Energy Tools for the Artist, Leader, Entrepreneur: The Naked Vibes Show

Energy Tools for the Artist, Leader, Entrepreneur: The Naked Vibes Show

By Kimberly Cain: Author, Musician, Entrepreneur, Soul-Fire StarterReligion & SpiritualityEducationSelf-ImprovementMusicSpiritualityMusic Interviews
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Energy Tools for the Artist, Leader, Entrepreneur: The Naked Vibes Show episodes

  • James Wedmore, 8-Figure Entrepreneur – work less to make more money – Ep059
    I call him a First Chakra Master because 8-Figure Entrepreneur, James Wedmore understands the energy of money & how to connect it to the power of intention & higher level consciousness. He'll teach you how to work less to make more money, break free of the time/money connection, get out of the employee mindset, & start thinking like a smart entrepreneur.



    • Get James Wedmore's Free E-Book, "Hardwired for Entrepreneurship", which also gets you a seat in his epic 3-day Free live event Rise of the Digital CEO. If you're dreaming of having your own digital online business or wanting to learn how to work smarter & scale your current business, you can't afford to miss this free training!



    • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media. I love hearing from you! And tag @jameswedmore to let him know you heard about his free training on The Naked Vibes Show!



    In this episode:We need to have more positive conversations about money. James Wedmore is one of the best teachers I've come across, providing many different avenues for opening yourself up to making more money, while learning to value your time and breaking out of the employee mindset. Smart entrepreneurs don't focus on making money. They focus on building a machine that makes money.



    Most people believe they have to struggle, sacrifice, hustle, work harder, longer and faster to make more money. It's refreshing to hear James talk about the ways to attract money by breaking these myths.



    James teaches how to break the time/money connection, repurpose your work, outsource tasks that are costing valuable time, understand the importance of scaling a business, cut losses in areas that aren't moving your business forward and so much more.



    When you learn to be strategic, it puts you on a path that can lead to wealth through leverage. It gives you multiple paths to income from one source or offer.



    Besides being an extraordinary business teacher, James is also an aspiring guitar player and extremely connected to the joy of life and the vibrancy he gets from surfing, from hiking and living in Sedona. He's a great example of a masculine heart-centered man who understands good leadership.



    • Get James Wedmore's Free E-Book, "Hardwired for Entrepreneurship" which also gets you a seat in his epic 3-day Free live event Rise of the Digital CEO. If you're dreaming of having your own digital online business or wanting to learn how to work smarter & scale your current business, you can't afford to miss this free training!
    35 min
  • Quickie – Instant gratification won’t give you what you want – Ep058
    We see something beautiful and think “I want that now”. Instant gratification. We often want to experience what “the other guy” seems to have without investing in the journey. But, is that really what we desire on a soul level?

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
    I love hearing from you!

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    In this episode:
    What we’re all seeking is a connection to deeper meaning, to beauty, to the intrinsic value of our souls. But, we often confuse these deeper desires with surface level distractions.

    Harvard University’s long-running study on happiness shows that men are more fulfilled when they feel a sense of purpose, are engaged in meaningful work, altruism and connection to loved ones than with simply pursuing more “stuff”.

    Ralph Marston, publisher of The Daily Motivator, visits with me in this excerpt from a recording where we discussed the value of commitment to cultivating beauty, art, creative endeavors and contributions to the world that may take a lifetime, or longer, to bear fruit. You’ll hear stories about two garden sanctuaries that took decades to cultivate by men who were dedicated to the journey of their own soul’s calling and the satisfaction it gave them. The results have provided joy for many thousands of people who have had the pleasure to visit them.

    You’ll also learn two exercises to stop your mental chatter and shift gears, simply by using the sound of your voice or with the rhythm of “body beats”. Music is medicine!

    Subscribe to the Naked Vibes Show, so you’re sure to catch upcoming episodes!

    14 min
  • Series: Master your energy to quantum leap into greater confidence & deeper satisfaction – Pt 6 – Brow Chakra / Third Eye – Intuition, Going Beyond the 5 Senses – Ep057
    The sixth energy center in your body, the Brow Chakra, is known as the Third Eye. Developing your intuition is one of the most beneficial practices you can engage in, because it elevates your ability to solve problems with greater ease and flow. Think of it as your other five senses on steroids. And, so much more!

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, share it in your Instagram Stories and tag me @kimberlycain.music.media. It will help more guys get the spark of inspiration and purpose they need!

    • Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go HERE on Apple Podcasts, scroll down the show page, select a star rating, and tap “Write a review.” Thanks for your support of this show!

    • Are you successful, but still feel like something is missing? Are you ready to change that? Ready for an experience that makes you feel more alive & full of new energy? Kimberly’s Mastermind Adventures

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    10:00 – Our bodies translate low frequency sound waves, below the human range of hearing, as a full body experience. This is “infrasound”, used by whales to communicate with one another across the ocean!

    12:45 – The difference between low frequencies that feel good to the body and those that don’t – like the sensory experience I had at a Genesis concert! Understanding how frequencies affect your body can help you heal more easily and prevent you from experiencing more discomfort than you have to, because you’re more aware and can make informed choices for your well-being.

    15:30 – Review of the energy centers in previous episodes in the series.

    20:00 – Even if you don’t know the Chakra system, you’ve probably heard of the Third Eye. This is the psychic energy center, also known as the Brow Chakra because it’s located between the eyes. We all have psychic abilities. You can think of it as the five senses on steroids. It’s simply the ability to experience energy on a more elevated level.

    23:00 – Learning to trust your intuition can help you cut through a lot of BS and more easily solve problems. Too much energy built up in this area can cause headaches, confusion, and overthinking. Exercise helps to alleviate this by moving the energy throughout the body and releasing it.

    27:20 – Learn to discern whether the energy you’re feeling is your own or if it’s something you’re picking up from others.

    30:12 – Being responsible for taking actions to feel the way you want to feel, instead of staying in the energy of fear, loss, grief, anxiety and depression.

    31:50 – The higher vibration of Love and the connection to God through the Christ energy.

    34:00 – Learning to use your intuition in practical ways, such as finding “lost” objects, saves time and energy. When you learn to identify your inner voice, you can access it and use it in practical ways. Trusting yourself is a practice. And it’s fun! Losing your keys need not cause a panic, even if you’re in a hurry! The feeling of calm, instead of panic, is priceless.

    Used with permission, William Vroman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
    Used with permission, mpan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

    If you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast, right here at the top of this page, so you’ll be sure to catch the individual episodes in this series. You’ll learn about each one of the Chakras separately, in the way they vibrate within your body and how they affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s all about raising your awareness of who you are as a person and about bringing you into alignment with your most powerful Self, alerting you more quickly when you’re getting out of balance and moving off your center. 

    Why is that important? Because if you want to live at your highest level of excellence and joy, you have to become more aware of yourself and the energy you’re generating. You have the power to master that. To be the master of your own body, your own reality.

    Interested in the REALMen Rock Coaching Group?

    If this is calling to you, Get on the Wait List!

    When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will kick off that spark in your soul!

    Here’s to you living more deeply, more joyfully…FULLY!

    ❤️ Kimberly

    TAKE IT FROM SOME GUYS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED COACHING WITH ME:

    “Mind-blowing. That’s all I can say. I don’t even know how to describe my sessions with Kim. I just know that I feel accepted & comfortable in my own skin in a way I never had before. She has a rare gift. She opens up the best in me.” 

    ~ Michael M., 7-figure Sales Professional

    “I had the time of my life on Kim’s mastermind adventure day! Trying to think of what was most valuable about it, it’s like reaching into a treasure box – which thing do I grab?! I’ve done a lot of other programs where people were teaching concepts without giving me a map, or role-playing that I never really got. Kim approaches things a different way – she has a way of seeing what I can do, what’s already in me that I haven’t even seen for myself yet. So much simpler than the way we’re all trained to do things. And I felt comfortable. That was huge. Kim is kind & encouraging & the other people in our mastermind group were also supportive. I wasn’t going in for a spiritual awakening, but I sure got one – & that’s got nothing to do with religion! If I could sum it up, I’d say Kim really shows you how to quantum leap.”

    ~ G Luna, Entrepreneur

    “I went to a job interview shortly after I did some rhythmic exercises Kim gave me to find my energy source & improve my communication…& I want to tell you how powerful it made me feel, how much clarity I gained. I was able to express myself in a way that landed me a new career position. I highly recommend that you connect with Kim & open yourself up to a brand new experience. 

    ~ Todd Watson – VP/General Counsel, Marco’s Franchising

    “Kim’s mastermind adventure made a huge difference for me! Learning, with her guidance, about how physical, psychological & spiritual energy are tied together, immediately raised my confidence level. Her coaching led me to understand how I can intentionally create more joy & vitality in my life.”

    ~ Price Newton, Entrepreneur, Financial Services Professional

    “You owe it to Yourself, your Loved Ones, and all whose lives you touch to read and hear Kim Cain. She has an amazing gift to peel away the layers of BS that limit your potential, and she shows you how you can ignite, or re-ignite your Creative Genius, your Passion for Life; Give her a try. You won’t regret it !!” 

    ~ Philip Shondell

    43 min
  • Quickie – Music helps men connect & express themselves – Ep056
    We are designed to express ourselves and to connect with others. The global pandemic changed the way we relate to one another and has provided a painful, but necessary, call for men to open themselves to deeper connection, more meaningful conversation, and wholeness. Music helps men connect and express themselves more easily.

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
    I love hearing from you!

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    In this episode:
    More men are seeking deeper meaning in life. The experience of the pandemic has forever changed our world and the way we relate (or not) to one another. It can be a painful, yet beautiful, process to go through the questioning, doubting, elevation of understanding, and then questioning some more. But, that is the journey of life. You can choose to stay surface level, but really living requires deeper exploration of ourselves and intimate connection to others.

    Singer/Songwriter, John Waite, in the documentary film, John Waite: The Hard Way shares his vulnerability as a musician navigating the disconnected landscape of the music business shutdown. No matter what industry you’re in, it paints a picture of what life has been like for many people longing to express themselves and be connected to others.

    Your soul is calling you to go deeper. Music helps men connect more easily.

    Subscribe to the Naked Vibes Show, so you’re sure to catch upcoming episodes!

    10 min
  • Quickie – Embrace the freedom of being a beginner, again & again – Ep055

    The ego likes to “know”, to be seen as having things all figured out. And it can prevent you from experiencing the freedom of being a beginner. When you quiet the fearful ego and allow yourself to enjoy new experiences, you’ll feel more alive.

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
    I love hearing from you!

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    In this episode:
    Men often take on so much pressure to perform that they forget how much fun it can be to learn new things. It takes a lot of energy to keep up the pace of being the expert day after day. And it can also become boring to hold that position without an infusion of fresh energy. Vitality comes with the courage to quiet the ego, that inner voice that pushes you to worry what others will think, whether you’ll look or feel stupid, or fail at a new endeavor. Being a beginner means you will most likely fall down…and then you can laugh about it. You can feel the joy of the challenge to become better. And laugh some more! Don’t let your ego cause you to miss out on the joy of being a beginner.

    Subscribe to the Naked Vibes Show, so you’re sure to catch upcoming episodes!

    6 min
  • Series: Master your energy to quantum leap into greater confidence & deeper satisfaction – Pt 5 – Throat Chakra – Speak With Confidence, Listen With Skill – Ep054
    The fifth energy center in your body, the Throat Chakra, is where you learn to speak with confidence and listen effectively. If public speaking gives you anxiety, you don’t like hearing the sound of your voice, or you struggle with communicating your desires with clarity and confidence, tune in to this episode for some tips and tools.

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, share it in your Instagram Stories and tag me @kimberlycain.music.media. It will help more guys get the spark of inspiration and purpose they need!

    • Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go HERE on Apple Podcasts, scroll down the show page, select a star rating, and tap “Write a review.” Thanks for your support of this show!

    • Are you successful, but still feel like something is missing? Are you ready to change that? Ready for an experience that makes you feel more alive & full of new energy? Kimberly’s Mastermind Adventures

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Show Notes to come!
    • 23:15 Meditation to Song: “Truth”, Local Honey, ©Kelly Brown

    Used with permission, William Vroman, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
    Used with permission, mpan, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

    If you haven’t already, subscribe to the podcast, right here at the top of this page, so you’ll be sure to catch the individual episodes in this series. You’ll learn about each one of the Chakras separately, in the way they vibrate within your body and how they affect you physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. It’s all about raising your awareness of who you are as a person and about bringing you into alignment with your most powerful Self, alerting you more quickly when you’re getting out of balance and moving off your center. 

    Why is that important? Because if you want to live at your highest level of excellence and joy, you have to become more aware of yourself and the energy you’re generating. You have the power to master that. To be the master of your own body, your own reality.

    Interested in the REALMen Rock Coaching Group?

    If this is calling to you, Get on the Wait List!

    When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will kick off that spark in your soul!

    Here’s to you living more deeply, more joyfully…FULLY!

    ❤️ Kimberly

    TAKE IT FROM SOME GUYS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED COACHING WITH ME:

    “Mind-blowing. That’s all I can say. I don’t even know how to describe my sessions with Kim. I just know that I feel accepted & comfortable in my own skin in a way I never had before. She has a rare gift. She opens up the best in me.” 

    ~ Michael M., 7-figure Sales Professional

    “I had the time of my life on Kim’s mastermind adventure day! Trying to think of what was most valuable about it, it’s like reaching into a treasure box – which thing do I grab?! I’ve done a lot of other programs where people were teaching concepts without giving me a map, or role-playing that I never really got. Kim approaches things a different way – she has a way of seeing what I can do, what’s already in me that I haven’t even seen for myself yet. So much simpler than the way we’re all trained to do things. And I felt comfortable. That was huge. Kim is kind & encouraging & the other people in our mastermind group were also supportive. I wasn’t going in for a spiritual awakening, but I sure got one – & that’s got nothing to do with religion! If I could sum it up, I’d say Kim really shows you how to quantum leap.”

    ~ G Luna, Entrepreneur

    “I went to a job interview shortly after I did some rhythmic exercises Kim gave me to find my energy source & improve my communication…& I want to tell you how powerful it made me feel, how much clarity I gained. I was able to express myself in a way that landed me a new career position. I highly recommend that you connect with Kim & open yourself up to a brand new experience. 

    ~ Todd Watson – VP/General Counsel, Marco’s Franchising

    “Kim’s mastermind adventure made a huge difference for me! Learning, with her guidance, about how physical, psychological & spiritual energy are tied together, immediately raised my confidence level. Her coaching led me to understand how I can intentionally create more joy & vitality in my life.”

    ~ Price Newton, Entrepreneur, Financial Services Professional

    “You owe it to Yourself, your Loved Ones, and all whose lives you touch to read and hear Kim Cain. She has an amazing gift to peel away the layers of BS that limit your potential, and she shows you how you can ignite, or re-ignite your Creative Genius, your Passion for Life; Give her a try. You won’t regret it !!” 

    ~ Philip Shondell

    32 min
  • Quickie – Keeping your dreams alive & the courage to step into the unknown – Refresher with Guitarist & Entrepreneur, Mark Thomas – Ep053

    Excerpt from a conversation with Guitarist & Entrepreneur, Mark Thomas, on the courage to let go of the familiar, “sure thing”, & step into the unknown arena of your dreams. Mark will inspire you to trust yourself in order to thrive.

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
    I love hearing from you!

    • Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go HERE on Apple Podcasts, scroll down the show page, select a star rating, and tap “Write a review.” Thanks for your support of this show!

    In this episode:
    Men in a black and white thinking pattern struggle to enjoy life by seeing their dreams and desires in the past and their present responsibilities as the only choice, leading them to burn-out, depression and anxiety.

    When Mark Thomas didn’t take time to play guitar due to other responsibilities, he became frustrated. Growing up listening to the radio led him to want to learn to play guitar at an early age. So, getting back to it was key to putting him in the right mindset to start his own business.

    His company, Thomas Media, was formed through understanding right timing with the right people as partners and has been a successful outgrowth of his creative approach to relationships with customers.

    The journey of being an entrepreneur or small business person can be scary because the success of your career is on your shoulders. But, having the courage to do it, in the face of fear, is worth it.

    Now Mark enjoys the success of his band, The Mojo Brothers, and performing live as an integral part of who he is at his core. The energy of creativity brings him joy and allows him to thrive.

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    12 min
  • Resurrection as a daily experience – How to rise & overcome adversity again & again – Ep052
    Higher Love is the way to resurrection. We all experience loss of all kinds throughout our lives, but the good news is that we have Divine help that enables us to rise up and start fresh every day.

    • Join REALMen Rock! Get on the Wait List for this beta group. This is an awesome opportunity for coaching with Kimberly in a private group setting at a pre-launch price. ***When you sign up, you’ll get a free download of my Instant Ignition Ebook that will start that spark in your soul!

    • If this episode inspires you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, then tag me @kimberlycain.music.media.

    • Haven’t left a review yet? All you have to do is go HERE on Apple Podcasts, scroll down the show page, select a star rating, and tap “Write a review.” Thanks for your support of this show!

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    Orange Cross - watercolor by
    KB Cain

    IN THIS EPISODE:

    This is considered to be the holiest month in religious traditions around the world. But, we can use the meaning, the lessons, and the energy of it year-round to help us stand in the vibration of Truth and Love. Good Friday, Passover, Easter and other religious traditions point the way to our highest level of being in the world.

    3 things to hold onto, to ponder, or to lift you up:

    1. Think of the worst things you’ve gone through to date. Not to bring you down. Not to dwell on. But, as a reminder that you made it through. You survived. Think on the ways you’re better for what you went through. Granted, it may have been a hell that you don’t want to repeat. But, I believe we can always find seeds of good in our experiences, seeds that grow us into stronger individuals.
    2. Understand the difference between inconvenience, or discomfort, and real pain. You can weather the inconveniences. You’ll adapt and come around with different methods to get things done. In some cases, you’ll come up with better ways of doing things. If you experience real pain, it’s the time to reach out – to get help. This kind of vulnerability is human and it’s also a window into the knowledge that you’re loved. You will find strength in pain and hardship because you’re vulnerable. Others will rise to the occasion to bring the help you need – just as you would for them. And, if you should find yourself alone in your pain, reach UP – to the Love that is higher than any of us, as humans, can fathom. I’m talking about the Love that is part of your DNA. The love that created you. If you’ve never reached for it before, take the chance. I promise you will find Love waiting for you – in the most beautiful and unexpected ways.
    3. If you’re afraid of death – for yourself or someone you love – know this. It is inevitable that we will all reach that place – the place where we leave and transcend this physical body. Because it is part of the cycle of life, we can really take comfort in the fact that it must be all right. Though it’s a mystery, we were born into the cycle that includes death. It’s going to be okay.
    4. As always, music is the healer that touches our souls. I want to share a song with you, guaranteed to lift you up!

      8:06 – SONG: “Love Is” – Written & co-produced by Wood Newton & Mark Elliott. Performed here by Mark Elliott. BMI / Rope A Note Music, BMI. ©2019

      Watch a video of Wood Newton performing “Love Is”, with acoustic guitar, in his outdoor sanctuary in Nashville in this episode. You’ll also find the lyrics to “Love Is” and learn more about artists/songwriters, Mark Elliott and Wood Newton.

      12:30 – SONG: “Believe” – Written & performed by Kelly Brown, aka Local Honey, with guitarist Rhett Butler. You’ll find conversation & more music from Kelly here & here.
      and Rhett in these individual episodes.

      I don’t know about you, but for me, the fact that Love never dies is really Good News!

      There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear.
      ~ 1 John 4:18

      So, whatever you celebrate – be it Easter, Passover, Spring, or anything else – just be sure you continue to celebrate.

      I did a podcast episode in March 2018 on the Life-Renewing Energy of Easter. You can take a listen to that episode here if you’d like to dive a little deeper into the energy of resurrection and renewal – what I call the Christ energy – and how it’s different from a lot of religious thinking.

      Take care.

      Love,

      Kimberly

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      22 min
    5. Quickie – 5-minute method: How to transition from high stress work to intimacy with your lover – Ep051

      How do you transition from the energy of a high stress work situation to an intimate moment with a lover, or any other situation that requires a more relaxed vibe? Music can be your rescue remedy.

      • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
      I love hearing from you!

      In this episode:
      The brain requires time to transition from one type of situation to another. So, it can be difficult to be present with your lover, your spouse. You may be present physically, but your mind is still working on the last task. And in our busy world, we often don’t carve out the necessary time for peaceful transitions.

      It can be extra challenging to move out of the energy of “work mode” and into the energy of intimacy.

      Music is an amazing tool for helping you to shift gears. Though the brain still requires the time it takes to make the transition, music can jumpstart the process. Try the exercise in this episode and let me know how it works for you.

      Subscribe to the Naked Vibes Show, so you’re sure to catch upcoming episodes!

      10 min
    6. Don Muzquiz, Tour/Production Manager on how meditation kept him strong during the music business shutdown – Ep050
      Conversation with Audio Engineer & Tour/Production Manager, Don Muzquiz, on the benefits of meditation and how it kept him strong during the music business shutdown caused by the pandemic. During that time, he created his podcast, The Road Dog Project. Don has a lot of wisdom to share on leading teams through the high stress environment of life on the road & creating a strong presence through the practice of stillness.

      • If this episode inspires you in some way, message me on Instagram @kimberlycain.music.media.
      I love hearing from you!

      In this episode:
      Production Manager for Alanis Morissette, Don Muzquiz talks about the difficulty faced by everyone in the music touring industry during the pandemic and how he used the time off to engage in a regular meditation practice. The results are lasting and though he can only carve out a fraction of the time, now that he’s back on the road, he finds that just ten minutes a day can make the difference from living with the effects of stress to his ability to maintain a sense of calm and stillness.

      https://youtu.be/kAWtypPTMug

      SHOW NOTES (for Audio Version)
      4:08 – The origin story of The Road Dog Project podcast – find it on YouTube @TheRoadDogProject

      5:50 – The job of creating an experience to take people out of their problems and into the escape of a world where everyone is having a great time.

      10:40 – The music production industry is heavily male and it involves a lot of high stress situations on the job. How does Don manage his own stress and the stress of others around him? He’s learned how to use meditation to stay calm in the midst of chaos, to set an example as a leader by setting the tone for others to follow. He keeps things in perspective, saying, “There’s nothing serious about what we’re doing.”

      16:00 – How does the ego, masculine posturing, get in the way and prevent men from enjoying their work and their lives more? Bad attitudes “wreck the room” and it makes it difficult to create a good vibe for everyone else involved.

      17:44 – Everything is energy. Constantly moving frequencies affect everything and everyone else, so we have a responsibility to bring our best energy to everything we do.

      19:45 – Don has been experimenting with meditation for years and considers it to be essential for keeping him grounded and focused. So many things can go wrong on a tour due to many moving parts and the revolving door of crew members. Add to that, a pandemic, and touring became even more challenging. Finding a calm quiet space in each day made the difference in managing the challenges.

      26:28 – Meditation and mindfulness practices have continuing benefits.

      28:23 – Don’s podcast co-host, Leon, briefly joins the conversation before returning to his nap. He’s a true road dog!

      29:40 – “If you think you don’t have time to meditate, you need it more than anyone else!” Meditation helps Don to let go of persistent, useless thoughts and helps him “to deal”.

      32:00 – How does a 10-minute meditation help to get everything else done more easily and efficiently?

      38:13 – Story of a crew guy on an Amy Grant tour, who had just come from a metal tour, experiencing a big difference in the energy of each of those jobs.

      38:55 – Kim asks Don about his ability to come back after the pandemic, when a lot of people had to exit the business.

      Don attributes his staying power to having mentors, both good and not so positive.

      41:33 – How does Don determine which creative projects he wants to make manifest?

      Don uses both his creative mind, as well as his organizational thinking, in his business as a Production Manager and Tour Manager.

      45:12 – The music touring industry was the last to go back to work, being considered non-essential. It was frustrating to hear people talk about it being “time to get a real job”.

      47:15 – Managing people and balancing the creative/thinking mind, is the same pattern as being a drummer. The drummer holds down the foundation and creates structure, using all the limbs at once!

      Kimberly talks about Remo HealthRHYTHMS® & the science behind the drums as a healing practice.

      Music IS essential!

      50:00 – Don talks about the creativity in being a sound engineer coupled with the organizational tool of the mixing console.

      51:30 – The treat of seeing Bruce Springsteen on his 2023 tour. His sound engineer was phenomenal!

      53:40 – Buford Jones’ quote he heard while working with Linda Ronstadt, referring to the job of the sound engineer – “Mama bakes the cake, but you serve it up.”

      53:57 – Working with Alanis Morissette for seven years and preparing for her upcoming tour. First, a tour with Runaway June for U.S. troops overseas.

      56:45 – Don got an eye-opening experience when he started his podcast, The Road Dog Project. It was a lot more work than he expected! But, he loves the process & is working on the next series.

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