The Creator Mindset Podcast

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Bio of the artist

Ariane loves working with people and empowering them. She believes in integrity, gratitude and connection. She came from a simple family in Geneva Switzerland and made her way to be a teacher at the Music Conservatory in Geneva at age 24. In the year 2000, she took a few suitcases, her savings, quit her job and moved to New York City to study with William Riley, known for his work with Céline Dion. She then opened her vocal practice studio in New York City, worked with recording artists, organized concerts and guided young artists in their careers, she became a booker, a manager and a coach. She is an expert on voice and loves performances. The process of creating is her passion; creating a song, a performance, a concert. On November 17th, 2017 she was the speaker vocal coach for TEDx Zürich, a very successful event. In the last few years, she has had the honour of accompanying beautiful artists like Mélanie René, Mané, Bastian Baker, Scott Irribarra, Al Pride, Arika Kane and many more for a moment on their path. Currently she works with artists, speakers and entrepreneurs online and offline in her vocal practice in Zürich.  

What she shares on this episode

“Abundance is not something we acquire, it’s something we tune into.” -Wayne Dyer

What does abundance mean to you?  Is it your dream home? The laughter of your children? Better job prospects? That’s the thing about abundance, it’s very subjective to each of us. It could be anything you desire, and you have the power to create it, The next thing you should ask yourself is, what am I doing today that will help me create and live in lasting abundance? It is vital to have a vision of where you want to see yourself. Once this vision is in place, act on it. On this episode, Ariane shares the 7 steps to create abundance. Yes! it’s as easy as 7 steps in the right direction. All you must do is allow yourself to break the conditioning of your mind to habits that don’t necessarily add value to your goals. As the year is almost coming to an end, go into this with an open mind and expect to achieve great things for yourself in the coming year. Ariane talks about planning your year on episode 3 - www.arianeleanzaheinz.com/3.

The Abundance Guide will be available to you at  www.arianeleanzaheinz.com/7.

If you are listening to the podcast before the 9th of December,2017 you can sign up for a live mastermind. A mastermind allows you to be in the same virtual room as many artists and get answers to any questions you may have. This experience will inspire you and give you new ideas to move forward. To know more about the mastermind, www.arianeleanzaheinz.com/7

On this episode of the creator mindset podcast

• The seven steps to creating Abundance
• One of her biggest failures as a ‘music - preneur’

Key takeaways

• Master your thoughts
• Nourish your mind with a vision
• Believe that it is possible to achieve your goals
• Your word is the root of your creations
• Look back at what you have achieved and commend yourself
• Be consistent
• Don’t lose the awe and wonder of life

Connecting with the guest

Website: www.arianeleanzaheinz.com

How to plan your Amazing year episode and guide: www.arianeleanzaheinz.com/3

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Bio of the artist:

Songwriter, producer, recording artist and visionary. Arika Kane has pioneered the way for independent artist by showing them they can breakthrough with integrity. Her accomplishments include over 10 billboard charting songs and over 70 television music placements with Viacom network including multiple features and two theme songs on two reality TV series. Kane takes pride in her music carrying inspiring messages that empower and uplift. As an artist you are a creator. Which means you have the power to impact how others feel based upon what your heart projects, so she chooses to make that a positive experience.

What she shares on the episode:

All Arika ever knew when she started singing was that she was passionate about singing, wanted to be a recording artist and be the best at her craft. The picture that is painted about the music industry on television is just not what it is in reality. It is an investment, a process and more than anything it is such hard work. There is so much out there online that you really need to be consistent. If you want a breakthrough and get a large exposure on a world-wide scale you need to start small. The entertainment industry is not just about being very talented. You need to continuously work towards your passion.

In this episode of the Creator Mindset Podcast:

• Arika’s experience in the music business and how she expanded her wings in the business outside of being an artist.
• What the A&R process looks like.
• The criteria on which labels choose artists
• Process of branding the artist
• Common misconceptions of the music industry that artists have.
• Some of the most important lessons Arika has learned along the way.
• Arika Kane’s current projects.

Takeaways from this episode:

• Always trust your intuition.
• Ask yourself if the next step you’re about to take is beneficial to you and your fans.
• Have a consultant, lawyer and a manager – It can be tricky initially.
• Talking to artists that have been in the industry for some time really helps.
• Do as much as you can as an artist on your own, so you have that power backing you.
• Address every situation as if you know that you are in control.

How to connect with the guest:

www.arikakane.com

www.bserecordings.com

Latest single:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/love-makes-a-woman-single/id1294666735

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Bio of the artist:

Nayanna Holley is an L.A. based Singer-Songwriter and Vocal/Performance Coach. She has served as a backing singer on American Idol and The Voice. Major tours have included Selena Gomez, Sheryl Crow, Robin Thicke, Allen Stone, Johnny Hallyday and Robbie Williams. Her YouTube Channel, “The Practice Room” provides insider tips on singing, auditioning, music business and health&wellness for the working musician. Nayanna earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University.

What the artist shares on the episode:

Nayanna has been in the backing vocal industry for over ten years now. She spent the first half of 2017 on her third entertainment show album tour with Robbie Williams, during the tour she has taken time off to speak with us and gives us more perspective into the world of background singing as well as the industry in general.

In this episode

• How to get into the Background Singing industry and stay there
• What I’ve learned from working with some of the biggest names in the industry
• Practical Vocal Technique, Vocal Health & Lifestyle tips to keep you thriving as a working singer

Takeaways from this episode:

• Work on yourself and your craft with diligence keeping longevity in mind. Give it your all.
• Networking – always think about you can offer rather than what you can get from the other person
• Don’t forget your roots, be punctual, courteous and respectful
• Be prepared for the job even before you get it

How to connect with the guest:

www.youtube.com/c/ThePracticeRoom https://www.facebook.com/NayannaHolley http://instagram.com/nayanna

Download Bio of the artist: As a Creative consultant Maureen Edgecomb Supports and guide others to develop their full creative potential, design their ideal work environment and bring their amazing work out into the world where it belongs. She has published several feature magazine articles and written and illustrated children’s picture books including the popular Gigi and Jacques children book series. She has been featured on PBS for children’s art appreciation and has written commercials for television. Clients include Caesar’s entertainment and Hampton art stamps among others. After several years of writing, publishing and illustrating she continues to produce her work as well as helps several others transition from their corporate, business or other left brained world to realising their dreams of a creative life. Maureen left the world of academia where she was a professor of English, art and humanities I order to pursue her lifelong dream of producing her creative work full time. What she shares on this episode: When you are creative in your soul this creative urge keeps knocking on the door. This urge could be anything, a childhood dream or just an intuition. We shove our creative ideas and dreams in the background so that we can deal with real life situations. As artists it can be intimidating to defy the norm but if we can just muster enough courage to listen, our horizons are endless. On this episode Maureen shares her story on taking the leap. In this episode of the creator mindset podcast:

• How she became an artist.
• Overcoming challenges along the way

Key takeaways:

• Change your focus and priorities and pursue your dream.
• Connect with yourselves
• Follow your intuition
• Take that leap of faith

Connecting with the artist: Website: http://maureenedgecomb.com/

Download Bio of the artist Ariane Leanza Heinz started teaching at the age of 14: private math, latin and piano lessons and later finished her music BA at the conservatory of music in Geneva and was hired right after her studies at the Music Conservatory as the youngest teacher in the faculty After running a successful music studio for a few years in Geneva, She, decided to see new horizons. She needed a challenge. So, she took a few suitcases, her savings, quit her job and moved to New York City on a student visa. In the 5 years that followed, she studied with Céline Dion’s vocal coach, built a successful musical practice in the city, got married, had 2 of her 3 girls, had fun in the studio with recording artists, organized concerts and guided young artists on their career. She got the green card for exceptional talent in a few months and she could have stayed in the US forever, but she loved Switzerland and with her husband they decided to move back in 2010. In the last few years, she has had the honour of accompanying beautiful artists like Mélanie René, Mané, Bastian Baker, Scott Irribarra, Al Pride, Arika Kane and many more on their path. She currently works with companies like TEDx Zürich, CNN Money Switzerland and Disney Research Zurich to help professionals, speakers and TV anchors optimize their breathing and get voice clarity for their message to reach the heart of the audience. What she shares on this episode In this episode of the creator mindset podcast, Ariane gives us a detailed stepwise framework that we can use. She talks about the process of planning your creative year. Sometimes we have all these hopes and dreams and it ends there for most of us. Having an organised plan allows us to take the next step to actually realising our vision. Without a vision we don’t have anything to propel us to keep going up and take us to the next step. During this process it is important to keep in mind to keep your word to yourself and be able to achieve. However, we can easily get drawn in and be burned out if we don’t allow ourselves to take the time to nourish our souls. In this episode of the creator mindset podcast

• Ariane’s process on how she plans her year

Key Takeaways from this episode

• Project yourself in 6 months’ time
• Write down three no-negotiable goals
• Plan youe calendar for the next six months
• Decide on your favorite social media platform
• Map out when you will create content and when you will promote it
• Implement
• Go back to your vision and start being excited
• Choose a mentor who will guide you

How to connect with Ariane http://www.arianeleanzaheinz.com

Download Jae Cabrera is a singer – songwriter with a soulful and energetic style that blends R&B and pop. He started in the New York music scene at a very young age and has worked with labels as well as booking and promoting his own show in the underground scene. In this day and age when people are most active on social media, being able to use this tool can be vital for budding musicians. In this episode Jae talks about the most frequently asked questions when it comes to making it big on Instagram and other musically oriented social media platforms like sound cloud and spotify. Owing to his own rise to popularity from a few thousand followers to a rapidly increasing twenty thousand followers over a short span of time, Jae shares with us the details of the process and also speaks about the opportunities that have come his way since his rise to fame on Instagram. In this Episode:

1. How it started for Jae Cabrera. His personal experience.
2. Strategy to being able to use Instagram effectively to promote your music and yourself as an artist.
3. The process. Song selection, duration, tools for recording and filming.
4. What to keep in mind as musicians on social media platforms.

Key Takeaways:

1. Hashtags – do some research, find out what are the most commonly used hashtags that fit your preference and style of music. This is the key to drawing attention on Instagram.
2. Find your niche.
3. Solid content and performance. Always put your best performance forward.
4. Be Consistent.
5. Create an anticipation with your followers. Find out what works with your audience.
6. Engage with your followers, reciprocate the support you receive. This creates a sense of closeness and establishes a community.
7. Finally, just put yourself out there and be proactive.

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Ariane Leanza Heinz started teaching at the age of 14: private math, latin and piano lessons and later finished her music BA at the conservatory of music in Geneva and was hired right after her studies at the Music Conservatory as the youngest teacher in the faculty. After running a successful music studio for a few years in Geneva, She, decided to see new horizons. She needed a challenge. So, she took a few suitcases, her savings, quit her job and moved to New York City on a student visa. In the 5 years that followed, she studied with Céline Dion’s vocal coach, built a successful musical practice in the city, got married, had 2 of her 3 girls, had fun in the studio with recording artists, organized concerts and guided young artists on their career. She got the green card for exceptional talent in a few months and she could have stayed in the US forever, but she loved Switzerland and with her husband they decided to move back in 2010. In the last few years, she has had the honour of accompanying beautiful artists like Mélanie René, Mané, Bastian Baker, Scott Irribarra, Al Pride, Arika Kane and many more on their path. She currently works with companies like TEDx Zürich, CNN Money Switzerland and Disney Research Zurich to help professionals, speakers and TV anchors optimize their breathing and get voice clarity for their message to reach the heart of the audience. What she shares on this episode With the creator mindset podcast, Ariane creates a community of artists, where people can come to find answers and inspiration to move forward in pursuit of their dreams. It is a collection of solo episodes, interviews and coaching or singing on air. These episodes are created give you valuable content, to motivate you to take action and live from your art. We all have obstacles along the way. They could be in the form of a person, handicap, circumstance or even an impression that we are not good enough. They make us want to run away and hide who we are and our voice. Nonetheless, Every cloud has a silver lining they say and the choice lies in our hands. Our choices define us and not our obstacles. You can scream kick and resist and make yourself small or look for the best in the midst of your circumstance and pick yourself and keep going. In this episode Ariane shares her life with us. A story that is sure to inspire us as artists that when we have our goal in mind, there are no excuses. On this episode of the creator mindset podcast

• Who is Ariane Leanza Heinz and why she started the creator mindset podcast.

Key takeaways from this episode Listed below are a few questions you could reflect on before you take the leap of faith as an artist and take your first step towards action.

• Are you letting the events that happened in your life shape you?
• Our choices make us who we are, what choices are you making?
• Are you letting your obstacles stop you from realising your dreams?