XM Divas

Xela and Megan get personal with their Personal Trainers about the differences on training an opera singer verse their typical athletic clients. The Divas talk about the challenges they face on their fitness journey and Personal Trainers JJ Johnson with Club Fitness and Jamie Eastley of Strong(her)360 to talk about their latest challenge: training Opera singers.

When it comes to cultivating the creative minds of Charlotte there is no better Duet than Matt Olin and Tim Miner of Creative Mornings CLT. In this episode, Xela and Megan we discover how CMCLT has cultivated a monthly forum encouraging adullts to PLAY; unlocking their creative nature.

Another Valentine's Day has come and gone. We know love can be messy, but just how mess it gets depends on your Valentine. Ever wonder if your significant other is  secretly a tenor (or not so secretly acting like one)? Ahhh tenors- a special breed. We love them, their egos, and their special charm. The Divas' special guest and tenor extraordinaire, Johnathan White sits down with Xela and Megan to explain -and dispel- some of the myths about tenors.

in this Special Edition Episode John & Miller, of CLT Podcast fame, join the Divas to talk Opera and the Super Bowl. You're not imagining things, Opera + Football! From the National Anthem to iconic commercials, Opera, like the Patriots, seems to make an appearance every Super Bowl. Tune in to hear Xela & Megan highlight some of Opera's iconic Super Bowl moments.

In this onsite interview with Bold Missy's Brewmaster Carli Smith the XM Divas find out what the brewery born from the celebration of great Bold Missies has in common with Opera! 

We said goodbye to 2018 and now XM Divas is ringing in the new year with a guide to help you put your best foot forward into 2019. 

Move over Nutcraker and make room for Handel's Messiah- The Divas, Xela and Megan talk about this iconic holiday classic. Tune in for some fun facts and surprises!

Music Credits : 

Myers Park United Methodist Church - 2019 Lessons & Carols performance of "Hallelujah" from Handel's Messiah - listen to the whole service here: https://youtu.be/b7qDxQtD-sU

Carnival Messiah Steelband- "Hallelujah" listen here: https://youtu.be/SI0QKrIOp-A

Looking for the ultimate employee?  Opera singers totally fit the bill. XM Divas gives you the quick and dirty on what skill sets opera singers have and why you should hire them. 

It's that time of year again! XM Divas compiled their list of the top "Christmas songs you love to hate" as told through the eyes of opera singers.