Comedic narrated short stories. May the art of the absurd be with you.
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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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Lauren’s Best invites you to curiously consider art and life as host, Lauren Best, reveals what has unlocked success in her own creative journey. Through healing and growth, she illuminates the creative process as an entrepreneur, mother and interdisciplinary artist. Join one-on-one reflections with Lauren, and delve into intriguing conversations with compelling creators, as together we discover unexpected connections over surprising common ground. Produced by Sam Blake and Lauren Best.
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Kyle Wilson, founder of Jim Rohn International and KyleWilson.com, shares marketing and business growth strategies, tips for those wanting to speak and coach, as well as discussing success habits with world class thought leaders. Kyle pulls from his 18 years with friend, mentor and business partner, Jim Rohn, as well as being a seminar promoter filling huge rooms, creating hundreds of training programs and IP, publishing and selling over a million books and creating a million plus email list ...
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Ska Boom - An American Ska & Reggae Podcast is hosted by Marc Wasserman, author of Ska Boom: An American Ska & Reggae Oral History published by DiWulf Publishing. Wasserman helped to found Bigger Thomas -- the first ska band from New Jersey -- in 1988 and had a front row seat to watch the growth of American ska. Ska Boom is the audio companion to the book, which tells the origin stories of 18 American ska and reggae bands and one national tour from the early 80s through the mid 90s that help ...
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I am the artist known as DFYANT. This podcast is me publishing my twice weekly 15 minute freestyles. Two Rap and two stand up comedy. So enjoy and listen to the constant improvement week to week. No BS nothing written, truly free freestyles (commercial free). LOVE! I am doing this podcast for two reasons. 1, to show you that freestyling is possible and that you can achieve your goals with practice and growth. 2, to get back to where I used to be with freestyling and surpass where I was even ...
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In this solo episode, I get vulnerable with details about navigating health challenges and chronic pain. From recurring throat infections that led to removal of my tonsils as a teenager, to tendonitis that changed the way I play piano and led to changing career paths, I talk about how I’ve improved my relationship with myself and learned strategies…
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Soul Salvation - A Gen X Love Letter To The English Beat: The End
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Hi! It’s Marc Wasserman! It’s been a minute. But I’m glad to be back. Welcome back to the Ska Boom podcast and welcome to Soul Salvation, a limited edition series about the English Beat and their third and final album Special Beat Service that was released in 1982. I have a question for you? Can music save your life? I believe it can. Not surprisin…
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Denis Waitley, Lessons on Resilience, Mastering Your Mind and Beliefs, Prioritizing Your Day, Being Present, Plus Lightening Round of Q & A and more with Jim Rohn International Founder Kyle Wilson
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Jim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with long-time friend and mentor, the iconic speaker and author, Denis Waitley. Denis shares powerful lessons on resilience, mastering your mind and beliefs, prioritizing your day, being present, plus lightening round of Q & A and more. Find Denis at DenisWaitle.com Kyle Wilso…
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Announcing what I'm making in 2024: my third baby!
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In this week’s podcast episode I make a very special announcement… I’m expecting a third boy in November! I open up about creative life and career with kids and how pregnancy affects singing. I have so much gratitude for my fiancé and my family. The excitement is building, and it’s been beyond sweet to see my sons already bonding with their baby br…
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Rethinking Creative Learning: Education Reform with Rée the Interdisciplinarian
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Rée is a creative producer who develops and produces interdisciplinary projects impacting the next generation. As a “content” storyteller, not tied to one medium over another when it comes to creating compelling narratives, Rée has journeyed from educating to filmmaking and now into podcasting with her show Homeroom - a heartfelt journey through th…
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Actress, Singer & Communication Expert Renee Marino on Communication, Connection, Mindset and Achieving Your Goals with Jim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson
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Jim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with actress, singer, keynote speaker, communication expert, and best-selling author Renee Marino. Renee shares strategies on communication, achieving your goals, playing full out in all you do and the power of gratitude and human connection plus lightening round of Q & A and …
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Lessons from the Heart: Being a Hit Songwriter in Nashville with Sally Barris
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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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Poetry Book birthday: celebrating publishing after 1 yr
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In this week’s episode I celebrate the one-year anniversary of the launch of my first self-published book of poems, Just Leaves. I’ve talked a lot about the journey leading up to the launch of my debut full-length poetry collection, and my appreciation for the support, positive reviews, and receiving reader photos of books in the wild with stories …
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Embracing the Mystery of Creativity with Jackie Marshall
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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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The art of connection and creative success: Brie Stockwell
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In this podcast episode I’m speaking with Brie Stockwell, a multi-passionate creative currently focused on nature photography. She also combines her arts experience with life coach training as a success coach for creatives. Our conversation dives into both her personal journey becoming a multi-passionate powerhouse, and also how she helps other cre…
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Podcast community, coaching singers, history into poetry: Lauren's news
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In this week’s episode, I update you on the exciting projects I’ve been working on: podcasting, voice / singing coaching, and poetry. My tribute to community and podcasting has taken form in Podcast Pals, a bi-weekly community call for podcasters, podcast producers or editors, and people who want to guest on shows or start their own. It’s a space w…
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Brian Tracy, Lessons on Goals, High Productivity, Power of Your Subconscious Mind and Beliefs, Work Habits, Timeless Success Principles, Plus Lightening Round of Q & A and more with Jim Rohn International ...
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Jim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with 33 year friend and mentor, the iconic speaker and author, Brian Tracy. Brian Tracy shares powerful lessons on goal and goal setting, high productivity and results, the power of your subconscious mind and beliefs, timeless success principles, plus lightening round of Q & A…
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Understanding Music Copyright and Sync: What Songwriters Need to Know
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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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Composing music career balance: Jessica Stuart on scoring a viral doc soundtrack, songwriters’ series, confident competence
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Jessica Stuart is a multi-instrumentalist and an acclaimed songwriter with an international fan base. Not only taking the lead on stage, she’s also a skilled producer and in-demand side person working across genres. I've known Jessica for over a decade and have been inspired by her since our collaborations on stage as performing songwriters. I was …
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Motherhood in song: jazz musician & educator Brenda Earle Stokes
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I was excited to speak with Brenda Earle Stokes, an award-winning jazz musician and innovative music educator based in NYC, and originally from Sarnia, Ontario. I too was raised in small town Ontario and taught piano for years, and I love learning from how other musicians, especially other women and mothers, have approached their career growth and …
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Creating with Composition: Mastering Interpretation with Brisbane Composer Ack Kinmonth
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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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Best-selling voice coach Samara Bay on Permission to Speak
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Before even launching this podcast, I knew I wanted to bring Samara Bay onto the show to talk about the importance of public speaking, changing what power sounds like, and creating a better world by giving ourselves permission to speak. Once I saw the impact she was having through her acclaimed Substack publication, I felt even more inspired to dig…
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Wellbeing in Entrepreneurship: Lucy Cullen's burnout recovery and reinvention
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I had the pleasure of chatting with Lucy Cullen - a sustainability pioneer, musician, and wellbeing-focused business coach for entrepreneurs. A doer at heart, Lucy started multiple first-of-their-kind companies to create a real environmental impact by addressing food waste. However it was this “hustle queen” lifestyle that led to a major burnout tu…
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Subculture scene to digital collaboration: Lauralee Sheehan
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Lauralee Sheehan, founder of Digital 55, is pioneering innovative, cross-platform digital storytelling. I first met Lauralee during my indie music scene days in early 20s Toronto. We were both trying to figure out the music publishing world and dreamed of making it big in the local performance scene. I always admired her band’s bold audiovisual sty…
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Unveiling the Journey: Toni Childs' Road to Creative Triumph
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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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Podcasting is better with friends: S1 Deep Dive Debrief
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Lauren and her co-producer Sam have a celebratory debrief about the first season of Lauren’s Best. Join in the laughs and groans as they relive the highs and lows of production in this behind the scenes chat, from insights into the emergent creative collaboration process, to cable mismanagement and mic choices. - - - Join Lauren’s Best on Substack …
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Understanding the Artist's Journey with Vika & Linda
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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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Can You Succeed as a Songwriter Without a Music Publishing Deal? with Mark Sholtez
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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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I’ve been looking forward to interviewing writer Cody Caetano since reading his debut memoir. I read it quickly, washed with emotion and enjoying the gripping ride of comedy and compassion, carried by relentless clarity and childhood imagination. The compelling style and deeply reflective storyline drew me in. I knew that speaking with Cody would b…
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Food culture creative Robin Radomski on social business
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Robin Radomski is a creative soul who left her corporate job to start her own boutique agency in Toronto, where she crafts captivating stories through videos and photos with a specific focus on restaurants and food brands. She started her first food account as a graduate school project and grew it from a single photo to signing brand sponsorships, …
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Playful photos & joyful expression with Sophia Lemon
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“Happiness and creativity are intertwined.” This conversation is with one of my first creative collaborators. Sophia Lemon photographs ridiculously happy people. We talk about how to worry less and… just go for it! Sophia shares what her clients have taught her about how to make unforgettable moments through being both spontaneous and thoughtful. W…
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What is Music Publishing and How Can It Help Songwriters?
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Music publishing is an area of the music industry that is complex and hard to get a handle on so we ask publisher and 2019 Billboard International Power Player, Rachel Kelly all the hard questions: What is a music publisher? How do they support songwriters? And do you really need a publishing deal? This episode is a solid overview of music publishi…
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Welcome to Season 6 of the Magic of Songwriting Podcast. This season is all about songwriting opportunities - from publishing deals, pitching your songs to artists, co-writing, sync opportunities and more. By the end of this season, our hope is that you will have a greater understanding of how songwriters can grow their careers, networks, and oppor…
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Voice Matters: Stephanie Keiko Kong on speaking powerfully
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“It's incredibly rewarding to see someone transform their relationship with their own voice and become a more effective speaker as a result." Seasoned voice coaches Stephanie Keiko Kong and Lauren dish about infinity, perfection and the transformative power of expression. With a tribute to Hawai’i bus announcements and a harrowing story of music th…
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Championing Change: Beyond the finish line with Valerie Jerome
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Valerie Jerome, former Olympic athlete, teacher and advocate, talks about her remarkable journey, from breaking barriers in sports to her impact through 35 years of teaching. She reveals the relief found in writing her memoir “Races: The Trials and Triumphs of Canada’s Fastest Family”, and gives us a glimpse into what it took to overcome gatekeepin…
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Embracing the unexpected: Rebecca Ogilvie on creating The Detour CO
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Lauren talks to Rebecca Ogilvie about how embracing her life’s surprising detours with humour and resilience led to the creation of The Detour CO, a natural skincare brand. From quitting her job to travel the world and blogging, to the creative side of designing experiences, she reveals her strategies for connecting with heart. Reflecting on her jo…
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New to poetry? How to start, reading tips, finding your new favourite poems
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Inspired by a curious reader’s first encounter with poetry, through Lauren’s book “Just Leaves”, and drawing from her own experiences, Lauren reassures us that it's okay if you don’t immediately love or fully understand poetry. With poetry, you can pick it up or put it down when you feel like it, you don't need a cozy spot or a comfy seat and, much…
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Is embracing nervousness the key to thriving under pressure?
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Stomach butterflies? Shaking hands? Negative thoughts? Lauren shows you how to take back control of your nerves with simple tools to embrace discomfort as an important part of your path to success. Even confident people get nervous before a project, performance or presentation, and now you too can learn the mindset needed to enjoy every part of the…
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How do influence and intuition intersect in the creative process?
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Lauren explores how to recognize and harness your inner voice, while balancing external influences on your creative projects. Emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and empathy, she encourages a mindful approach to creativity and invites you to embrace your unique journey with authenticity and resilience. - - - Join Lauren’s Best on Substack …
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Ali Hassan on writing and good humoured advice
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Lauren sits down with Ali Hassan for a candid chat about his memoir "Is There Bacon in Heaven?” They unpack the layers of his creative journey, exploring the fusion of humour and personal growth. Beyond the book, they talk about Ali's involvement in podcasts and the pair delves into the challenges of modern parenting, offering insights on navigatin…
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Decoding creativity: how to know if your work is good and finished?
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Today, Lauren Best tackles the question "How do you know when something you make is good or finished?" Sharing insights from her past and present, Lauren highlights the importance of trusting your own judgment in the creative process. Thank you to Nic Jasper for the question, and Maxine Iharosy, mentioned in reference to space for the mystery and f…
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Unveiling the inspiration and motivation behind Lauren’s Best
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Explore Lauren Best's creative journey in her newly minted solo podcast, focusing on personal growth, transformative creativity, and embracing your unique voice. Join Lauren’s Best on Substack to be the first to comment on new episodes and receive detailed show notes with links to loads of free resources: laurenbest.substack.com Give the gift of po…
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Last one for 2023!!! Alright.. See you next YEAR.By DFYANT
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Yo, Just talkin, so if you like listening….Enjoy!!By DFYANT
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At it again! ENJOY!By DFYANT
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How To Make the Most of Showcasing at a Music Industry Event
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The idea of playing your music on a stage at a key industry event somewhere in the world can sound alluring, but showcasing can be a big financial investment and should be part of a much bigger picture growth strategy for you as an artist. How do you know if the time is right for you to showcase and what’s involved? Want Professional Development me…
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Merry Christmas Eve!!! Love YA!! enjoy and believe!By DFYANT
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Merry Christmas Eve!! Enjoy, here’s an early Christmas gift… PEACEBy DFYANT
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Enjoy Much LoVe!!!By DFYANT
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Here it goes 15 more minutes, HAVE FuNBy DFYANT
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Hey ya’ll I’ll never stop dropping my four a week, so keep coming back and witness IMPROVEMENTS!! LOVE Ya! peace (back again Wednesday)By DFYANT
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Alright I got the latest style that’s free, so smile graciously. Delete all reports, then listen my cohorts. Enjoy & Peace for eternity!!By DFYANT
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Navigating the PR Dilemma: Insights from Super Duper Founder, Genna Alexopoulos
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To shed light on the intricacies of the PR landscape, the potential impact of publicity on your release, and what you can realistically anticipate, we spoke with a PR expert, Genna Alexopoulos. This episode offers valuable insights for artists navigating the complex PR decision-making process and the impact of the multifaceted PR world on the artis…
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Lookout 12-12…. Is the world over yet(2023)? HAHA hope not,LOVEYa!By DFYANT
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Freestyle to make you Smile #40 $$$ 12/12/2023
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Got this little diddy, cooked up in my studio! Enjoy Ya’ll- Let’s keep these comments Positive (that’s the Vibe)By DFYANT
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