Best Wendy Leeds Podcasts (2025)

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Phil Lassiter's Philthy Texas Funk, Alabama Gospel, New Orleans Jazz & Nashville Soul, makes him an 11-time Grammy award winning horn and string arranger. But what was it like recording at Paisley Park ... 44:20

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INTRO 2mins - Developing a sound and working with major artists 3mins30s - A love of music that developed in childhood in a church background. 'I learned to read music in school, but I learned to play in Church.' 6mins - Music programme at St Louis with wind ensembles, marching and jazz bands. 'That was really a big step for me...' 7mins45s - Liste…

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In part 3 Lisa talks activism, Annie Lennox, MeShell NdegeOcello, April 21st 1985, Carousel, saying goodbye to Prince and whether The Revolution might play again. Bonus episode for the heads. 35:47

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INTRO 2mins30s - Working on two albums with Meshell NdegeOcello... 'I respected her greatly' 4mins30s - Lisa talks about ambitions that remain for the rest of her career - 'I'm always trying things, because I have a limited technical ability' 6mins - Working with Annie Lennox, and hoping to release an album soon! 8mins - Feeling frustrated by polit…

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Were Prince & The Revolution In All Your Dreams? Lisa Coleman tells Sam Bleazard, 'it got bigger than we thought...we didn't expect to become the mainstream!' Tune in to Part 2 as she hangs on to Prince ... 36:42

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INTRODUCTION - 2mins 2mins30s - Bootleg tapes begin to circulate at High School 3mins30s - Lisa remembers recording All My Dreams at Sunset Sounds... 5mins - Steiner School Highland Hall recitals and morning prayers make it on to unreleased songs with Prince 7mins - 'Sometimes we hurt each others feelings...and it meant a lot to me. There was alway…

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Emmy® Award winning composer & pianist Lisa Coleman, is one half of Wendy & Lisa. At 19, she joined Prince & The Revolution. She still records, works with others, and writes for film & TV. Her solo album ... 41:12

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INTRO 2mins - Waldorf Salad in the early 1970s 3mins30s - Making music as a child with friends and neighbours 5mins - Born into music while growing up in Los Angeles 7mins - Early musical memories 8mins - Dissonance / discordance in music 10mins - Prince's Pop Life...'those chords...it's almost the wrong note every time!' 12mins - 'He knew I had th…

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Ahead of the publication of his Prince biography, in part 2 of this exclusive interview, former editor of Smash Hits and Q magazine John McKie talks to Sam about the mythology of the artist, his recordings ... 35:25

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INTRO 2mins - Prince's working methods, a remarkable ability to complete songs...but also dip into his vault of recordings 4mins - Was Sign O The Times the last time that Prince didn't second guess himself artistically? 6mins - Prince's talent for mentoring musicians and artists across the board vs Madonna and MJ working with established producers …

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Former editor of Smash Hits and Q magazine John McKie conducted over 200 interviews to create a biography of Prince. He talks to Sam Bleazard about his extensive new book, but also the recent IMAX release ... 32:11

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INTRO 2mins - Just back from seeing the concert movie from 1987 in London, lovingly restored on IMAX screens 3mins - "For me Sign O The Times is the high watermark..." 5mins - Living out a dream at Smash Hits & Q Magazine, as editor...after starting out in music writing and journalism. 7mins - How the book came to be written...John reflects on Prin…

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The 3 Parts of Your Anxiety & The Anxiety Equation | Ep #69 6:00

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This is an overview of the three parts of The Anxiety Equation, how they work and how to put them into practice in your daily life. — The new book is called, "Solving the Anxiety Equation: The Formula to Free Yourself from Fear" and it's available everywhere books are sold: https://wendyleeds.com/book Overview of the book: https://youtube.com/playl…

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Short Meditation Practices to Loosen the Grip of Physical Anxiety | Ep #68 8:12

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If you struggle with meditation, here are 3 easy, effective meditation practices you can use to bring a sense of calm to your life. — The new book is called, "Solving the Anxiety Equation: The Formula to Free Yourself from Fear" and it's available everywhere books are sold: https://wendyleeds.com/book Overview of the book: https://youtube.com/playl…

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4 Simple Steps to Overcome Fear of Change | Ep #67 8:02

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If you've ever experienced a panic attack, you know how powerless you can feel in the face of your fear. But you aren't helpless. The B.E.A.R. technique offers you 4 simple steps to get from a state of panic to peace. — The new book is called, "Solving the Anxiety Equation: The Formula to Free Yourself from Fear" and it's available everywhere books…

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How to Overcome Self-Doubt with 5 Simple Phrases | Ep #66 6:45

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If fear and self-doubt have been holding you back – and you're ready to make a change – here are 5 simple phrases that can help you do just that. — The new book is called, "Solving the Anxiety Equation: The Formula to Free Yourself from Fear" and it's available everywhere books are sold: https://wendyleeds.com/book Overview of the book: https://you…

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In part 3 Sophie talks to Sam about Prince's French influences, Anna Fantastic coming to stay and in the 1990s receiving a very special invite, to a very special day. 30:25

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Intro 2mins - French influences in '85/86 and Prince's love of Nice and Paris 5mins - How much warning would you get before Prince arrived in Paris? 6mins30s - Anna Fantastic comes to stay... 9mins - Gathering photos of the Prince universe along the way... 11mins - Why the relationship came to an end, Prince moves to Spain and Sophie has a child. 1…

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In part 2 Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard about looking after Prince's Parisienne residence. For ten years at the height of his fame in the late 1980s, she explains what it felt like to have that unique ... 29:52

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PART 2 - Sophie Roux talks to Sam Bleazard INTRO 2mins45secs - Were you nervous? Landing in Paris - just before Prince - to look after this apartment. 'I was a little nervous...but it was something special.' 3mins30secs - Any initial instructions on arrival? 6mins - Sophie tells us about her first interactions with Prince in Paris... 7mins30secs - …

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Sophie Roux was studying set and costume design in Nice, France, when Prince decided to film a major motion picture there. What happened next, changed her life. This is part 1 of her story... 28:43

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Sophie Roux interview PART 1 INTRO 2mins - Where did Sophie's artistic journey begin...and how did she come to specialise in set and costume design? 5mins - a first sighting of Prince in Nice 1985... 6mins - Asking, and then getting to work on, Under The Cherry Moon...with local, and American crews 11mins - Designing elements for the UTCM film, inc…

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In part 2 of our interview with former Art Director Steve Parke, we discuss the first Paisley Park Celebration in 2000, magic moments and opportunities beyond his wildest dreams, but also a parting of ... 59:51

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PART 2 2mins30s - The Paisley Park studios summer music festival 'Celebration' in 2000 7mins - Prince having extraordinary vision, and being the hardest working person in the building. 10mins - Prince asks Steve very personal Qs, on naming his son and his spirituality... 13mins30s - A Jeep or a BMW?? 14mins - A very magical moment with Prince... 18…

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We talk to Steve Parke, who for 13 years was Prince's Art Director at Paisley Park. Fulfilling all of his boyhood dreams required tenacity, imagination and always thinking on his feet. 47:36

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INTRO 2mins30secs - how do you get from being a teenager on the school bus with your friends, with dreams of rock stars, to actually being at Paisley Park working as Art Director for Prince? 7mins - Coming up with a set design in 3 hours! 9mins30s - Coming full circle with Prince's best friend at High School, Andre Cymone... 11mins30s - Lovesexy t-…

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In part 2 we talk to Omar about the ownership of his work and masters, his many creative outlets, the resurgence of vinyl, being a vessel for music, spirituality and carrying the torch for a new generation ... 32:41

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In part 2 - we talk to Omar about the ownership of his work and masters, his many creative outlets, the resurgence of vinyl, being a vessel for music, spirituality and carrying the torch for a new generation. 2mins - Ownership of master tapes and adapting to the music industry as is now 5mins - Playing smaller venues, and keeping connected to commu…

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There's nothing like talking to Omar about Prince and his idol Stevie Wonder. In part 1 we discuss being hailed as a musical prodigy, influences, collaborators and the creative process. Not to be missed ... 29:40

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INTRO 2mins - Learning his craft as a child, and a musical education, culminating at The Guildhall School of Music. 3mins - Always being comfortable with music as a craft...and having to choose over football. 4mins - First Omar composition...at 14? 5mins30s - Scholarship vs a record deal... 6mins - Music theory vs feel... 7mins - Things Omar's Dad …

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Charles 'Chazz' Smith shares memories of High School years in Minneapolis, band battles, talent shows, parental advice and the influence of his cousin Prince growing up. 33:46

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INTRO to Charles 1mins30s - Reflections on Lincoln Junior High School, with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis 2mins - Knocking on local doors in the neighbourhood just to listen 3mins - Hanging out in Sonny T's basement, and studying him 3mins30s - The MPLS drum beat: did Charles teach Prince? And influences... 4mins45s - MPLS fashions for young teens, dre…

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Our Anxiety Connection: Past, Present, and Future | Ep #65 11:53

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For 4 years we've come together at our Anxiety Connection to talk about what causes our anxiety, how anxiety affects our lives, and what we can do to feel better. We've explored practical things we can do to ease our fears. We've shared our common experience of dealing with our negative thoughts. And we've united in community of caring and support.…

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Why Therapy is Worth the Effort: Interview with Lucille Fisher | Ep #64 28:08

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Have you ever considered going to therapy but hesitated because you didn't know what to expect? Join us as Lucille Fisher and I explore what it's really like to go to therapy. We discuss why it's important to find the right therapist and what you can expect from the therapeutic process – the challenges, the changes, and the potential life-changing …

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Mapping Your Healing Journey | Ep #63 19:31

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Do you feel like you've taken the wrong road in life? You've ended up lost, afraid, and you have no clue what to do next? Join us as we explore the step-by-step process of creating a life plan that's specifically tailored to who you really are, where you really want to go with your life, and the best way for you to get there. LINKS AND RESOURCES FR…

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Change Your Focus to Change Your Future | Ep #62 25:50

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Maybe you feel like your anxiety has you trapped and there's nothing you can do about it. Or maybe you'd like to make a change, but fear is holding you back. In this episode, we discuss how a simple shift of focus can get you past that fear and get you started on the road to feeling better. LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 62: Taking action means l…

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In part 2 we talk chemistry and spiritual connection, touring the US with Prince as her guitar player. Lost album Milk & Honey, an enduring friendship and exciting plans for 2024 and beyond. "I'm not gonna ... 23:59

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INTRO 2mins30secs - Tamar's chemistry with Prince 'It was like a student following a teacher...[but] you can't work with that kind of greatness and take mediocre...' 6mins30s - Prince going on tour with Tamar, playing guitar on her U.S. shows 7mins45s - Will we ever get to hear her album 'Milk & Honey'? Her collaborative project with Prince. 8mins3…

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Ashley Tamar Davis is a Grammy nominated Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Educator, Mentor and Entrepreneur. And her life was forever changed by Prince. This is her story. 24:36

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INTRO - Just coming back in late from London, and Houston... 3mins - the elevator pitch on Tamar, '...how would you describe yourself?' 4mins30s - Finding your tribe online 5mins - Tamar's passion as an educator 7mins - Were your parents or your family musical? Where did you inherit your talent from? 8mins - The original line up for Destiny's Child…

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The Cost of Anxiety: The Price We Pay for Being Anxious | Ep #61 23:16

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Anxiety shows up differently for all of us. Your anxiety is uniquely yours. Identifying the specific pieces of your anxiety puzzle is an important step in the healing process. Together, let's take a look at exactly how anxiety is affecting your thoughts, your beliefs, your body, and the steep price you may be paying for all the time spent worrying.…

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In part 2 we field fan Qs to Owen, he reflects on Prince's demands in the early days, and working with other MPLS artists. Meeting fans on his recent book tour and his feeling on the Purple One's incredible ... 37:59

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INTRO 2mins - Fan Questions: what happened at the Rio in Las Vegas? 3mins30s - Early, and unreasonable demands from Prince. Mentors and moving on without malice... 6mins30s - What was it like managing other artists vs managing Prince? Working with Andre Cymone and Jesse Johnson. 9mins30s - Working with the Prince Estate on a potential 'For You' Del…

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As his first Manager, Owen Husney remembers Prince Rogers Nelson. "This was 1976. He was just a guy from North Minneapolis...he took the bus to my house, that's the Prince I loved." 33:09

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INTRO 2mins20s - Life experiences, in preparation for meeting Prince, working with stars and the need to avoid being a fan. 8mins - Is there anything you couldn't protect Prince from? No entourage, before the layers of fame and celebrity. 'He took the bus to my house...that's the Prince I loved.' 11mins - 'He was just a guy from North Minneapolis..…

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Anxiety Is an Inside Job | Ep #60 21:23

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If it feels like anxiety is keeping you a prisoner in your own life, please join me as we explore the internal causes of that anxiety, how those fears may be keeping you trapped in a prison of your thoughts and fears, how those fears affect your life, and the key to finally setting yourself free. LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM EPISODE 60: DOWNLOAD: What …

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In part 2 of our interview with PhD candidate Casci Ritchie we discuss that Trench, punk periods, Prince becoming Prince, Lovesexy and a purple fashion legacy. Don't miss it. 36:46

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INTRO 2mins - The Dirty Mind era, the Prince persona begins to form, riding the New Wave...and that Trench Coat! 3mins - The 1979 period and working with costume designers... 7mins30s - The second punk period: Slave and the 1990s 10mins - Veils and Masking - the Exodus Has Begun... 11mins30s - Count The Days, style signifiers and finely tuned 'unco…

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Casci Ritchie is a PhD candidate and associate lecturer studying Prince, fashion, and fandom at Northumbria University. So how did this come to be a life's work? Join us to find out more...just don't ask ... 34:18

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INTRO 2mins - First memories of Prince, and standing next to the TV...feeling the static from Gett Off! Listening to Prince's Hits cassette in the Green Mondeo. 4mins - Born in the year of Lovesexy! 5mins - When did you realise that Prince's work could become a lifetime pursuit? "First and foremost I'm a fan...". Obsessed with John Waters, Pee Wee …

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Looking Up When Things Get You Down | Ep #59 25:15

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In the U.S., women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety, and the reasons might surprise you. While there are all sorts of things that can make us anxious, some of those things are specific to women. In this episode we explore those causes, and I also share one of the best techniques I know to calm anxiety instantly. LINKS AND RESOURCES …

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No Two Brains Are the Same (Your Anxiety Is Unique) | Ep #58 27:08

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While we all share important similarities, we're also uniquely different. And it's the same with our brains. Just the way no two of us are alike, no two brains are alike as well. Understanding these similarities and differences can offer us a new way to look at our relationship with ourselves, the people around us, and can deepen our understanding …

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The Holidays Don't Have to Be Stressful: 6 Gifts for the Season of Giving | Ep #57 14:41

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The holidays can be a tough time of year for those of us with anxiety. But there's a way we can remove some of the stress and worry. Simply by changing the way we think about the holidays, we can lower our stress level and help us keep our calm through the holiday season. The 6 Gifts: Filling Your Cup First So You Can Give to Others 1. The gift of …

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One Bulb at a Time: Understanding the Roots of Our Anxiety | Ep #56 23:54

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Let's get straight to the root of our anxiety. Understanding how our brains work, and how our brains are different, is a critical first step of addressing our fears to better manage our anxiety. In the second episode of this 10-part mini-series, we take a clear look at the science of how fear shows up in our brain. MORE RESOURCES: LISTEN: Worry vs.…

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Nik West visited Prince at Paisley Park to work with him, before his untimely passing in 2016. She tells us what she thought of the purple one and discusses his legacy. 39:05

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PART 2: Talking Prince.... INTRO - Can you remember the first track of Prince that you heard...? 3mins - Rhonda Smith, and inspiration from female bass players 7mins - Nik West's Favourite Prince bass line? 8mins30s - Alphabet Street & This Is Not Music, This Is A Trip... 11mins - Daisy Chain: Prince and Larry Graham 14mins - Paisley Park, practici…

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Why You're Anxious & What to Do About It | Ep #55 8:23

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Anxiety shows up differently in all of us. This means that the plan to heal your anxiety is naturally going to be different from the plan to heal mine. Our work together is to find the plan that works for you and then to put that plan to work! This episode is Part 1 of mini-series of 10 episodes examining anxiety – getting at the root causes of wha…

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Raised on the Gospel music of the Clark Sisters, Nik West played the class clown at school, but discovered Prince, and became Rolling Stone magazine's Queen of bassists. Listen in to her Purple, and Cotton ... 35:13

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INTRO 2mins - Nik talks about her Cotton Candy World Tour and playing at The Jazz Cafe in London 4mins - Shredding with lead guitarist Joey and why chemistry is so important to the band dynamic 5mins30s - learning guitar from her Dad at an early age 6mins45s - Playing gospel music by the Clark Sisters 9mins30s - Use of bright colours, a distinct vi…

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Triggers and Glimmers: Where to Find Hope | Ep #54 11:54

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This episode is the beginning of an important, ongoing conversation about how best to care for our mental health. We talk first about 1) how to identify our anxiety triggers and then 2) staying on track by focusing on the glimmers of hope that can light our way back on the road to feeling better. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: BOOK: Chapters 49 and 50 of …

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. In Part 2 we go behind the scenes of the creative process - what was Prince really like to work for? As the Musicology and 3121 eras create a commercial career ... 38:18

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INTRO 2min - Do you have a most cherished Prince related possession (from the 9 years you worked together)? "I joke with my friends that I only buy vinyl with my name on it!" 4mins - Biggest 'pinch-me' moments working with Prince...? 3121 era, cherished memories. 6mins30s - Which kind of people engaged Prince best behind the scenes? 7mins30s - Prin…

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Sam Jennings worked with Prince for 9 years. Growing up in Chicago, he went from throwing fan parties during the 'Wild West' years of the internet in the 1990s, to becoming a very meaningful contributor ... 36:05

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INTRO 2mins30s - Growing up in Chicago Illinois 4mins - Pursuing a career in the Web back in the mid 90s..."it was an interesting time, it was kind of like the Wild West" 5mins30s - Nona Gaye & The Beautiful Experience 6mins30s - Finding all of the other Prince fans on the internet via online communities...and organising parties at the Berlin club …

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Should I Go to Therapy? 8 Reasons to See a Therapist | Ep #53 22:04

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Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? Or maybe there's someone in your life you think might benefit from talking to a mental health professional? In this episode I tackle the stigma of seeking help for our mental health in today's culture. And I share the 8 reasons for talking to a therapist and how it can make a real difference in how we…

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The Power of Planning: The 4 Steps to Getting Unstuck | Ep #52 18:35

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Fear can keep us feeling stuck, alone, and helpless. But having an effective plan of action can take us past those fears to get what we really want out of life. Please join me as I share my simple 4-step process for creating that action plan and then putting it to work. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: In my last episode, I covered procrastination – which i…

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Procrastination: 4 Simple Steps to Reduce Its Power Over You | Ep #51 16:50

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It may sound counterintuitive, but I believe that procrastination is the act of putting off what you really want in your life. It's a way of cheating yourself out of the life you were born to live. Procrastination can have a substantial impact on our self-esteem, so let's take a good look at its root cause and a 4-step plan for how to break free fr…

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"It's amazing what you can do if you try..." - join us for part 2 of our interview with Dave Rusan, who made Prince's iconic white cloud guitar for the movie Purple Rain. 35:48

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Intro 1mins30s - Wishing he could have spoken to Prince during the making of his Cloud guitar, the instrument specs, and making something great instinctually. 3mins30s - Guitar specific questions for Dave on the Cloud guitar and how it was made - how much was stock, and what was bespoke? 5mins - Prince and his heavy strings, and Takumi the guitar t…

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Getting to the Heart of Valentine's Day | Ep #50 14:25

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Valentine's Day is supposed to be a celebration of love. But that simple truth gets buried under an avalanche of roses, candy hearts, expectations, and disappointments. But it doesn't have to be that way – love comes in many different forms. In Episode 50, we explore some ways to put love back into your Valentine's Day. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: BOOK…

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Dave Rusan was a young guitar tech - who'd never made a guitar before...in 1983 Prince needed one for a new movie he was making. Join us for pt 1 as Dave auditions for Prince's band and feels exhilarated ... 37:09

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Intro 2mins - Growing up in Minneapolis and musical background 3mins15s - The Beatles, and early influences 4mins20s - First song Dave learned on the guitar, and favourite music 5mins30s - Father-son relationship and parental support for guitar playing and passions 7mins - Working in the local music store in MPLS, learning about the guitar as an in…

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Choose to Bloom: Even on Winter's Darkest Days | Ep #49 16:07

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Do the short, cold days of winter leave you feeling exhausted and "blah?" Are you feeling paralyzed with sadness? If so, you may be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or S.A.D. Please join me as I share my story of how a tiny surprise reminded me how to find light and color on even the "blah" days. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Episode 24 "10 Way…

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"Fighting for the freedom he knew technology offered..." in part 2 of our interview with Jim Walsh he reflects on Prince's 'Days of Wild' in the 1990s, his last ever show...and missing a great artist. 37:03

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1mins30s - Prince's music in the 90s, albums Jim liked, plus bootleg tapes from '93/'94 - The Beautiful Experience and stripped back versions of Come and Endorphinemachine after hours in London. 3mins15s - Emancipation was a major artistic statement, but was it a seminal work? Plus liner notes for The Gold Experience (and not getting paid for it). …

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Dealing with Holiday Stress and Anxiety | Ep #48 14:39

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If you're dreading the holiday season this year, you're not alone. The holidays are tough for so many of us. If you're already feeling anxious and worried about how you're going to get through the next few weeks, please join me in making 5 powerful commitments to help you meet the challenges ahead with a sense of peace and calm. LINKS FROM THE EPIS…

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The Gold Experience: Jim Walsh got to know Prince in the 1990s, to the point where he was able to challenge the artist in open print. This is his story... 40:07

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Jim Walsh - journalist and author of Gold Experience: Following Prince in the '90s Intro 2mins - Were the 1990s Prince's 'punk period'? 5mins - Challenging Prince to be more vital! 8mins30s - the mad scientist out in Chanhassen, the feeling of greatness nearby 10mins - Going back to Paisley as a museum? Being in the building together... 11mins - th…

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