Journey of an Artist

"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 experiences as a...

"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 School of Musi...

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 them connect mo...

"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.

In...

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 animated series like...

"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, redirection, and conf...

"If you're not having a good time, what's the point?"

SEO, social media presence, streaming numbers: these are all things in which musicians can become ensnared and with which musicians can become disenchanted if we let ourselves. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Christían Thrailkill and Christian Nguyen of Dallas-based, optimistic rock band Low Key Colors to talk about how the band keeps joy a...

"Say yes before you're ready--then figure it out." - Joe Phillips

How do you get ahead in the entertainment industry? How can you build a lasting, meaningful career as a creative? As a musician, how can you find a sound that's unique to YOU?

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with touring artist, producer, pianist, and teacher Joe Phillips to answer these questions and more. Joe shares how he...

"We are all borne from love." - Janna Wilson

We all know that creativity can be an essential processing tool in the toolbox for trauma survivors. But creation comes in all shapes and sizes!

In this episode, founder of The Love Mic and multi-passionate creative Janna Wilson talks about how she has used her need for an outlet and accountability to build the community of artists that have now formed and su...

"It's not about you all the time; it's about reading an audience."

Your art isn't just something you do for fun; it's your legacy. The things we create are the things we give back to society. If we're musicians, our music has the power to inspire others. If we're entertainers, our work has the power to uplift, unite, and energize an audience. If the thing we create is community, we ...

Journey of an Artist kicks off our brand new season with our first ever LIVE recording and audience!

Do you ever feel like your education didn't quite prepare you for the creative life you want to lead? Maybe you feel like you're being called in a different direction than you initially planned. If so, musicians Marc Solomon and Amy Curnow have some epic advice about charting your own path with your formal educati...

"We always want to leave people feeling hopeful."

How do you stay passionate and persistent in the face of hardship? How do you keep from feeling discouraged when the universe seems to be throwing obstacle after obstacle in your path? How do you hold onto positivity when negativity seems to be everywhere?

Australian natives Sheppard might have the answer.

Amy, Emma, and George Sheppard were thru...

"I'm just so grateful."

That's what legendary jazz vocalist Lisa Nobumoto says over and over to Emmeline in this episode as she talks about her life as a touring vocalist, her time with masters like Teddy Edwards, and the creation of her nonprofit organization, The Jazz Masters Series.

In this episode, Lisa discusses her brand new album, A Tribute to Jazz Singer Nancy Wilson. She also talks ab...

Songwriters are storytellers. We're emotional photographers who capture the essence of a feeling in a multi-dimensional combination of words and music. We take a clever turn of phrase and pair it with an irresistible melody to create a memory--but what happens when one snapshot isn't enough?

Enter the concept album.

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with independent musician and producer John Flinchbau...

Being productive as a creative isn't about being perfect or being perfectly in control; it's about taking action.

In this first episode of 2024, Emmeline sits down with Simon Pruitt--a 20-year-old writer, venue manager, and live music event curator--to talk about the value of starting before you're ready. The Founder of OTO Experience, Simon booked his first music festival at age 17 by acting on his crazy id...

When do you take the leap out of your comfort zone to invest in yourself?

When do you give yourself permission to sound like you, and not like the people you've admired?

What is the process by which your differences become your strengths?

In this episode, Emmeline tackles these questions and more with singer-songwriter and voice coach Carly Carroll.  She comes from a very musical family and has a deg...

"There's only going to be a certain portion in any given room of people who are broadcasting on the frequency I'm broadcasting on." - Matthew Broyles

How important is a niche in the creative arts? What should you do if you're inspired to create something outside your comfort zone or your normal area of operations?

Matthew Broyles says, "Go for it!"

In this episode, Emmel...

"Clarity is important."

Do you feel like there is a story inside of you that desperately needs to be told? Have you always wanted to publish a book, but felt discouraged by the difficulties of the publishing industry?

In this episode, Emmeline sits down with independent author and anthologist Adam D. Jones to talk about developing one's creative career as an adult, exploring the world of independen...

"It is my responsibility to be in control of the narrative of my own life."

Calling all women in entertainment! We all need the reminder that we're not alone in the messiness and imperfections of our creative pursuits. In this episode, Emmeline sits down  with writer, dramaturg, and librettist Amy Andrews for a heartfelt, honest, candid interview about the twists and turns of Amy's creative journey--an...