Joy Crookes understands that to be the true expression of herself in her music, she must protect it and her expression of it at all costs - doing so requires a constant review of her state of connection with herself and those around her.

Tune into episode 8 of Listen Loudly to hear my conversation with Joy. We discuss her musical journey; her relationship to movement; how she achieves the self-connection required to make great music; the patience, struggle, and joy of creating albums; and what it is to be in flow.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Joy overcame personal drama through movement and singing(4:19)
• Why we’re nervous dancing and reconnecting to the playful child within us. (12:42)
• How Joy achieves the self-connection and flow to make great music
• Walking is the most underrated form of exercise (22:27)
• Balancing faith, patience, and connection to yourself and others in making an album (26:52)
• Keeping your passion alive by setting boundaries (31:14)
• Listening intently to yourself to get the best out of yourself (37:36)
• Joy’s guerilla tactics that keep her music spontaneous and accessible (40:57)

Connect with Joy:

• Official Site
• Music on YouTube
• Instagram

Let’s Connect!

• Instagram
• Joslyn on Peloton
• How to Move It by Joslyn Thompson Rule
• Website

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