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My Voice Went Back to Italy Before I Did

…and apparently it refused to leave. 😂🇮🇹🐝

Inside my radio show, I did something else that suddenly revealed another possibility.

I included approximately 10 minutes from an interview i had previously done with an award-winning bassist.

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Season 2:Episode 10

THE FIRST NOTE BACK

My End-of-Summer Return to the Stage

Welcome back to Habaka’s Honeycomb Hideout!

I’m Habaka KFJ—bestselling author, Blues, Jazz and Gospel Classic vocalist, radio host, and storyteller.

You’re in a place where music, stories, books, community, and local adventures all come together.

So go and grab your favorite beverage, sit back, relax, and find the room that’s right for you.

Well, my Honey Bees, Vacation Habaka has officially left the building! 😂

And after taking a two-month vacation for the first time in a very long time, I returned to the stage.

I did not perform at all during those two months. And I’m going to be completely honest with you: at first, I felt some kind of way about it.

When you are an entertainer, an artist, and a working professional, stepping away from the performing arena can make you a little fearful.

You start wondering:

Will people forget about me?

Will they think I’m no longer performing?

Why isn’t my phone ringing?

Will I still have a place when I return?

All kinds of questions can begin running through your mind.

But one of the most important things I learned during my vacation was that you must listen to that small voice that has been dropped into your spirit. You must trust that the decision you are making is the right decision for you—even when other people may not understand it.

Because at the end of the day, you are the person who pays the highest price when you refuse to listen to yourself.

I knew that I needed to stop.

I needed to rest from the hustle and bustle. I needed to step away from performing, step away from the constant demands of social media, and simply spend some time being with myself.

And I really did rest.

That is probably the funniest part of this entire story! 😂

Although a tremendous number of ideas and opportunities developed during my vacation, I was not sitting at home hustling and trying to make things happen.

I was resting, cooking, enjoying my home, spending time with myself, and allowing my mind to become quiet.

I learned that I didn’t have to be constantly visible in order to remain valuable.

But then the vacation began coming to an end—and it was time to return to the stage.

I was completely honored to be invited to perform at the Las Vegas Blues Society’s Pre-Bender Party at the Westgate Resort and Casino, inside the beautiful Cabaret Room.

You also have to protect your health.

I have a history with asthma, so I never know when something might flare up. I must do everything I can to keep my body healthy, my voice in top condition, and my mind focused.

And wouldn’t you know it—I woke up on the day of the show with a slightly sore throat!

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I was supposed to record this podcast last night—but I fell asleep. And strangely enough, that may have been the perfect way to end my vacation. Because one of the greatest lessons I learned during these past two months was that I don’t have to force everything…..Go grab your favorite beverage and find the room that’s right for you. Welcome to Habaka’s honeycomb hideout.. Hugs

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The day of the concert arrived, and my piano player and I headed to the venue.

As we drove through these huge gates, I started looking around.

And Honey Bees…

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Ho partecipato a tanti eventi di beneficenza insieme alla Swingers Big Band e ho cantato a tantissimi matrimoni in tutta Italia… e naturalmente anche per alcune coppie a Cremona.

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Even when I was younger, I would daydream about having my own brick-and-mortar storefront. I even dreamed about owning a little bed-and-breakfast one day..

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For the month of August I’ll be doing a series entitled Tupelo Honey Miracles.

We all have them…and I wanted to share a few of mine.

Sometimes a miracle doesn’t look like a miracle when it first happens.

Sometimes it looks like a stranger.

Sometimes it looks like a coincidence.

And sometimes, when you look back on it years later, you realize that there were too many things that happened at exactly the right moment to simply dismiss them.

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One Wrong Phone Number Changed my entire life. Hugs

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🍯 Honey Drop Moment:

The Different Seasons Of Our Lives. Grab your favorite beverage and sit back and enjoy The Honeycomb Hideout.

Music has always been the soundtrack to my seasons. After listening to this episode, I invite you to experience this song that represents reflection, resilience, and the journey of becoming. Hugs

🎶 Listen here: https://youtu.be/ePJ6W7Zyp4Y?si=T5LU_2l5mnddImq2

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Hello my Honey Bees, welcome to the Honeycomb Hideout. Today I have something very special for my Italian Honey Bees. This is my first Italian edition, Un Moment Italiano con Habaka.

“Ciao miei cari Honey Bees d’Italia! Benvenuti al primo momento italiano dell’Honeycomb Hideout.

Ho pensato a voi e volevo creare questo piccolo spazio speciale per parlare direttamente con voi nella nostra bella lingua italiana.”

I have something special I wanted to share with you. Once a month on the 24th l, I will send you your own Podcast in your language. As I continue this new chapter of the Honeycomb Hideout, I realized that many of you who have supported me throughout the years are in Italy. I wanted to create a special moment where we can reconnect in a more personal way…

The Honeycomb Hideout is a place where your music, stories, books, and life experiences come together.

Ho creato questo momento speciale perché l’Italia ha una parte molto importante nel mio cuore. Ho vissuto, cantato, insegnato e creato tanti ricordi meravigliosi con voi.”

(I created this special moment because Italy has a very important place in my heart. I lived, sang, taught, and created so many wonderful memories with you.)

“L’Italia è stata una parte importante della mia vita. Ho imparato, ho insegnato, ho cantato, ho creato amicizie e ricordi che porterò sempre nel cuore.”

(Italy has been an important part of my life. I learned, I taught, I sang, I created friendships and memories that I will always carry in my heart.)

“Grazie di cuore per essere con me. Thank you for spending this special moment with me. Remember, whether you’ve been with me from the beginning or you’re just discovering my Honeycomb, you are welcome here.”

“Se questo momento vi ha regalato un sorriso o una bella emozione, vi chiedo di aiutarmi a far crescere questo piccolo alveare. Condividete questo episodio con i vostri amici, lasciate una recensione e, se vi piace il podcast, regalateci cinque stelle. Il vostro sostegno aiuta altri Honey Bees a trovare il loro posto nell’Honeycomb Hideout.” 🍯🐝

“If this moment brought you a smile or a beautiful emotion, I ask you to help me grow this little hive. Share this episode with your friends, leave a review, and if you enjoy the podcast, give us five stars. Your support helps other Honey Bees find their place in the Honeycomb Hideout.”

“Grazie di cuore per essere stati con me. Stay real sweet… e rimanete dolcissimi!” 🍯🇮🇹