The Unstarving Musician features weekly interviews with independent musicians, songwriters, producers, and music industry professionals who share their experience and expertise on recording, touring, marketing, the business of music, and more. This is all intended to help independent DIY music artists better understand the marketing, business and creative processes that help us create sustainable and profitable music careers.
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An Amish girl in a modern world! A modern approach to doing things the old fashioned way. From scratch living , nutritious homestyle recipes and diy beauty products that are as easy as pie (who doesn’t love homemade pie?!) for you as well as holiday projects and quick at home workout inspiration for my busy fit chicks!
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Sacred Sons is an organization dedicated to Masculine Alchemy and Embodiment. We utilize the power of ceremony, ritual, and intentional spaces to deepen into authentic brotherhood and catalyze growth in men worldwide. Sacred Sons Co-founder Adam Jackson hosts weekly episodes where we dive deep into conversations with facilitators, musicians, athletes, artists, and influencers from around the world.
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A Man Aligned with Graeme Ford | SSP 198
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In this powerful episode, Sacred Sons Co-Founder Adam Jackson sits down with Graeme Ford, a seasoned Therapeutic Counselor, founder of “Man Aligned,” and fellow Sacred Sons facilitator. Through the weaving of personal experience, Adam and Graeme explore the vital importance of breaking through the monotony of living uninspired, the rewards of devel…
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The Power of Forgiveness with Bric Bain and Aaron Fulton Jr. | SSP 197
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Join Aaron Fulton Jr, Bric Bain, and Adam Jackson as they share an intimate conversation on the making of Sacred Sons’ new short film. From the depth and artistry required to capture Aaron’s profound process on screen to reflecting on Aaron’s journey of healing his relationship with his father and exploring how vulnerability and “doing the work” ca…
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310 Creative Meets Commerce: A Musician's Guide to Revenue Stream Balance
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This deep-dive episode explores how independent musicians can effectively balance their creative output with various revenue streams. From live shows and streaming to licensing and teaching, I break down the business focus and creative aspects of each income source. Learn practical strategies for time management, tools for productivity, and real-wo…
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Integration Circle with Shems Heartwell and Adam Jackson | SSP 196
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On this Episode: Voices of our community come together to share integration stories and practices from Convergence 9: Remembrance. Join the conversation on The Circle at SacredSons.com Shems Heartwell | @shemsheartAdam Jackson | @adam___jackson JOIN THE CIRCLE:Sign up today for our Exclusive Online Membership: https://thecircle.sacredsons.com/check…
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309 Harmony in Hustle: Blending Creativity and Business for Musical Success
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Ever feel like you're juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle when it comes to balancing your music career? This episode dives into the wild world of being an independent musician-slash-solopreneur. It explores the age-old question: Can you be both a creative genius and a business whiz simultaneously? (Spoiler alert: You totally can!) Get …
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Remembrance Recap with Kevin Walton, Chrissie Charley & Adam Jackson | SSP 195
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Join founder of The Mana Movement, Chrissie ‘FireMane’ Charley, Founder of Creatorhood, Kevin ‘Source Radiance’ Walton, and Adam Jackson on this episode of unpacking, integrating, and reflecting on the first ever co-ed Sacred Sons Convergence. This audio-only episode highlights the great healing that can emerge from coming together as a community a…
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308 Wearing All the Hats: A Guide to Balancing Your Music Career
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Hey musicians! It's Robonzo here, and I've got a fresh episode for you that's all about the juggling act we call being an independent musician. In this episode, I'm diving deep into the challenges we face as music artists, marketers, managers, and producers all at once. I'm sharing real talk about the constant chase for education and income in our …
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307 Joe Patterson – Navigating Music Career Transitions And The Changing Music Industry
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In this episode, host Robonzo engages in a rich conversation with friend and musician Joe Patterson, diving deep into the intricacies of music careers, passion projects, sync licensing, and more. Key highlights: 1. Career Transitions: Explore Joe's journey of returning to music after a successful career in another field. He candidly discusses the c…
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Ben Dicko: On Fear, Flying & Freedom | SSP 194
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Ben Dicko is an accomplished Wingsuit Base Jumper & professional Skydiver. Dicko has an incredible record of 7,500 skydives, 2,300 BASE jumps, and 500 hours under paragliders & paramotors. He started his career in Australia and has since become a global presence in the sky sports community. Ben is also an avid sailor, climber, skier, and outdoorsma…
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306 The Road to Success: Mastering the Art of Touring for Independent Musicians
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In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of touring for independent musicians. Whether planning your first mini-tour or looking to elevate your existing tour game, this episode is your comprehensive guide to life on the road. Key topics covered: Strategic Tour Planning: Learn how to create a balanced schedule mixing different venue types for …
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Remember Your Roots with Christine Olivia Hernandez | SSP 193
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Christine Olivia Hernandez is the author of the recently published title; Remember Your Roots and A Child of Magic, along with various children's books and screenplays. She is also a cacao ceremonialist and a Mayan Spiritual Guide Initiate. Through her programs, the Maltyox (Gratitude) Method and the Revival, she helps thousands in ancestral healin…
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Rebirth of a Father, Reclaiming Our Ancestry with Garrain Jones and Adam Jackson | SSP 192
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Garrain Jones has earned his place as one of America's top 25 personal development coaches. Garrain is an international inspirational speaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of the book "Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life," Garrain’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the ability to overcome adversity. From being burdened…
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305 Tara Brueske – Booking Tips Every Musician Needs And Creating Educational Content
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In this episode of The Unstarving Musician, I speak with Tara Brueske, a seasoned musician, composer, and educator. Tara shares her experiences from early days of playing and composing to her current role as an active educator in voice, piano, performance, and gig acquisition. The conversation covers: Tara's new book, "20 Must Have Booking Tips Eve…
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Relationships, Politics & Spirit with David Sutcliffe and Adam Jackson | SSP 191
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David Sutcliffe is a coach, teacher, workshop facilitator, and podcast host. He is also a certified Somatic Practitioner, trained in Core Energetics. David has a private practice out of Austin, Texas and leads workshops and training across the United States and Canada. In a former life, David was an actor, best known for his role on the popular TV …
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304 YouTube's Hidden Payday: Tracking and Collecting Music Royalties
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In this episode, I'm diving deep into the world of tracking and collecting music royalties on YouTube. As an independent musician myself, I know how complex and often confusing this topic can be. That's why I'm breaking down YouTube's intricate royalty system for you, from the basics to advanced aspects. I'll walk you through: The four types of You…
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From Scarcity to Harmony with Josh Jost and Adam Jackson | SSP 190
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From growing up as a child in a strict and religious Mennonite community, to leading a healing movement during his youth, to later experiencing extreme financial hardship and living in drug-filled slums, to becoming an advisor for directors of Fortune 500 companies and billionaires, to now working with one of the world’s most renowned private islan…
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303 Donations As A Monetization Option For Indie Musicians
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This episode of The Unstarving Musician explores how independent musicians can effectively use donations as a viable income stream. The conversation covers: The historical precedent and modern relevance of fan support Crafting compelling donation requests Popular donation platforms and payment options Creating a dedicated donation page Offering inc…
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Come Back To Your Heart with Earl ‘Sagewolf’ Cooper and Adam Jackson | SSP 189
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Earl Sagewolf is an esteemed husband and father of 5. Originally from Temecula, California and now based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Earl has had a distinguished 18-year career as a hair artist, traveling to various locations to share his expertise through teaching at salons, barbershops, schools, and on stage across the United States. Over the years,…
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The Wow of Now! with Cory Allen and Adam Jackson | SSP 188
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Cory Allen is a published author, coach, and successful podcaster from Austin, Texas. Cory writes and shares his daily thoughts on mindfulness and mental clarity reaching over a million people a week through social media. On this podcast, Cory discusses how to live better through teachings on mindfulness, mental clarity, and personal growth. Cory h…
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302 Music Composition & Master Recording Ownership, Royalties, And Income Opportunities
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This episode dives into the complex world of music composition, master recording ownership, royalties, and income opportunities for independent musicians. Discover the benefits of owning your compositions and the importance of master recording ownership in protecting your creative work. Learn essential tips for navigating the music industry, from P…
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Power Our Women with Shana Pasapa and Adam Jackson | SSP 187
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Shana is a Nakoda woman, originally from the Whitebear First Nation in Treaty 4 territory. She is the Founder & CEO of Power Our Women – an organization that aims to address MMIW and empower Indigenous folx of all ages through martial arts. She draws strength from her mother, family, her traditional spirit name, coaches and training partners. She s…
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301 Songwriting, Selling More Merch At Shows
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Songwriting and selling merch at shows were topics of a recent edition of Liner Notes. As I dip my toes back into the waters of writing original material, I looked up the tips du jour to see if I could find some worth sharing. I found a few interesting tips and added a couple of less common thoughts. Selling merch has been on the top of my mind in …
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The Journey to Abundance with Said Zaarour and Adam Jackson | SSP 186
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Said Zaarour is a father of two, a Sacred Son, a success advisor and a personal business coach. From surviving the war zone of his birthplace and migrating with his family to the United States, to starting and becoming a successful business owner, Said is an entrepreneur that has been through more than just the trials of starting and leading a succ…
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For Humanity, For Life! w/ Chrissie Fire Mane and Adam Jackson | SSP 185
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Director & Co-founder of The MANA Movement, Chrissie Fire Mane has always been guided and impassioned by the idea of empowering people to be creators in love. Named 'Chaqaruna' or Bridge-Person by the Q'ero, Wisdom Keepers of the Andes, Chrissie has been facilitating transformational weekends, workshops, online courses, individual sessions and retr…
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Connection is the Cure w/ Jack Villiers and Adam Jackson | SSP 184
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Jack is a Father of two, coach, business mentor, TEDx Speaker and the Founder of Human Work. His mission is to empower people to lead authentically, heal their trauma, and to step into their true potential in the world. Jack is also a leader within Sacred Sons and has worked to guide hundreds of men to reclaim and connect to their masculinity. Jack…
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Fatherhood Unlocked with Dan Doty and Adam Jackson | SSP 183
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Dan Doty is a father of 3, an avid outdoorsman, the founder of Fatherhood Unlocked and Fatherhood Ready. In the past he served as a therapeutic wilderness guide, the director of the hit tv show MeatEater, and one of the founders of EVRYMAN. He has been featured on the Today Show, Men's Health, and The Joe Rogan Experience. On this Episode: Dan Doty…
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Munay and The Art of Integration w/ Mariah Gannessa and Adam Jackson | SSP 182
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Medicine Woman, Healer, and Entrepreneur Mariah Gannessa has been deep in study with the indigenous wisdom keepers of the amazon, for well over a decade. Living in Colombia, Mariah also founded the company Four Visions. Established on the principles of sacred reciprocity - Four Visions integrates ancient plant wisdom into the modern world by amplif…
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On this Episode: Sacred Sons Co-founder Adam Jackson welcomes in Men and Women from across the globe, who are eagerly anticipating the biggest Sacred Sons event of the year; Convergence 9: Remembrance! For the first time ever, this fall, Sacred Sons is inviting men and women in, to reunite in connection, healthy confrontation, and joyous celebratio…
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The Time Is Now With Hunter Toran and Adam Jackson | SSP 180
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On this Episode: Sacred Sons leader Hunter Toran is a carrier of medicine music, a movement therapist, somatic counselor, men’s work facilitator, and a ceremonialist. Join co-founder of Sacred Sons; Adam Jackson and Hunter Toran on this journey of rich conversation and connection as they traverse what it takes to walk in a good way. Meeting confron…
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La Hermandad es la Medicina w/ Ivan Gonzalez, Manu Llaguno, and Fabian Rodriguez | SSP 179
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Sacred Sons Leaders Fabian Rodriguez, Ivan Gonzalez, and Manu Llaguno sit down to discuss the evolution of Sacred Sons in Mexico and visions to expand and carry this work in a good way throughout South America. A must listen episode for Spanish and English speaking brothers and sisters, alike! On this Episode: Fabian Rodriguez | @realization_nation…
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Remembrance with Wayne Barkus, Angelo Santiago and Adam Jackson | SSP 178
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Sacred Sons leaders and men’s work coaches Wayne Barkus and Angelo Santiago sit down with Sacred Sons Co-founder Adam Jackson to share their story, discuss the grit and beauty of life. A deep dive into personal challenges, the journey of fatherhood, relationships, and the road to growth, from their first Sacred Sons experience to today. On this Epi…
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Healing Through Men’s Work with Joe Nazarian | SSP 177
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Joe Naz is a brother in the Sacred Sons community. A successful Personal Injury Attorney, Joe's career was born from his unrelenting goal of giving a voice to the voiceless. He is committed to being of service and helping his clients heal physically, emotionally, and financially. On this Episode: Joe Nazarian | @joe.nazAdam Jackson | @adam___jackso…
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Expanding the Mind of Humanity with Teal Swan | SSP 176
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Teal Swan is a New Thought Leader and a Bestselling Author who is an expert in human development and relationships, with a following of over 1M on all social media platforms. She has over a decade of experience working with people of all walks of life with a mission to reduce human suffering. Today, she's also become an International Speaker, havin…
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300 Find New Fans And Supporters Via Podcast Guest Appearances
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Finding podcast guest appearance opportunities is a cost-effective way to promote your music, share your ideas, attract new fans, and build meaningful connections. It's also a great way to practice for live radio interviews. In this episode, I cover getting started, how to screen podcasts, giving podcast hosts what they want and need from guests, c…
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Darren Silver, MA, is a rite of passage guide, ceremonialist, and innovative educator. Locally and internationally, Darren guides vision quests, men's retreats, teen rites of passage, and embodiment workshops for youth, adults, men and women. A gifted storyteller and apprentice to the old myths, Darren weaves the power of the natural world, Vision,…
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299 Selling Band Merch, Music, And VIP Packs To Deepen Fan Relationships
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The 2023 Unstarving Musician listener survey indicated that many Unstraving Musician listeners and Liner Notes subscribers were interested in learning more about selling merch and music and how to do it better. Music royalties are a long game, and most musicians won't earn much in royalties in the beginning. An alternative is direct-to-fan music sa…
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The Way of Aloha with Elijah Kalā McShane | SSP 174
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Ambassador of Aloha, cultural practitioner, global thought leader, and innovative entrepreneur, inspired to be an Agent of Change for Hawai’i and kanaka maoli. He is the founder of Awakened Aloha, a healing arts organization sharing the principle of Aloha with a global audience. On this Episode: Elijah Kalā McShane | @sonofoahuAdam Jackson | @adam_…
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This episode is about how musicians can create gigs. I have written much about finding and booking better gigs, but my perspective has expanded since I started the podcast. If you'd like to read about how I started finding and booking gigs consistently, check out The Unstarving Musician's Guide To Getting Paid Gigs. This episode is inspired a strat…
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Rewriting Your Story with Vince ‘Matoska’ Chafin | SSP 173
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Ceremonialist, Facilitator, Musician, and Community builder - Vince ‘Matoska’ Chafin has been on a lifelong path of creating sacred healing circles and carries with him over 25 years of experience facilitating men’s work through the rhythms of the earth, music and Indigenous healing wisdom. This Sacred Sons Pillar Talk was recorded live at Converge…
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Whether your art is in music or some other realm, leveraging your email list is paramount. Email marketing is a topic near and dear to my heart. Once you have an established email list, the easiest way to leverage it is by sending regular emails to subscribers. They are your supporters, after all. Begin by considering how often you will send emails…
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296 Julia A. Miller, Delmark Records – The Evolution of Delmark's Business Model, How Labels Can Serve As Business Partners To Musicians, And Practical Advice For Leveraging Your Record Label
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In May 2018, Julia A. Miller became the CEO & President of Delmark Records LLC. That same year, Delmark Records LLC purchased Delmark, the oldest continuously operating jazz and blues independent record label in the United States. Delmark was founded in St. Louis, Missouri in 1953. Julia and company celebrated Delmark's 70th anniversary by releasin…
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Reclaiming a Culture of Kinship with Philip Folsom | SSP 172
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Anthropologist, Author, Veteran, CEO of WolfTribe, Co-founder of Valor Resiliency and K4, Philip is known for his unique Tribe workshop that focuses on the primary culture components of building healthy and high performing teams. Philip Folsom is the author of the new book: TEAM TO TRIBE “I wrote Team to Tribe as the roadmap of sequential steps tha…
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295 Tracee Perrin – The Evolution Of Her New Single (Poison In The Water), Nashville's Population Explosion, So Far Sounds, Self Care For The Voice, Musical Theater, 2024 Release Plans & Strategy
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Tracee Perrin is a graduate of the Musicians Institute (MI) in Hollywood, where she learned how to produce and engineer her own music. In 2010 Tracee was accepted into the ASCAP Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop, an experience she says reinforced her desire to build a career in music. Tracee has its roots in the Los Angeles, but now lives in Nashvil…
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More Than Men’s Work with Kale Ka’alekahi | SSP 171
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Sacred Sons Chief Cultural Officer and Co-Founder, Kale Ka’alekahi is a Spiritual Activist and Cultural Innovator. He is a lineage carrier of Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) and Oceti Sakowin (Sioux Nation) Traditions. Kale is a practitioner of living system designs and martial arts. He is also a ceremonialist, indigenous dancer, musician, and singe…
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294 Athxna – Upcoming Releases & Recording Projects, Signing A New Sync Contract, Working In The Music Business, Moving To Nashville, The Blues Music Dilemma, Style Influences, Social Media Strategy
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Athxna is a Nashville-based, New Orleans-raised R&B pop singer who started her musical journey on piano at age five. She has a new release coming very soon, recording sessions in her home town of New Orleans, and plans to release more music this year. Athxna has a new sync contract, which she attributes to pursuing a music business education and ca…
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The Framework of Existence & Acceptance of All Things with Kevin Walton | SSP 170
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Kevin Walton is an International Transformational Specialist, Spiritual Advisor, Activational Speaker, Actor, Writer, Sacred Son, and so much more. Kevin’s adept wisdom, heart-led communication, dynamic expression, masterful guidance, and incredible ability to hold space through all forms of process and breakthrough has made Kevin a premiere presen…
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293 Ady Parzentny – Home Recording, Production Mentoring, Morocco, Ady's YouTube Channel, History of Mobile Recording, Arc of a Recording Career, Social Inequality and Misconceptions
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Ady Parzentny of Hit The Road Studio has recorded with a mobile studio in the desert of Morocco, and has audio mixing and production course content on PromixAcademy.com. Ady says he does what he does to make the world a better place by helping people make good records, go on tour, and do what they love. As a Mixing Engineer & Music Producer, Ady wo…
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Sacred Origins with Alex Gaia Wood | SSP 169
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Passionate, intuitive, and resilient, Alex Gaia Wood is the creative force behind Origins Gathering. A dedicated land steward, she transformed her family's land into a canvas for connection and celebration, hosting events and weddings. In 2016, she planted the seeds for her first women's gathering, which has since blossomed into a border-breaking m…
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292 Terry Carleton – Remixing Vince Guaraldi Peanuts Cartoon Soundtracks, Bones & Knives Recording Studios, Meeting the Mendelson's, and the Arc Of Terry's Music Career
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Terry Carleton of Bones & Knives Recording Studio has recorded music for major TV shows, indy films, commercials for radio, and, in some cases, has led to helping clients procure major record deals. Terry studied classical, jazz, and composition on full scholarship. Playing in bands for the better part of 40 years. Has played live with many notable…
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Igniting Global Brotherhood with Ryan Rowlands | SSP 168
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Ryan Rowlands is a heart-led community leader, flying the flag high for brotherhood in Perth, Western Australia. He plays an integral role in bringing the Sacred Sons global allegiance to Australia, standing strong as the bridge between the Northern & Southern Hemispheres. With a wealth of wisdom in physical & mental resilience, and recent years ex…
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