Her Gypsy Rebel

As a dog mom, and a big time animal lover, my dream has always been to build an animal mansion. And while I'm bringing this vision to life, one baby step at a time, combining my passion for music with saving strays and shelter dogs.

Every show I'm playing, I'm creating a piece of art, live on stage that will be auctioned off to support a rescue group in efforts to help them save more dogs.

In todays Episode, I'm sharing my experience, playing my first solo show of the year in Tampa and shedding a bit more light on the situation we are currently in.

1. Why not to donate money to a shelter - instead use gift cards to ensure it goes directly to the animals

2. Do your due diligence before supporting a rescue organization and shelter to make sure they are actually doing great work

3. If you see something, say something. Report animal abuse, neglect or if you see a stray directly to your local animal control and sheriff

4. Be a responsible pet owner. Owning a pet means a lifetime commitment. A pet is not a toy and should never be a birthday gift. Before committing, the entire family should be in agreement to take full responsibility and make time for the new family member.

5. Make sure your pet is wearing a collar with a name and number, and it is chipped.

6. Spay and neuter your pets!

Enter the Raffle to help save a stray and get a chance to win the stage dress, the 1st one.

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As of late I've been feeling a bit more frantic, chaotic and irritable and it all made sense after realizing how much negativity I've been subconsciously consuming in disguise of wanting to be more helpful.

I've been educating myself more on animal shelters and rescue groups while facing the reality that people abandon their pets, they dump 'em, surrender them to a shellter, ending up on deathrow.

The truth is, we can't save the world, meaning we can't save everyone, as much as we want to and we should not feel guilty for celebrating ourselves, get our being into a state of joy and bliss. I feel that I'm on the right path to do my part.

I'm excited to be on stage this coming sunday, if you are in the Tampa area, I hope to see you.

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What is our purpose on this earth? How much do we sacrifice our souls calling for financial security? 

Is there a time to pack it up, call it a day and succumb to a system that has failed us over and over or should we TRUST our intuition, let the fear become the vehicle to live out our dreams, get in alignment and TRUST the process.

Attachment often equals security, which doesn’t exist.  There are no guarantees in Life. Attachment is holding onto what we have - often preventing us from seeing new opportunities because what if this is as good as it gets?  

In this episode I’m opening up the question about how much we are actually living life at its fullest, versus playing it safe, giving into the fear and doubt, questioning our abilities to be who we came here to be. I know some people don’t even know their calling. Lets dig deep, explore this and break free from the old belief of playing small and playing it safe.

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I'm excited to speak with a dear friend of mine who is the very reason BOLT is in my life. Sherr has worked and volunteered in the Shelters in LA for most of her life, and has dedicated her life to speak for those without a voice.

Some takeaways from today's Episode

1. Adopt don't shop - you can find your desired breed in a shelter

2. A pet is not a toy you can return when bored, it's a part of the family

3. Chip your dog and have him/her wear a collar with your important information on it, name and number

4. If you lose your pet contact the local shelter, flyer your neighborhood and town, reach out on facebook post on Lost and Found groups, shelters and rescues in your area

5. Spay and neuter your pets

6. A shelter pet is in danger of euthanization, young or old

7. Shelters are overcrowded , understaffed and overworked, it's a stressful environment for the pets

8. Fireworks are horrifying for the pets and the 4th of July is the biggest intake day of the year - hundreds of pets get lost due to negligence by owner - keep your pet inside, play loud music and make sure all windows and doors are locked.

9. You see something, say something

10. You find an injured pet or stray call the local sherrif and animal control

11. Support shelters if you can by donating and/or volunteering

12. Be mindful & remember together we can make a difference

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In today's solo Episode I share my experience, how to stop forcing and start trusting in divine timing. We often get frustrated when things don't go our way, and try to force it when in reality it's the universe telling us something.

Do you ever had it happen where the thing you planned fell through and what ended up happening was so much bigger and better than expected and you were actually grateful for the delay, the obstacle in the way?

Trust the process. A great reminder to live in the moment and while strategy and planning might work, so does trusting your gut when things feel off.

If you're enjoying this, share it with a friend, leave a comment and review on apple podcast.

Enjoy your week and let yourself be reminded that you are exactly where you need to be and follow the whisper, the bliss.

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I remember it like it was yesterday when I met the one who became my everything. It wasn't planned and I had no idea that he would have such an impact on my life.

I wake up everyday with a big smile on my face because of this goofy yet handsome boy named BOLT.

There's a reason dog spells god backwards, they are saviors, rescuers pure love and light.

I hope it resonates with you and makes you hug your pet a little harder, maybe rescue another or spread awareness about saving and protecting those without a voice.

If you'd like to book a houseparty or work with me, reach out to me at [email protected] or

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In todays Episode I'm sharing my struggle with wanting to help more animals but not being able to save everyone and sharing my solution, mission and how you can be part of this!

I realized recently that my entire Facebook feed had become posts about lost dogs, abandoned animals, abuse cases, rescue emergencies... and while I care deeply about animals, I was starting to feel every day immersed in heartbreak, anger and frustration.

My mission is to support rescues in effort to get more strays off the streets and shelter dogs off death row.

Instead of drowning in the darkness, I bring the joy, the entertainment and fun.

I'm starting to book house parties.

An intimate, unique, magical and transformational night of music, story telling, connection and creativity.

At every event, during the show my dress will be transformed into a piece of art - which you will be part of - and we'll auction it off to support your or my favorite animal rescue group to help save lives.

Share this with anyone who loves music, community & pets.

To book a house party reach out to me via:

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or direct [email protected] Subject "Houseparty"

Connect with my mentor Cathy Heller:

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People come and go, some stay, some GO. Today's guest is a very good friend of mine, costume designer, art and music lover, business man Ted Brown, who was a huge part of my NY Otto's Daughter chapter. We talked about the beginning of OD, Bands we loved, the scene and the importance of being YOU. Unapologetic, fearless and unique. About being cautious of certain foods, best beer and the magic of friendship.

To connect with Ted: https://www.facebook.com/tedbear076

Last week I spoke with James Rietz from the industrial metal band Crossbreed, our conversation went so long we had to break it up into two parts. If you are planning on making a comeback, reinvent yourself, reignite the fire, you want to hear this and APPLY all the amazing advice given by James!

New Single "UNBELIEVABLE" is coming out June 1st, go follow Crossbreed and be part of the family!

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What happens when the dream stops feeling like a dream?

James Rietz from Crossbreed opens up about life after touring with major bands, the mental toll of the industry, and stepping away to rebuild himself and rediscover purpose.

Now, with a bunch of booked festivals, upcoming singles, and an album on the horizon, James is returning with a strong vision, clear mindset, and one goal: make great music with good people and actually enjoy the ride.

To Connect with James :

FB: https://www.facebook.com/crossbreedofficial

IG: https://www.instagram.com/crossbreedband/