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Tell Her This is a podcast of honest, heartfelt, and real stories from women and for women who live real lives and are as messy and complex as they are beautiful. No advice. No self-help. Just stories.
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It takes a lot of talent and dedication to be a professional musician, and Sunday Baroque host Suzanne Bona invites some of the BEST to share their inspirations, challenges, and triumphs on her podcast SUNDAY BAROQUE CONVERSATIONS. These top-tier artists give a fascinating insider's look at what makes them tick, and what fuels their passion. Go to sundaybaroque.org for more information or subscribe to Sunday Baroque Conversations wherever you get your podcasts.
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You’ve just landed on The Coolest People in the World Podcast - a show that features stories of cool people doing really cool things. From business, art, and travel to lifestyle, mental health, and family, (and everything in between) join host Krystle J. Bailey as she introduces you to some of The Coolest People in the World.
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ChamberQUEER highlights LGBTQIA voices in contemporary and historical music and reimagines the classical concert experience as a radically inclusive gathering space and musical community for the 21st century. Founded in 2018 by Jules Biber (cello), Danielle Buonaiuto (soprano), Brian Mummert (baritone), and Andrew Yee (cello), ChamberQUEER operates…
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Send us a text In this episode of The Coolest People in the World, Krystle sits down with author and dad James McCusker III. In his new book, The Edge, the gripping tale of veteran male revue dancer Ricky Royal, McCusker weaves his real life experiences with fictionalized mob stories into a thrilling adventure that will leave you on the edge of you…
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Send us a text In this moving and inspirational conversation, Krystle introduces listeners to actor, model, and transformational life coach Justin Rice. Tap in with this week's episode of The Coolest People in the World to hear about Justin's journey as he biked across America, how the power of thought can change our reality, and what it felt like …
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Send us a Text Message. Tap in with host Krystle J Bailey and this week's coolest person in the world, Priscilla Salcedo: Accomplished author, holistic practitioner, psychic, and all-around COOL person. ABOUT PRISCILLA: With over a decade of experience in both the medical and holistic fields, she has devoted her life to helping individuals achieve …
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Byron Schenkman is an American harpsichordist, pianist, and music scholar who specializes in baroque and early music. Along with violinist Ingrid Matthews, Byron Schenkman cofounded Seattle Baroque, which the two musicians directed until 2013. Suzanne spoke with Byron Schenkman -- who has performed on dozens of recordings -- about their current pro…
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Send us a Text Message. When this week's Coolest Person in the World isn't raising two young boys, you'll find her on stage winning crowns as a natural bodybuilder. Tap in with Nugget Masino and host Krystle J Bailey as they talk pro-level competition, motherhood, nutrition, and more. Nugget is the Florida Pro Masters Bikini Champion and currently …
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Send us a text Tap in with this week's coolest person in the world, the incredible Rochelle-R.E. Magno - Founder and President of Glamming The Warrior, an organization created to instill confidence, boost self-esteem, and raise recognition of the challenges cancer patients face. Hear about how Rochelle's background in the beauty industry launched a…
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In 1982, a group of Early Music fans founded the Connecticut Early Music Society to present an annual festival of concerts every June. They feature a repertory of European music written before about 1800 and they focus on historically-informed performance practices, including the use of period instruments. Ian Watson is Artistic Director of the CT …
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Send us a text The CPW is back! After a brief break, Krystle is back with some thoughts to share and a new guest to introduce: Cheryl! Join host Krystle J Bailey for this two-part episode of The Coolest People in the World to hear about what she's up to next, including what books she's working on, what the future of the show has in store, and more.…
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Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste met as talented teenage music students in Florida, playing violin and viola respectively. They clicked as friends, and after pursuing their university training in music, the two classically trained instrumentalists formed their hip hop duo, Black Violin. Their performances are energetic, surprising, and captivati…
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Cris Logan is a self-taught visual artist with a thriving business, a beautiful family, and a drive for life and faith. Hear her stories about the less visible layers of her life, revealing her battle with addiction beneath the surface of her flourishing career as a mother, wife, and entrepreneur. These are her stories, a candid recollection of the…
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Singer, songwriter, and activist, Karan Casey has had a career that has spanned decades and continents. Whether rallying voices for women’s rights or creating music that holds the masses, she has crafted and shaped her own way…except when she hasn’t. These are her stories of self-reflection, grief, and a life full of living. Recorded in an intimate…
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Send us a text This episode is sponsored by Loving Life Boutique. Visit ⁠lovinglifeboutique.com⁠ and enjoy 20% off your first purchase by using Code: KJB20. Meet Jose Luis Torres II, karate Grandmaster, loving father-turned-soccer coach, and in his latest debut, a big-screen actor in the Jim Towns film “Killer Ex.” This episode of The Coolest Peopl…
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If you are a fan of NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, you're in luck! Tom Huizenga is a long time NPR producer, editor and reporter whose work you've probably heard. Suzanne interviewed Tom about some of his favorite Tiny Desk performances and NPR interviews, and he shared stories about what it was like to meet some of his personal musical idols.…
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Send us a text Double digits!! Welcome to the 10th episode of The Coolest People in the World - a show that takes listeners on a journey through the lives of some of the most inspiring and innovative individuals across the globe. In this show, Krystle introduces you to Billy Joe Michel, an artist and mother who redefines the meaning of creativity. …
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Send us a Text Message. This episode is sponsored by Loving Life Boutique. Visit ⁠lovinglifeboutique.com⁠ and enjoy 20% off your first purchase by using Code: KJB20 Beach Raves, New Moon Night Markets, and Sidewalk Karaoke in Atlantic City, NJ, are just a few of the projects brought to life by this week’s coolest person in the world. Tina Notaro is…
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Grammy-nominated pianist Simone Dinnerstein has a wide variety of musical passions, but music by Johann Sebastian Bach is an important part of her foundation. She believes Bach's music has it all – intelligence and heart – and her expertise inspired The New York Times to describe her as "an utterly distinctive voice in the forest of Bach interpreta…
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Morgan Sullivan came to singing later than many other professional singers do. Nevertheless she has achieved success as a freelance musician who has performed with numerous top tier ensembles, including Bach Collegium Japan, Folger Consort, and American Baroque Orchestra among many others. She has also recorded music by Brahms and Schutz with Yale …
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Send us a text This week’s coolest person in the world is Melanie Waldman, also known as “Little Miss Representation”. When Melanie’s work at Walt Disney World was cut short by the unexpected loss of her right arm due to underlying chronic illness, she took what could have been a monumental serving of life’s proverbial lemons and turned them into s…
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Send us a text In this week’s episode of The Coolest People in the World, Krystle is in the hot seat telling her story. In an exclusive interview by iRobincredible, Krystle shares her journey of growing up online and the untold behind-the-scenes of what was happening in the early 2010s. Join host Krystle J Bailey as she opens up about all of it, fr…
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Send us a text This week’s coolest person in the world is U.S. Navy Veteran Jennifer Alvarado. This interview follows a panel conversation held in the U.S. Capitol Building at which Jennifer participated in a ground-breaking conversation about female veterans and their mental health. Led by the D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans), the report “Women…
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Frederick Ballentine is an American tenor whose awards include a Grammy for his recording of George Gershwin's PORGY AND BESS. The opera star exudes a sense of ease, confidence, and fun when it comes to his career as an in-demand collaborator on everything from classic operas, to cutting-edge contemporary works. Frederick Ballentine spoke with Suza…
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Send us a text This week’s coolest person in the world is an integral part of the community. Farmer Kyle Smith, owner of Smith Poultry joins host Krystle J Bailey to discuss his farming journey and the ancestral importance of his life’s work. Connect with Kyle on Instagram @smithpoultry and online at https://www.smithpoultry.com Visit https://www.t…
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Send us a text On this week’s episode of The CPW, Krystle sits down with aerial and fire performance artist Kamal Zebib. Tune in to hear how Kamal’s decision to join the circus in college introduced him to a world of performance art that has taken him all over the world. In this interview, Kamal shares pieces of his journey, self-care routines, and…
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Be Steadwell is a music artist, creator, and above all, a lover. Sometimes the hardest person to confront is yourself, especially when acknowledging your flaws within the context of relationships. This episode takes you through a raw tale of self-discovery, as Be recounts the end of a significant relationship due to her own destructive behaviors, t…
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Send us a text Join host Krystle J Bailey as she introduces you to this week’s coolest person in the world, Lily Sawickij. This remarkable twelve-year-old ballerina is the future of dance! Tune in to hear about Lily’s favorite pieces of her journey as she arabesques her way across the dance floor of life.Connect with Lily on Instagram @balletlilyro…
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Award-winning musician Shawn Okpebholo earned his degrees at the prestigious University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. But he credits his start in music to The Salvation Army church, where he received free music lessons as a child, and to his mother's tenacious support. The breadth of Dr. Okpebholo's work is extraordinary: chamber wor…
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This week’s episode is an extra special Tell Her This Classic, a re-air of one of our favorite episodes, and the perfect way to kick off Black History Month! Have you ever felt the warmth of a story that wraps around you like a beloved grandmother's quilt, stitched with threads of strength, endurance, and love? That's exactly what you'll experience…
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Send us a text On this week’s show, Krystle interviews guest Dr. Avi Boodram, investment banker, model, actor, and chef. Tune in to find out which celebrity chef taught Avi how to grill a steak properly, hear about his time on a major food network, and learn how his Trinidadian roots led him to where he is today. Connect with Avi Boodram on Instagr…
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Jillian is vibrant and talented, and like many of us, is doing her best to navigate life. Listen as she opens her heart about her greatest challenges, including a traumatic assault and a major professional setback. Her story is a raw testament to the strength found in vulnerability and clear perspective. If you’re still on the journey, if you need …
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From the time he was just a small child, Charles Wilson III – aka BLKBOK – showed extraordinary musical talent. The budding piano virtuoso's family nurtured his interests, which blossomed to include many genres of music: classical, hip-hop, rap, and much more. BLKBOK chose his name, in part, as a way to honor his admiration for Johann Sebastian Bac…
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Alicia is powerful, bubbly, and shining, but that sparkle came at a cost. As a child, with no real rights and no voice, she learned to navigate the complexities of an abusive home and what could have been a life-crushing experience. She learned to survive—on her terms. Now, navigating through parenthood and a career in social justice, she must cont…
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"Being an artist is living a life of service." The words of Jessie Montgomery, who has earned acclaim, awards, and praise for her growing body of work as a composer, violinist, teacher, and activist. The musician credits her many teachers and mentors – and her parents – for opening up worlds to her. Jessie Montgomery shared stories about her experi…
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The Holiday Episode- S2Ep3 The holidays are a time of celebration, lights, and precious memories…or at least that’s what the greeting cards say. Whether your season is merry and bright or another entree into the dreary days of winter, settle in for an extraordinary call-in episode with stories from a few of my friends. Tell Her This is a podcast of…
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Scotland-based American conductor Kellen Gray is Assistant Conductor of the English National Opera and Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra. He's attuned to the orchestral repertory, including Bela Bartok, Antonin Dvorak, Aaron Copland, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He's also passionate about championing African-diasporic comp…
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Jalisa was a high-achieving, goal-driven leader in the nonprofit philanthropy sector. Still, after a season of deep familial loss, professional challenges, and more than a decade in the field, she had a decision to make: lose herself to the cause or learn how to get free. Tell Her This is a podcast of honest, heartfelt, and real stories from women …
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Grammy-nominated flutist Brandon Patrick George is a member of Imani Winds and has appeared as a soloist with soloist with the Atlanta, Baltimore, and Albany symphonies, American Composers Orchestra, and the Orchestra of St. Luke's, among others. He's also on the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music. Suzanne spoke with Brandon Patrick George ab…
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Nistha is dazzling, accomplished, and self-sufficient. But, her journey to this place of steadiness was hard-earned and deeply traumatic. Spanning across continents, generations, spirituality, and pain are her stories of survival and her journey to acceptance. **Content Advisory: This episode includes stories of physical and psychological abuse. Se…
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As a music lover, you may be familiar with Melvin Chen for his recordings of piano music by Dmitri Shostakovich or Ludwig van Beethoven. He put his double degrees from The Juilliard School to work as Professor in the Practice of Piano at Yale School of Music and is Director of Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, which is Yale's Summer School of Music. …
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Acclaimed harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani - the first and only harpsichordist to be named a BBC New Generation Artist, and the youngest ever recipient of the Wigmore Medal – is an outspoken and passionate advocate for his instrument. Although the harpsichord is most closely associated with baroque music, Mahan Esfanai’s repertory is large and diverse…
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Loki Karuna (formerly Garrett McQueen) began his life in music as a bassoonist, earning degrees in music and performing in orchestras. His passion for music and justice propelled his career as a musician, leading him to become a radio and podcast producer, and an activist. An eloquent storyteller, Loki Karuna spoke with Suzanne about his weekly pod…
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Howard Bass, Tina Chancey, and Susan Gaeta are the members of Trio Sefardi, a group they formed in 2010 to perform traditional songs of the Sephardim – the descendants of Jews exiled from Spain in 1492. They draw on their individual experience and expertise in many different genres of music, including jazz, folk, and early music, and they mine the …
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Tammy McCann loves music. She lives and breathes her craft, and starts each day acknowledging and celebrating Music's importance in her life. She talked with Suzanne about her life as a professional jazz singer, her start as an opera singer, and how playing the double bass is the instrument she feels she was meant to play.…
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Kelly Hall-Tompkins is a dynamo – full of energy, positivity, passion, and initiative. The talented violinist is an award-winning and acclaimed musician with an international career, as well as an entrepreneur, humanitarian, and social justice advocate who founded MUSIC KITCHEN – FOOD FOR THE SOUL. She brings together other professional musicians t…
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Award-winning and critically-acclaimed singer Elijah McCormack's repertory includes baroque music, contemporary music, and everything in between. He is a male soprano who grew up in a family in which music was and is an important priority – they all sing in the church choir, and his late father played viola in a local professional orchestra. (Growi…
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Lauren Rico is a veteran classical music broadcaster who keeps countless listeners across the United States company with her friendly, down-to-earth approach. In 2016 she started sharing her passion for classical music with a different audience: readers of romance novels. Beginning with her self-published erotic thriller, REVERIE – in which she set…
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For as long as I can remember, naysayers have been predicting the "death of classical music." Audiences are aging, and ticket sales are often a struggle for classical music concerts, and some people are concerned that the art form will "die" as a result. Andrew Ousley leaned into that fear when he established his concert series, THE DEATH OF CLASSI…
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Violinist Yanet Campbell Secades is featured on the 2023 recording BREAKING BARRIERS with Carlos Bastidas leading Ontario Pops Orchestra. The Camagüey, Cuba native is one of three up-and-coming young women instrumentalists performing as soloists in concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach and Antonio Vivaldi. Yanet Campbell Secades joined Suzanne to chat…
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Alison DeSimone is a musicologist – someone who is a scholar of music and its relationship with a wide variety of other disciplines. She is an Associate Professor of Musicology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City – and she specializes in music of the Renaissance and Baroque eras. Alison DeSimone joined Suzanne to talk about what a musicologis…
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