Maria Butterly is an award-winning Irish singer/songwriter who lived in the US for 17 years where she toured extensively. Maria headlined at the Angelica Heuston Gala Event at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel and supported The Pogues, The Hot House Flowers and the late Hal Ketchum in concert in the US.  Maria won the award for Best Celtic Sound at the New York International Film and Music Awards. Since moving home in 2008 she has performed her original compositions live on TV and radio programs such as RTE, Virgin Media One, TG4 and SKY TV. She composes music for both Film and TV, and specialises in music for video games. Maria is also a teacher and teaches a songwriting workshop called Music is the gateway to wellbeing. She has released 3 albums and recently released her new single, HERO which addressing issues of anti-social behaviour & bullying and was inspired by her work with the youth of today. 

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WEBSITE: https://mariabutterly.com

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/maria.butterly

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Lowry Olafson is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has toured the globe and released nine albums. In addition to his performing career, he is also the founder of PowerSongs and has co-written more than 500 songs with over 10,000 people. The PowerSong Experience helps organizations, teams, individuals and couples connect to a greater sense of meaning, joy and possibility in work and life. As he likes to say, “It’s your life. Make it sing.” Lowry lives on the ocean on BC's beautiful Sunshine Coast and loves to row, laugh and sing at every opportunity.

 Connect with Lowry

 WEBSITE: https://lowryolafson.com

LINKEDIN: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lowryolafson

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Ziza Natur is a voice coach & mentor, award-winning singer, musician, writer & performer based in Bucharest, Romania. She has worked as a singer, actress, performer, music composer, radio host, journalist, TV collaborator, film director assistant & cultural event promoter to name a few. She has qualifications in theatre, journalism and media communications and is about to get her 3rd degree in music and vocal coaching. She now helps entrepreneurs with their communications & visibility strategy to become superstars in their businesses.

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 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ziza-natur/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/the_voiceofpower/

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What really makes a song come alive—and how does a singer-songwriter discover a voice that feels truly their own? In this intimate conversation, Aideen sits down with Detroit-born, LA-based songwriter and composer David Drake for a deep dive into creativity, musical identity, and the art of bringing songs from a spark of inspiration to a fully produced release.

David opens up about his unusual journey—from athlete to pianist to frontman—and how falling in love with The Beatles first awakened his passion for storytelling through music. He shares the long, winding path of finding his baritone voice in a music world dominated by tenors, and why embracing his natural range became a turning point in his artistic confidence.

We go behind the scenes of his cinematic solo album Imaginary Movies, including how the standout track “Touch the Burning Sky” began as a co-write with producer Mike Wolpe (Aideen’s husband) and evolved into a powerful, visually striking music video filmed on a mountain lake. David reveals what makes a song meaningful, why real-life stories matter, and how collaboration can unlock creative magic you can’t access alone.

For aspiring musicians, he offers grounded wisdom: build habits, create consistently, follow your curiosity, and let your voice—your real voice—guide the way. Every voice is unique. Every song has a purpose. And every artist’s path is worth walking.

Stay to the end to hear “Touch the Burning Sky.”

Connect with David
WEBSITE: https://www.daviddrakemusic.com/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/daviddrakemusic/

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoWyf669GgnwqmFxCF25ZQ

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Lais Scort is a brazilian frequency holder, sound priestess and visibility coach for divine creators to see their true power and delight in it. She guides soul-led women to bring their inner light to shine outside through mentorship, sisterhood and music. She uses channeling, astrology, sound and radiance rituals in this realm and in the imaginal to activate the parts of you that have been hidden. 

 Connect with Lais
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/laisscort/ 

MUSIC: http://laisscort.com 

FREEBIE: https://yourcaptivatingbrand.com/inside-out/ 

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Rachelle Babler grew up in Southern California near the sunny beaches of San Diego and has always been an avid explorer, traveler, musician and creative soul. At the height of her career in forensics in 2017, she quit her job cold turkey to pursue her “why”. Which is “TO empower others to consciously advocate through story on stage or through music, SO THAT they can heal, inspire and unite the human collective”. She is a #1 International Best Selling Co-Author, TEDx Speaker and proud mama to her two children Austin and Camryn. 

Connect with Rachelle
WEBSITE: www.rachellebabler.com

SONG: https://music.apple.com/us/album/fueled-by-faith/1444692973?i=1444692978

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fX405BdT4k

TEDX TALK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIi7RMUzXJI

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Gwenno Dafydd Williams M. Sc. Econ. is a leadership and public speaking coach, broadcaster, published author and performer. She has worked on television, radio, in films, theatre and cabaret and has performed in America and extensively around Europe and the UK. Her most recent performance was her one woman show about the French singer Edith Piaf in London's West End. Gwenno also is a comedian and the author of ‘Stand up and Sock it to them Sister. Funny, Feisty Females’ about women crashing through the glass ceiling of comedy.

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LINKS: https://linktr.ee/gwennodafydd

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Carrie Griffiths is a voice coach, business coach and former singer who has enjoyed success as an international performer and best-selling artist.

Having started her successful voice coaching business with just £6 she has developed a system for contemporary artists and active Speakers to help them to tap into the power of their voices and develop more vocal control, strength and power without causing damage, so that they can connect with more of their audience, make a bigger impact and increase the longevity of their careers.

Drawing from her own experiences as an entrepreneur and best-selling co-author she has created a program that helps busy creatives to go from stressed-out freelancers to profitable business owners, without the ridiculous hours.

Her simple, four-step process will show you how you can tackle overwhelm, cut out the crap, and be more productive in less time, so that you can make more money without the headache.

Connect with Carrie

FREE E-BOOK: https://bit.ly/Creatives5CF

FREE CONSULTATION: https://clarity-focus-session.youcanbook.me

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/carriegriffithsofficial/

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/carrie_griffiths_official 

LINKED IN:  linkedin.com/in/carriegriffithsvoicetraining 

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Meryl is an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner helping stressed and overwhelmed spiritual professional women heal from their past so they open up to receive more love, respect, support, free time and money in their lives.  

She facilitates deep transformation of inner critic and inner child healing for her clients.

Connect with Meryl:

WEBSITE: www.merylhayton.com 

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What a fun interview I had with Roger Burnley - Roger is a vocal coach AND so much more. He has worked with top vocal artists like Brandy Norwood and Macy Gray. And now he shares his take on the value of singing with YOU too. 

For more than 30 years, Roger has devoted his life to personal development. He has accomplished this through experiences and those of others he has coached.  Every morning, Roger’s higher aspect, “Wilhelm” channels messages through him during his automatic writing process. Roger works with everybody, from all walks of life and from every corner of the world. Roger is an outstanding vocalist, vocal coach, life coach, speaker, author, and Intuitive.

Connect with Roger Burnley:

LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/TheBurnleyMethod

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