Roger Edmundson is a true Renaissance Man who didn't start writing songs until he was 50 years old. Known online (via his stubstack) as HighWideAndHandsome, Roger began his career in radio advertising. With a general knack for turning a phrase, his ads were wildly successful and aired nationally.

I knew I had to have Roger on the podcast after I heard him perform his hit song "Rusty Things." at the famed NeWorlDeli in Austin, TX. What has always struck me is the depth and stop you in your tracks effect that Roger's songs have on audiences.

Roger shares with us: "I've taken this thing that I chose to start doing so late in life and embraced it to the point to where I'm saying yeah, heres what I'm doing."

On this episode of "Too Late To Quit" Roger performs, not one, not two, but three songs for us. Hop aboard to learn Roger's fascinating story that will teach you about why it's important to simply go out there and 'make stuff' and to embrace cosmonicity!

Roger's substack: https://substack.com/@highwideandhandsome

Naila is a true force to be reckoned with. She's humble, generous, a true collaborator and has this advice to share about the secret to her success and gaining over 2 million, that's right, 2 million fans on facebook: "I don't take people's advice. I stay with my own intuition. If I want to do music, I do it — and I absolutely love it."

We talk about releasing music as a timeline of personal growth, why perfection is overrated, and how her adventurous spirit has led to an incredible life around the globe. Naila reminds us that "It's not too late to do anything. What makes you happy might not make others happy — so do what makes you happy."

I'm so excited for you to hear Naila's amazing story because it is a terrific example of why it is always the right time for all of us to start and keep creating.

You can hear Naila's songs anywhere you listen to music!

Spotify: Naila Zaman

https://open.spotify.com/artist/413edDB4qL8GIPETgp0HMD?si=xuFCITaTREWQihyy8XoZTwYoutube:

https://www.facebook.com/naila.zaman.singer

https://www.youtube.com/user/nailarehmani

https://www.instagram.com/nailazamansinger

On this episode of Too Late to Quit, I sit down with Diana Naranjo, a Colombian singer-songwriter from Manizales with one of the smoothest voices you'll ever hear—and a story that'll stay with you long after the episode ends.

After facing a major setback that took her away from singing for three years, Diana returned to music with even more depth, soul, and passion. Her beautifully written and produced songs have reached hundreds of thousands of listeners on YouTube, and her dedication to her craft is nothing short of inspiring. She also has an amazing presence on TikTok and Instagram.

We talk about her life growing up in Colombia, her journey through silence, and the relentless creative fire that brought her back to the mic.

If you need a reminder that it's never too late to reclaim your passion—or that your voice will always find a way—this one's for you.

Diana's socials:

Instagram: @diananaranjomusic

TikTok: @diananaranjomusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DianaNaranjo

I just released my first new single in 3 years, 'Superstar' and I want to share with you some things I've had on my mind the past few months. I ruminate over the perception of age and about the idea that your brain is still going to feel young and spry when you are 20 or 30 or 40 or...gasp, even 50 and beyond!

I also share a little about what the promotion experience has been like with 'Superstar' and some of the ways I'm promoting the song.

Most importantly, remember that wherever you are on your path, I'm rooting for you! You got this!

In this episode I get to interview Allan Finn who has been creating music almost his entire life. Allan and I talk about his first musical inspirations and a very special saxophone that he was gifted. Allan also shares his advice on how to get your creations out into the world and lets us into his musical universe.

Listen to Allan's wonderful music project with Mike Rowe; Incremental Progress and their song: "Brother Martin (Just Another Day)" on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS3wnsKGvTI

Have you ever felt like you didn't belong and that somehow you got in without anyone noticing? I promise you are not alone. In this episode I talk about working hand in hand with fear and the benefits of doing things while scared.

Stephon Lyons is a phenomenal singer-songwriter and one of the most talented stage performers I have ever seen live. No matter where Stephen is playing, he turns the entire room into a stadium filled to capacity. I got to spend some time interviewing Stephen about his first musical encounters and learned about how he began his recording career. Check out Stephen Lyon's latest album fall on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2drJLh0gXTJZjwh9DUJYe9?si=kxuLRdGmQv-1OltCFS1fQw. Be sure to check out his phenomenal cover of "Bridge over troubled water."

Often times we get ideas zooming past us, right in front of our eyes. I encourage you to reach out and grab them! See what magic they hold!

It's very easy to enter into decision making paralysis when you are working on your new art. How do you break through that when you have thousands of decisions to make? In this episode I talk about "ye olde overwhelm" and the tricks I use to break through. You got this!

Do you ever find yourself feeling down because it's been too long since you've created any art? Did you take some time off? That's ok! We all walk our own paths and our own timelines and we will eventually arrive exactly where we need to be. It's always the right time to start and create your art!