Melisse Opens Up about her Experience in Maestra

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Paris native and American citizen Melisse Brunet is conducting herself and orchestras in the only way she knows how--by being her true self and not conforming to others' ideas of what a woman conductor should look like or do. She spoke with me on this podcast a few months ago about her joy of becoming a U.S. citizen and her profession, and we briefly spoke about her being featured in the documentary "Maestra." This week we dive deeper into what the experience of competing in La Maestra was like and how she felt about being so honest and vulnerable in the documentary about a handful of the women in the competition. Watch the film Maestra on Netflix or rent it ⁠by clicking here ⁠to help support music education for youth in America, AND a percent goes to this podcast! To see Melisse in action conducting the Northeast Philharmonic in Northeast PA, ⁠click here to view the schedule⁠ of events. Thank you to my podcast sponsor ⁠ @BudgetThroughLife ⁠ for supporting the content I produce each week. Be sure to check out Emily's videos and follow Budget Through Life on Facebook and Instagram for information to help you budget through your life, especially as the costly holiday season approaches. If you would like to help support this podcast, please reach out to [email protected]. Please be sure to subscribe to this channel and follow Funny Wine Girl Jeannine on Facebook and Instagram. Share this podcast with a friend, foe or anyone you know; write a review on Apple Podcasts and/or rate on Spotify. I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart and the bottom of my wine glass.

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