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YQYDJ Ep 3 Creating Safe Spaces with Blake Attebury
Summary
In this episode, Sevan Dunbar interviews Blake Attebury, founder of Sinister Salon and frontman of System 6. They discuss the importance of building community through creativity, creating safe spaces for misfits, and the challenges of balancing artistry with business. Blake shares his journey of establishing Sinister Salon as a welcoming environment for diverse individuals, the evolution of his band, and the lessons learned from failure. The conversation emphasizes the significance of authenticity, resilience, and the power of creating one's own space in the world.
Takeaways
Building community starts with intention and authenticity.
Creating safe spaces is essential for marginalized groups.
Consistency in presence fosters a strong culture.
Embracing diversity enriches the community experience.
Navigating criticism is part of personal and business growth.
Failure is a valuable teacher in the journey of entrepreneurship.
Creating your own space is easier than ever with social media.
Helping others can be its own reward.
Balancing multiple roles can be chaotic but fulfilling.
It's important to stay true to oneself amidst external pressures.
Keywords
community, creativity, Sinister Salon, System 6, LGBTQ, music industry, safe spaces, entrepreneurship, failure, personal growth
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By Seven DunbarSummary
In this episode, Sevan Dunbar interviews Blake Attebury, founder of Sinister Salon and frontman of System 6. They discuss the importance of building community through creativity, creating safe spaces for misfits, and the challenges of balancing artistry with business. Blake shares his journey of establishing Sinister Salon as a welcoming environment for diverse individuals, the evolution of his band, and the lessons learned from failure. The conversation emphasizes the significance of authenticity, resilience, and the power of creating one's own space in the world.
Takeaways
Building community starts with intention and authenticity.
Creating safe spaces is essential for marginalized groups.
Consistency in presence fosters a strong culture.
Embracing diversity enriches the community experience.
Navigating criticism is part of personal and business growth.
Failure is a valuable teacher in the journey of entrepreneurship.
Creating your own space is easier than ever with social media.
Helping others can be its own reward.
Balancing multiple roles can be chaotic but fulfilling.
It's important to stay true to oneself amidst external pressures.
Keywords
community, creativity, Sinister Salon, System 6, LGBTQ, music industry, safe spaces, entrepreneurship, failure, personal growth