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By Candace Howze
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
Join us in this episode of Meraki Mentors as we delve into the vibrant world of music with the talented songwriter and composer, Esin Aydingoz. From her humble beginnings as a budding musician to gracing the stage at the Grammy's, Esin shares her remarkable journey of passion, perseverance, and creativity.
Episode Highlights:
Early Inspirations: Esin reminisces about her childhood fascination with music, tracing back to the roots of her budding interest and the early sparks that ignited her passion.
Berklee Bound: Explore Esin's transformative years at Berklee College of Music, where she honed her craft, delving deep into the world of composition and musical theory, laying the foundation for her illustrious career ahead.
California Dreaming: Journey with Esin as she ventures to the sun-soaked shores of California, where she now mesmerizes audiences with her live performances, scores films and video games, and weaves symphonies that transcend boundaries.
Behind the Score: Gain insight into Esin's creative process as she demystifies the art of musical composition. From her preferred software tools to her method of synchronizing music with visual storytelling, discover the magic behind her captivating compositions.
Empowering Voices: Esin advocates for women's empowerment in the music industry, sharing her experiences and the invaluable guidance she received from her mentors. Explore her journey of breaking barriers and paving the way for aspiring female composers.
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Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
Show notes coming…
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
Show notes coming…
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
Show notes coming…
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
Show notes coming…
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
In today's episode with sit down with Kimberly Sumpter, the NJ-based candlemaker behind Wax Kandy, a business that creates hand-poured scented premium candles.
Kimberly fell in love with candle-making and now sells custom scents and leads workshops for novice and emerging candle-makers. Her path wasn't always this easy, as she faced personal obstacles in her work that sparked a chance in her business.
Discover why Kimberly believes the candle is such an important symbol of life, how to know it's time to move on from something, and some tips for lighting your next candle.
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
In the latest episode of Meraki Mentors, we talk to Tezarah Wilkins, podcaster, photographer, filmmaker and all-around multimedia artist about her career.
Tezarah is a member of the first cohort of Google + PRX’s Podcast Creator Program, and her new show Who Taught You How to Drive? is a unique and hilarious look into human behavior, and true standout.
We discuss arts advocacy, what it means to be creative in more than one field and how to expand opportunity by letting people know what you do. It’s an episode for everyone.
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Our 20th episode is straight fire!! We speak with author and life coach Chrisnatha Derosier, who is an empowering woman with a message of hope and resilience for any creative who’s been stuck in a rut.
Chrisnatha talks about her journey to becoming an author and the trick she used to ensure that she completed her first book. In addition to owning her story she shares how she learned to be transparent with her audience and her loved ones.
If you are needing a push, looking for advice in your memoir journey or don’t know what to do with your life coach (for real!) Chrisnatha is here with all the answers!
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
We’re back this week with Jacquie Bird, a Brooklyn native whose expansive career has seen Broadway, writing, choreographing, dancing – you name it!
Jacquie brings her vibrant life story to the podcast to share how she’s seamlessly moved between genres and disciplines, learned to make the best decisions at the crossroads of her career, and take major risks. Along the way she’s become a prolific instructor who reminds her students not to “expect scarcity” as an artist.
Whether you’re a dancer looking for some golden tips to slay your next audition, or an artist facing your own choices, you will love this special time with Jacquie!
Enjoy the episode and remember to Create & Connect!
The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.