Journey of an Artist

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"Never discount any of your talents or that you can make use of them.” - Linda Lerner.

Want to learn more about broadcast media?  This episode is for you!

From television to radio, comedy to drama, writing to production, CBS to ABC, and NPR to Disney, Al and Linda Lerner have done it all! In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Al and Linda to discuss the decades they've collectively spend in broadcasting.  Linda talks about her time as a journalist, and Al shares some stories about how he scored a job as a sports anchor.  They offer their best advice to anyone seeking a career in entertainment--plus, hear what keeps them busy on the side! Al and Linda now run Movies and Shakers, a website dedicated to film reviews and interviews.

To learn more about Al and Linda Lerner, read their movie reviews, or watch the interviews they've conducted with some of your favorite stars, visit their official Movies and Shakers webpage.  

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"God did not create you to  create by yourself." - Charlie Wendell.

Do you have a heart for service? Do you feel called to make a difference? Are you letting the fear of mistakes or inadequacy keep you from doing what you love?  This episode of Journey of an Artist is for you!

University of North  Texas and Full Sail University alumna Charlie Wendell started out with good friends and a dream to unite her three passions: Jesus, people, and music. Now, she serves as Executive Director of the non-profit she founded, Melody of Hope--which seeks to  bring hope through music. In this episode, Emmeline and Charlie talk about the challenges and joys of creating a business, allowing that business to adapt, and pushing past the mistakes to pursue your purpose.  Charlie talks about the experiences that  inspired her to create Melody of Hope, the way the organization has evolved, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

To learn more about how you can help support Melody of Hope, or to submit a musician who might be a good fit for the organization, visit Melody of Hope's official website.  For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"If someone has to tell you to give them more, something is wrong." - Jim Greene

Calling all fans of broadcast media and aspiring sports broadcasters! In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the tireless hustler Jim Greene.  Graphics Coordinator for the American Airlines Center and AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX, Jim is  a veteran of sports broadcasting and live events who has also worked for ABC Radio Networks and Radio Disney.  Jim shares the importance of perseverance in creative fields, discusses saying  "yes" to  opportunity whenever and however it knocks, and chats about his favorite moments in setting the scene for the Dallas Mavericks.

To learn more about Jim Greene, or to follow his creative  journey, find him on Twitter at @FJGreene. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official webpage.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"[Writing] helped keep me grounded and connected and able to keep on emotionally." - Rachael Warecki. 

Are you an aspiring writer? A professional writer? Do you have a deep desire to share your stories with the world? This episode is for you!

Emmeline sits down with award-winning, published author Rachael Warecki to talk about the practices that help a writer go from aspiring to achieving. Rachael shares the practices that helped her land Ragdale and MacDowell residencies, discusses her habit of writing every day, and emphasizes the importance of community as a creative professional. Rachael also dives deep into her beliefs about the importance of perseverance as a creator and gives a sneak peek at her upcoming novel, tentatively titled The Split Decision. She also introduces the invaluable resource for women and non-binary writers, Women Who Submit.

To learn  more about Rachael Warecki, to read her fiction, or to follow her artistic journey, visit her official website. You can also find her on Instagram at @rachaellawriter. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official webpage.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"There are no menial jobs if you can learn from them." - Tigrilla Gardenia.

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with nature-inspired mentor and leadership coach, Tigrilla Gardenia.  A veteran of Microsoft, Real Networks, and Cirque du Soleil, Tigrilla talks about how her passion for engineering and her love for music have led her down a winding, fruitful creative path that has spanned years, fields, and continents. Tigrilla also shares how her interest in spirituality and nature have led her to develop a coaching business in which she inspires others to follow their own winding creative paths toward personal fulfillment. Emmeline and Tigrilla also discuss the difference between fear of new experiences and the deeply unsettling feeling that a pursuit is not right.

To learn more about Tigrilla's journey and her coaching, or to join her Naturally Conscious Community for free inspiration online, visit her official website. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official webpage.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"You can always reinvent yourself." - Veronica  Young

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Deep Ellum Community Association board member and Dallas/Fort Worth radio veteran Veronica Young to talk about Veronica's unconventional path to success as an emcee and radio personality. Veronica shares her lifelong passion for local music, her enthusiasm for live music, her conviction that all of the best talent resides in the DFW area, and how her extroverted nature creates opportunities for her to promote the art about which she cares so deeply. They also talk about the gifts to be found in the pandemic, the challenges of a career in entertainment, and Veronica's journey from party-going host of Hungover with V to sober host of The Veronica Young Show.

To learn more about Veronica Young, or to follow her journey, follow @theveronicayoungshow on Instagram.  You can also listen to her new show, The Veronica Young Show, live on Deep Ellum Radio every Thursday night at 8 PM Central, right after Journey of a Song.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"If we always are trying to make today's performance or today's work a little bit better than yesterday, there's  no way for us to get  complacent at what we're doing." - Brian Schexnayder.

In this episode, Emmeline sits  down with Julliard alum and former baritone soloist for the Metropolitan  Opera, Brian Schexnayder. They talk about Brian's time at the Met, his transition from performing to teaching, the importance of vocal technique, the necessity of presence in performance, and the benefits artists can reap by shifting their mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. Brian also shares a bit about how his path deviated from his own expectations, what it was like to tour Europe, and why he thinks every singer is  capable of fruitful improvement.

To learn more about Brian Schexnayder or to schedule a voice lesson, visit his official website. For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of  an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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"Make sure your why is not tied to what the world expects of you." - Jackie Gibbons.

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Jackie Gibbons, a fitness and life coach and one half of the indie music sensation, The Gibbonses. Jackie  gets real and candid about the ramifications of COVID for the music business; how passions can change; and how her own struggles with body image and fitness led her to research neurology.  She shares the secrets she's learned about how we can retrain our brains to find positive patterns instead of negative patterns, how we can motivate ourselves to find and follow our joy, and how we can use science to lead more fulfilling  lives.  Emmeline and Jackie also talk about seasons of preparation and release, and why artists always want to be in seasons of release.

To learn more about Jackie Gibbons and her fitness coaching offerings, follow her on Instagram at @CoachJackieG. To learn more about the music that Jackie makes with her husband, Brandon, visit The Gibbonses official website. For behind-the-scenes info and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official page.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Mav Traxx, the Chief of Artist Development at Dallas Music Network and the CEO and Founder of  MTI Music Solutions.  Mav talks about  getting his start in the music industry, the drive to follow his passion, and his strong desire to help new artists navigate the  rocky terrain of the  entertainment business. He also talks about saying "yes" before you're ready, taking the advice of mentors, and building community around your passion.

To learn more about Mav Traxx or to follow his journey, find him on all social media at @MavTraxx. To learn more about Mav's company, MTI Solutions, visit their official website. To learn more about Dallas Music Network, visit their official website. For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic or visit the Journey of Series official webpage.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.

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In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Scott Currie, a film industry veteran who has worked on award-winning films like Philadelphia, Beloved, and Up Close & Personal.  Scott graciously shares stories about his time in the movie industry, how he's managed to find work as a location scout and producer, how valuable mentorship can be in entertainment, and how his career has evolved.  He also tells us which movie stars still owe him money and shares the  stress of shooting a prison riot in an actual prison.

To learn more about Scott Currie, to hire him for your next project, or to follow his journey, visit his official website or the official website of his company, Philly Locations.

For behind-the-scenes information and more about Journey of an Artist, visit the Journey of Series official webpage, or follow Emmeline on social media at @EmmelineMusic.