning career going on in the music industry. Strap up your seatbelts as we go to Nashville to meet DANiiVORY. Dani always had music in her life. Her mom was a music teacher, a liturgical minister and encouraged her to pursue her passion for music. She went on to obtain a higher education at the esteemed and famous Berklee College of Music, graduated with a dual degree in contemporary writing and production and vocal performance. Dani has done it all! She's toured with Beyonce, small theaters, and big theaters. She is currently living in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and daughter, where she continues to write and record music with influences that range from Janet Jackson to The Beatles. Dani has crafted a dreamy electronic pop sound that is all her own. Let's listen together to this amazing singer-songwriter as we feature some of her great songs like "Blackout" and "Pink Lightning." We'll also get to know more about her, her experiences and also some future plans. Check out this episode of dHarmic Evolution with DANiiVORY! More about DANiiVORY Support DANiiVORY and her music. Follow her on Instagram and check on her website and Facebook page to see what her upcoming schedules are. All links are provided below! Quotes: 05:23 "..trying to balance having an infant child and still trying to pursue music and figure out okay, "Well, what sessions can I do? What can I not do? Is this gonna be worth my time?" That's what gets hard. So that's when it's like, if you have family close, definitely tap into that resource." 17:44 "...I would lay down, like just a basic piano track and come up with ideas. Sometimes I'd be on the bus. I would come up with the lyrical idea, I'd record voice memos on my phone. Any songwriter probably has like millions of voicemail recordings" 25:12 "It was really more about the personal growth I was able to have as a performer and a young upcoming singer-songwriter, and seeing what it takes to be successful in that area of entertainment." 36:47 "Don't stop, Keep it up. Keep going. Work on your craft. You just got to show up on the page and even if you don't feel like it, and it's a hard day, just push through it. You don't have to feel inspired every day but from there you can find the inspiration I feel like so it's just so important that you show up. Don't give up. Because just like anything else, an author they're not going to always come up with like their award-winning story every time they go to write something but you know they sit down every day and they show up at the page and they write, so it's in the monotony I guess on some of those days that you can find magic, I think." Timestamps: 01:11 Introducing DANiiVORY 03:02 How is Dani's musical life fitting around now that she is a mom of a wonderful daughter? 04:13 Dani shares her transition from LA to Nashville. 06:53 Listen to "Blackout" by DANiiVORY. 10:27 A little backstory on how Dani came up with "Blackout." 12:47 Dani tells about her experiences in Thailand. 16:10 A peek inside the studio and production on how they arrived at the sound of "Blackout." 18:16 Listen to "Pink Lightning" by DANiiVORY 21:57 How was Dani's experience touring with Beyoncé 24:03 Dani shares her personal take on the tour with Beyoncé as an artist and a performer. 25:28 What are the favorite gigs that Dani likes to do? 27:38 Dani talks about her mom being a music teacher and a minister. 29:33 What is Berklee College of Music like? 31:32 Did the school help out with organizing her schedules day-to-day? 33:53 How was your experience with CeeLo Green? 34:33 What is life looking like for DANiiVORY in the next coming months and the end of the year? 35:27 The best place to connect to DANiiVORY 36:28 Dani's words of wisdom and message to the upcoming singer-songwriters. 38:22 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: Have you seen and heard our third Spotify playlist yet? Check these 30 amazing artists and songs to listen to with our new playlist named Lyra. It's a total of 90 songs together with the Aquila and Orion playlists. Let me know what your favorites are by posting it in your comments! Share it with your families and friends as well, and post it on your socials to continue supporting these great indie music artists from around the world! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS dHarmic Evolution links: Don't forget to stop by dharmicevolution.com! The new website makes it easier for you to check out the blog posts, photos, music, and interviews from our guests, and a lot of other goodies. Let me know what you think! Also, the book "7 Steps to Mental Freedom' is accessible through dharmicevolution.com as well. If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to the website and have them check on the book. It would be a great help for them. Check out the Facebook Page as well so you can keep updated. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution AND… If you are an artist, singer, songwriter, or keynote speaker, and would like to share your content, you can visit our Facebook Group. It is a great place to let the world know what you do and support you! Join the group here: dHarmic Evolution Community.
Special links and Mentions: Connect with DANiiVORY Website: http://www.daniivory.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniivory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daniivoryartist/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daniivory YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOnr6MeoTN1PGkoplxLtMpA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1pRttxFqgfmdrapNSTizGR Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/daniivory/820128754 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/daniivory | |||
| 318. The Return of English Bob, as he "Retires from Retirement" | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:27:25 | |
The Return of English Bob, as he "Retires from Retirement" We are in for a real treat today! My guest is one of my dearest friends. We thought he already "packed it in" since he has not been on in a few years, but today he is back with a roar. He is retiring from retirement and has now turned into a Tik Tok and Instagram star. Please welcome back my dear friend, English Bob! English Bob hails from the Northern part of Southeastern Lower Ipswich on West Waffle Street in the UK. He lives a generally quiet life, but also loves creating instructional training videos, sips tea, loves Fencing, Running, eradicating Bigfoot from his and other neighborhoods, and of course, he loves Mama Bob! He has helped me for years with special projects and I'm so excited to have him back here on the dHarmic Evolution Podcast! We're going to hear his amazing and interesting stories especially about growing pumpkins and see what he has been up to and what he is currently doing. Let's all strap up our seatbelts as we go to lower Ipswich today with English Bob! More about English Bob Check out what English Bob is up to. He is on Instagram and Tiktok, look for @englishbob5, and don't forget to follow and support him. All the links are provided below. Also, if you need a little backstory on English's life, take a look at the previous episodes that he has been in. You just simply need to search "English Bob" on the search bar of dharmicevolution.com. Quotes: 09:50 "Congratulations on your book, 7 Steps to Mental Freedom. This is one of the reasons why I decided to get back in the saddle and help you along your quest to help others who suffer from melancholiaminamia, anemia, anxiety, and depression?" -English Bob congratulating James for his book. 12:42 "As far as satisfying I'm as pleased as a pheasant at a grouse convention doing this kind of work." -English Bob on growing pumpkins 19:27 "That my dear James, that's how I came to love, cherish, and farm my dear pumpkins, forevermore… After that experience, I knew I would be a pumpkin farmer most of the days of my life. And I have been pumpkin patching ever since." -English Bob talks about his history of growing pumpkins Timestamps: 04:01 Introducing English Bob 05:00 Welcome English Bob 09:01 What has English Bob been up to? 10:43 What was English's life like in the countryside and the farm when he was not retired? 12:25 How did English get into pumpkin growing and has it been satisfying for him? 12:50 The interesting history on how English started growing pumpkins. 17:02 How did English survive the attack as he continues on with his backstory in growing pumpkins. 20:53 English chooses this episode's outro song as a tribute to, retiring from his retirement. 21:56 Where can people find and connect with English Bob? On tik tok, and "Instant Gram" 23:07 Listen to "Tango On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: This is some cool news that I need to share. We just released our third playlist on Spotify, named Lyra. That means we have a total of 90 amazing artists and songs to listen to. I shared my top five in each list and you can also let me know what yours are by posting it on your comments! Check out the links and share them with your family and friends, too!
dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4
dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx
dHarmic Rising Stars: Lyra https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ov0OqNMJmPhHrxZjsXthS
dHarmic Evolution links:
If you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression, please send them to dharmicevolution.com and have them check on the book "7 Steps to Mental Freedom." It's just a 30-minute read and I'm sure that it would be a great help to them. Check out the Facebook Page as well so you can keep updated. Visit the link here: dHarmic Evolution Also, if you're looking for a safe place to post your content to, you can drop by at the dHarmic Evolution Community. It will be the perfect place to let people know what you do and let the world support you. Whether you are an artist, singer, songwriter, or keynote speaker, you are welcome here!
Special links and Mentions: Susan Muranty (DE136)
Connect with English Bob Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishbob5/ | |||
| 317. Kiana Corley's Amazing Style of Music, Soul Pop Meets Folk Alt Rock, and Great Songwriting! | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:46:07 | |
Let's head out to Lancaster Pennsylvania today, where soul and pop is not on everyone's playlist. But, we've got a truly original artist who treats her lyrical composition and vocal delivery with the same respect as an artist taking their brush strokes to a fresh virgin canvas. This makes perfect sense as her influences include Corinne Bailey Rae, Tori Kelly, and Stevie Wonder. We're never put in a genre-exclusive category, so why should her music be? She is soulful, with a youthful overlay of pop but also intertwined with her love of folk music and alt-rock. We're going to hang out with none other than Kiana Corley! Kiana is a multi-instrumentalist. She started at the early age of 12. She alluded to the fact that, if you play different instruments, it gives you a different perspective on songs, songwriting, and production. In Kiana's most recent album, the songs follow a storyline of a young romance, which started on shaky ground with two people pretending it was solid. She's extremely motivated by helping and inspiring others through her authentically original music. Her music video premiered on Celeb Secrets this year, and she also signed a distribution deal with Heart Songs Records. Get to know more of her, and get to listen to a solid, wonderful style, and an eclectic mix of all of the best stuff ever heard on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution with Kiana Corley. More about Kiana Corley Kiana is mostly on her Instagram, but all the links on how you can find here are provided below. Check out and support Kiana and her amazing music. Quotes: 08:45 " I just feel like if you make music that good, it's always gonna just resurface in some way, just for the years to go on. Like, I think they definitely deserve to be forever growing. " 17:22 "I'm really blessed to be able to have that ability to share things in my life with people. Especially because I'm definitely not a person that talks about myself in a regular sense. I'm not going to tell you my whole life when we first meet, but I will share that with you if you listen to things that I wrote. That's kind of my way of teaching people about myself." 38:03 "I try to just take care of my body as much as I can. Because I think that if you don't do some sort of movement, or some sort of meditation, or journaling, or anything like that, it can catch up to you. Your mental well-being and your physical well-being are definitely connected I believe, and they're both equally as important." 41:00 "Just really pursue the honest opportunities and be honest with yourself about what you want as an artist and what you can bring. Be confident too, because everybody brings something different and all of it is needed. There's a space for all of it. There's a place for literally every artist, I really truly believe that, as well. So, keep going." Timestamps: 01:28 Introducing Kiana Corley 04:04 What did Kiana listen to growing up that got her into classically written songs? 09:33 Listen to "Chestnut" by Kiana Corley 12:40 Kiana tells us about the song "Chestnut." 14:05 Kiana took us back to the time when she felt in her heart that she is becoming a songwriter. 18:42 When did Kiana feel like she was growing as a songwriter, and embraced and owned it? 22:57 Listen to "Lukewarm" by Kiana Corley 26:35 The metaphor behind the song "Lukewarm" 28:12 When did Kiana realize that she has lasered on the sound, timbre, and style that she has now? 30:24 What music school did Kiana go to? 31:22 How did Kiana become a multi-instrumentalist? 32:31 Kiana shares the people she works with, the production, and how her songs are born. 37:34 Outside of music, what does Kiana do in her downtime? 39:24 Kiana's message and words of wisdom for the younger musicians and the best place to connect. 42:39 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: We've completed the THIRD Spotify playlist and are about to hit publish. I am very excited to have more great music and amazing artists to listen to, but while we are waiting for it, check out the Orion and Aquila playlists. There are 60 artists who have been on the dHarmic Evolution show and are on these playlists. Don't forget to also share this with your family and friends!
dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg dHarmic Evolution links: Have you seen the changes yet on dharmicevolution.com? While you're there, don't forget to sign up on your favorite platform. We have about 24 different platforms that you can choose from. We are in India, and we totally appreciate their support, with their two biggest platforms, JioSaavn and Ganna. It's a pleasure to be around the world, so don't forget to let me know what you think in the comments. Do you know someone who is suffering from anxiety and depression? Please send them to dharmicevolution.com. The book "7 Steps to Mental Freedom" will be of great help to them. You can easily find it on the main page of the website. Also, you can visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ Hey, if you are an artist, an author, or a keynote speaker, and trying to find a place to post your content, you can check out the Facebook group and let the world support you! Head over to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395. Special links and Mentions: Connect with Kiana Corley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kianacorleymusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kianacorleymusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6c613EFBtkzPX5Vj6C1OgG YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJK5tw3Eswf8ICUEhOWyjkw YouTube Music:https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCuu2NuDEeU9zE2X12D0-MRw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kiana-corley/1132733519 | |||
| 316. Crystal Mcgrath, A Multi-Passionate Woman, Inspires All Through Music and Coaching | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:50:59 | |
Crystal Mcgrath, A Multi-Passionate Woman, Inspires All Through Music and Coaching We are going all the way up to Calgary, Canada today as we meet with a musician, activist, podcast host and inspirational influencer. She is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, inspiring individuals to live to their highest potential. Let's welcome to the show, Crystal McGrath! Crystal's latest single "About a Boy" was released last June 2021. She blends a pop drum beat with a traditional country backing band to create a sound that is all her own. It tells the story of a confident girl who still longs for the connection from a relationship and finds herself distracted with the memories of her past. Her style blends two different musical flavors into something that any music fan would enjoy! Crystal does not only do music, she's also an advocate for women's empowerment, and wants women to feel that they can go after any goal that they hope to achieve. To promote this message, she founded "Live with Love,'' an online platform with the mission of helping women live their best life through movement and mindset. She also has a podcast, "Crushing Chaos," and she can also be seen regularly hosting her video podcast, "The Artists Behind The Music." Crystal lives by the words of poet John Greenleaf Whittier's poem "Don't Quit" to which she also shares with us in this episode. Her personal mission statement is to inspire individuals to live their best life and she does it through many different ways. We are about to learn more about this here on the dHarmic Evolution with Crystal Mcgrath. More about Crystal Mcgrath The best way for Crystal to paint the whole picture, share stories, and connect is through her Instagram, but you could also check out all her social media links below to see how she inspires people in many different ways. Quotes: 07:18 "It was nice to have something positive to focus on during this crazy time, just constantly pivoting and being creative with how we can still do music in a way that we're affecting people but not leaving this space."
12:12 "It's okay not to be okay and just acknowledging that those days will happen and just taking care of yourself through those moments allow you to really succeed and shine on the days where you're feeling good."
25:55 "My personal mission statement is to inspire individuals to live their best life. And I really try to do that through my music, through my coaching, through my fitness company, through my podcasting, through conversation, and connection, and through social media."
34:35 "It's just so important to be healthy and fill your body with healthy things…"
36:50 "I love combining music coaching with movement coaching and meditation coaching. I love combining all of them for clients just to have a really well rounded experience on how I can show up as my best so I can perform my best?"
39:50 "It's been a long journey of really being okay, with this is who I am and it doesn't matter what other people are doing. It doesn't matter what other people are saying, or thinking, or feeling. Let them be them, and let me be me. Really giving myself permission to step into my powers has really been a big thing for me the past few years."
Timestamps:
01:42 Introducing Crystal Mcgrath 04:34 Crystal tells us about her experience in touring and visiting Australia. 06:23 How did Crystal survive the pandemic and where did she spend most of her time? 08:06 Crystal shares her timeline in releasing her songs in the midst of the pandemic. 09:35 With all the depression with artists, how would Crystal rate where she is emotionally? 12:51 Listen to "About a Boy" by Crystal Mcgrath 16:19 How was "About A Boy" made? 18:23 The sense of freedom that she felt having another artist write a song for her. 20:59 Crystal takes us to her studio experience while producing "About a Boy." 23:07 How did she start her music podcast, and how did it transpire and come to fruition? 25:40 Crystal lets us know about what an inspirational influencer is. 26:50 Listen to "Game on" by Crystal Mcgrath 30:17 Crystal talks about her fitness company. 31:42 Crystal gives us ideas, special hacks and tricks to help people out to eat healthy and good food 35:12 How does Crystal do her coaching? 36:06 What areas of music coaching does Crystal do? 37:07 How did Crystal find her voice, and who are her music influences? 41:17 What does Crystal think is the biggest challenge today for artists and musicians? 43:45 Crystal's message to her fans, and the dHarmic evolution listeners, especially for the younger people who are upcoming artists 46:21 Where is the best place to connect with Crystal? 47:29 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist:
Have you checked out the Spotify playlist? We got the Orion and Aquila playlists that you will surely enjoy. It consists of amazing music from the talented artists who are also alumnis of dHarmic Evolution. Don't forget to share this to your friends and family, also!
dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA
dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg
dHarmic Evolution links:
Head out to the website, and check out the exciting changes as we're shaping the dharmicevolution.com into something new. Also, don't forget to sign up on your favorite platform so you can be notified once the new episode is released. We have about 24 different platforms that you can choose from. Let me know what you think of these, and comment on what your favorite type of show is -- whether it is singer-songwriters, authors, speakers, thought leaders, social media experts, life coaches, there's so many different spins that we can give this show, so let me know in the comments!
Hey, if you know someone who is depressed, or is suffering from anxiety and depression. Please send them to the dharmicevolution.com website, and check out my new release, "7 Steps to Mental Freedom." It is on the main page and could be a great help to anyone who is struggling with anxiety and depression.
You can also visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/
Also, a great opportunity for our listeners who are artists, authors, and keynote speakers! Check out the Facebook group, it's a good place where you can post your content, and let the world support you! https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395.
Special links and Mentions:
Azalea (duo) Spencer Cheyne (producer)
Connect with Crystal Mcgrath Website: https://www.crystalmcgrath.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalmcgrath/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalmcgrathmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/crystalmcgrath YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOLTmpb4_fBU-4NSD6dgoQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Qsj2YNAI3RNswIB50S0jC Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/crystal-mcgrath/260368302 | |||
| 315. Gabe Baker Flipped "Upside Down" but Christian Leadership has Come Back Around | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:51:08 | |
We have a special young man on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution and he is coming from Houston Texas to Nashville, Tennessee. Gabe Baker is a passionate leader that possesses profound abilities to effectively communicate, create, and problem solve in a variety of environments due to his wide range of working and interpersonal experience. Gabe is currently focusing on his career as a singer songwriter and a cellist. He formerly served as a policy advisor and community engagement strategist for the Harris County Judge. He has a driven heart to serve, organize and inspire through his leadership roles in Christian ministry and community engagement work. He is a former technical roadway engineer at the engineering consulting firm HNTB. He graduated from the Houston Graduate School of Theology with a Master of Theological Studies degree, a former engineering student, athlete, and captain of the football team at Rice University, and a skilled public speaker. Gabe is committed to learning and growing as an individual keenly focused on impacting the lives of those around him and capitalizing on any opportunity that comes his way. Today, we're going to learn more about Gabe's music, his influences, his family, and life stories that inspire him, and his songwriting. In this episode, we featured his songs titled "Mother" and "Upside Down." Get to hear his music and the stories behind it as we go to Nashville with Gabe Baker. More about Gabe Baker Support Gabe Baker and check out all the links provided below. Find out more of what he does by visiting his website, Instagram, and all other social media pages. Quotes: 15:28 "My music journey now means so much more to me because I really do feel so inspired to do it…" 20:20 "I guess my musical expression was like picking on my guitar in my dorm room at nights and helping lead some worship at church. So, it was still there. I'm singing all the time in the shower, and all around, and having fun with that, because you never stop being a musician."
31:33 "The song was made, it was really inspired by, just this whole new season of emotions and feelings and situations that I was going through and found myself in. It was just a very simple, simple, concept, a simple expression of where I felt I was like, "Yep, I'm flipped upside down.""
44:16 "Don't be afraid of passionately pursuing what's on your heart. That's a huge thing. There's definitely a lot of fear and anxiety, because of the risk that whatever that means to follow what purpose you feel called to pursue, what passion you have to develop, but you're never wrong pursuing the passions that God's put on your heart."
46:35 "The enjoyment of pursuing any dream is the process of getting there. So, I think the more you really, really, love growth, love practicing, the more you're going to enjoy the journey."
Timestamps:
02:50 Introducing Gabe Baker 05:09 How was Gabe's transition to Nashville? 06:33 Gabe shares the loss of his mom 08:43 Listen to "Mother" by Gabe Baker 12:25 How did Gabe start playing the cello? 14:03 Is your family all still doing music 19:29 Did Gabe have to make a choice between music and football? 22:13 When did Gabe start songwriting? 26:04 Who are Gabe's musical influences and the artists that he listened to? 27:07 Listen to "Upside Down" by Gabe Baker 30:31 The story behind the title and the song "Upside Down" 36:02 How did Gabe feel when he started going to church? 38:07 Where does Gabe see himself going in the next five years? 40:52 For Gabe, what is his best representation live? 43:41 Some pearls of wisdom from Gabe Baker to the younger singer, songwriter, artists, musicians who are listening to the show 47:39 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist:
We're about to start our third Spotify playlist, but while waiting, you can check our Orion and Aquila playlists that consist of eclectic music from the talented artists who have been on the dHarmic Evolution. These are today's dHarmic Rising Stars! Please share them with your family and friends, also!
dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA
dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg
dHarmic Evolution links:
Head over to the website, dharmicevolution.com and sign up on your favorite platform so you can be notified once the new episode is released. Good news, we were just added to a huge platform in India! dHarmic Evolution is now on the Jio Saavn music platform! You can leave a comment or rate the podcast through your favorite platforms to let us know what you think!
Hey, if you know someone who is depressed, please send them to the website dharmicevolution.com, where they can check out the book for people suffering from anxiety and depression. The book, "7 Steps to Mental Freedom" is now on the main page and this will be of great help to them.
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Special links and Mentions:
Connect with Gabe Baker: Website: https://gabebaker.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegabebaker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegabebaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegabebaker YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBS9AMtfG3Y97Lu9XyfEMEA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xqkIEMKtxLO5myBzErKWu Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/93053032 YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCbeJIU8C-OEx2L6JwQGQGmg | |||
| 314. Katie Knipp is Comin' at 'Ya, Singing the Blues, She'll Be Your "Chamomile and Cocaine," | 16 Jul 2021 | 00:53:23 | |
We're going all the way out to California today as we hang out with a woman with the rarest of gifts –her own voice. This Northern California Blues Americana siren is equipped with powerful pipes and an outstanding ability on numerous instruments from piano, to slide guitar, to harmonica. Whether she is performing solo or accompanied by her full band, she unfailingly captures the audience's hearts from the first note. Get to hear this amazing and talented singer-songwriter from California, Katie Knipp! Katie has opened for Robert Cray, Jimmie Vaughan, Joan Osborne, The Doobie Brothers, Tim Reynolds, Jon Cleary, Ruthie Foster, Joe Louis Walker, The James Hunter Six, William Duvall of Alice in Chains, among many others. She played the 2019 Mammoth Blues Festival as the only solo female act that included headliners Buddy Guy, Trombone Shorty, Charlie Musselwhite, and more. She has won two SAMMIES-2020 and 2019 (Sacramento Music Awards) for Best Blues Artist and was nominated Artist of The Year by The Sacramento News and Review. She has been honored Female Artist of the Year 2020 by the Country Folk Americana Blues Music Realm. She has gained worldwide radio support, putting both "The Well " and "Take it With You" on the Roots Music Report in Top Contemporary Blues Albums spun for 2018-2021. We will get to know her stories, and hear some of her great music from her album "The Well" like, "Chamomile and Cocaine" and "The Gospel of Good Intentions" on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution with Katie Knipp! More about Katie Knipp Listen and support Katie and her music. We listened to some of her tracks and she shared a lot of great stories, but there's definitely more to hear from her, so don't forget to check out all the links provided below! Quotes: 13:13 I always, always write the song first, to the point where I can perform it as a solo act. If those things can't happen, the song isn't ready. I'm not just all about the studio stuff. The saxophone and all the great musicians that I add to it are just icing on the cake, but I feel like it's so important to make sure that the song stands on its own. 17:56 I felt very depressed. I was like, pray, and the words just came. He said, in my mind, it just came to me. He said, "Do you see how much you love it now? Do you see that music is love? Just like my love for you is never-ending. You can trust that your music is love and is never-ending and will never leave you or go away." 36:23 There have always been some stories, I've had some experiences that forced me into, "Why to write a song in the first place?" And I feel blessed by those experiences, even if they were hard at the time. 37:58 I think about that a lot of the time. Because, I'm like, "I don't care what you think. I'm old. I'm here. I'm doing this. If you don't like it, move aside, because these people do. It's totally fine." 39:03 When you think about a voice, it's like a thumbprint. First of all, it's unique to everybody. If you don't like somebody's voice, that's perfectly fine. To me, it's like wine or food. You have a specific palate for what you like to hear from somebody's mouth. I completely get that I'm not for everybody. So that's a huge thing that transformed my "balls out", way of going about singing. It's like, "Oh, I don't care anymore." Timestamps:
00:20 Introducing Katie Knipp 03:12 What was Katie's defining moment when she finally found her voice and style. 05:57 Katie shares what came in first in terms of playing instruments. 08:50 Listen to "Chamomile and Cocaine" by Katie Knipp 12:34 Katie takes us into the studio to the experience of "Chamomile and Cocaine" 15:07 How long has Katie worked with the musicians in her band? 16:56 As a mother of two little ones and with her career choice, how is Katie working things out? 20:55 What are the writing habits and process's of Katie Knipp 23:43 Listen to "The Gospel of Good Intentions" by Katie Knipp 29:28 Is there a certain group of people that "The Gospel of Good Intentions" is intended for? 31:15 Katie takes us to her experience while recording the track "The Gospel of Good Intentions" 34:46 When did Katie come into total honesty with her music? 40:07 Katie shares funny and unusual experiences during a gig. 43:19 What is a chill time like for Katie outside of music? 45:54 How are Katie's boys experiencing music now. 47:32 Get to hear Katie's advice for young and upcoming musicians, artists, singer-songwriters. 49:53 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: Check out the Spotify playlist that features the dHarmic Evolution alumni artists. Support these amazing talents plus listen to their great music! Share them with your friends, also! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg dHarmic Evolution links: Always be notified once the new episodes are released by going to dharmicevolution.com and signing up on your favorite platform. I'd also like to hear your thoughts. You can leave a comment or rate the podcast through your favorite platform. Hey, if you know someone who is struggling with depression, please send them to the website where they can check out the book and get help right now. The book, "7 Steps to Freedom" is available through dharmicevolution.com. You can also visit our Facebook Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ A great opportunity for or listeners! If you are an artist, an author, a keynote speaker, our Facebook group is a great place to post your content. Let the world support you and what you do! You can go to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395. Special links and Mentions: Mick Martin The Au Brothers – Justin and Brandon Laci Peterson Connect with Katie Knipp: Website: https://katieknipp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katieknipp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katieknippmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatieKnipp/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/katiek4604 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vCs6xu8DoC1m1t2ODdS8w Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/katie-knipp/344931667 Bandcamp: https://katieknipp.bandcamp.com/ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/614377
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| 313. Know The 411 of Podcasts and Podcasting with Rob Walch | 02 Jul 2021 | 00:56:40 | |
Today, we have an awesome guest who will be sharing his knowledge on the subject of podcasting. If you are a podcaster, an aspiring one, or someone who really loves podcasting, this is for you! In this episode, we've got Rob Walch, the Vice President of Podcaster Relations for "Libsyn" (Liberated Syndication). Rob was inducted into the Podcasting Hall of Fame in 2016. Prior to joining Libsyn in 2007, he was President and founder of podCast411, Inc. He is also a Co-Author of the book "Tricks of the Podcasting Masters" - Que 2006, an editor's pick as a Top 10 Reference book for 2006 by Amazon.com. Rob was listed as the 5th most influential person in podcasting according to the book "Podcasting for Dummies" – Wiley Press 2005. To name a few, Rob has consulted on podcasting for eBay, Jack Welch, Tim Ferriss, Senator Edwards, Governor Bill Richardson, Dr. Mark Hyman, Noah Shanok (Stitcher), and the Sacramento Kings/Monarchs. He is also on the editorial board and a columnist for the Podcast Business Journal. Rob was Chair of the Education and Outreach Committee for the Association of Downloadable Media and on the committee for the IAB Podcast Metric Guidelines. Rob started podcasting in 2004 and is the host of the award-winning podcast called, "podCast411," where he has interviewed such prominent podcasters. Rob is also the host of Today in iOS (iPhone) Podcast, the first and largest podcast about the iPhone. the KC Startup 411 podcast covers the Kansas City Startup scene and is a co-host of "The Feed" Podcast - which is a bi-weekly podcast covering Podcasting. Since 2004, Rob has presented at well over 100 events on the subject of podcasting and New Media. Now, on this episode of the dHarmic Evolution, we have the privilege to listen to his insights, valuable experiences, and wisdom that we can definitely learn from. We're still in the music city of Nashville, but we're going to dig deep into the podcasting world with Rob Walch! More about Rob Walch If you find today's episode appealing to you, and you want to learn more about podcasting, you can connect with Rob Walch with all the links provided below. Quotes: 08:25 "I thought it was going to be "BIG" early on. I mean, before Apple even supported it, I quit my day job and went podcasting full time. So that was April 2005, I left a six-figure income to do podcasting. Early on, I thought this had potential to be really big." 09:11 "Where podcasting comes into play, and the strength is it's a distraction medium. It's something you can listen to while you're doing something else – while you're walking the dog, working out, doing yard work, driving to work, to and from, at work. It's something that you can have going as a distraction, as getting your mind off of the task at hand that's chewing up all your time. This just helps pass the day, and audio has always had that capability." 17:44 "…when I got to that point where I wasn't worried about the recording anymore, I found it easier to concentrate more on the content of what was going on in the interview, and that helped me really find my voice." 34:29 "I mean that's what we try to do. We try to help you get out everywhere because you never know where your show is going to take off." 52:05 "I think everyone should podcast. Everyone has a voice. I think the biggest impediment to getting people into podcasting is always that they don't like the way their voice sounds. I just say, "Well, remember this, Gilbert Gottfried has a podcast, and if he can have a podcast, anybody can have a podcast." Timestamps: 00:50 Introducing Rob Walch 02:44 The Genesis of Podcasting, and how Rob started in this space 06:52 Who are the influences at the beginning of podcasting? 08:10 When did Rob realize that podcasting will be big? 10:09 Did Rob have a monetization plan when he began in podcasting? 12:03 There is a lot of room for podcasters and it is a very medium niche compared to other platforms 14:37 What would Rob say to a new person who wants to get on board and start their podcast? 16:32 How long did it take for Rob to find his voice? 18:21 In a lot of interviews that he has done, is there any favorite or a really extraordinary one? 21:14 Rob talks about his take on Netflix entering into podcasting. 23:18 Monetization in podcasting – how it works, why people should know it, and what to take action on. 26:44 As a consultant, what is his take on companies stacking out on business without any profits? 33:36 The other platforms that are available in podcasting. 37:15 Who started Libsyn and how did he get affiliated with it? 39:45 How many podcasts is he currently and actively doing? 41:28 The high points of data privacy, and what it looks like without it. 47:15 What is Rob's feeling on the future of podcasting. 50:35 How was Rob's move to Tennessee? 53:08 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: Did you miss the alumni artists on the dHarmic Evolution? Make sure to check out the Spotify links below so you can support these amazing talents and hear their great music. Share them with your friends, also! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg The dHarmic Evolution links: There are amazing changes on the website dharmicevolution.com so make sure you check it out and don't forget to sign up to your favorite platform as well, so you will be updated when a new episode is released. Do you know someone who struggles with depression? Or are you also suffering from it? Please check the website dharmicevolution.com where you can find out more about, "7 Steps to Freedom". It's just a 30-minute read, but the strategies in there are invaluable. You can also visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ Opportunity for our listeners who are artists, authors, and keynote speakers! Go to the Facebook group and let the world support you! It's a good place to post your content to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395. Special links and Mentions: August Trometer Dave Mansueto Dave Chekan Elsie Escobar Connect with Rob Walch: Email: rob@libsyn.com Website: https://podcast411.libsyn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast411 Twitter: @podcast411 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/podcast411/ | |||
| 312. We may be "A Million Miles Away" but Fighting for Frequency Brings Us Together with Their Music | 11 Jun 2021 | 00:59:48 | |
Music is their weapon, will you join the fight? We've got three gentlemen to visit today in New Orleans. That's three out of the five members – the guitarist, the keyboardist, and the bassist of the band. We're going to talk about guitars, songs, gigs, New Orleans, touring, and anything else that we can think of with Fighting for Frequency! Fighting for Frequency's origin is a tale of amazing timing, one about the universe conspiring to bring musicians together in a serendipitous way. Chris and Dave had been long-time friends and had played music together in the past. Chris had given up on music years before, but when he moved into Dave's neighborhood around 2016, Chris and Dave realized they had the itch to write music again. At nearly the same time, Adam who is Dave's childhood friend moved into the neighborhood literally in the house behind Dave's. Knowing Adam was an excellent musician and songwriter that had played in several melodic metal bands, Dave invited Adam over for a listening party that engendered mutual respect for each other's songwriting skills, leading to ideas and aspirations being shared. A gate was built in the fence to transport gear from Adam's to Dave's. Adam also brought in a close friend as a drummer, and Fighting for Frequency was formed, with Adam utilizing his production skills to mold F4F into a more anthem-style arena rock sound partnered with high-energy shows. Within a couple of performances, the band grabbed the attention of a dedicated group of local rock fans, F4F's freaks! Soon after, Randon moved to New Orleans from Shreveport. The first live music show in New Orleans that he attended happened to be a Fighting for Frequency show. He showed up looking to network with other musicians. Getting friends with F4F and with his background in metal, Randon proved he was a phenomenal guitarist and brought a killer new approach to the band's sound. He was asked to fill in on guitar for a show while Dave was out of town. While Dave was away, he sends F4F videos of him playing their songs on piano for social media content, prompting the idea of Dave playing keys since he has played piano most of his life. With Dave expressing interest in playing keys and Randon having great chemistry with the band, it was the catalyst for the further growth of F4F. Due to the demands of F4F's touring schedule, the previous drummer moved on, but during the recording of the second F4F album, the guys brought in-studio drummer Brody. An absolute monster drummer, they asked him to join the fight, and he has infused hard-hitting new life into the rhythm section of F4F. Forged in the fires of rock and brought together by a series of fortuitous events, the formidable five members of Fighting for Frequency are determined to share their passion for rock with their fans, bringing rock back to its former glory. Music is their weapon. Join the fight! More about Fighting for Frequency Adam - Vocals/Guitar; Dave – Keys; Randon – Guitar; Brody – Drums; Chris – Bass We hung out with Dave, Chris, and Randon today, but if you want to know more about the other members and their music, you can check out the links through their socials provided below so you can connect and listen to them. Quotes: 03:48 "... we are sort of fighting through the media clutter. There's a lot of artists out there, and there's also just a lot of peanut butter, it's hard to get heard in the 21st century. So, we're fighting for that space, that frequency within music and just within the industry in itself. We felt that it was appropriate, both on a symbolic level and also on the literal level of as musicians, we are fighting for that space." -Chris 29:19 "We try to bring that vibe, but we're having a good time on stage. If we're having a good time, I think the fans will too. It's sort of infectious to see people playing music and doing something they're passionate about." -Chris 30:24 "I think people generally associate rock with anger, but that's not really us." – Randon 34:22 "I think specifically during the pandemic, we spent a lot of time focused on social media and trying to expand our social media presence as well, just because it was the easiest way to get the word out and get the frequency out during that time." -Dave 53:09 "Don't get frustrated, keep on plugging along and sometimes trust the process. You might be impressed where the journey takes you." -Chris 55:04 "You just got to get out there and you got to pursue it. You know, you can't sit in your room and just play riffs and hope that being talented will be enough to get you somewhere, you got to put yourself out there, you got to get uncomfortable, and you got to meet people." -Randon Timestamps: 01:30 Introducing Fight for Frequency 02:19 What is the story behind the band's name: Fighting for Frequency 05:06 How does the writing process start for Fighting for Frequency 09:42 How was the transition phase of Dave when he changed from guitar to keys 12:39 Listen to "A Million Miles Away" by Fighting for Frequency 17:54 How did "A Million Miles Away" come together? 19:28 Fighting for Frequency shares how they work their way during the pandemic? 24:51Talking about New Orleans – where they are, and the support they are getting 27:34 Fighting for Frequency shares the wide spectrum of their fanbase 30:55 Where are their gigs happening? 33:16 How do F4F communicate with their fans, and how do they keep them up to date? 35:38 Listen to "Fast Forward" by Fighting for Frequency 42:43 The gears and setup that Fighting for Frequency is using. 46:08 What are Fighting for Frequency's aspiring for this 2021. 51:30 Any food for thoughts, advice, or anything that they would like to say to younger singer-songwriters and bands who are just starting to develop their craft? 56:18 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: Want something to listen to? Visit these two Spotify links and share them with your friends too so they can hear these amazing talents who were previously featured on the dHarmic Evolution as well! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg The dHarmic Evolution links: Sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com so you will be updated on the new episodes every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. Also, if you are struggling with depression or you know someone who is, please send them to the website where they can check out the book, "7 Steps to Freedom". It's just a 30-minute read, but the strategies in there are invaluable. If you're an artist, an author, a keynote speaker, our Facebook group is a good place to post your content to and let the world support you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395. You can also visit our Facebook Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/
Special links and Mentions: The Carter Wilkinson Band – Lucky Lady Vintage Guitars Zita
Connect with Fighting for Frequency: Website: http://fighting4frequency.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fightingforfrequency Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fightingforfrequency/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fight4frequency YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/fightingforfrequency Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YYfwBrGogwHOBzQiokASJ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-769129170 ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/fightingforfrequency | |||
| 311. "Paris" or Nashville: You Don't Have to Choose, Teresa Guidry is Taking Us to Both | 28 May 2021 | 00:56:22 | |
We're staying in Nashville today to listen to the wonderful music of a young lady who is a singer and a songwriter. She is originally from Rock Hill, SC but she moved to Nashville and felt that she is where she is meant to be. She had some great opportunities since then. She has been writing with Grammy-nominated songwriters. She gained national exposure on Team Blake as a contestant on NBC's 'The Voice'. She also sang the national anthem for the NFL's Panthers. The latest on the list is that she had her new single and music video for 'Paris' featured on CMT. Let's get to know more about Teresa Guidry! Teresa just recently launched her brand-new song called 'Paris'. She shares with us the people behind this and gives us a peek in the making of this song. We also have her song Red Wine, which leaves them feeling that they should listen to an old turntable. Aside from listening to hear great music, we'll get to know her influences, what her day looks like and what are her goals in the future. Teresa had a lot to go through before making it to where she is today and will get to know some of her side hustles and stories in this episode. Don't miss out on this amazing young lady by the name of Teresa Guidry! More about Teresa Guidry Stick around to see what Teresa Guidry is up to. She definitely has a lot of things coming her way, so check on the links below to where you can follow and support her. Quotes: 06:49 "As soon as I got here, I just started meeting people who made it feel like it was perfectly made for me and that I was doing the right thing… One event led to another but I didn't question it when I moved here all. It was, it just felt really right." 11:42 "It's just one of those things where you get in a room with someone talented, and they can kind of look at it from an outsider's perspective. That's the really cool thing about finding someone like that to work with is because you're just joining your minds and finding what works for both of you, and really cool things can come out of it that way." 23:33 "…everything on the outside was so scary that I had to find some sort of peace on the inside and honestly, it was a good year for me I feel it's like wrong to say but you know it kind of just gave my soul a break that it really needed." 49:52 "It's like, you just have to do it. Right now, I'm kind of in a high place my life but this hasn't always been it. So, I would say that it's definitely going to be challenging. It's going to be a journey. But if this is what you truly feel like you were meant to do, then you just have to do it. Like, don't wait for the circumstances to be right because they never will be. You just kind of have to go with the flow. If you believe in yourself, just keep going. Because, I mean, if you won't do it yourself, no one else is going to do it for you either. So, I feel bad." Timestamps: 01:53 Introducing Teresa Guidry 05:06 How was her transition to Nashville to pursue music 08:16 Teresa takes us to the studio in making her new song release, "Paris" 13:50 How was Teresa's experience with co-writing. 16:15 Listen to "Paris" by Teresa Guidry 19:54 How was "Paris" written? 22:24 How did Teresa got through during the pandemic? 24:42 What is she looking forward to, did she have any gigs booked now? 26:25 How does one get on the CMT like Teresa? 31:08 Listen to "Red Wine" by Teresa Guidry 34:57 Where did Teresa get her vocal influence? 36:58 How was Teresa's typical day go? 40:51 What are Teresa's plans and visions for the next couple of years? 43:49 Her stay in Nashville has not been easy and she shared about the side hustles that she did. 48:28 Any words of wisdom that she would like to share with the audience and the community? 52:04 Listen to "Tango On" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: Have you checked our Spotify playlist yet? It is composed of songs and tracks from the dHarmic Evolution alumni artists. Visit these two links and share them with your friends too and let them hear these amazing talents! dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg dHarmic Evolution links: Don't forget to sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com to have the show come to you every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. You can also find out how to get a copy of my just-released new book, "7 Steps to Freedom". If you know someone who is struggling with depression, please send them to the website where they can check out the book and get help right now. You can also visit Facebook Community Page: https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ Also, let the world support you and what you do! If you're an artist, an author, a keynote speaker, our Facebook group is a good place to post your content to: https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395. Special links and Mentions: Sam Hart Whitney Wolanin Lydia Vaughan Jan Buckingham Connect with Teresa Guidry: Website: http://www.teresaguidry.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresaguidry/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teresaguidryofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCZePqADJXV8HQLJhDlBKwQ/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PrGLp1JqwoBj6vkcyOO6 Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/teresa-guidry/773894890 | |||
| 409. Kevin Marcus Miller is the Real Tony Stark, Invincible, with a Heart of Gold! | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:30:43 | |
Kevin Marcus Miller is the Real Tony Stark, Invincible, with a Heart of Gold! Unemployed in a coma to over $100M in customer success from 2019 to 2023 My goal is to give you the EXACT TOOLS I Used to go from Unemployed in a coma and Broke, to an award winning copywriter & podcast host with 53,000 members in my private community. Hey there! I'm Kevin Marcus Miller, affectionately known as the Comeback Kid. Imagine surviving not just one, but 12 Sudden Cardiac Arrests! I'm living proof that resilience knows no bounds. Through my captivating storytelling and dynamic podcast, I'm on a mission to empower a whopping 1 billion people with the exact tools they need to transform life's most crushing setbacks into unparalleled comebacks. Award Winning Copywriter | Documenting my Comeback after 12 Sudden Cardiac Arrests Full one sheet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E1H6OEkH0Sc5Z0O4pJNLWzK9OpNN95Po/view?usp=sharing Kevin's Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/setbacks-to-comebacks/id1681633499 Setbacks to Comebacks Podcast Hey there! I'm Kevin Marcus Miller, affectionately known as the Comeback Kid. Imagine surviving not just one, but 12 Sudden Cardiac Arrests! I'm living proof that resilience knows no bounds. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinammiller/overlay/background-image/ https://www.facebook.com/allapproach
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Featured song for this episode is "Ride On", check it out on Spotify here https://open.spotify.com/track/5VQzjlHv7qZzyZIOSGkhjU?si=eb0d5a683f2e43d8
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| 310. Let us "Find Your Carrot" with Jacquelyn H. Berry PhDÂ | 14 May 2021 | 00:50:15 | |
It's a wonderful springtime here in Tennessee, but we're going to take a little trip to the Hudson Valley, New York to meet a Cognitive Scientist, Fulbright scholar, author of Find Your Carrot, entrepreneur, and beauty queen. There are so many things that we can list here, but she's not five people rolled into one, she is just one person who chooses to inspire people in different ways. Welcome to the show Mrs. Dutchess County, New York, Jacquelyn H. Berry PhD. Jacquelyn helps people to set and attain their goals in so many ways. Today, we're going to have a delightful experience, hearing her wisdom and helpful tips to overcome some of life's challenges and struggles. Jacquelyn is also into birds, raptors, and birds of prey in particular. She shared some distinct features of them that she admires and wants to also acquire. Grab a pen and paper and be ready to pick up everything that you can get from this podcast. Be ready not just to listen, but to learn. It's going to be a meaningful conversation ahead with Jacquelyn H. Berry, PhD. More about Jacquelyn H. Berry If you want to learn more about Jacquelyn, follow her on all her social media platforms. Also, support her book, Find Your Carrot. All the links are provided below. Quotes: 09:54 "I think on the personal level, people should take it upon themselves to organize their lives. So, they are not put into situations where they have to make a tough decision when they're tired, and it's late in the day, and they've just had the hassles of normal life adding upon them." 27:58 "I firmly believe that everyone has their own personal currency that they have to offer the world, and should use that to reach their goals and to share that to enrich other people's lives." 29:09 "So, you're looking at all of the things I have listed on my resume, it all says the same thing James, which is to inspire people, right? I'm not five people rolled into one. I'm just one person inspiring people in different ways." 35:15 "I've always liked or thought about, if I just had the vision, just to see how everything would come together, I can help so many other people, including myself and my students to be exactly where they need to be because I could see the entire field in amazing detail as they do." 44:07 You're not perfect, and neither are the things you want to do. But that doesn't mean you can't work within that, to just bring forth what it is you want to give to the world. So, I think everyone has something that really only they have, and that really only they can do better than anybody. Timestamps:
01:30 Introducing Jacquelyn H. Berry PhD. 02:31 Some of the things to celebrate about Jacquelyn's career. 07:08 Jacquelyn shares what "Decision Fatigue" is. 10:28 What are some tools that could help us with "Distraction". 14:50 What is Jacquelyn's take on Vision Boards: does she like physically writing, or use a computer? 21:11 What are her thoughts about the younger generation on journaling? 23:38 Jacquelyn on "Chasing Dreams." 29:20 "Fail forward fast": How does Jacquelyn feel now after going through the things she had to go through to achieve the things that she has now accomplished. 34:07 Jacquelyn talks about raptors and how she got interested in them. 39:05 Jacquelyn tells us about how she got into golf 40:55 Let's visit her place in Red Hook and the beautiful Dutchess County, New York. 44:07 Some words of wisdom from Jacquelyn H. Berry 46:46 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor
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Do you miss the guests who've been on the show before? Head out to Spotify and visit these links. We've got some amazing and talented artists that we've had on the dHarmic Evolution before here. Share these with your family and friends as well. dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg
dHarmic Evolution links: Don't forget to sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com to have the show come to you every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. You can also find out how to get a copy of my just-released new book, "7 Steps to Freedom". If you know someone who is struggling with depression, please send them to the website where they can check out the book and get help right now! Special links and Mentions: Benjamin Franklin Thomas Edison Connect with Jacquelyn H. Berry: Website: www.jacquelynhberry.com Instagram: @jacquelynhberry Facebook: www.facebook.com/jacquelynhberry YouTube: Find Your Carrot by Jacquelyn H. Berry Amazon: Find Your Carrot by Jacquelyn H.Berry - Amazon
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| 309. "Ride On" with Circle of Sanity's Vocals and Lead Guitarist Josh Sapna | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:58:07 | |
We're going to the great state of Pennsylvania today! We're going to visit a band called Circle of Sanity. They have a combined array of styles. They were brought together by faith friends and a little luck. Ever since then, they've been writing new material, performing songs, and all written by individual members before they got together. Now, they've got this great gig and they're playing shows locally and regionally – they've done everything from 50 seats to a thousand seats. Leaving with an overwhelmingly positive response from the audience. Today, we're going to chat with Josh Sapna, the band's guitarist and vocalist. Let's get to know him more, what he enjoys aside from music, his approach to songwriting, and of course listen to some of their great music from the EP: Celestial Mechanics. Listen to Break the Silence, Mortal Coil, and Ride on. Don't forget to check on other music that they have as well on your favorite platform. We've got some pretty heavy music coming up with Circle of Sanity! More about Josh Sapna Circle of Sanity: Josh Sapna – guitars and vocals; Carson Slovak – bass Grant McFarland – drums. Make sure to check out and support Josh Sapna and his band, Circle of Sanity. All the band's social media links are provided below. Quotes: 03:40 We always thought we got together to jam that was where we got our sanity back and escaped from everything, and that became our circle. There you have it. It was born "the circle of sanity." 11:48 Books left open to interpretation, which I do on purpose. Yeah, so my songs, I don't want to be too definite in the meanings, because I want more people to be able to apply their own life and experience to it. 51:36 The number one thing and I have always said is this. Never. There's never been a time that I sat down to write a song and said, Will other people like this? Not once. The only question in my mind is at the end of it? Do I like it? when I buy this would I be impressed with it? and I don't know if that sounds selfish. But that's really the only way you can stay true to yourself is to not worry at all about what anyone else is going to think of it. Timestamps: 02:05 Introducing Circle of Sanity's Josh Sapna. 03:16 How did Josh and his bandmates came up with their band name. 04:40 What is Josh busy with aside from music? 06:06 Listen to "Break the Silence" by Circle of Sanity 11:15 What's the metaphor behind "Break the Silence". 13:46 Josh's approach to songwriting. 16:01 Listen to "Mortal Coil" by Circle of Sanity 23:20 Josh tells us more about "Mortal Coil". 28:52 What is Josh's plan after the pandemic? 32:51 What is chill stuff for Josh Sapna? 35:46 Josh gives us a little peek into the studio when recording. 39:04 Listen to "Ride On" by Circle of Sanity. 43:56 Did Josh had COVID? 45:00 Josh Sapna on Spotify. 49:44 Is there any thoughts or schedule on releasing a new album? 51:11 Some words of wisdom from Josh to the future artists. 53:48 Listen to "State of Grace" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: You can listen and support the dHarmic evolution alumni artists here on our Spotify Playlist. You can also share this with your family and friends and let them know of these amazing and talented artists. dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg dHarmic Evolution links: Sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com to have the show come to you every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. Please visit our Facebook Page and see who is the latest featured artist of the week right here! https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395 is our dHarmic evolution Facebook Community page where you can post your content if you are a singer/songwriter, or Author, Speaker, or Thought Leader, let the entire world community of creative supporters help your career! Special links and Mentions: Blacktop Mojo
Connect with Josh Sapna and Circle of Sanity: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josh.sapna https://www.facebook.com/Circle-Of-Sanity-161532000550516 Twitter: https://twitter.com/circleofsanity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmtpWMmUepAq9_6gCYZ0YwQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0k4GvaTi8aD5NgiV0QXddY ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/circleofsanity?fbclid=IwAR3Eb2EEaqG9zZkxVRiCIu_QS5NSiFkSH1si5w3TlfaNlUrYeU-0bPnQA_E
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| 308. More than a Beauty Queen: Navy Commander and Doctor Corinne Devin | 16 Apr 2021 | 00:53:17 | |
We are honored to have a special guest on today's episode of the dHarmic Evolution. She is a US Navy Commander, an orthodontist, a motivational speaker, a world traveler, and reigning International Ms. 2020. We're going to Japan today to hang out with Navy Commander and Doctor Corinne Devin. As a multi-passionate woman, she has learned to not only balance her passions but use them to make her a better officer. She is a daughter of the American Revolution deployed with the United States Navy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom to Al Asad. She also attended the Elite Tri-service Orthodontic Residency Program at Wilford Hall Medical Center. And, she's a keynote speaker at the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) conference to over 1000 Middle School girls for the Department of Defense in Japan and Italy. Get to know more about her amazing stories in the US Navy and her travels on this episode. She also lets us know of her pageantry journey, her current life, and her plans for the future. Get ready to be inspired and amazed by this high achiever young lady who is very unique and lovely – Doctor and Commander Corinne Devin. More about Corinne Devin You can follow and support Corinne on her social media pages. Please see all the links listed below. Quotes: 10:47 "I was very blessed to have some wonderful, wonderful bosses and leaders who've been very supportive and have also told me what I need to do and that's to continue what I do. And I tell everyone, it requires a lot of discipline, it requires you doing (not) what you maybe want to do, like hit the snooze button, but actually what you have to do to get there." 26:15 "You really have to know who you are, and be confident and not feel you have to apologize if your answer doesn't agree with the person you're speaking with. As long as you know, you feel acknowledged, and you also appreciate them and acknowledge and listen to them." 45:06 "I love being part of a team. I love being part of a group. That's one thing the military has taught me – is being able to share that responsibility. So, we all can have a chance to unplug, but also to really be in that environment of growing and developing others, as well as pushing myself." 47:37 Everywhere I go and everywhere I look, everyone's trying to do things to be more comfortable. They're looking for the more convenient. But I'm going to tell you that if you look at all these successful people that you aspire to be like, they come from a place of being uncomfortable. And when you were trying to avoid the pain or the struggle or the hard things, you are actively choosing to be average. Timestamps: 01:59 Introducing Commander Corinne Devin 06:20 How Corinne Devin started in the US Navy 11:21 How does Corinne's day go like? 14:40 What is chill time for Corinne? 19:24 Are they still on lockdown in Japan? 21:02 What is the plan after Japan? 22:14 How did Corinne started doing pageants? 29:45 Corinne shares a story of when she got to Morocco 32:57 What was the most memorable country for Corinne? 35:56 Corinne's book in the making 37:28 With COVID and everything, how are things in the Navy right now? 43:18 Where does Corinne see herself in the next five years? 46:10 Corinne's message to the listeners. 49:43 Listen to "Ride On" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: If you haven't done so, check the following Spotify playlist where we put together the amazing alumni artists from the dHarmic Evolution. You can also share these links with your family and friends and make sure they're not missing out on these great talents. dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg dHarmic Evolution links: Sign up on your favorite platform on dharmicevolution.com to have the show come to you every Friday morning at 4:44 AM EST. Also, visit the Facebook Community Page, https://www.facebook.com/dharmicevolution/ and Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/995607857167395 where you can post your content and let the world support you. Connect with Corinne Devin: Facebook: Corinne Devin Instagram: @drcorinnedevin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpwbB-uP0DHg-mhZrieuuIA | |||
| 307. Chara Rodriguera, an instrument of Universal "LOVE" | 02 Apr 2021 | 01:02:52 | |
We've got a fabulous guest today, as we usually do! She is an inspirational and best-selling author, facilitator, Self as an artist, and the Creator of Sol Path Yoga. Since 1995, she has been a student and teacher of Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Inspired living. She specializes in sharing life-changing practices, and programs that empower us to live with more awareness, skill, peace, and love. She's known for her intuitive, poetic, and loving style. She inspires people all over the world to shine their divine light, live their unique magic, and honor their authentic path. She's a Mama, a Mystique, a Master of holding sacred space for personal evolution and spiritual practice. We're going to New Jersey today with Chara Rodriguera. In this episode, we'll learn more of Chara's stories, experiences, and life lessons that led her to the love that she found. She also leads us to meditation towards the end – this is an awesome experience even for those who haven't tried meditating before. Get excited and tune in for this episode of dHarmic evolution with Chara. Check out Chara's previous interview here as well: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de170-chara-rodriguera-live-your-own-kind-of-magic-its-chara-tv-the-ultimate-creator/ More about Chara Rodriguera Check out www.chara.tv, Chara Rodriguera's website. She shares a wonderful gift that you can get for free. This is called "BREATHE and Let the Magic Begin" – a guided life-changing meditation. Catch Chara's online yoga classes as well at moxie.xyz every Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST. Quotes: 20:30 "I think we're all on a healing and a blossoming journey. We're all on a journey of learning to give and receive love… To give, and receive, and embody love."
28:14 "As I became more aware and intentional about creating an inspired life, a heart-centered life, I started making more empowering choices, as to mindset messages that I was going to surround myself with the types of people, the types of organizations that I want to be a part of. And so, little by little I started gravitating toward other heart-centered, God-inspired people. And little by little, as the light started coming in, my life started to be a reflection of my deepest truth. And I call that walking our Soul path."
36:23 "Sometimes, when we are dealing with something that's upsetting us, that we feel angry about, or we're in a negative state about, we try to fight the negativity and we try to get rid of it, which causes a lot of resistance. And I have found – and this is what the practice of yoga and spiritual practices taught me – that by inviting the light in, inviting the love in, inviting spirit in, the forgiveness, the healing starts to happen automatically."
37:17 "I can have a lot of intentions throughout the day, but my one guiding intention is to be an instrument of universal love."
41:43 "…Maybe they're not singer-songwriters, or an author or a writer, maybe they're calling us something different. I would like to share with you that that doesn't mean you're not a creator. Your life is your greatest art form. I believe our life is a creation, we create through our thoughts, words, our actions, and our choices."
Timestamps: 00:54 Introducing Chara Rodriguera 04:38 Check out Chara's new book, "Love" 06:51 How Chara started out in Yoga. 11:11 Why "Breathe" is important. 13:07 Chara shares the three magical benefits of intentional deep breathing. 17:03 Chara has a complimentary gift for EVERYONE. 18:43 What happened along the way after Chara started teaching Yoga? 21:46 What led Chara to the love that saved her? 29:07 Did Chara find the forgiveness in her path, and did it help her get through the challenging part of her life? 36:14 Adding more to forgiveness. 41:33 Chara Rodriguera: For listeners who are not singers/songwriters/authors/writers – you are a creator as well. 43:19 How are Chara and her two little boys doing, in the midst of the pandemic. 45:15 Is Chara back to doing live Yoga classes now? 49:12 Meditating with Chara Rodriguera 57:40 Chara's parting words with the listener
Spotify Playlist: Make sure you are not missing out on the amazing dHarmic evolution alumni artists here in our Spotify playlist! You can share this on your social media as well, to let the world know these awesome talents!
dHarmic Rising Stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA
dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg
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| 306. Time to make a "Midnight Escape" with Indiana's Jazz Singer, Barbara Santora | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:58:46 | |
We have a phenomenal jazz singer on today's episode of the dHarmic evolution. She became known not only for her pure voice in the exceptional five-octave range but for her ability to connect with her audiences emotionally and draw them into the music. She has played in Las Vegas for 14 years, sharing the stage alongside talents like Frank Sinatra Jr. and Billy Preston. She also was a featured entertainer for USO, lifting the spirits of our men and women in uniform for three years. From the great state of Indiana, let's welcome Barbara Santora! Today, Barbara shares with us her great experiences in Las Vegas and the time she did USO tours. Get to know her more and of course, her music! We're featuring some of her amazing songs such as "Micky's," "Midnight Escape," and "That's Just the Way It Goes". We'll get to listen to them, know their stories and go behind the scenes. More about Barbara Santora John Michael O'Leary –pianist, singer, and composer. Barbara's duo called Side by Side. Check out their Facebook page and website to keep up to date with their awesome songs and new releases. All links are provided below. Quotes: 20:43 "I really hope James that I never reach a point in my life in my career, that I don't think I can learn something from someone. Because, I believe that if you reach that point where you feel that you cannot learn anymore, then you're really done."
27:58 "I really think that that's the whole inspiration behind the whole thing is that, push the other stuff aside, stay true to yourself, and move forward. And somewhere, someone along the way, is finally going to realize who you are and what you do."
33:25 "I go back to the fact that I don't believe that it was my talent that stopped me; from our lack of talent that stopped me from making it a long time ago. If what we call making it is what we call like, being known all over the world. But I really believe it was because I believed that you had to keep the principles. If I cannot look in the mirror and like who I am, then I'm not gonna be happy."
55:50 "It doesn't really make any difference if you've got 100 people or you've got 10,000 people. You are there to do what God gave you the gift to do and do it. Go for it. Go for it. I don't care how big your crowd is how little your crowd is. Give them all you've got because that's what God gave you."
57:23 "For all of those out there that have given up. Put your career in God's hands, and in His timing, and let Him decide when it's right for you to do it. Because you're going to go through obstacles all along your way. But if you love it, and it's what you're driven to do, put it in His hands and watch his miracles happen."
Timestamps: 03:18 Introducing Barbara Santora 04:38 Barbara's music – has it always been jazz for her? 07:33 Barbara's time in USO 11:14 Listen to "Micky's" by Barbara Santora 13:54 How was Micky's put together? 16:29 Where did they record Micky's? 17:40 For Barbara, what is the best process when putting a song together? 22:37 Listen to "Midnight Escape" by Barbara Santora 26:41 The story behind the song "Midnight Escape" 28:52 Barbara shares her journey in Vegas, and some stories with the people, she shared the stage with. 35:31 For Barbara, what is her best chapter in life? 39:55 Listen to "That's Just the Way It Goes" by Barbara Santora 43:43 Barbara takes us to the studio when recording "That's Just the Way It Goes" 47:38 How are they doing in Indiana and how they handled the pandemic? 51:31 Barbara's favorite places to play. 56:18 Barbara Santora's message to the listeners
Spotify Playlist: Make sure to check out the dHarmic Rising stars playlists on Spotify! We currently have two playlists named Aquila and Orion, and we're currently working on the third one, so don't miss out on these amazing and talented artists who are also alumni of the dHarmic Evolution. You can copy these links and share this on your social media to let other people hear these amazing talents as well.
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dHarmic Rising Stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg
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| 305. Kate Magdalena, a Singer-Songwriter with a Purpose to "Rebel" for the Truth. | 06 Mar 2021 | 01:01:45 | |
We've got an awesome lady on the show today who is a celebrated singer-songwriter. We had her on the show before and I am happy to have her back featuring her new songs. All the way from North California, it is the wonderful, ubiquitous, and captivating voice of Kate Magdalena. Kate Magdalena gets deep on what's going on in the world right now and how she sees her purpose as a singer-songwriter. She shares a lot of interesting views on the current situation and the pandemic. Also, get to hear these new songs featured today, "This is My Rebel Song" and "I Know A Heartache When I See One". She shares her plans of going into Pop music and that's something we would definitely look forward with. So, don't forget to check out the links to her website and other social media pages below to keep you updated. More about Kate Magdalena Kate's best place to connect with would be on her Instagram and Facebook. Links are provided below. Also, check out her website where she uploads a blog at least once a month and there are new songs to look forward to.
Quotes: 16:50 "What I have is simply, you know, I want clean water clean air. I want honest government. I want a constitutional government."
21:46 "Our task, I believe, is to go deep within, is to reassess everything now, and to find out should we even be singing? Should we even be producing art? And if the answer is Yes, then it's got to be something that speaks now to the to the new music industry to the new time that we're in for however long that is."
26:32 "I think there is a purpose, I don't exactly know. I think it has to do with spiritual healing through music, and not only that delighting through music and entertaining through music, and just being marvelous through music. And music will never lose that power."
37:02 "I think that's what really lit my fire again. That, you know, I have to feel that I do have something to bring this world through my art, something to give. Not just that I want to receive the glory of it."
Timestamps: 02:09 Welcome back on the show, Kate Magdalena 07:54 Talking about the COVID-19 Vaccine 12:39 Listen to "This Is My Rebel Song" by Kate Magdalena 16:29 Is Kate a Rebel? 18:19 Kate's take on depression as a singer-songwriter. 22:47 Is there a certain place that Kate thinks she belongs to or somewhere she is comfortable to play in? 25:15 The music industry's purpose. 29:29 Kate's take on COVID-19. 33:08 Kate talks about going back to her purpose. 38:06 Listen to "I Know A Heartache When I See One" by Kate Magdalena 41:57 Going back to the studio and talking about her producer Billy Smiley 44:46 What inspires her to go out of the music that she normally does? 47:09 Kate mentioned she was in a cult in the 80's. 49:25 What would be the best version of Kate's new career? 55:00 Kate's favorite platform to connect with fans. 56:32 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor
Spotify Playlist: Don't forget to check out the dHarmic Rising stars playlists that we have, named Aquila and Orion. Don't miss out on the amazing and talented artists that have been featured on the show. dHarmic Rising stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg Special Links and Mentions:
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Website: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katemagdalenamusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate_magdalena/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzOsM5sJADWGd--j7xlQxMQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KateMagdalen iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/kate-magdalena/1245277903 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3r9XkUn1NSg2k2hm6JPQPV?si=-JzDwAmlQxqY-55vphtIMQ&nd=1 SoundCloud: | |||
| 304. What's "Out of the Void" with Dream Aria's Ann Burstyn from Canada | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:54:41 | |
It feels like I'm back where I belong and that is here on the dHarmic evolution hanging out with you. We've got an awesome, young Spitfire lady today on the show. We got to chat with her before and it's amazing to hear from her again. She is a singer, a lyricist, and the star performer of the band Dream Aria, Ann Burstyn! Dream Aria is one of the best Canadian Progressive rock bands that I know. They were already great before, but there has been a lot of growth and development that you can hear in their sound. The playing and the vocals have jumped way up. As they said, their motto is "No rules, no boundaries." They don't limit themselves to evolving their sound. We've got two amazing tracks featured on the show today but there are a lot more to hear from them, so check out the links below on where you can find them. Ann updates us on how they are doing right now in Toronto, Canada – also with her daughter, health-wise, and of course, with their music. She also shares some of her hobbies and something that can help you with de-stressing. More about Dream Aria Other Members:
Dream Aria is virtually everywhere, but the best place to check them out is on their Facebook page. Ann and Don are both on it, checking your messages for whatever you need to reach out to them with. Also, check out their YouTube channel, they've got new videos waiting for you. All links are provided below. Quotes: 11:33 "Every day that's a studio day is the best day. For me, it's heaven and I don't like being away from the studio, in fact. I find it difficult." 23:03 We want to be together. The real magic is actually being together. 26:58 "Being outside in nature, and doing the photography and seeing all this beauty that I really didn't know existed. I mean, I knew it was there, just not to the extent that I've now seen, has been very healing for me. And it helped take away a lot of my physical pain, emotional pain, mental stress, it's a good de-stress. " 29:29 "The fresh air alone. I mean, anyone can do this if they're feeling low, or just, you know, clutters in their head. Just go outside, just for five minutes. It's so feeling just the fresh air or there's a certain vibe." 45:13 "I think my main thing lately is seeing that people are quite depressed, isolated, lonely, and sad. And when I speak with personal friends about this, I urge them to try something new to get out of there, that feeling of isolation." 46:55 "Honestly, everyone has something in them I think that they can tap into, and then they can develop into this gift they never knew and that they can share it with others. I mean, how great would that be?" Timestamps: 02:18 Introducing Ann Burstyn of Dream Aria 05:02 How Dream Aria got together 13:30 Listen to "Out of the Void" by Dream Aria 17:24 The story of "Out of the Void" 19:15 Ann's daughter 20:47 How are they doing in Mississauga? 23:32 Health-wise, how are they doing right now? 25:40 With everything that she's doing besides music, how does Ann manage her day and week? 31:18 Listen to "The Professor" by Dream Aria 35:00 The story of creating "The Professor" 40:38 Other hobbies that Ann is into. 44:50 Ann Burstyn's send-off message to the fans 47:14 The best place to connect with Dream Aria 49:30 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist: We've got two of the many playlists to look out for. They are named after the constellations, Aquila and Orion. Check out these links to hear the amazing and talented artist that we've featured on the show before. dHarmic Rising stars: Aquila https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4?si=L20-loGXR9i6IW0Z_GjEnA dHarmic Rising stars: Orion https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CnL9tl0xbU4oDh6jtJBZx?si=ecg7eEbLQcSu1dRBDCGALg Special Links and Mentions: Connect with Dream Aria: Facebook: YouTube: Instagram: Twitter: Myspace: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7eRQH6aw3eemGd0yN1nwfF?si=hIu8YrPTRfKqKQDuSimVVQ iTunes: ReverbNation: Apple Music: | |||
| 303. COVID COMEBACK, WITH JAMES STORY | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:29:05 | |
It's good to be back home here in the dHarmic Evolution. It has been a few weeks and I want to thank everyone for continuously supporting the show even in my absence. You guys are great! In this episode, we're going to talk about the horrible dreaded disease, COVID-19. I'm going to share with you my personal experience with it. I will discuss how it started, the symptoms I felt, and what I did about it. I hope you get something from this and hopefully will help you out. Timestamps 00:18 Welcome back to the dHarmic Evolution Quotes 21:41 23:22 Just go to the dHarmicevolution.com and click on the "Sign me up!" button on the audio player to be on my mailing list immediately. Spotify Playlist Don't forget to check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars: Aquila" Featuring amazing and talented artists who have been guests on this show! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4
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| 302. Jason Damico, throws us back to the greatest "Rock & Roll" | 08 Jan 2021 | 01:04:46 | |
Today we've got a really unbelievable guy, he is like a throwback to yesteryear. This young man is a tribute to the best rock music you've ever heard in your life. His music is like a rework of the whole sound of the classic rock icons of years gone by and made it even better. Check out this gentleman! He is a musician, producer, singer-songwriter, and mixing engineer. Moreover, he is an actor for a couple of decades now. All the way up from North Carolina, Jason Damico! A little background on Jason Damico He grew up with great parents who have been supporting him in both music and acting. He started out as an actor when he modeled as a calendar baby at 18 months old. At 2 years old, he was holding a plastic guitar, making the couch as the amplifiers and it is for him as a vision quest and that's how everything started. He was raised music-wise with a little bit of the faith-based Christian raw community and the secular music – from the classic rock icons. At 15, he won the battle of the bands with some friends. Recording his music fueled his creativity in producing and as a mixing engineer to create sounds. During his freshman to sophomore years, he went to jazz camps at colleges. He was in college-level theory courses as a drummer, his main instrument. He also shared with us his injury back when he was 14 which instead of being a setback became a supernatural experience on understanding the context of soundscape both from a structural standpoint and also melodic theory. Jason as an actor, musician, and producer at this time Jason's honest answer when asked how he managed to balance his acting and music career is "Barely". He really got a lot on his plate. But from his standpoint, he considers acting and music as not as much different. Due to the current situation, Jason just did house concerts, but he is mainly focusing on all the projects he is going to roll out in 2021. He also did mix a couple of records for other artists. As of the moment, he is still in the process of elimination and is waiting to unfold what is in store in the future. More about Jason Damico Jason got good news on what he's been working on and the best place to stay tuned is through his website, jasondamico.com. You can also catch him on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. All links are provided below. Quotes: 13:59 27:07 56:42
Come and check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" Special links and Mentions Jim Morrison
Connect with Jason Damico Website: www.jasondamico.com
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| 301. Isabelle Stillman, high achiever of many things | 01 Jan 2021 | 01:04:07 | |
Come with me as I visit Los Angeles with the wonderful artist, we have on the show today Isabelle Stillman! She is an overachiever and she is so many things – she's an educator, a teacher, a singer-songwriter, a musician, and a full-time student too. Also, listen to her latest album "Heartrender" which is a collection of songs that navigate changing worlds and the strength that comes from the search for yourself. Isabelle Stillman's Music Most of Isabelle's songs are lyric-based. She doesn't want to bury the lyrics with the production that they are making. Well, you can definitely hear that with her songs feature today on the show, "Damage Control", "The Gun", "Tragicomedy" and "Why Didn't You Tell Me?" Know more about these songs and the back story of them. This is a collection of her and someone else's experiences that will definitely captivate you. Isabelle on balancing her careers Isabelle Stillman is a high school English teacher, a singer-songwriter and currently taking up a Master's in English and an MFA in Creative Writing in fiction. She shares with us how complicated it is between her two careers. She also had a hard time preserving her creative side and needs to make sure she got to block off time to continue to be creative – to write, play, and practice. She's planning of rethinking her schedule to balance things more. More about Isabelle Stillman Isabelle updates things most frequently on Instagram and on her bio is a link where you can catch her on everything. All links to her social media pages are also listed below. Quotes 10:04 "…it's definitely reinforcing for me how important a school community is to the health of a school and of its people." 25:27 "…they think I'm always insisting that the person who held the gun is the person who has done damage, it's an important lesson that I've learned, but one that we don't always tell young women for sure." 35:43 "I think when we are afraid of one thing, in that case, the virus, we become afraid of almost everything." 53:17 "…that's a lesson that I had to learn on my own, that not every interaction with love or intimacy is beautiful, and people hurt you." Timestamps 00:21 Shoutout to the listeners from India through Ghana 01:52 Introducing Isabel Stillman 04:41 Isabelle's hometown and transitioning to L.A 06:45 Isabelle Stillman as a Teacher and what she thinks on Zoom classes 11:47 Listen to "Damage Control" by Isabelle Stillman 15:41 Is her stripped-down music done purposely or created during the record? 19:25 The story behind the song "Damage Control" 21:09 Listen to "The Gun" by Isabelle Stillman 24:33 A backstory on her song "The Gun" 25:45 How does Isabelle balance her two careers? 29:36 How does Isabelle manage her schedule as a teacher, full-time student, and musician? 35:08 What is "Tragicomedy" about? 36:33 Listen to "Tragicomedy" by Isabelle Stillman 39:11 A little discussion on her song Tragicomedy 42:56 What formed Isabelle as far as being an artist? 45:56 Isabelle Stillman's music influences 48:32 Listen to "Why Didn't You Tell Me?" by Isabelle Stillman 52:32 Isabelle tells the story of "Why Didn't You Tell Me?" 55:45 Best place to connect with Isabelle Stillman 56:25 Isabelle's parting words and best wishes for the listeners 58:57 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist Check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" Featuring artists who have been on the shows in the past! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Special links and Mentions Connect with Isabelle Stillman Website: isabellestillman.com Facebook: @isabellestillmanmusic Instagram: @isabellestillmanmusic YouTube: Isabelle Stillman Music Spotify: Isabelle Stillman | |||
| 408. Jackie Kilraine CEO of Expressing Optima and Amazing Brain Fitness | 08 Dec 2023 | 00:22:57 | |
Jackie Kilraine is an experienced Doctor with a demonstrated history of working in the health wellness and fitness industry. Skilled in Epigenetics, Neurofeedback, Frequency Specific Microcurrent, Myofascial Release Therapy, Fibromyalgia and Wellness Coaching emphasizing empowering others to regain their natural state by uncovering the layers of their good health . Strong healthcare services professional graduated from Life Chiropractic College. Author of Codes of Longevity CEO of Expressing Optima and Amazing Brain Fitness Talks about #joy, #longevity, #epigenetics, #imagination, and #neuroscience Talks about hashtag joy, hashtag longevity, hashtag epigenetics, hashtag imagination, and hashtag neuroscience Amazing Brain Fitness Life Chiropractic College Warner Robins, Georgia, United States Connect with Jackie! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-kilraine-dc-bcn-6280a563/
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| 300. Susan Hickman, Singer-songwriter you will have her songs on "Rewind" | 25 Dec 2020 | 01:07:49 | |
It's Christmas and greetings of Merry Christmas to everyone! Today, it's a pleasure to have one of the most hardworking talented young ladies. She is a great songwriter and has an incredible voice, she was also a CMA winner a couple of years back! She's done it all and continues to have an unbelievable work ethic and motivation to keep creating, performing, and playing. A female country singer-songwriter, Susan Hickman all the way from Houston, Texas! Susan has a tremendous desire, determination, talent, and work ethic all combined. She's been just playing forever to the point where she really did some physical damage to herself from overdoing it on stage. We'll get to know the story behind this as she shared it with us today. Get to know about Susan, her music, her sound, and her influences – and of course, we get to listen to her great songs! Susan Hickman as a singer-songwriter Susan loved music ever since she was a kid. She knew she was meant to do this. She started writing songs at the age of 5 or 6 years old as an entertainer to her younger sister. She grew up with parents who loved music as well. She shared with us the kind of music she listened to and what inspired her to craft her sound. She does songwriting session's and she loves to co-write! She even did a mentoring program with a lot of young singer-songwriters. Her talent and passion are really overflowing. We'll get to listen to her great skills through the songs we have featured today and the back story of how it came to life. More about Susan Hickman Visit susanhickman.com, all her social media sites and periodically she sends an email list of her tour dates! All the links for her social media are also listed below. Check them out! Also, take a look at her latest music video release "Rewind". Quotes: 34:52 So, whenever I decided to do music as a career. I felt like, I don't want to be pigeonholed. I just want to have my own sound and if I have influences from something soulful or something more rocking or something that's even a little Poppy, that's okay. 44:02 But sometimes just little things here and there. It makes such a huge difference. And that's why I just love co-writing because sometimes you just need to get out of your own way and get out of your own headspace. 45:36: And as far back as I can remember, music was such a huge deal for me. I mean, I just thought I was always meant to do that. 55:58 I wish I just had a rewind button to where I could rewind and figure out how I can reformat my day, more efficiently. Timestamps 02:10 Introducing Susan Hickman 06:30 Listen to "Moth to a flame" by Susan Hickman 10:55 Susan shares the recording process and the people he worked with her track "Moth to a flame" 16:13 Susan tells the story of the surgery she went through 22:04 Listen to "Hesitation" by Susan Hickman 26:02 A little background on her song "Hesitation" 30:05 Susan's affiliation to Nashville 33:51 The kind of music Susan does 36:43 Listen to "Save Me" by Susan Hickman 40:54 The story behind "Save me" 44:15 When did Susan recognize her ability with songwriting? 45:52 Susan's influences to craft her sound 50:12 Listen to "Rewind" by Susan Hickman 53:32 A little back story on "Rewind" 1:00:30 Best place to connect with Susan 1:01:20 Last words of wisdom and wishes to the audience 1:02:38 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist Click the link below and check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" Featuring amazing and talented artists who have been a guest on this show! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Special links and Mentions Stormy Cooper Connect with Susan Hickman Website:https://www.susanhickman.com/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/susanhickmanmusic Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/susanhickmanmusic/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SusanLynnetteHickman/ Twitter:https://twitter.com/susanhickman Snapchat:SusanHickman1 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ZS0CtuGcK8LdoxORVMf6u Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Hickman/dp/B001VG48RS?pldnSite=1 Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/us/artist/susan-hickman/86311049
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| 299. Spotlight Series No. 3: MoeDell, Jordan White, Kylie Odetta, & Mikalyn Hay | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:48:59 | |
We're back with another Spotlight series today! I'm delighted to give attention to these four awesome artists we are revisiting. We are enclosing the links of the full interviews below so check to download them and here all for songs from each artist! Let's listen and enjoy the music and stories from these singer-songwriters, musicians, and vocalists. We've got four talented artists lined up today:
Interview with MoeDell We'll start this show with MoeDeLL -- a hardworking and talented man that holds 250-270 shows a year. He has performed for crowds of every size, from farmers' markets to bars, and corporate events. MoeDeLL is a prolific Americana songwriter. He plays the guitar and will captivate you with his unique voice and creative lyrics. He loved music as a kid and he started to learn to play the guitar at 9 years old. Listen to MoeDeLL's song being featured today in the show, "Hoppin' Trains". You can listen to MoeDeLL's full interview here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de226-hoppin-trains-with-moedell/ Interview with Jordan White Next, we have Jordan White, a young man originally from Philadelphia. He writes great pop-rock songs that really cut to the heart. He has a good voice and a great chord structure. Every time he comes up with something new I am plugging in and listening, I have become a fan... He's been on the dHarmic evolution twice. Let's look back on the conversation where Jordan is describing some transitional period in his life which led to the recording of the track being featured today. The song is Jordan's title track for his new EP, "High Road". You can listen to Jordan's past full interviews here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de49-jordan-white/ Interview with Kylie Odetta Now, we'll have a young lady which is way wiser beyond her years, Kylie Odetta. She is an indie/soul singer-songwriter. She creates music that is powerful and dreamy. Her raspy voice will definitely capture you. We have one of Kylie's smash hits "Under the Sun" featured today on the show. She shared on the show before a cool discussion about songwriting, vocals, voice changing, surgery, and mostly sounds. She also mentioned one of her favorite shows that created a cozy welcoming experience where people get to be a part of the music and it's not just her who performs on stage. You can listen to Kylie's past full interviews here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de36-kylie-odetta/ Interview with Mikalyn Hay Lastly, we have a hardworking and fabulously talented young lady from Guelph Canada. Talent and work ethic combined is a powerful elixir and it is Mikalyn Hay. She is a talented singer-songwriter and an in-demand collaborator. She also had a list of achievements and awards that are really so impressive! Mikalyn's song featured today on the show is "Deep End". There are a lot of cool things and cool places to visit in her hometown and she shared them with us! Check out these cafés mentioned by Mikalyn, "Red Brick Cafe", "B Side Lounge", "Kate's Cafe", where you might also catch her life. There's also discussion about pre-production, the studio, friends, and support. You can listen to Mikalyn's full interview here: Timestamps: 00:30 Spotlight Series 3 4:08 MoeDeLL 7:22 Listen to "Hoppin' Trains" by MoeDeLL 11:17 Jordan White 14:55 Listen to "High Road" by Jordan White 18:07 Kylie Odetta 26:30 Listen to "Under the Sun" by Kylie Odetta 29:24 Mikalyn Hay 39:23 Listen to "Deep End" by Mikalyn Hay 43:53 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist Check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" An awesome collection of music from artists who have exclusively been on the dharmic Evolution! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4
Connect with MoeDeLL Website: https://moedell.com/ Facebook @MoeDeLLMusic Instagram @moedell Twitter @moedell Spotify MoeDeLL
Website: www.jordanwhitemusic.com Facebook: @jordanwhitemusic Twitter: @jordanfWhite Instagram: @jordanwhitemusic Spotify: Jordan White Connect with Mikalyn Hay Facebook: @MikalynMusic Instagram: @mikalynmusic Youtube: Mikalyn Music Soundcloud: Mikalyn Music ReverbNation Mikalyn Music Patreon Mikalyn Hay Younk Mikalyn Hay
Connect with Kylie Odetta Website: kylieodetta.com Instagram: @kylieodetta Facebook: Kylie Odetta Twitter: @kylieodetta Spotify: Kylie Odetta Soundcloud: Kylie Odetta YouTube: Kylie Odetta Reverbnation: Kylie Odetta Selected links and mentions: | |||
| 298. Lillie King, Theatre, NYC, and Now for The Singer/Songwriter Career all at 17! | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:58:33 | |
We have an awesome young artist in the show today! She is just 17 years old but she already created a unique vintage Americana sound that crosses the boundaries of many different styles. With the help of influences based in the 70s, rock rhythm and blues, and modern poeticism. Singer, songwriter, and actress from a small town in West Virginia, Lillie King! Check out her brand-new debut self-titled EP, and fall in love with the sound that will remind you of the good old great songwriting that happened in the late 60s and early 70s. Lillie King shared that it was what she loved listening to while she was growing up. Lillie King's Music career and her Theater Life Lillie King started out as a theater actress at around six years old. Her parents are not into music, but her grandparents are the ones who pushed her to take the classes. She eventually stopped but at the age of 12, she missed performing on stage and went back to the theater where she was filled with four years of great experiences since then. She is a trained soprano operatic singer; she went to the New York Film Academy for this when she was around 14 or 15 years old. She just started writing songs at 16 years old. She won Talent West Virginia where she got herself an EP deal and had to write her own song. That's where "Cheated Love" was born. One thing to watch out for, as well, is her song "Home by Ten" which is what she described as an autobiography of her life. Also, check out her metaphorical song titled "Roses", which relates to her life in the theater. "Red" is another track that you can relate to, whether it's a family relationship, a friend relationship, or, a personal relationship. Currently, Lillie King made the executive decision to stop singing in the theater realm for a while. She struggled to switch the two voices that she is using – her soprano voice and her studio voice. She wanted to focus on her music career right now. She hopes that one day she can go back to the theater without having to worry about switching her voices. More about Lillie King Good news! Lillie King loves to connect with people, the best place to do it will be on her Instagram. If you want to know more about her, check out her website. All the links will be provided below. Quotes: 4:47 I'm not trying to write what's in right now. I'm trying to write what I love to listen to. 22:02 When you love what you're working on, you want to work on it. You don't want to stop, and you have fun while you're doing it. That's just the best part of the process. 25:17 I love nature. I love being outside. So, it's just finding those little moments that I can take to rest. Then so I can get really excited to come back and work on the stuff that's important. 52:25 I know a lot of people in my life who are stressing out about their futures and what may or may not happen, and I just want to let everyone know that it's better not to stress. It's better to let God's hand take over because something good will come from it. You just have to wait and work hard. Timestamps 2:39 Welcoming Lillie King to dHarmic Evolution 3:56 Lillie King's self-titled EP and a little look at her music influences 6:05 Listen to "Cheated Love" by Lillie King 9:23 What is the backstory of the song "Cheated Love"? 11:03 Lillie King's background in Theater and how it helped her be the star that she is today. 14:36 What is the song "Home by Ten" about? 15:40 Listen to "Home by Ten" by Lillie King. 23:42 What are Lillie King 's hobbies and favorites outside of music? 26:57 How did "Red" came about and how did it get written? 29:11 Listen to "Red" by Lillie King 32:53 A little glimpse on Lillie King's experience in New York City and the New York Film Academy 39:50 Listen to "Roses" by Lillie King 42:59 The questions behind the making of "Roses" 44:19 Balancing her theater and music career 46:55 Is Lillie King working with a vocal coach? 50:58 Best place to reach Lillie King 51:31 Lillie King's last words for the audience 53:24 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist Check out the Spotify playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" Featuring 30 artists who have been on the shows in the past! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Special links and Mentions Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Chris Caskey (Producer) Connect with Lillie King Website: https://www.lillieking.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/lillie.king Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilliekingmusic Tiktok: @lilliekiing Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6KQfcQmOwwEprVSGK2avMr Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfbN1LVsqAK3i73uZPKZ5ag/
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| 297. Dani Felt making an impact through her music | 04 Dec 2020 | 01:01:15 | |
Pop-singer, songwriter, and an artist coach! Dani Felt will join us today for an exciting view on her music solo career and her business in the music industry. Dani Felt is originally born in Philadelphia. She has adapted her music life to the Music City. She exceeded the expectations of many when she switched from being a singer-songwriter to the pop genre. She spins tales of twisted love dark secrets and haunted stories. The dark pop sound of her music complements her powerful and seductive voice. She released her debut pop single "Queen" this year 2020. She made a bold statement and a hardcore vibe through her latest track. She wanted to make sure that her music is impacting people in some way. Which is definitely something we can feel with her tracks. Dani Felt's musical background Dani Felt started to enjoy performing when she was a little kid. She started with Nursery rhymes at the age of two and would perform in front of her parents. At 10, she started doing voice lessons. She did musicals and theaters during her middle and high school years, as well. In middle school, she started doing poetry. She combined her love for writing words and music and put them into songwriting. She also entered several musical camps when she was a kid. She liked being in studios writing, recording, and performing at a really young age. Her parents are not musically inclined, although they have a huge passion for music. Her grandmother can sing but did not really pursue a career in it. Her dad's second cousin is a song-writer and wrote the song The Greatest Love of All. Overall, she is surrounded by a creative vibe. Dani Felt's early career in the music industry It was in college when Dani Felt learned that she loves leadership, project management, and finding the right people. A year later, she interned at a music PR company in London wherein she got fired. She wanted to prove that she can do her own thing. And so, she started a music blog without any connections and started from there. She moved to New York and realized that she is really good at connecting people together. She gets to showcase artists and got to connect people in the industry -- filmmakers, painters, artists, musicians, business people where she would put up events together. Eventually, she had to stop since it was a lot of work for not a lot of money. Her business in the music world Dani Felt believed that artists should not just focus on one platform. She said that the main point is to understand who their fans are, where they are, what your brand is, and what you're selling. She believes that there are many ways to monetize the artist's skill, they just have to get creative, create, and plan. She likes to teach people to put themselves first and value themselves and their gifts. She gets frustrated most when people need her help, but don't want to change or do the work. Although this year, she is learning to let people have control of their own lives and make decisions. Without any pressure, she just wants them to come to her when they want to work with her. That's when she realized that when she focuses on what her working on, it attracts more clients because seeing what she does makes them want to be part of it. She also believes that mindset portrays the biggest part. She stated that if you don't believe that it's possible, it will not be possible. She is also a fan of learning and she shares them with her clients, from the emotional aspect to money management.
Timestamps 2:16 Check out Dani Felt's new single, "Queen" 2:44 A look at Dani Felt's sound and musical background 7:45 Listen to "Gone" by Dani Felt 10:40 The crazy story behind the song "Gone" 12:44 How is her family doing back in Philadelphia? 15:02 How did she get involved in the business world of music? 18:56 Listen to "Drowned in Heartache" by Dani Felt 22:50 A continuation on the journey of her business that helps artists to showcase their talent. 26:52 What is her take on doing business on Spotify? 33:56 What does Dani Felt get excited about; being a creative artist or a business person? 37:33 Listen to "Queen" by Dani Felt 41:05 Dani Felt's shares her experience in the studio while creating her single "Queen" 43:32 Her most challenging experience in coaching 48:07 Who are the thought leaders that inspired and helped her? 52:50 Where's the best place to connect with Dani Felt? 53:29 Dani Felt's parting words of wisdom to the listeners "Rising dHarmic Stars" is the Spotify Playlist to keep an eye on! it has past stand out guests that you simply must give a listen to here! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Quotes: 16:33 That was a really cool moment because I realized so many things that artists can make an impact with their music, that anyone can do anything even if they've never had any experience. 34:27 If I had to choose, I would choose music, but I would have to make sure that the music I'm making is impacting people in some way. 45:28 I realized that the more I just focus on whatever I'm working on at the moment, the somehow attracts clients. 47:17 If you don't believe that it's possible, it will not be possible 52:40 Really value your time because it is the only thing we have. Everything. Like that's the only thing that we have. 53:59 I would just say, never give up. Like, never give up on your dreams. Do what you love. Take action. Just take it one step at a time. Selected links and Mentions Gary Vaynerchuk (Gary Vee) Jourdan Rystrom
Connect with Dani Felt Website: https://danifeltmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danifeltmusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danifeltmusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/danifeltmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26afSnl4Sw12ZtTtEF8IVl Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eSYoqIwDTv7g7GxEmXl9g
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| 296. VICU A Special Talent Taking Us All "Back To The Future Love" | 27 Nov 2020 | 01:12:15 | |
Our guest today is a young man who has made a name for himself in the music industry. He is a self-taught producer, audio engineer, musician, singer and songwriter. "Complementary", his first EP was released May of this year and people are raving about it. Let's welcome all the way from Maryland, Vicu! His songs "BTTFL" (Back to the Future Love), "Blame it on Me", and "Something About Her" to name a few showcase Vicu's unique sound, fantastic guitar techniques and skills that perfectly combined with his modern edge songwriting and creative phrasing. Moreover, his songs have brought love, hope, and inspiration to a lot of people. Being one of the top promising producers, Vicu has worked with some of the amazing artists in the industry. Most recently, he has worked with Matt Viers, his production partner, on none other than Rihanna's upcoming album. As a musical producer and an artist Vicu's passion is to bring out the best in people. Consequently, he finds it joyful to help artists along the way. As a matter of fact, Vicu has developed a lot of artists, groups, and even rappers especially in his state, Maryland. Not only does he have a pursuit to produce and develop artists, but also Vicu wanted to be an artist himself. Through cultivating his fellows, it really helped him get sharp with production and songwriting. He is also a self-taught artist and very hands-on. Growing up he would sit and watch Youtube to learn how to play songs on a guitar. Over the years he has also developed his one-of-a-kind writing skill, and the lyrics of his songs captivate the hearts of many. Balancing producing, artistry, and life Having a lot on his plate right now, running his production company with his friend Matt Viers, working with other artists, and at the same time being an artist himself, Vicu still manages to balance everything that is happening in his life. On the other side of the spectrum, in these difficult times when people in general lost a lot this year, whether it be happiness, rough situations, or even people. Vicu was one of those people; he actually lost four of his loved ones this year. He even opened up about a detail in his personal life - that he is adopted from Romania. Knowing that information, Vicu's outlook is to take full advantage of his life and just make the most of it. Despite all these, he remains positive and grateful with all the blessings and opportunities that are being showered upon him. More of Vicu Connect with, support, and learn more about Vicu's music, artistry, production, and everything in between through the links below. Timestamps 3:58 Vicu's journey to producing and being and artist 8:52 Listen to "Blame it on me" by Vicu 12:55 What did Vicu start with and what is he currently using on his audio development journey? 15:46 Listen to "BTTFL" (Back to the Future Love) by Vicu 19:47 What possessed Vicu to write the song, "BTTFL"? 20:32 At what part of the journey with making "BTTFL" did Vicu feel that he is into something special? 24:56 A glimpse of Vicu's production company and the balance with producing and artistry 26:22 Vicu's learnings and outlook in life as an adopted child 32:37 Listen to "Something About Her" by Vicu 36:05 Who are Vicu's musical influences? 45:40 Listen to "Coconut Rum" by Vicu 48:28 Why "Coconut Rum" is Vicu's one of favorite songs? 53:59 If Vicu's stuck in a desert island, which 3 records will he take with him? 57:02 Vicu's thoughts on marketing and Spotify 1:04:47 Shoutout to everyone listening on the show; best place to connect with Vicu 1:07:06 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Spotify Playlist "Rising dHarmic Stars" is the Spotify Playlist to keep an eye on!, it has past stand out guests that you simply must give a listen to here, so click, and listen! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4loDaYF0OuWRjZeMXvEjK4 Quotes 6:04 Just being somebody that could bring things out of people, I really love doing that a lot with this music stuff. 6:13 The discovery of learning to do new things, you know, being able to do something you couldn't do yesterday as an artist is a joy like no other. 8:35 Music makes itself once that becomes available to you. And once you become available to yourself, and that just takes time. It takes growth…it takes going through things, uncomfortable things…growing up is uncomfortable for everybody. 27:41 I have to take advantage of my life, and just make sure I make the most of it. Connect with Vicu: Website - http://www.vicumusic.com/ Selected links and mentions G-Eazy
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| 295. Erin Coburn, Blues, Ambition, and a Burning Passion for Guitar! | 20 Nov 2020 | 01:04:13 | |
Today we've got something special - a young lady who is just a badass in rock and roll with an intense passion for audio engineering, guitars, and blues music. Wow! This girl is one of a kind! Our guest for today is just 19 years old, yet her talent is so palpable. Let's welcome on the show, musician, vocalist, and lyricist, Erin Coburn! How did Erin get into music? With all kinds of different music coming from each area of their house, Erin was indeed surrounded by music even at a young age. Her parents and brother are also listening to music 24/7. But what really sparked the interest in Erin was her dad's guitar which she tried to play and claimed it her own when she was just 2 years old. As far as blues goes, her third guitar teacher introduced her to that music genre during their first lesson. It was when her teacher started playing around and doing solo that made her intrigued about blues. It is such a raw form of music. And what attracted Erin the most is that with blues, it's just whatever you feel; it's a straight expression. Inside stories about her songs The first song played on the show today is entitled "Everybody" which streamed from moments when life gets overwhelming, from everyone trying to get attention, and trying to do a million things at once. The next song is called "It's Over" was played with a Fender Stratocaster that her grandpa helped her get when she was younger. It was one of her favorite guitars. And her song, "Misfit" is her newest single. It came from the Rudolph Christmas Special where they sing "why am I such a misfit". This song is a message to everyone that it is okay not to fit in; it is cool to be unique. Thoughts about streaming services For Erin, streaming services is wonderful from the consumer's point of view. On the other hand, as an artist, the idea is also great. Through streaming services like Spotify, artists can connect with fans at the push of a button. However, the tables have definitely turned. There is not a big enough value on what musicians are doing today. She believes that listeners/consumers need to put a value on the artists on social media. More about Erin Connect with Erin and get to know more about her life and music through the links listed below. Timestamps 2:46 Who in Erin's family inspired her to get into music? 4:47 Listen to "Everybody" by Erin Coburn 9:19 Inside story about the song, "Everybody" 11:41 When did Erin get interested in audio engineering? 14:58 Listen to "It's Over" by Erin Coburn 19:17 Erin describing her Strandberg guitar 20:56 Listen to Erin play a couple of riffs on her guitar 23:03 What is the most intriguing part of the audio production for Erin? 26:29 Who are Erin's musical influences? 30:52 Listen to "Out from Under" by Erin Coburn 39:31 Who gives the cue when Erin's using the backing track live? 42:00 What is Erin's take on Spotify and streaming in general? 47:21 Story about Erin's newest single: "Misfit" 49:26 Listen to "Misfit" by Erin Coburn 55:11 Shoutout to Erin's fans! 56:44 When is her studio going to be built? 56:56 A glimpse of Erin's family 59:03 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Quotes 10:25 Sometimes you just need to take a step back and write a song 4:34 Blues is such a raw form of music. And it's like a straight expression. Like there's no thinking. It's just whatever you feel and I think that's what really attracted me to it. 38:01 I love to mix it up and do the unexpected 49:17 I wanted to let them know that, it's okay to not fit in or to not feel like you fit in. It's cool. It's cool to be unique. 58:08 I love it when somebody really embraces an instrument and continues to take it up to new levels. Connect with Erin Website - https://www.erincoburn.com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5o0doXIq7OsAEOlFwcwwDJ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ErinCoburnMusic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/ShenanigansOnTheHill Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erincoburnmusic/ Selected links and mentions dHarmic Rising Stars Spotify Playlist
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| 294. Asiah Million, Celebrating "Dreams, Love, and Music" | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:56:41 | |
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| 293. Spotlight Series No 2, Featuring Stand Out Artists & Future dHarmic Stars! | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:34:29 | |
Welcome to episode #292 of dHarmic Evolution Today's show is very special. I will be featuring four of the best interviews I have done on the dHarmic Evolution. The links to the full interviews will be shown below. Let's indulge in the stories and music of these singer-songwriters, vocalists, and musicians who are certainly extra special in what they do. So, who do we have today? We have: Luna Keller Interview with Luna Keller Our first ever Spanish artist. Luna Keller is all the way from the Canary Islands. I was very honored to have her on the show six months ago. With so much experience, talent, and passion at such a tender age, Luna Keller's unique blend of songwriting, teamwork production, and instrument playing will dazzle any music fan out of their seats! Luna's song featured on the show today is "Alice is in love with a Mad Hatter" You can listen to Luna's full interview here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de259-luna-keller-singing-and-songwriting-on-the-canary-islands-simply-paradise/ Next is a true music legend, brilliant songwriter, music inspiration, and a talented artist from Canada, Marc Jordan. Additionally, he is the writer of Rod Stewart's famous song "Rhythm of my Heart" and has written many other hits for major artists. Jordan has already been the recipient of several music awards including the ASCAP, JUNO, and the Smooth awards. Despite having already accomplished so much in the industry, the drive and passion that Jordan has for music and songwriting, according to him, is deeper and more profound than it's ever been. Marc's song featured on this episode is a romantic smooth jazz rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" You can listen to Marc's full interview here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de258-marc-jordan-celebrates-both-sides-of-music-smooth-jazz-cant-get-any-smoother/ Now let's go down to Florida as we listen to Alyssa Marie Coon's music. I think she was 15 or 16 when she guested on the show. Her vocals are simply incredible, listening to her, you could easily forget that she's just a teenager. Not only does this young woman have undoubtedly a great and special voice, but she is also a gifted songwriter who plays piano, guitar, and ukulele. Listen to Alyssa's featured song on this episode "Country Girl" You can listen to Alyssa's full interview here: https://dharmicevolution.com/old-blog/de257-alyssa-marie-coon-age-is-oblivious-to-talent-and-determination/ Last but not least is Savannah Morris from Nashville, Tennessee. As one of the 8 Nashville Natives, Savannah feels blessed both career-wise and socially by networking and linking with a lot of the Native locals in the music and entertainment industry, all of whom have supported and helped her evolve and get better with her music. Moreover, I want to ask everyone to pray for Savannah. She has recently recovered from COVID-19. On the other hand, she has recently been diagnosed with Leukemia and is now being treated. Listen to Savannah's featured song on the show "Kudzu" (a wildflower that grows in Tennessee) You can listen to Savannah's full interview here: Timestamps 2:56 Luna Keller 4:08 Listen to "Alice is in Love with a Mad Hatter" by Luna Keller 7:37 Marc Jordan 9:11 Listen to the rendition of "Both Sides Now" by Marc Jordan 16:26 Alyssa Marie Coon 17:32 Listen to "Country Girl" by Alyssa Marie Coon 21:14 Savannah Morris 23:26 Listen to "Kudzu" by Savannah Morris 29:16 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Website: Spotify: Instagram: Twitter: Facebook: Connect with Marc Website: Facebook: Instagram: YouTube: Spotify:
Connect with Alyssa Website: Facebook: Selected links and mentions Joni Mitchell Rod Stewart Loretta Lynn Elvis Presley | |||
| 292. World Maestro, Colin O'Donohoe, Conductor of the Pangean Orchestra | 30 Oct 2020 | 01:09:44 | |
Welcome to episode #292 of dHarmic Evolution It is with pleasure for me to introduce the only symphony conductor we have ever had on the Dharmic Evolution. Drummer, composer, and "World Maestro", let's welcome for the third time on the show, Colin Donohoe! Pivotal moments in Mongolia About a year ago, Colin embarked on a tour to Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia. This was a part of the project he was working on for his orchestra, "The Pangean Orchestra" wherein he interviews at least one musician from every country. He delved into the approaches, technical aspects of the instruments, and just learning their music in general. The Prayer Garden This project was born in Mongolia. Colin and Ceren went there to unplug from the world, get away from news and social media. Moreover, they went to the Gobi Desert, where there was no WiFi, literally nothing except endless sky and white foxes. Consequently, they were forced to live in the moment and just have a spiritual and peaceful time. Then at one of the concerts in Mongolia, they heard a woman announcer mispronouncing some English words. It sounded like "Prayer Garden", but she actually said player something. As a result, the epiphany came to Colin, and realized that it is a good concept. However, his father died in February. Then they came back to Arizona to be with his mother, unfortunately, COVID-19 broke out. Due to the pandemic where everyone cannot go out and Colin had to take care of his mother, Colin, also needed an escape from everything that was going on. And so together with Ceren, they created The Prayer Garden. Wanting to be in a good space and just getting away from the anxiety, and apprehension during the pandemic, and also the recent loss of his father, Colin was able to write these incredible tracks. It initially started as a live stream, then he continued working out on the music and created a cinematic soundscape that would go underneath it. Because The Prayer Garden is supposed to bring the listener deeper into a meditational or relaxed state, he wanted to play something that was a bit of a flourish and a bit virtuosic, but also musical; it has to be melodic. He always makes sure the spirit of the piece is paramount, and that his playing should only be supporting the piece which is to bring people into peace and calm. Check out The Prayer Garden from the links below; this was just released on 10/16/2020. He also released an EP called The Sunset Serenity Mixes. Amazon Facebook Instagram Spotify Timestamps 4:32 Experiences in Oregon and the recent major fire 8:19 Asian tour and pivotal moments in Mongolia 12:44 Listen to "Eloquent" by Colin O'Donohoe 16:50 The birth of "The Prayer Garden" album 25:54 Listen to "Inhale" by Colin O'Donohoe 30:24 Music is an escape and writing the tracks 33:32 Using space in music 38:11 Listen to "Morning Air" by Colin O'Donohoe 43:21 Where did Colin record the tracks 45:22 Plans on where to go next 49:52 Listen to "Solace" by Colin O'Donohoe 55:53 Does Colin find it difficult to connect with English translators when he interviews musicians from other countries 59:54 How are Colin's kids doing? 1:00:26 Words of wisdom from Colin 1:04:35 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Quotes 24:20 28:27 29:10 29:30 42:59 43:31 45:33 58:09 Connect with Colin Website www.worldmaestro.com Instagram @worldmaestro Facebook @worldmusicmaestro YouTube www.youtube.com/c/WorldMaestro/about Soundcloud soundcloud.com/worldmaestro Selected links and mentions James Brown Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group | |||
| 291. Sarah Christine, Shows Us How We Are All "In it Together" | 23 Oct 2020 | 01:12:41 | |
We're heading out west today. All the way from Colorado, let's take a ride on the musical journey with the sole theme of "In It Together" with singer-songwriter Sarah Christine! With eclectic inspirations from pop, indie, folk, to even electronic sounds, Sarah Christine's music is undeniably rare. She enjoys the technicality behind EDM and finds interest in learning how to put that together and produces some of that music on her own. Sarah Christine's journey unravels the cathartic episodes she has experienced and overcome in life. She once faced a near-death accident when she got hit by an F-150 truck. Consequently, her experiences in life, even when she was still juggling her corporate job and music career to going full time in music and everything in between ended up pointing her to what she is here for. Moreover, these have been the inspirations to the lyrics of her songs. "Like the Movies" was about her getting married at a young age; everything seemed awesome, then things started breaking apart. One day, she woke up literally with nothing. On a lighter note, when she just moved from Minneapolis to Colorado. Her neighbor was throwing a rager and blasting some John Mayer songs on a vinyl player at about 2 a.m. She got up and knocked on the neighbor's door. Instead of asking him to lower the volume, she asked him to turn the music up. She got hooked with the music. As a result, she was inspired to write "Summer Nights" Thoughts about streaming services, dealing with the pandemic Sarah Christine is adapting to the emerging streaming services by learning the nitty-gritty like the QR code with Spotify, setting up playlists, understanding how everything interconnects with the algorithm, and how that to connects with other platforms. She believes that these platforms are invaluable to her. Hence, she focuses on how can she use the platforms to get as many people as possible and try to connect with them through her songs. And from there, she tries to figure out how to build relationships with those people. Like with any other businesses, Sarah Christine's career is also affected by the pandemic. 52 shows that she has set up herself have now been canceled. Right now, Sarah Christine is working on private shows and doing custom songs on the side. Above all, the value is the relationship she builds with and the lessons she learns from the people she writes the songs for. Learn more about Sarah Christine To know more about her life, music, or should you ever wish to have a custom song made by the one and only Sarah Christine, please do not hesitate to visit her website and other links listed below. Timestamps 3:28 How does she prefer to be called? 5:24 Who are Sarah Christine's musical influences? 8:28 Listen to "Summer Nights" by Sarah Christine 13:34 Story behind "Summer Nights" 16:36 Listen to "For You" by Sarah Christine 22:47 The love for vinyl players 27:21 What are her thoughts about streaming services both as a consumer and an artist? 31:47 Listen to "Like the Movies" by Sarah Christine 37:00 Story behind "Like the Movies" 42:44 Continuation of the discussion about streaming services and dealing with the pandemic 50:26 Listen to "Aspen" by Sarah Christine 57:18 The story about the accident she was involved in with an F-150 truck 1:04:08 Connect with Sarah Christine 1:05:14 Parting message and motivational words 1:07:31 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Quotes The mistakes are sometimes the best part of the music. I replaced all the anger and hatred with love and forgiveness. And once I did that, it was like, oh man! The world is off my shoulders. You have certain things that happen, where they end up pointing you into what is your purpose, what are you here for. I think I think we have to just try to enjoy the journey a little bit more on the way I mean, it can be frustrating, but I think if we get a few little victories along the way, it's okay to stop and just, you know, celebrate that, you know The universe tends to provide I think, what you're doing what you love Stay strong out there on your worst days. It will get better, just keep pushing forward. Connect with Sarah Christine Website - http://www.sarahchristinempls.com/ Instagram - http://www.sarahchristinempls.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sarahchristinemplsmusic Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hP91FEVqwGpopor9xWlFp Apple Music - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hP91FEVqwGpopor9xWlFp Buzz Music - https://www.buzz-music.com/post/sarah-christine-makes-our-heart-melt-with-like-the-movies Deezer - https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/4097841 Selected links and mentions
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| 407. Dr. Barrett Matthews, Teaching You How To Become Your Own Media Boss! | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:27:19 | |
World Civility Starts With How You Communicate With Others. Media Boss Pro Will Help You To Drive Your Competitors Crazy By Using Media To Make It So Your Ideal Clients Will Find You & Pay You. Dr. Barrett Matthews, known as the Media Boss, is an authority on execution, productivity and media. Barrett has shared his unique brand of productivity genius with organizations worldwide. Dr. Matthews is the author of, "Why Didn't You Get it Done?", "50 Shades Of Wealth", & "A Call To Action", which he has used to help elevate the productivity of the business people he works with. He has a strong background in media, working in radio, print and television with a stint at CBS Sports, plus hosting and producing podcasts, including the BlackCEO Morning Show, Lunch & Learn with Chris & Barrett and Revenue Radio, as well as being a dynamic guest on The 30 Minute Hour, The Linda Fostek Show, & The Power Podcast w/ Dr. George C. Fraser to name a few. Dr. Matthews was recognized as a World Civility Ambassador in 2020 by iChange Nations and as the Distinguished Leader for 2019 as well as other honors. In 2021, Dr. Matthews was named a Royal Liaison to the Development King in Ghana, where he will introduce his Media Monarch program. Always an engaging podcast guest, Dr. Barrett Matthews is committed to showing executives how to start and grow any business productively, by utilizing media. Dr. Matthews is on a mission to bring back civility to the global media with his Media Monarch initiative. He believes we should all, "Make Them Hear Your Voice". Dr Barrett Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barrettlmatthews/ http://www.makemoneyfrommediachallenge.com/ https://api.automationbooster.com/widget/bookings/mediaboss-consultation https://twitter.com/E2ESystems
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| 290. Megan Nadin, Debut Album "This Was Then" One of Her Beautiful Things | 16 Oct 2020 | 01:05:07 | |
It's always a joy for me to see when someone is blessed with musical talent and then decides to share her blessings with others. I am very delighted to be joined today by a musician with a good heart - Megan Nadin! Today we will have a glimpse of Megan's life, music, and her debut album "This Was Then". All the way from Thunder Bay, Canada, Megan moved to the music city last January. This emerging artist has a very unique and original sound, with her voice being her main instrument, it is a surprise to many that she only started her music career in 2017. Her mission is to change lives by being an honest and authentic voice to those in need and providing hope through altruistic platforms. This is very palpable to Megan's life because she was a teacher before she pursued her career and passion for music. Wanting her music to be so real, she masterfully uses lyrics and melody that help paint the picture of the story, Megan is lucky enough to work with some really great creatives in the industry. Producer/songwriter Johnny Black has helped her create a demo. From there, she has built it up with the producer, Keith Thomas, who has worked with incredible people like Whitney Houston and Amy Grant. With this wonderful team, the production is stellar. The brilliance of how it was crafted around the subtleties of Megan's voice is very evident. Weight loss journey Megan is not only an inspiration in her music career but also her weight loss journey. She has lost 61 pounds! Knowing family and friends with medical conditions, and wanting to be around for a really long-time inspired Megan to make sure that she has a healthy body and mind. She apprenticed to be a chef for two years and started making her meals from scratch. It did not happen in an instant. It also helped that Megan is surrounded by strong and empowering women helping her not to view her weight as a struggle. As an artist, she wants us to stand up for who we are as people. That it's all about a good mindset and how people treat themselves. Inspirations behind her songs Beautiful Things was written when her friend gifted her the Rumours album by Fleetwood Mac. Megan and her friend were talking about the success and everything good that came from the album, but the band was suffering as a group. Unexpectedly, the lyrics came out from her mouth: "it's crazy that some of the most beautiful things come together when things are falling apart, like the sweetest song written by a broken heart". While the album inspired the main lyric, the actual verses are built upon a series of journal entries written down by Megan. Heart of a Lion was Megan's first opportunity to work with the producer, Keith Thomas. It was her first writing session with Keith, and he just started playing the piano and Megan began singing into the air. Voila! Lyrics and melodies are coming out, and the song was created within that day. This has set the precedence of their future projects together. In fact, he ended up being the executive producer of this new album. The song was influenced by the notes that Keith was playing. It painted a picture in Megan's head where she envisioned a person that had it all together but deep down, this person is falling apart. The Joker was literally from the movie "Joker". The movie unmasked and unveiled a lot of the things people deal with in society. She was so moved and inspired that she was able to write the song in one night. She painted the life of this beautiful person who had been jaded and treated unfairly. Learn more about Megan Get to know more about Megan's life, music, and even blogs by visiting her website. Her songs are also available on different streaming platforms listed below. Timestamps 4:40 Transition from Thunder Bay, Canada to Nashville 6:31 Listen to "Beautiful Things" by Megan Nadin 13:14 Production process 16:08 Listen to "The Joker" by Megan Nadin 20:58 Megan's weight loss journey and lifestyle change 28:19 Story behind "Heart of a Lion" 30:07 Listen to "Heart of a Lion" by Megan Nadin 34:15 How did Megan feel when she worked for the first time with Keith Thomas 35:47 The milk bath post on Instagram 36:41 Does Megan have tattoos? 41:01 Writing habits and regiments as a songwriter 42:42 What is her preferred instrument 44:22 Who are her most profound music influences 46:03 Listen to "Electric" by Megan Nadin 50:01 "Five Ways to Protect Your Energy That You Need to Try!" a blog by Megan 53:08 Story behind "The Joker" 54:58 Megan's parting advice and message 59:57 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Quotes I'm hopeful some of the most beautiful things come together when they fall apart, like the sweetest song written by a broken heart. "Because at the end of the day, we all get old. And we know our looks can only take us so far. It's about who we are on the inside. It's about how we treat people, and it's about how we treat ourselves." "I think naturally, you'll be more attractive no matter what weight you are, no matter how you look, or how people will perceive you there will be like an inner beauty that shines out that makes you beautiful, no matter what the physical appearance is." "You are enough. You have a purpose; our purpose is always changing and growing and evolving, but just go with the flow and step into the fear." "Fear comes up when you are on to something good; fear comes up when you are on the verge of something really good."
Connect with Megan Website - https://www.megannadin.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/megannadin/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/megannadinmusic Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5I8qJrgqnPQH7TaIgQ1Sgg Deezer - https://www.deezer.com/en/album/62727682 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/megannadin Twitter - https://twitter.com/megnadin Apple Music - https://music.apple.com/ca/album/gypsy-sea-single/1378348177 Selected links and mentions "Colors of the Wind" (Pocahontas soundtrack) | |||
| 289. Into the life of Cory Singer, On music and being in the higher end of the spectrum | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:57:57 | |
Let's welcome for the second time on the Dharmic Evolution, full-fledged singer/songwriter, musician, and theatre performer, Cory Singer! What's new with Cory? Cory hopped on the bandwagon and started his own TikTok account with music and funny content. People started noticing him when he uploaded a video talking about autism, specifically Asperger's disorder or high functioning autism. With the unexpected turn of events, he got many views, likes, and even questions from parents with kids who are also on The Spectrum. Cory then started putting out more content talking about what it's like being on the higher end of the spectrum, his interests, and also the things that bother him. His videos inspired a lot of people making them realize that they are not alone anymore and that there are others who are going through the same situation. Cory shared that this was also true to him back when he was in high school. Luckily, he has a best friend, who also has Asperger's disorder - he has been with him even when they were students and now considers him as his brother. He highly believes that kids on the spectrum should have a safe space to talk and relate with people for them to be assured that they are not alone. Aside from his inspirational videos, Cory also uploads funny skits to make people laugh and brighten their day. As a theatrical performer We can recall on Cory's past guest appearance in our podcast where his mom shared that certain people are trying to convince him to change his style of voice, but Cory stuck to his guns and grew comfortably to his own skin. He believes that in this superficial society where everybody is trying to fit in, he still chooses to be remembered by sticking out and being different. His voice is basically his brand; this led him to great opportunities especially with being part of theatre shows. Becoming a theatrical performer has always been a dream of Cory's. He loved watching movies and seeing productions. He got his first break when he was in grade school, and landed all the lead roles during high school. He also joined the American reality competition on Bravo called "The Kandi Factory" which sparked his interest in songwriting. As a songwriter For Cory, the best songs happen when he's inspired, specifically in the evenings when he is finished working his two jobs, and he can be "in the moment" to write good songs. In addition to being a singer, songwriter, and theatre actor, Cory is also a fulltime warehouse worker and part-timer at a local deli. He does not want to be stagnant and keeps himself busy particularly during these times when theatres and other venues for artists are shut down due to the pandemic. Journey to becoming fit and healthy Staying in shape is very important for singers. Cory used to be overweight, weighing in at 220 lbs! But was motivated by a songwriter in Nashville to change his lifestyle and start his journey to becoming fit. He lost 70 lbs and has maintained his weight by watching what he eats and working out. Learn more about Cory Get to know more about Cory, his music, theatre performances, and TikTok videos through the links below. Stories behind some of his songs "Everybody Sing" – This song was written in thirty (30) minutes. It is about personal freedom and everything that is happening in the world at the moment when Cory wrote this song. "Blind in Love" – This was produced by Wes Edmunds (Wyclef Jean's producer) "Goodbye Felicia" – This song is the closest to Cory's personality. It came from the term "bye Felicia". Cory heard this from his mom when she was dealing with a specific person and she kept saying that term, so he decided to write a song about it. "Girl"- This is stemmed from his mom encouraging him to write a romantic song because he usually writes dark and depressing songs. It is somewhat inspired by Radiohead. Timestamps 2:13 Cory's TikTok account - music, funny videos, and talking about autism 3:59 How did he feel after sharing his story 6:02 Advantages of TikTok as a platform 7:09 Thoughts about disallowing TikTok in the United States 8:25 Listen to "Everybody Sing" by Cory Singer 12:30 Juggling stage performances and musical career 14:08 Sticking to the style of his voice 16:11 What inspired Cory to become a theatrical performer 17:03 Listen to "Blind in Love" by Cory Singer 21:40 Songwriting process 24:35 Cory's two jobs 29:52 Listen to "Goodbye Felicia" by Cory Singer 34:47 Favourite comedy actors 37:33 Skits on TikTok 38:52 Cory's social life 40:47 journey to becoming fit and healthy, intermittent fasting 44:45 Listen to "Girl" by Cory Singer 48:59 Eclectic music inspirations 50:38 Words of wisdom 51:28 Connect with Cory 52:47 Listen to "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor Quotes I think the fact that you have that kind of bravery and transparency helps a lot of people who struggle with exactly what you struggle with. Kids on the spectrum should have a safe space so they can talk to people, relate to them, and know they're not alone. That's how everybody should be. I feel like especially now these days, we live in such a superficial kind of society, where everybody's trying to fit in. But that's how you get forgotten. By sticking out and just doing you, that's how you're likely to be remembered. Some people have that in mind that work is a dirty word, a four (4) letter word they say you know, but work is such a blessing. And I was talking to some people about this recently a working physical is one of the best gifts you could ever have. Focus on your abilities, not your disabilities. Connect with Cory Website Selected links and mentions Jason Derulo As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. 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| 288. The Iveys, Family And Music, Born To Be Creative! | 02 Oct 2020 | 01:02:21 | |
With 10 years and counting of making music together, let's get to know more about the humble beginnings, struggles, and successes of the wild sibling group – The Ivey's! I am joined by 4 out of 5 members of the band, unfortunately, Hugo (lead guitarist and banjo player) can't make it today. But I am delighted to be graced by the presence of Jessica, Jenna, Galen, and Arlen here on the show. With seven kids in the family and five of them in the group, their other sibling Julia, used to be part of the band as well, and their oldest brother Shannon is into farming, it is very evident that the family loves music so much. Their interest in music started with their dad who they always hear singing while they are growing up. Their dad also exposed them to trying different vocal harmony lines; eventually, they individually learned to play musical instruments - Jessica with piano, Arlen on guitar, Galen took drum lessons, and so from there, everything evolved into the music that they have today. To keep the creative flow going, the siblings put a lot of time and effort into discussing, planning everything out meticulously, and establishing the goals ahead of time, even scheduling the days when they have to go to the studio for recording. Luckily, they've got a studio a couple of miles away from where they live, and they consider this their second home. It is called Sonic Ranch Studios located in Tornillo, Texas. Over the years, they have gotten to know a lot of different musicians and artists who they've got the opportunities to do a collaboration with. One of them is Jerry Ordonez, a fantastic music engineer who co-produced their last two projects, Leslie Johnson played the bass for some of the recordings, Michael Ways recorded cello with them and many other musicians. Democracy of siblings in a band Get to know more about the members of The Ivey's: Galen Jenna Jessica Arlen Thoughts about their parents Want to know more about The Ivey's? Timestamps Quotes "We're always going to have each other. So that also makes it easier because this is a passion project. And we're all working together for the good of it and trying to convey something and capture a bit of magic with that, so with that focus, it helps because you always get back to that and disagreements have to be resolved, because you want to continue moving forward, and you love each other. You want it to be a positive environment." "It's important to be educated about music in general. But the sky's the limit with creativity and how you can apply your own creative juices to the subject constantly and keep learning new ways to do it all the time." Connect with The Iveys Website - www.theiveysmusic.com Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDQv2iL6DYLU06B-gNr9Ypg Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DfWZliaM2iPkHWyyeNz0j Selected links and mentions Beatles | |||
| 287. Fingerstyle Guitar Extraordinaire Tim Farrell Shares His Music! | 25 Sep 2020 | 01:03:21 | |
Welcome to episode #287 of dHarmic Evolution Join me as we take a ride today from Nashville to Pennsylvania with the musician, recording and performing artist, composer, educator, and finger-style guitar connoisseur, Tim Farrell. Growing up jamming with friends and playing rock music, Tim eventually studied classical guitar, shifting from jazz. His eyes and ears were opened to everything that one can do, not only by playing the rhythm and lead but also melodies, bass line, and open strings, the list is endless! He then applied everything he learned from classical to steel-string guitar and combined the techniques and tones available to steel-string. Realizing that this was not just about playing a chord, but telling a story which Tim believes was one of the best compliments he received when he became the first-ever instrumentalist to play at a venue in Florida and someone quoted to him that "your story is in the music". Tim's music has shades of Michael Hedges; it's like there is practically no limit to what he can do with his imagination on the way he approaches even the tuning of the guitar. Tim, for the most time, has been using standard tuning when he came across alternate tuning with Little Martha by Leo Kottke. He figured out that he was using open E tuning and heard the potentials that open E created and intensely explored it, in fact, he keeps a guitar on hand with that definitive tuning. Coping with the pandemic StringSongs What's next for Tim? Streaming and Music Industry To know more about Tim Farrell's music and everything that he does, you can support him by playing his music through streaming services, ordering his CDs through his website, supporting him on his online live concerts.
And they said to me afterward, you don't need the words, your story is in the music. A lot of people expect that you will either be strumming chords or playing a solo, and they don't realize you can do these other things together. It's phenomenal to see it open people's eyes and ears up. I think the more your style of playing is out there, the better that songwriters will continue to develop songs in general. We will get better music because it incorporates so much imagination and so much beauty into the songs. Connect with Tim StringSongs Connected by James Kevin O'Connor As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group | |||
| 286. Shifting the conversation on mental health with Mary Albertoli | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:40:05 | |
Mary Albertoli is a former clinical social worker who is on a mission to execute actionable solutions to help individuals struggling with mental health problems. She has a Degree in Social Work from Columbia University and has practiced for 12 years, specializing in counseling children, adolescents, and young adults suffering from mental illness. Even though she left the counseling profession, Mary kept up with the news and statistics in the industry. With shocking numbers of a 56% jump in suicide rates, coupled with school shootings and drug overdoses, Mary knew that something had to be done in order to help the youth population from continuing on the path of self-destruction. Having worked with both individuals and group session clients between the age of 10-24, Mary knows first hand from experience that individuals in this age group don't tend to open up a lot. A lot of youth go through mental problems, but because this isn't a popular topic in society, they end up feeling either disgraced or ashamed of these new feelings, and instead of talking things out, they instead act out. Social media in current times has only acted to catalyze the rate at which young adults experience loneliness, depression, and social anxiety. A lot of teenagers using social media end up experiencing 'splintered identity' A phenomenon in which teenagers report feeling very good and inspired about one post and feeling the total opposite in the next post. This has made them disconnect from their true and authentic self, further isolating themselves, and going through more suffering. Handling depression when growing up. Growing up back in the day, it was very unpopular for guardians to help you through tough mental problems. A lot of these issues were merely swept under the carpet - as you're told to 'power through the pain' This has proven to expose unhealed wounds of the past that need to be catered to. The pain that you powered through is the reason for your current suffering. And it can only be solved by having open and genuine conversations about your feelings surrounding the traumatic experience, and how it has affected you. Mary was able to handle the mental pain and depression that she suffered as a child in her adult life. Having faced the demons in her closet, Mary was inspired to help others accomplish the same. And this is the inspiration behind 'The Shift' - A platform where individuals can connect with counselors, peers, and other individuals, to share issues they're going through without the fear of feeling judged or condemned. Mary now hopes that the platform can evolve to be a diverse tool with resources that help all demographics in working through their mental problems. In conclusion, remember to always live in the present moment, because nothing is more important than life itself. Be loving, kindful, and generous to your neighbor, especially in these fraudulent times, because we're all going through something, and the only way out, is by supporting each other. Text hello to the crisis hotline 741741 and a counselor will discreetly attend to you. Quotes "It's easy to think that you're alone in life when you're isolated, this coupled with the pandemic facto is why so many people are going through depression right now. And when humans suffer, they only isolate more." - Mary on the quiet loop of depression "A lot of young adults are embarrassed by their mental issues because this isn't something they're accustomed to. The shift is about changing the conversation so that these individuals can know that they're not alone, and what they're going through is normal." "The important thing to remember is that nothing is permanent, things change, and they're still changing on a daily basis. Something better will eventually come - How to cope with the current pandemic" "I love being in service to other people because it helps me discover myself even more. The mental path that I've journeyed through life is successful because I can openly share what I'm going through without feeling alone." - Mary on why she loves volunteering" Timestamps 02:48 The shift Connect with Mary Albertoli Website - www.shifttheshow.com Facebook - www.facebook.com/theshiftseriesofficial/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/theshift_series/ LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/theshiftseriesofficial YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVFfUOd7grD8dhdik4Sl0Wg Mentions Nadia Sarmova As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group | |||
| 285. September 11th 2001, where were you on that day? (#285) | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:25:16 | |
Welcome to episode #285 of dHarmic Evolution Chances are that you know of someone who was in some way affected by the 9/11 terror attacks launched by Al Qaeda in 2001. Where were you on that day? I for one, remember in complete detail all the events for that day. It all felt so surreal. With 2,977 dead, 25,000 injured, September 11th, 2001 was undoubtedly a horrible nightmare for almost all Americans and our allies and friends throughout the world. Remembering the survivors. The value of family The Tribute in Light Commonly known as the tribute in light, the event has been canceled this year, following concerns brought by the coronavirus pandemic. Timestamps
Speak to Me by James Kevin O'Connor As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group | |||
| Labor Day With 2020 Vision, A Pandemic Lesson (#284) | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:41:28 | |
Welcome to episode #284 of dHarmic Evolution Labor day is celebrated on the first Monday of September and we all have the U.S Labor movement to thank for it. This years' Labor day celebration falls on September 7th for both the US and Canada. However, most countries celebrate Labor Day on the 1st of May. The history of labor day. There are two versions explaining how Labor day began. Version A The first version is set in September 1882 by the Knights of Labor, who were at the time, one of the most important labor organizations in America. This organization held a public parade on September 5th every year to honor workers. With time, the Central Labor Union secretary Mathew Maguire proposed that the holiday be held on the 1st Monday of September to honor the epic public demonstrations held annually. Version B In the second version, labor day was proposed to the Central Labor Union by Peter McGuire, the Vice President of The American Federation of Labor in 1882. He suggested it be held on the 1st Monday of September stating that the date is perfect because the weather is great during that time, and also, this falls between the July 4th celebrations and Thanksgiving. The Haymarket Affair. In May 1886, a time in which most American workers toiled for up to 20 hours a day, thousands of the laborers protested countrywide in different cities to demand an 8-hour workday. The protesters were attacked by the police in Chicago, which resulted in tons of injuries and the death of six protesters. Another peaceful protest was planned and the Chicago police once again showed up to man-handle the demonstraters. An unidentified person exploded a bomb that killed an officer, causing the police to open fire. This resulted in a quagmire which led to the death of a dozen workers and police officers. Labor day vs May day. Communists and socialists across the globe decided to go with May 1st as the day to mark the Haymarket affair. A conference was held in 1904 to make the 8-hour day the standard worldwide. This is what came to be known as Labor Day or International worker's day. Effects of the pandemic The pandemic had different impacts on individuals. While some people are happy about the opportunity to design a new lifestyle for themselves, others are stressing over the new normal, and can barely keep up with reality. A lot of individuals have developed counterintuitive habits in order to replace their usual habits. And this has proven to be very stressful. I think what's important is that we take time to communicate, connect, and bond with our families. Family is something that a lot of us usually take for granted, oftentimes until it's too late and we're in trouble, or realize that we can longer be with them despite their vital roles in our lives. Winding up, I'd love to advise you on embracing these difficult times with open arms, and taking the time to reassess your life, in order to develop healthy habits to handle life; like spending time in nature or being in service to others. More about this on DE265 - What are you doing at home It's understandable that a lot of people are suffering during this time. Taking a lesson from Paul in the bible, it's vital that we learn to develop the spirit of perseverance. Enduring through the pain is what leads to growth and progress in life.
TIMESTAMPS 03:55 Trains and labor 05:22 The end of summer and start of Labor day 06:03 The meaning of labor day 08:04 Labor day history 09:55 The Haymarket affair 10:42 The Pullman strike 13:30 Labor day vs mayday 15:46 Other related stories 17:56 How has the pandemic affected your family? 21:37 The importance of family 23:42 Working on your music career 25:09 Getting through your days with advice from my depression manual. 31:46 Advice from Paul in the bible 34:28 Perseverance 36:21 Listen to Connected. Download Depression Fighters Ebook here! Selected Links and Mentions 10 Labor Day quotes to help us honor the workers Why Not Wearing White Became A Fashion Rule After Labor Day Mulan Will Be Added To Disney On Labor Day Weekend 8 Labor Day Activities To Enjoy Summer's Final Fling As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group
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| DE Artist Spotlight #1 George Hillman, Cynthia Brando, Azalea, Emily Zuzik | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:50:23 | |
We've had the honor of hosting great music artists across the 5-year span that dharmic Evolution has been active. Through the interviews, the various singers/songwriters have shared valuable content in the form of tips, insights, and personal stories. In a new series titled 'The Dharmic Evolution Spotlight Series,' I'll be sharing tidbits from the various interviews I've held. Starting with the most recent and go back all the way to as far as 5 years ago when the show was started. Spotlight Series Number 1 In this episode, I'll be featuring the previous interviews I've had with;
George Hillman Hailing from New Jersey, George Hillman is a Christian artist, producer, and sound engineer. We had a very spirited conversation and dived into the topics of song production, Christian living, and the changing church culture. Hillman's song featuring on this episode is 'In God We Trust' You can listen to the full interview here: DE279 George Hillman: Songwriter, Musician, Engineer, Pastor, & God's Grace
I've had the pleasure of having Cynthia on the show twice. The most recent interview dived into the depression that comes from being an artist, and why so many singers/songwriters experience mental problems. Cynthia has performed across different states in many venues, festivals, and street performers too. Cynthia's song featured on the episode is 'The changing skies of my life' You can listen to the full interview here: DE274 Cynthia Brando, Why Artists Are Prone To Sadness, Depression, and Suicide. Azalea 'Azalea' is the musical duo of Benjamin and Mia Hackett. The show they featured in was an amazing roller coaster story of how they had to cancel their ship performance gigs due to the COVID crisis. They get into how they've adapted to the crisis, and how they've taken the current pandemic as an opportunity to bond more with each other and explore new music ventures. Azalea's song featured on the episode is 'Your Lullaby' You can listen to the full interview here: DE264 Azalea, Australia & Canada combine beauty and Art, then steal your heart!
Emily Zuzik Emily Zuzik is the definition of a diversified and skilled artist. She's a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actress, and model. In the show, we get into her collaboration and the personal connections behind the production of 'Torch and Trouble album' She shares how networking has helped her grow and learn while still being a performer in LA. Emily's song featured on the show is 'Alone' Until next time. Thanks once again for being a follower, and remember to share, subscribe, and review the show across the different platforms that you're tuning in from. Timestamps 03:00 The DE Spotlight series; Number one 04:09 George Hillman 05:39 Listen to George Hillman's 'In God we Trust' 11:03 Cynthia Brando 13:04 Listen to Cynthia Brando's 'The changing skies of my life' 17:23 Azalea 25:46 Listen to Azalea's 'Your Lullaby' 31:12 Emily Zuzik 36:04 Listen to Emily Zuzik's 'Alone' 45:13 Listen to 'Connected' As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group
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| Jake Brown and Music, All Genres, Celebrating Book #50, "Behind the Boards" | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:53:09 | |
I'm joined by the dynamic Jake Brown on the show today. A man who has written amazing books about the music business, and everything that goes into music writing and production. His books span across all genres, ranging from Country, RnB, Hip Hop, and Pop. Celebrating his 50th and latest book on the show with me, Jake Brown's ' Behind the Boards' features behind the scenes stories of country music's most notable artists, running from Tim McGraw, Clint Black, Vince Gill, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and so many more.
Different types of Country Song producers. There's a blend of both unique, short, and long-term relationships between singers, songwriters and producers in Nashville, and Country music as a whole. Jake, for one, has interviewed singer-producer duos that have a 10 - 30 year bond of working together. Music production is a diverse process and works differently for every producer. It could be a long process of listening to thousands of different songs and picking just 30. Or, it could be an overnight sensation of writing, drafting, and producing number one hits in just one night. The future of music. Timestamps Quotes The most important role of a songwriter in Nashville is to reflect the life of the audience through the music and lyrics. That's why so many songwriters in Nashville talk about getting their ideas while driving to work or during their everyday conversations. Through the interviews done, you get an amazing combination of the different ways that records come alive. And ultimately, the more music you listen to, the more educated you become. Connect with Jake Brown. Website - www.jakebrownbooks.com Selected links and mentions. Tim McGraw
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| MK Burnell, "More Music Please" The Hudson Valley's newest podcast | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:41:33 | |
Joining me on the show all the way from the beautiful Hudson Valley is MK Burnell. She was dropped as part of the budget cuts that Radio Woodstock was trying to implement due to Covid19. Instead of throwing in the towel and regretting how things turned out, Burnell took her laying off as an opportunity to set up her own recording studio at home and start a podcast. More Music Please - Quarantine Beat is the name of her new podcast, where Burnell interviews professionals from across the music industry about anything they'd love to discuss. Local Freak - Burnell's longest-running band project. They perform a mix of covers and originals. They also love dancing and having a good time. Cold Flair Repair - A local Hudson Valley band that consists of Andy Gladding, Dave Chapman, Chris Machia, and Brad Kelly where they enjoy playing yacht rock and funky soul. Trailer Swift - Self evocative, Trailer Swift is a band where Burnell and the band members enjoy doing Taylor Swift covers while wearing torn up flannel. International Relations Locally Grown. Starting a new podcast. Burnell is grateful for the opportunity she got to work at Radio Woodstock, however, she's found the experience of going fully independent very exciting and hopes to continue being in control of her own projects and ditching the 9-5. Timestamps The Midnight Gospel The Song "Connected" by James Kevin O'Connor As always, thanks a lot for being a part of the dHarmic evolution podcast, be sure to subscribe to the podcast and connect with us on social media. Follow our Podcast on Facebook Twitter Instagram You can also see the show on The James O'Connor Agency YouTube channel and join our community on dHarmic Evolution Community Facebook Group | |||
| 406. Thanksgiving with Gratitude | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:13:27 | |
In this episode James draws parrallells with observing Gratitude, and also playing several iterations of the title track of his 2018 full length album release "Gratitude" You can check out James and his music at the following locations. https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jmOLr0hFpCtTlIlIx6V7p https://soundcloud.com/user-58326100/tracks Please subscribe James Youtube channel here! You can hear the Mastered WAV file of "Gratitude" right here: https://soundcloud.com/user-58326100/gratitude?si=e8b6cf3e63c145208d565aacfd7b50cd&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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| Anatomy of A Song - The Process, From Idea To Finished Product | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:30:02 | |
Today's show is going to be a little different as I focus on the process that goes into producing my songs. It is my hope that you will all find the episode very insightful and entertaining, more so if you are an artist. The song I'll be analyzing is Drill Down. How I draft my songs. Timestamps Selected links and mentions.
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| George Hillman, Songwriter, Musician, Engineer, Pastor, & God's Grace | 31 Jul 2020 | 01:13:13 | |
George Hillman all the way from New Jersey is our guest today. Since 1994, George has been recording and performing his unique style of Christian music that's a blend of pop-rock and R&B. George is a producer and has helped engineer, and produce songs for local, regional, and widely known Christian artists, such as singer-songwriter, Gary Oliver, guitarist Mike Deasey of The Wrecking Crew Fame, Jason Alvarez, and Daniel M Stutz. If you've been blessed to hear one of his songs, then you can certainly agree that there's an uncompromising spiritual element that's present in every song that he's performed. How George became a Pastor. Life-changing moment. Church Culture. In times like these, it's even more important to put our trust in God because of the greatness that he's done for us since the dawn of creation. Gratitude is the key to being happy and fulfilled in life. Be grateful and give thanks to the little or big that God has provided for you. Timestamps
Engineering music is part of the magical process of producing great music. It starts when you write the lyrics alongside the vibe that you want your chords to communicate. Engineering is what ends the process, and helps get your message across. As Christians, it's important we understand that loving God isn't enough. We should also stretch our love to other people, despite their beliefs or background. Verse by verse teaching was a game-changer for me. It helped me as a Christian to have a clear and better understanding of the bible and its teachings. The fact of the matter is that we all need God and His grace. I find it very wonderful that He has made Himself available to each and every one of us when we need him. And that's what inspired me to write the song "In God We Trust". Ministry is every single thing you do as a Christian musician. So get into a relationship with God and let your whole life and music be inspired by Him. Selected Links and Mentions. Connect with George Hillman | |||
| The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, What Can You Do? | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:33:03 | |
Starting off today's show with the magical sounds of a tropical beach in the South of Thailand. As a species, we are undoubtedly behind the destruction of countless marine and land plants and animals. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch It consists of The Western Garbage Patch in Japan and The Eastern Garbage Patch that's between Hawaii and California. The entire Great Pacific Garbage Patch is bounded by the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre - a circular storm pattern that's formed by the pacific ocean currents. The circular motion of the gyre draws the debris into the calm center, where it becomes trapped to form the garbage patches. The pacific garbage patch is Made up of microplastics that can't be seen by the naked eye. The microplastic is mixed with other debris like fishing gear and shoes. 70% of the marine debris in the Pacific garbage patch usually ends up sinking to the bottom of the ocean. The first trash vortex was discovered by Charles Moore. A sailor who was sailing from Hawaii to California after competing in a yachting race. Charles alongside his crew took note of the vortex when their ship was surrounded by millions of plastic pieces. Dangers of the ocean debris Because the garbage is far off from any coastline. No country wants to take responsibility or fund the cleanup projects. A lot of the global conglomerates are only profit-driven, and that's why plastic is such a commonly used resource. The only way this stops is if you as a person, decide to take action. Take responsibility and live your daily life in pursuit of a cleaner and healthier planet. Timestamps. Selected links and Mentions. | |||