Host Mark Brand welcomes Harold O'Neal to Better for a conversation about embracing conflict and creative storytelling through impact by turning inside. Don't miss a little performance on his keyboard at the end of the episode!
Harold O'Neal is a musician and social entrepreneur, known for his work as a producer, pianist, composer, public speaker, and storyteller. He is widely recognized for his association with the legacy of jazz pianists and has also worked with a diverse range of artists across various musical genres, including U2, Lupe Fiasco, Bob Geldof, Jay Z, and Damien Rice. O'Neal has also been granted fellowship to the prestigious Royal Society of the Arts, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as patron. Recently, Harold O'Neal brought his storytelling expertise to Pixar's Academy Award-winning film, Soul, serving as a creative expert behind the scenes with his stories providing valuable resources to the filmmaking process. O'Neal is currently working on a range of exciting projects, including his next cinematic jazz album set for release in 2023. He's also producing and scoring a feature-length film with an Academy Award-winning director, scheduled for release in 2024. Additionally, he's collaborating with NASA's Chief Story Architect, Paul Propster, to co-found the Admira Summit, a social enterprise focused on youth outreach, technology, and storytelling.
Find out more about Harold O'Neal:
https://www.pianocinema.com/
https://www.admirasummit.org/home
https://www.instagram.com/haroldonealofficial
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