Nau Mai hoki mai ki te Awkward Talks. On this episode of Awkward Talks we had the most beautiful conversation with the exceptionally talented Vera Ellen. In this episode, we talk with Vera about....

1) Her journey navigating the industry from a young age.

2) The differences between the industry in NZ and LA.

3) The raw reality of trying to get home from overseas during COVID.

4) How your mental health can inform your art.

5) Finding ways to manage mental health as an artist.

6) Mental Health and Live performance.

7) Upcoming gigs, shows, and initiatives.

8) and of course good ol Kōrero Cue.

Thank you so much to Vera for being so open and honest with her journey. It was truly our honour to host such an authentic kōrero.

And to the listeners! Thank you so much for your constant support. Let us know what you thought about this episode via our Instagram, or leave a comment in the Q&A section below the episode on Spotify, or leave a review on Apple podcasts.  

A huge thank you also to Matrix Digital for making us look and sound crispy in their state-of-the-art podcasting studio that makes us feel super profesh! Find out more about their high-quality Audio & Visual Production services HERE 

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You can find Vera Ellen HERE

You can find Issy HERE  

You can find Cae HERE 

Also a big thank you to @nzmusicommission for making this possible. Produced & Mastered by: @robbiemulligan