Journey of an Artist

Send us Fan Mail If you're struggling with your artistic identity or contemplating a shift in a new direction, look no further. Blue Capricorn is here to empathize with you! In this episode of Journey of an Artist , Emmeline sits down with alternative pop artist Blue Capricorn to talk about the nonlinear nature of the musician's journey.  From his early days in school band to his search...

Send us Fan Mail “It’s normal to have ups and downs. That comes with the world. It’s how you handle those ups and downs.” - Lamar Strait Do you ever feel like you can't focus on just one thing? Do you ever feel like you have too many ideas and too little time? Are you fighting negative voices in your head that say that you can't do it all? This episode is for you! In this episode of Jour...

Send us Fan Mail How to you fight for your dream in spite of the challenges? How do you use the obstacles as motivation? How can you turn roadblocks into new paths to success? In this episode, Emmeline and Dr. Mona Jhaveri tackle these questions and more.  Mona is a research scientist with a degree in biochemistry who began her career in science by working on a cure for cancer. Her discoveries led...

Send us Fan Mail Are you seeking proof that God has a plan for you? Have setbacks or traumatic experiences discouraged you? Are you looking for ways to get back into your art? If you  answered "yes" to any of those questions, Cryste DeShields has a story you need to hear. As celebrity photojournalist and co-founder of Dallas Music Network, Cryste has found multiple ways for her artistic...

Send us Fan Mail Did your artistic journey take you in a different direction than you'd initially anticipated? Do you struggle between satisfaction with your current path and doubt about whether you should've stuck to your initial direction? This episode is for you! Here, Emmeline sits down with singer-songwriter and music instructor Rebekah Prim to talk about the call to perform, the de...

Send us Fan Mail "Never discount any of your talents or that you can make use of them.” - Linda Lerner. Want to learn more about broadcast media?  This episode is for you! From television to radio, comedy to drama, writing to production, CBS to ABC, and NPR to Disney, Al and Linda Lerner have done it all! In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Al and Linda to discuss the decades they'v...

Send us Fan Mail "God did not create you to  create by yourself." - Charlie Wendell. Do you have a heart for service? Do you feel called to make a difference? Are you letting the fear of mistakes or inadequacy keep you from doing what you love?  This episode of Journey of an Artist is for you! University of North  Texas and Full Sail University alumna Charlie Wendell started out with goo...

Send us Fan Mail "If someone has to tell you to give them more, something is wrong." - Jim Greene Calling all fans of broadcast media and aspiring sports broadcasters! In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the tireless hustler Jim Greene.  Graphics Coordinator for the American Airlines Center and AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX, Jim is  a veteran of sports broadcasting and live events...

Send us Fan Mail "[Writing] helped keep me grounded and connected and able to keep on emotionally." - Rachael Warecki.  Are you an aspiring writer? A professional writer? Do you have a deep desire to share your stories with the world? This episode is for you! Emmeline sits down with award-winning, published author Rachael Warecki to talk about the practices that help a writer go from asp...

Send us Fan Mail "There are no menial jobs if you can learn from them." - Tigrilla Gardenia. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with nature-inspired mentor and leadership coach, Tigrilla Gardenia.  A veteran of Microsoft, Real Networks, and Cirque du Soleil, Tigrilla talks about how her passion for engineering and her love for music have led her down a winding, fruitful creative path th...

Send us Fan Mail "You can always reinvent yourself." - Veronica  Young In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Deep Ellum Community Association board member and Dallas/Fort Worth radio veteran Veronica Young to talk about Veronica's unconventional path to success as an emcee and radio personality. Veronica shares her lifelong passion for local music, her enthusiasm for live music,...

Send us Fan Mail "If we always are trying to make today's performance or today's work a little bit better than yesterday, there's  no way for us to get  complacent at what we're doing." - Brian Schexnayder. In this episode, Emmeline sits  down with Julliard alum and former baritone soloist for the Metropolitan  Opera, Brian Schexnayder. They talk about Brian's ti...

Send us Fan Mail "Make sure your why is not tied to what the world expects of you." - Jackie Gibbons. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Jackie Gibbons, a fitness and life coach and one half of the indie music sensation, The Gibbonses. Jackie  gets real and candid about the ramifications of COVID for the music business; how passions can change; and how her own struggles with body i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Mav Traxx, the Chief of Artist Development at Dallas Music Network and the CEO and Founder of  MTI Music Solutions.  Mav talks about  getting his start in the music industry, the drive to follow his passion, and his strong desire to help new artists navigate the  rocky terrain of the  entertainment business. He also talks about saying &quot...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Scott Currie, a film industry veteran who has worked on award-winning films like Philadelphia, Beloved , and Up Close & Personal.  Scott graciously shares stories about his time in the movie industry, how he's managed to find work as a location scout and producer, how valuable mentorship can be in entertainment, and how his career...

Send us Fan Mail "You can quickly lose sight of who you are when all you identify with is your art." - Margot Martin. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the insightful and inspiring Margot Martin. An alumna of the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle, Washington and a founding member of the Carolina Ballet, Margot ultimately left a career in performance to create her very own fitnes...

Send us Fan Mail "There's so much that people are missing out on because people are dying with their dreams." - Shailaun. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with model, actress, and singer Shailaun. They discuss Shailaun's journey to self-love and self-acceptance, how "spread love" has become the message of her life, and how that message manifests on her brand new al...

Send us Fan Mail "I want to continue to create space for artists to share their gifts." - Beverly Perry In this episode, Emmeline sits down with the Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter and artist advocate, Beverly Perry. A songwriter since age eight and a voracious fan of music, Beverly now serves as Executive Director of Dallas Music Network, a non-profit organization that strives to creat...

Send us Fan Mail “I get that fear is a beautiful catalyst for a lot of things, but for me personally, it was holding me back.” - Maggie Welch. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Maggie Welch, an alumna of Southern Methodist University and the CEO and founder of MW Creative LLC, a tech implementation agency that focuses on digital strategy and design.  A writer and a lifelong creative, Maggie...

Send us Fan Mail "That's what art is. It's about forming a connection." - Mark Landson. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Mark Landson, Founder and Director of Open Classical.  Open Classical is a non-profit organization based in Dallas, Texas that seeks to engage audiences in classical music through innovative live events and creative programming..  A professional violi...

Send us Fan Mail "N0 one can be better at being you than you can." - Harry Hewlett. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with singer-songwriter and  A&R Director of the Dallas Songwriters Association, Harry Hewlett.  A veteran of the independent songwriting scenes in Nashville and New York City, Harry talks about his journey from baritone player in the junior high band to guitar-playi...

Send us Fan Mail "Sometimes you just have to take a chance." - Chris Mueller. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with Chris Mueller, Program Director of Deep Ellum Radio and the man behind the moniker at the famous Ghost of Blind Lemon music blog.  Since he picked up a piano at age four and a CD of local music in high school, Chris has been obsessed with finding and amplifying the Dalla...

Send us Fan Mail "I've never known how to be anybody else but me." - Jose the Barefoot Photographer. In this episode, Emmeline sits down with photographer and videographer Jose Camacho, known as "Jose the Barefoot Photographer."  Jose shares stories about what inspired him to begin taking pictures professionally, what continues to inspire him as a photographer, how Iive mu...

Send us Fan Mail "When I finish a song or write a song, I feel complete." - Vince Hilado In this special Easter episode, Emmeline sits down with fellow Twitch streamer and worship musician Vince Hilado. A native of the greater Chicago area, Vince grew up playing in classical piano competitions and eventually became the main pianist for his church.  He talks about his journey through clas...

Send us Fan Mail "Every year I lean more and more into the fact that I'm not like everyone else." - Amber LaFrance In this episode, Emmeline sits down with public relations representative, radio DJ, and president of Culture Hype, Amber LaFrance.  Amber earned her degree in business from Texas State in San Marcos, then got her start with Juice Consulting in Austin, TX. Upon moving ba...