Journey of an Artist

Send us Fan Mail "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 experien...

Send us Fan Mail 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 n...

Send us Fan Mail "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 some how, some way, the insane thing that we're planning...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail "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 pe...

Send us Fan Mail "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 Col...

Send us Fan Mail "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 ques...

Send us Fan Mail "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 ar...

Send us Fan Mail "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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cha...

Send us Fan Mail "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...

Send us Fan Mail "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 Sing...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 f...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mu...

Send us Fan Mail "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!&quo...

Send us Fan Mail "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,...

Send us Fan Mail "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 an...

Send us Fan Mail "I just felt this itch..." Jacob Niemeier had a great, stable life. He had a job in his field that earned him a comfortable wage, a satisfying living situation, and lots of friends with whom he could hang out on the weekends. Deep down, though, something was calling him to do more. To do something scary. To take a risk. Jacob was positive that God was calling him to star...

Send us Fan Mail How do you make a living doing what you love in the creative arts? Can music really make full-time money? Brad Thompson has the answer. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with professional musician Brad Thompson of Brad Thompson and the Undulating Band to talk about their reunion show on January 12th, 2023 at The Bartonville Store , how life impacts the process of songwriting, an...

Send us Fan Mail "People really just need to be heard." - Lauren O'Connor.  It's been a rough few years for mental health. The pandemic, the fear, the feelings of isolation, the political unrest--all of these have contributed to what sometimes feels like a Herculean fight. But if you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, or struggling to find purpose and communi...

Send us Fan Mail "Lord, thank you for taking me through this journey. Grant me strength as I go through each day. Grant me a cheerful spirit and give me courage to do whatever needs to be done." - Angela Mendoza. Tony Mendoza was a CFO. His wife, Angela, was an accountant. They were, by self definition, not "creative" people. Yet they created a beautiful life together by choosi...

Send us Fan Mail "We live in hope." Have you ever wondered how you can contribute to the arts if you don't feel like a traditional creative? Can you still make an impact if you're not the one drawing, or painting, or making music? Dr. Diane Miles says yes. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with arts advocate Dr. Diane Miles to discuss her career in education, her experience i...

Send us Fan Mail "Authenticity is key." What do you do when you have so much creative energy that you can't possibly focus on just one project at a time? How do you balance all of your passion with your desire to stay sane? Joseph Fisher-Schramm knows. Joseph is a musician, a producer, an arranger, and the CEO and founder of the independent record label, A Study in Expression. In th...

Send us Fan Mail "How you do anything is how you do everything." Have you ever wanted to learn an instrument? Did you start learning? Did you immediately start to wonder why playing an instrument is so hard? This is your episode! In this episode of Journey of an Artist, Emmeline sits down with YouTube star and fellow pianist, Marina from The Piano Keys, to talk about why it matters not j...