Why Make Music… Episode 059 – “Good Things”

In this week’s solo episode, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes us on a deep, reflective journey through the creative process, the emotional cost of making art, and the quiet victories that become “good things” over time. This episode celebrates the release of If I Was Your Producer – Volume 5 and offers an extended breakdown of all ten new tracks, including “Bow Down,” “Got Played (Quiet Storm),” “Sun Won’t Shine,” and “When In Love.”

Willa explores the rapidly evolving world of AI-assisted music production, distribution changes, and how independent creators can thrive by owning their catalog, understanding metadata, and partnering strategically with sync agencies like Code 3 Records. She also breaks down new tools in AI video making—1MoreShot AI, HeyGen Creator, and CapCut—and how they support the growing WDMN MEDIA ecosystem.

We also step inside the Green household: a family trip to see Wicked: Part Two – For Good, new figures entering the Lower Level Collections, Billie Eilish & Taylor Swift holiday merch madness, and the everyday balancing act of life, art, and responsibility.

The episode closes with a grounding segment called “The Garden”—a meditation on patience, growth, creative endurance, and the power of tending to your dreams even when no one is watching.

Topics Include:

• Full breakdown of If I Was Your Producer – Volume 5
• The emotional cost of building something meaningful
• AI in music creation, sync licensing, and distribution
• 1MoreShot AI + HeyGen Creator for WDMN MEDIA visuals
• Family culture updates: Wicked Part Two, Hasbro drops, holiday merch
• Sports Corner (Sixers, Lakers, Warriors, Eagles vs. Cowboys)
• The Garden: Why good things grow slowly

Thank you for listening, sharing, and supporting WDMN MEDIA. Good things are growing. 🌱