EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 43 MIN
Kalena Bovell: The Importance of Being Heard
from The Conscious Artist®: Mental Health Conversations with Pallavi Mahidhara · host The Conscious Artist®
Afro-Latina conductor, Kalena Bovell, shares her unique journey into classical music. Largely self-taught in her early years, she came to music later than most and navigated a path that was far from traditional. She discusses the importance of forging one's own path in the face of systemic barriers, and reflects on the deeper risks women face when their voices are ignored or dismissed, onstage in the music world, and especially in regards to women's health. Learn more about Kalena: https://www.kalenabovell.com/Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.meSubscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.comBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistFollow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial
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Afro-Latina conductor, Kalena Bovell, shares her unique journey into classical music. Largely self-taught in her early years, she came to music later than most and navigated a path that was far from traditional. She discusses the importance of forging one's own path in the face of systemic barriers, and reflects on the deeper risks women face when their voices are ignored or dismissed, onstage in the music world, and especially in regards to women's health. Learn more about Kalena: https://www.kalenabovell.com/Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.meSubscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.comBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistFollow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial
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