Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller Miles Overn shares wonderful stories about his path with music and photography, the elements that make a music scene, and how much impact our influences can have on us.  

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For more info about Miles and his music, visit http://eikelowna.com/Miles-Overn.aspx

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Offers and opportunities to connect are happening all the time.  How do you respond or make them?  

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For an awesome article on John and Julie Gottman's idea of bids for connection, check out this article by Zach Brittle https://www.gottman.com/blog/turn-toward-instead-of-away/

Michael shares a couple of stories to do with the various ways songwriting can be utilized for Valentine's Day.  

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Singer/Songwriter/Producer Vicki Lynn Smith gives her perspective on songwriting, how her work with horses and therapy influences her writing, and is joined by Ivan the Eyeball.  

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To hear Vicki's music, and for self care tips, visit https://www.vickilynnmusic.me/

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Kelowna, BC based Singer/Songwriter/Event Host Dan Tait shared stories of his songwriting beginnings, and gave us a peek under the hood at his songwriting process and wisdom.  

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Listen to Dan on bandcamp at https://dantaitmusic.bandcamp.com/album/alive-today

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For his music with Kentucky Eileen - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1ix62CUQEBBoO2H0dBSEWF?si=FkubWqURSNS2L9jrffQ5RQ

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For his music with Tiger Moon - https://open.spotify.com/artist/0GDOx22sue4ehtAt7iSmrI?si=gCjuT014Sz6l2w7dI2_Fcg

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If you want a solution, you gotta share what's wrong.

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Michael shares a recent discovery from the Teacup Challenge.

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Michael does Day 5 of the Teacup Challenge live!

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The Teacup Challenge is back January 1st, 2023!  Find out how you can participate here

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Singer-Songwriter and multi-genre badass producer Cecilia Mörnhed (Cili), came on to share her story about being a songwriter in Sweden, how language affects music, and learning to trust yourself.  This was her first ever experience on a podcast!

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Find out more about Cili at https://cilisound.com/

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