Journey of an Artist
The path to success is rarely a straight line. And the path to success as a creative professional? That line tends to be especially squiggly. In the new series, Journey of an Artist, singer-songwriter and poet, Emmeline, talks to creatives from all walks of life about their passions, their paths, and the persistence they’ve employed to reach a point of professional and personal fulfillment. Emmeline sits down with voice actors, poets, dancers, musicians, graphic designers, stylists, and more to discuss the decisions they’ve made, the challenges they’ve faced, the obstacles they’ve overcome, and where they’d like their vision to take them next. She also reinforces the belief that—with love, grit, perseverance, and an abundance of joy—anything is possible.You can live the life you want, the life that brings you the most joy, and Emmeline's guests are living proof. Episodes air most Sundays at 12 PM CST on Deep Ellum Radio. For behind-the-scenes information and insights, follow Emmeline on Instagram at @EmmelineMusic.
Episodes
"You just have to let the magic happen."
For his brand new album, Django New Orleans II - Hors Série, legendary guitarist Stephane Wrembel stretched himself as a musician, composer, and vocalist. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Stephane to talk about the process by which his new album came together, from his time in the studio to his time meditating on different themes and sounds for the record. Ste...
"It has to be good vibes all the way."
How does an idea become a script? How does a script become a full, on-stage production? How does one assemble the team necessary to make that transition as seamless as possible?
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the creative team behind the brand new play, Training Set, to answer these questions and more. The episode features actors and producers Chelsea LeSage an...
"I like to keep things a little spicy..."
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Suede Lacy--a Dallas native and an alum of Season 26 of The Voice. Suede Lacy graduated from the prestigious Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and is in the process of finishing an album of music that’s at once fresh and vintage--but the journey towards an album release has been slower than Su...
"I should be enough for what it is that I want." - Buddy Red
How do you make your own path as an artist when everyone is telling you to be something you're not?
Buddy Red has answers. The son of famed rapper T.I. is paving his own way in the music industry as a rock-infused blues guitarist with soulful riffs and visceral vocals. His music is both an ode to his heroes--greats like Jimi Hendrix and Pink Flo...
"It's about really being 100% present."
How do you reconcile the hustle of creative professionalism with the presence of mind creativity requires? Irish musician and rock/blues guitarist Paul Sherry might have an answer.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with prolific guitarist and songwriter Paul Sherry to talk about his journey towards mindfulness, his deep respect of presence, and the way his deepen...
The music industry can be hard to navigate, and harder to stomach. Sometimes, the industry seems to magnify all of your biggest insecurities, and the Imposter Syndrome is real.
BUT electro-pop artist Robbie Wabi Sabi says that we artists have to stick together, and that you have to be your own biggest fan. You also have to connect meaningfully with your audience.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Robbie...
Struggling with depression or anxiety? Looking for support in your recovery, but don't know where to turn? Living the life of a creative professional, but feeling like you're barely holding it together?
Amplified Minds--which offers FREE mental healthcare--was created for YOU.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Lauren O'Connor, the president of Amplified Minds, to talk about the nonprofit's his...
How does an idea become a musical? How do you write both a play and a musical soundtrack at the same time? How does a musical that you've finally written wind up on a real stage with real actors?
Kaylee Killingsworth and Kenady Sean have answers.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with two-thirds of the creative team behind Beyond Perfection, a new musical about our human desire for perfection and our love-hate re...
"Music has always been more than just a hobby."
You know you're a creative person. You know you're meant to do more than a repetitive 9 to 5 job in this life. You're pretty sure you have something special inside of you that needs to come out. The problem? You have a lot of passions, and you're not sure how they align.
Rob Case understands your journey. He also has some answers for you.
As a...
“Learning how to say your truth as yourself is really, really hard to do—especially at first.”
In a world increasingly geared toward disposable art, how do we make something that matters? How can we stay true to our inner artist AND work with the algorithm? Is it even worth the compromise?
With the release of his four-part album, Triptychs, Court Hoang set out to answer these questions in a way that worked for him. In ...
Kollin Kennedy did not grow up thinking that he'd be a poet, but he did grow up with a profound love of language.
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Instagram-famous poet and University of North Texas graduate Kollin Kennedy to talk about his journey into the world of poetry and his love for the written word. Kollin also shares how he was inspired to start writing verse, and how consistent posting on Instagr...
"I have been living an authentic and wildly courageous life ever since."
How do you step most honestly into your true self? How do you combat social messaging that tells you to be someone other than who you are?
In this deeply vulnerable episode, Emmeline sits down with nonbinary author, identity coach, keynote speaker, photographer, and multi-passionate creative Don Mamone. Don shares some of the details of...
This week, Emmeline sits down with Jonathan and Christian from The Creatives Factory, a Dallas-based development company that provides marketing and recording services to independent musicians. In this episode, Jonathan and Christian talk about becoming partners, building a business, and making intentional decisions about which projects to join. They also share how their childhood backgrounds have impacted their artis...
"You have to live your life to write about life."
For this special Valentine's Day episode of Journey of an Artist, Emmeline sits down with Jojo Garza of Los Lonely Boys to talk about the band's incredible longevity. Jojo shares some wisdom about the need for breaks in the creative process, the endless benefits of having creativity as part of family life, and the joy he and his brothers still find ...
"Creativity is healing."
How do we tackle life's biggest questions? How do we reconcile our own childhood experiences? How do we navigate trauma, and how can we use our own knowledge and experiences to help others?
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the prolific playwright Serena Norr to talk about the ways in which art gives us agency. Serena shares how her childhood and her ex...
"You always have to work hard, but you also have to feed your soul."
How do we balance mastery and play? External and internal validation? Focus on self and audience?
In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the legendary French jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel to tackle these questions and more. Stephane talks about his time studying with the French gypsies, his experiences at the Berklee ...
Music and mental health are deeply intertwined.
In this episode, Eric Rosener and Chelsea Corbin of Dallas-based punk band Overshare sit down with Emmeline to talk about how mental health and music inform each other--both in composition and in band dynamics. They discuss how they met, how Chelsea's percussion complements Eric's lyrics and melody, and how the vulnerable nature of their music helps t...
"There's at least one moment in each episode where I think, 'What on earth am I doing?'"
As artists, we all have a vision of doing something unique, something eye-catching--something that's never been done before. Our crazy ideas and esoteric visions often persist through a gut feeling that somehow, some way, the insane thing that we're planning or imagining just might work...
The thing that made you weird as a kid might also be the thing that ultimately makes you successful.
That's what Grey DeLisle wants you to know. A ubiquitous voiceover actress, a respected comedienne, and an accomplished singer-songwriter, Grey is seemingly everywhere. She voices beloved characters like Daphne in Scooby Doo and Martin Prince on The Simpsons and has lent her skills to a plethora of animat...
"I still have lots of goals." - Andrew Sherman
Failure or redirection? Inside joke or opportunity? How can you reframe your creative experiences to ensure personal success?
The life of a creative professional is full of bumps in the road, but in this episode, Emmeline sits down with photographer, videographer, and podcast host Andrew Sherman to talk about the value of persistence, redirec...
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