Best How To Improve My Songwriting Podcasts (2024)

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Naomi Crawford - LUNCHETTE'S Secrets to a Sustainable Food Biz 31:25

7h ago31:25

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Naomi Crawford is the visionary founder and CEO of Lunchette. Naomi has been at the forefront of the sustainable business movement, transforming Lunchette into a model for eco-friendly and socially responsible practices. Lunchette has become Petaluma, California's go-to lunch spot and is renowned for its engagement in community building, zero-waste…

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16 | 3 Ways to Tap into the Healing Power of Your Voice 26:08

4d ago26:08

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Hey Friend, In today’s episode, we’re covering one of my favorite topics ~ how to use your singing voice as an instrument for healing yourself and others. I’ll share with you 3 ways to tap into the natural healing power of your voice and how you can apply them in your own voice practice and on your own journey from the head to the heart. So if you …

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Karan Singh - Mastering Entrepreneurial Mindset: Insights from GINGER and HEADSPACE HEALTH Co-Founder 44:54

6d ago44:54

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Today we have a special guest, Karan Singh, chatting with us about his journey in starting and growing a business in the mental health space. Karan is the co-founder and former chief operating officer of Ginger, a leading mental health and coaching platform that merged with Headspace in 2021 to form Headspace Health in a multi-billion dollar transa…

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15 | Take Your Creative Passion Project Off the Back Burner: 5 Steps to Begin (Again) for Female Singers, Songwriters, Musicians 18:26

10d ago18:26

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Hey Friend, Do you have a creative passion project? You know... the one that’s been sitting on the back burner, collecting dust, waiting for the right time to begin again? The one that’s been on your heart for quite some time now, but you keep pushing it aside for someday? Yeah, that one… I know because I have one, too! Well, what would it be like …

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Rachel Platten - The Untold Story of her Singer-Songwriter Journey 51:03

13d ago51:03

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Rachel Platten chats about the business of being a singer-songwriter. Rachel is the Emmy Award-winning, multi-platinum singer-songwriter of the global sensation Fight Song, which has been streamed over a billion times worldwide. Stand By You was certified platinum in the United States, and Better Place has been a ballad at countless weddings. Her s…

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14 | Calm Your Nerves Before Singing for Others with this Step-by-Step Grounding Practice 28:00

11d ago28:00

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Hey Friend! In the moments leading up to sharing your voice and singing for people, there can be a lot of noise going through your mind as the butterflies take over and the nerves set in. It’s almost enough to keep you from doing it at all ~ if you let it. But if you can move past that fear and sing through it, you’ll rediscover your love of singin…

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Jeremy LaDuke - DIY Marketing Secrets for Local Businesses from EPIC NINE’s Team 31:52

20d ago31:52

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Today we have Jeremy LaDuke with us on the show. This interview is, in part, about Jeremy's journey starting a boutique marketing firm, but it's also an opportunity for him to share advice that could help anyone improve their do-it-yourself marketing. Jeremy is the founder CEO of Epic Nine Marketing Outfitters, a 15-person boutique marketing firm w…

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13 | Burned Out & Uninspired? 10 Ways to Get Back into Creative Flow for Female Singers & Songwriters 25:08

14d ago25:08

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Hey Friend! As much as we would love to live in a state of constant creative flow, the reality is that we can often lose touch with our inspiration. We can easily find ourselves distracted, stagnant, losing sight of why we started something in the first place, stuck in a rut of apathy or boredom. If you’ve been feeling like your creative flame has …

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Jenny Sauer-Klein - ACROYOGA’s Global Success: Lessons You Can’t Miss 43:26

25d ago43:26

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Jenny Sauer-Klein's journey as a serial entrepreneur has seen her start four influential ventures, including AcroYoga, Scaling Intimacy School of Experience Design, Play on Purpose and The Culture Conference. Jenny co-founded AcroYoga, a global phenomenon blending acrobatics and yoga, which has captivated millions worldwide, including Hollywood cel…

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Will Stults - The honest truth about starting an e-commerce business! A growing trend from smartphones to DUMB WIRELESS? 24:55

27d ago24:55

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Will Stultz chats with us about the ups and downs of starting an e-commerce business. Will is the co-founder of Dumb Wireless, an e-commerce site that consolidates all of the world's best non-smartphones and accessories and sells about $100,000 worth of dumb phones and accessories per month. They also offer their own SIM cards, their own MVNO netwo…

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12 | "Can I Even Call Myself a Singer?" 3 Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome & Embrace the Artist Within 17:00

21d ago17:00

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Do you sometimes question whether or not you can call yourself a singer? No matter your level of experience or musical background, this question may rise up in you along the vocal journey, whether you’re just embarking on this new adventure or coming back to your voice after many years of distance. When you’re going through a creative dry spell, or…

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Amy Wilkinson - STANFORD GSB Lecturer and CREATOR'S CODE Author Shares the Future’s Most Crucial Skills 37:42

1M ago37:42

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Amy Wilkinson talks with us about the skills needed for the future and gives a glimpse into what is being taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Amy is the founder and CEO of Ingenuity, a lecturer at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and the author of the international bestseller The Creator's Code. She has written articles for Fo…

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11 | How to Make Time for Music When You Have No Time 23:49

1M ago23:49

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Struggling to find the time and energy to devote to your art? I get it ~ the struggle is real. If you’ve been having difficulty finding uninterrupted time for singing and making music, I want you to know that you’re not alone ~ and there is hope. In today’s episode, we’re having a little heart to heart about what it really takes to nourish your cre…

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Eric Henry - 30% of clothing never gets sold?! 12-Employee TS DESIGNS shares blueprint for starting a climate-friendly clothing line 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Eric Henry is the owner of TS Designs (a 12-employee business) and Solid State Clothing and a trailblazer in environmentally friendly supply chain practices WhereYourClothing.com . His commitment to sustainability has extended to a TEDx talk he gave at Elon University, where he educated the crowd about the state of the apparel industry. He was awar…

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10 | Heal Your Relationship with Your Singing Voice with this Step-by-Step Creative Exercise 22:56

1M ago22:56

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Hey there, Friend! In today’s episode, I guide you through a step-by-step creative exercise to help you heal your relationship with your singing voice. If you’re struggling with a harsh inner critic or suffering from a painful memory that makes you want to curl into a ball and hide away in a cave rather than sharing your voice, the expressive arts …

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Danielle Connor - A successful local coffee shop can make how much?! RETROGRADE COFFEE ROASTERS reveals secrets. 49:37

2M ago49:37

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Danielle Connor shares her story and what she has learned going from employed barista to starting her own cafe and coffee roasting brand. Danielle is the co-founder of Retrograde, a popular local cafe Sebastopol, California and with a separate roasting facility in Petaluma. Retrograde was the first Certified Green coffee roaster and cafe in Sonoma …

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9 | How to Avoid the Comparison Trap as a Singer & Uncover Your Unique Sound 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Hey Friend, Ahh, yes. The comparison trap. It shows up in all areas of life as human beings, so it’s no surprise that as singers and artists, it has the potential to derail us from even believing our voice is worth sharing. But this doesn’t have to be your story. This is a trap that is completely avoidable when you recognize it, see it for what it …

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Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris 1:19:37

2M ago1:19:37

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Living in Nashville as a songwriter is like being in the heart of the music industry. Just ask Sally Barris, a Nashville-based performing songwriter whose tracks have been covered by Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Trisha Yearwood, and Keith Urban, earning one of her songs a Grammy nomination in 2009. Sally’s journey and experiences offer a glimps…

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Jacques Spitzer - Unlocking Marketing Magic: Mind-Blowing Insights from RAINDROP AGENCY, 4x Emmy and 2x Superbowl Ad Genuises! 52:24

2M ago52:24

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Jacques Spitzer shares the secrets of how to create high performance marketing content that people actually enjoy watching. Jacques is the founder-CEO of Raindrop, an eight-figure, four-times Emmy Award-winning and two-times Super Bowl ad-producing creative agency that is also behind the top-performing ad in YouTube history. Their ads combine the b…

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8 | Unlock Your Singing Voice from the Inside Out with the B.R.E.A.T.H.E. Formula 35:13

2M ago35:13

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Hey there, Songbird! Perhaps you know by now that the desire to express yourself through your voice ~ to experience what it feels like to sing with freedom and feeling ~ that desire is not going away. When the calling ~ the deep longing ~ is there, I believe it was planted there for a reason. That means it’s IN you ~ the music, the gift, the song i…

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Amanda Judge - How to grow a successful jewelry biz? 8-figure UNTAMED PETALS brand with 100k+ customers worldwide! 46:38

2M ago46:38

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Amanda is the CEO, founder and lead designer of Untamed Petals, a bridal jewelry and dresses brand that started as an Etsy shop and is now tipping 8-figures a year with a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, over 250 wholesale accounts nationwide, and an emerging presence internationally. Her business has collaborated with Nordstroms, Anthropologie,…

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Joe Allen - $30k in a week? 3+ months of vacation a year? JUMPIN' JACKS bounce house biz 26:01

2M ago26:01

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Joe Allen is the owner of Jumpin' Jacks, a family owned and operated event rentals company that offers bounce houses, inflatables, and other event entertainment in Sonoma County. Majority of rentals take place within a 6 month window from the end of April until the end of October, providing for a great lifestyle and very comfortable, livable income…

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7 | Fear of Singing in Front of Others? 4 Steps to Find Your Courage & Build the Confidence to Share Your Voice 32:15

2M ago32:15

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Hey Friend, Some call it performance anxiety. Others call it stage fright. Whatever name you give it ~ it’s that feeling you get in your gut when you even think about singing in front of people. That feeling when your breath gets shallow, your palms get sweaty, your heart starts pounding, your body starts shaking uncontrollably and your throat clos…

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Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall 1:13:58

2M ago1:13:58

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Jackie Marshall is an independent songwriter, performer, recording artist and has starred in and composed music for the independent feature film "Three Chords and the Truth". She is a shining light in the independent music and film scene. In this episode we follow Jackie’s unconventional journey to her golden opportunity and discuss how allowing th…

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Nicole Stevenson - What goes into producing a street fair? Inside PATCHWORK SHOW's Journey to 500k Attendees and 15k Artist Vendors! 33:56

3M ago33:56

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Today we have Nicole Stevenson talking with us about what it takes to start and run a street fair. Nicole is the co-founder CEO of Dear Handmade Life, a company that produces Patchwork Show Festivals in nine cities twice a year, reaching over 500,000 attendees in a marketplace for over 15,000 artists and small business owners. Her business also pro…

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6 | Stuck Between the Old and the New? 3 Steps to Navigate a Season of Change as a Singer & Artist 26:37

2M ago26:37

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Hey Friend, Today I’m talking about that uncomfortable, voiceless place we sometimes find ourselves in when we’re stuck between the old and the new. What do you do when you find yourself feeling totally disconnected from things you created in the past, but a bit intimidated to tap into and create from where you are today? What do you do when the ol…

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Alex Salz and Buzz Bonneau - Making Waves: The Inspiring Journey of FERAL WETSUITS and Its Visionary Founders 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Alex Salz and Buzz Bonneau talk with us about their journey starting an international wetsuit brand. Alex and Buzz are two avid surfers who started and still run FERAL Wetsuits, a mostly direct-to-consumer brand from Ocean Beach in San Francisco. FERAL designs and produces the Vans Surf Team wetsuits, has collaborated with Volcom, and Stab's editor…

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5 | Break Free from the Inner Critic & Get Back to the Heart of Singing with this ONE Simple Shift 19:21

3M ago19:21

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Hey there, Songbird! Do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten why you started singing in the first place? Like you’ve somehow drifted away from the heart of it all? If you’ve found yourself caught up in your head about vocal technique and the inner critic has taken over, this episode is a must listen. Today I’m sharing with you one simple shift in ho…

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Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know 1:23:52

3M ago1:23:52

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In the music industry, everything you do with your songs revolves around copyright, and the effective exploitation of your copyright. One of the ways to exploit that copyright is to have your music synced to films and TV shows and ads. In this conversation with Music Supervisor, Tyler McLoughlan, we break down the key concepts of music copyright, s…

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Alison Hotchkiss - How ALISON EVENTS became one of Vogue's Top 50 Event Planners in the World 47:05

3M ago47:05

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Alison Hotchkiss is one of Vogue’s top 50 “Best wedding planners around the world,” and has topped over half a dozen other prestigious lists. Alison is the founder CEO of Alison Events. She is a destination wedding planner, event producer, luxury concierge, and now a third-time author of “Gorgeous Gatherings” a large format coffee-table book that s…

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4 | "Is it finished?" Sharing Your Music & the Art of Letting Go 44:01

3M ago44:01

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Hey there Songbird! Are you wondering if your creative work is ready to share? How do you know if it’s finished? Today we’re talking about the art of letting go… letting go of your creations, sharing your music, putting your songs out there, releasing your creative work into the world. And sometimes, this “letting go” means… putting a piece to rest…

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Ali Navid - Ready to Ditch Corporate and Unlock Financial Secrets? Discover How THRIVING MINDSETS Levels the Playing Field! 43:07

3M ago43:07

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Ali Navid about his journey from the corporate world to crafting Thriving Mindsets financial education programs. Ali was a former banking VP and private wealth advisor who managed client relationships with high net worth individuals and only working with wealthy people did not align with his personal values. So, he made a transformative leap into o…

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2 | 3 Things Holding You Back From Sharing Your Voice as a Singer and How to Release Them 31:21

3M ago31:21

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Hey Friend! In this episode of Reawaken Your Voice, we’re talking about 3 things that are keeping you from sharing your voice. These are common pitfalls that I see over and over again in the artists I work with (and that I’ve experienced myself on my own vocal journey!). But I won’t leave you hanging ~ I’ll also be giving you a simple yet profound …

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3 | Reconnect with Your Voice & Access Creative Flow with these 5 Tips for Female Singers & Songwriters 29:03

3M ago29:03

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Hey Friend! Ever feel like your voice practice is more of a chore on your to-do list than a creative playground that draws you in? Are you longing for that feeling of getting in the zone with your music? Do you want to reconnect with your voice and with your natural desire to actually work on your art? If you’re feeling the need to spice up your si…

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1 | My Story & Why Reawaken Your Voice 34:04

3M ago34:04

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Hey Friend! In this first episode of Reawaken Your Voice, I'll share my story with you… how I went from opera singer & voice teacher to silent cave dweller and artist in hiding to holistic voice coach, sound healer, and singer songwriter. I’ll also share my vision for the show and how I’ve been inspired to pour into YOU as we embark on this podcast…

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Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth 1:07:54

3M ago1:07:54

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Ack Kinmonth is a seasoned composer with over a decade of experience in crafting captivating soundscapes for various media. From composing for blockbusters like 'The Wishmas Tree' to lending his talents to beloved shows like 'Bluey'. In this episode we discuss the interesting journey of a composer. We hope the light this conversation sheds will hel…

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Anne McGinty - Part 2 - Host Reflection: How has podcasting been so far? 16:01

3M ago16:01

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This episode is Anne McGinty's reflection on how hosting the 'How I Built My Small Business' podcast has been so far and offers additional insights into the process. She answers the questions: How has podcasting been? How do you find your guests? Are you monetizing? How is the show performing? Subscribe on Apple Podcast , Spotify or other major str…

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Anne McGinty - Part 1 - Host Introduction: Who is the host of HOW I BUILT MY SMALL BUSINESS? Why did she start this podcast? 20:37

3M ago20:37

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In this episode, the podcast host, Anne McGinty, shares anecdotes from her upbringing and the motivation behind starting her podcast. Links to references in her episode: BUNAC - Work visas for other countries for people ages 18-30 The Pop Nation - Gourmet ice pop business SF Holiday Lighting, Inc. - Christmas lighting business Subscribe on Apple Po…

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Matt Scorringe - A life-changing moment? New Zealand's Olympic Surfing Coach and THE ART OF SURFING in 40+ Countries 40:10

4M ago40:10

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Matt is the New Zealand's Olympic surf coach and founder CEO of THE ART OF SURFING, a business that provides high-performance, personalized surf coaching, academy memberships and remote coaching worldwide. He's not just a former professional surfer; Matt's an inspirational figure who's story is as compelling as it is educational. His programs are d…

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Libiss and Matt Skinner - Why Starting a Business in Your Mid-40s Could Be the Best Decision of Your Life? HIGH RISE BEVERAGE COMPANY’s hockey-stick growth 37:57

4M ago37:57

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Matt and Libiss Skinner are the co-founders of the Charleston Hemp Collective and High Rise Beverage Company, both which have been guided by their commitment to highest quality ingredients. Their CBD brand makes tinctures, topicals, gummies, pantry items and beverages. After only five years in operation, Charleston Hemp Collective brings in a coupl…

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Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph 37:14

3M ago37:14

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Toni Childs is the powerhouse behind hits like "Don't Walk Away" and "Stop Your Fussin',". She isn't just a singer-songwriter; she's a force of nature. Listen to Toni's inspiring journey from open mic kid to international sensation. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of music. Thanks to the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival …

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Jim Groverman - MINISODE: How to Make a Living in Just Six Weeks? Inside the Agritainment World of PETALUMA PUMPKIN PATCH 18:11

4M ago18:11

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Jim is the founder, owner, and farmer-operator of the Petaluma Pumpkin Patch, a fall destination for many families in the Bay Area and a well -known agritourism enterprise in Sonoma County. Jim is a member of 4 -H, which promotes positive youth development, mentorship, and education, and FFA, the Future Farmers of America, an organization that enco…

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Amy Lai - How do you start a franchise? Boba Beginnings to 45+ Franchise TEASPOON Locations in five years 39:39

4M ago39:39

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Amy is the co-founder and CEO of Teaspoon, a nationwide boba chain that opened its first store in Los Altos, california, in 2016 and started franchising two years later. Since then, the brand has expanded to 45 Teaspoon boba shops nationwide and counting. Her business has been featured in Style Magazine, Restaurant Magazine, Chef's Warehouse and mo…

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Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda 20:49

4M ago20:49

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We chat with Vika & Linda at the 2023 Whitsundays Songwriter Festival, to shine a light on their journey as artists and songwriters - from singing with The Black Sorrows, to discovering their artistic sound as a duo, finding the songs to record for their first album, and how they started writing songs as established artists. Timestamp: 2:27 - Explo…

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Brian Dutt - How do non-engineers build successful apps? Empowering 10,000+ Creators (Everyday People) at BEEROLL.IO 29:32

4M ago29:32

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Brian Dutt, in the heart of New York City, talks with us about what it's like starting and growing a video creation platform and app. Brian is the founder CEO of BeeRoll, a tech platform that empowers leading brands to weave authentic stories through user -generated content. For nearly a decade, Brian worked in the corporate world as an analyst exe…

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Rachel Berick - How to start a business with $600? Learn how MAPTOTE founders climbed to 800+ stores worldwide 30:50

5M ago30:50

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Rachel is the co-founder of Maptote, a Brooklyn based small business that has been making fun and functional products with unique location-centric designs. With a tale that stitches together art, fashion, and sustainability, Rachel recounts the leap of faith that propelled a single Brooklyn map tote bag and an initial $600 investment into a diverse…

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Skip Abed - How a 26 year old spotted an opportunity! Becoming owner-operator of the SANTA BARBARA SAILING CENTER. 36:56

5M ago36:56

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Skip Abed bought the Santa Barbara Sailing Center at twenty-seven years old back on April 1, 2000 after working there for eight years. Skip saw a vision for the myriad of ways he could improve the Santa Barbara Sailing Center and over the past twenty-three years, he's gradually put them in place growing the business from about ten boats to over for…

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Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music Publishing Deal? with Mark Sholtez 20:51

4M ago20:51

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Not every songwriter will get a publishing deal, so we pose some questions to Mark Sholtez that may help songwriters understand how they can succeed as a songwriter without a music publishing deal. Having had success both as a published and self-published songwriter, Mark offers invaluable insights to this question. Timestamp: 3:00 - What is an ess…

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Rochelle Webb - Unlocking the Secrets of Social Entrepreneurship: OPTIMIST MADE's Journey to Empower Global Fashion and Change the World 39:59

5M ago39:59

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Rochelle Webb is a clinical assistant professor of entrepreneurship and marketing at Loyola Marymount University. She’s not only an academic powerhouse, but also the visionary founder and CEO of Optimist Made, connecting global designers to the American market. With over a decade in corporate America, Rochelle’s expertise in global brand marketing …

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Ross Jacobson - Is Pivoting into Entertainment at 29 Madness? Uncover How 3311 PRODUCTIONS Turned a Tape-Librarian into a Producer in Just Four Years! 40:50

5M ago40:50

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Ross Jacobson is the co -founder CEO of 3311 Productions, a company of film lovers who take movie making seriously, but not themselves. Ross went from the entry level job as tape librarian at Magical Elves, the producer of Top Chef and Project Runway, to leading the company in just four years. Ross is a film industry veteran who has brought films t…

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