All Episodes

April 4, 2024 20 mins

California based, composer singer & song writer Glenda Benevides, shares her artistic journey, including a pivotal moment at a music conference in Cannes, that led to a personal realization. She also discusses her current projects and her initiative to plant trees with every purchase from her website. The episode underscores the healing power of music and personal storytelling.

Link to her website

Her instagram

Transcription page

Timestamps (by podsqueeze)

Introduction to Glenda Benavides (00:00:06) Glenda introduces herself as a singer-songwriter and author with diverse musical experiences.

Film Experience (00:00:24) Glenda shares details about her award-winning short film "Change" and its challenges.

Improvised Music Reflection (00:02:12) Glenda describes how improvised music evokes deep emotional imagery of ascension and connection.

Overwhelming Conference Experience (00:03:10) Glenda recounts her overwhelming feelings at a music conference in Cannes, reflecting on her career.

Moment of Realization (00:05:10) She discusses a pivotal moment of self-awareness about her career and old aspirations.

Emotional Impact of Music (00:09:43) Glenda explains how music can facilitate healing and emotional expression through storytelling.

Collaboration Discovery (00:11:51) She shares the story of discovering a music partner, Gene Williams, through a serendipitous connection.

Reflection on Improvisation (00:14:39) Glenda discusses the power of ad-libbing and the emotional triggers it can evoke.

Podcast Experience (00:17:54) Glenda expresses appreciation for the unique format of the podcast, highlighting its purpose.

Promoting Her Work (00:18:17) She shares her website and her initiative to plant trees with every purchase, emphasizing sustainability.

Mark as Played

Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Stuff You Should Know
24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Crime Junkie

Crime Junkie

Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.