The Importance of Knowing Your Why in Music - With Dani Felt

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Know Your Why: Understanding why you create music is key to building a lasting career.
Branding is More Than Aesthetics: It’s about your story and the message you share.
Empower Yourself: Recognize your worth and don’t be afraid to walk away from the wrong situations.
Focus on Impact: Prioritize meaningful connections over superficial metrics.
Dream Big: Whether it’s music, film, or public speaking, always aim for more.

Connect with Dani Felt:

DaniFelt.com
Instagram: @DaniFeltInspires
Listen to “Superhero”: Available on Spotify
Watch the “Superhero” lyric video on YouTube

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The Importance of Knowing Your Why in Music - With Dani Felt

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Key Takeaways:

Know Your Why: Understanding why you create music is key to building a lasting career.
Branding is More Than Aesthetics: It’s about your story and the message you share.
Empower Yourself: Recognize your worth and don’t be afraid to walk away from the wrong situations.
Focus on Impact: Prioritize meaningful connections over superficial metrics.
Dream Big: Whether it’s music, film, or public speaking, always aim for more.

Connect with Dani Felt:

DaniFelt.com
Instagram: @DaniFeltInspires
Listen to “Superhero”: Available on Spotify
Watch the “Superhero” lyric video on YouTube

Subscribe & Review:

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode! And if you love what you hear, leaving a review helps me reach more music lovers like you.

Thanks for tuning in, and keep dreaming big!

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Tzayla Official Website

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Stream Tzayla’s Music on Your Favorite Platform!

11 episodes

#Theater #Arts #Podcasting Education #Music #Tzayla

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