EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 51 MIN
Nicole Zuraitis: Jazz Maestro and Grammy Winner
from Silver Disobedience® Perception Dynamics™ with Dian Griesel: How People Think, Lead & Create Success
Nicole Zuraitis: Practice, Visualization and Grit to Grammy Wins - An Inspiring JourneyIn this special episode, Dian Griesel interviews Nicole Zuraitis, an accomplished American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and 2024 Grammy winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from setting her mind to winning a Grammy to achieving this monumental goal. With candid stories and valuable insights, Nicole discusses the power of visualization, the challenges she faced, and the grit required to succeed in the music industry. Despite the silence from certain quarters, Nicole stands as a testament to hard work and determination. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone aiming to achieve their dreams.Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolezmusic/Or visit her website: https://www.nicolezmusic.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here: https://diangriesel.comBut for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York. https://www.themanhattancenter.com/More info here:🔗 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@SilverDisobedienceiTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/@SilverDisobedience on Instagram and Facebook@DianGriesel on Instagram and XShow Run: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:26 Nicole Zuraitis' Grammy Journey02:42 The Power of Visualization03:09 Overcoming Rejection and Finding Success03:57 Paid to Practice: The Red Eye Grill Experience07:34 Embracing Jazz and Early Musical Influences09:44 First Songs and Early Career Challenges10:54 Building Confidence and Self-Worth14:13 The Long Road to Success25:29 Competitions and External Validation26:57 Activism Through Art27:12 Diverse Musical Journey27:32 Breakthrough at Birdland31:50 Grammy Nomination and Recognition32:50 Facing Industry Challenges38:41 Creating a New Lane in Jazz40:30 Overcoming Jealousy and Building Community48:23 Future Projects and Vision50:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Nicole Zuraitis: Practice, Visualization and Grit to Grammy Wins - An Inspiring JourneyIn this special episode, Dian Griesel interviews Nicole Zuraitis, an accomplished American jazz vocalist, pianist, composer, arranger, and 2024 Grammy winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album. Nicole shares her inspiring journey from setting her mind to winning a Grammy to achieving this monumental goal. With candid stories and valuable insights, Nicole discusses the power of visualization, the challenges she faced, and the grit required to succeed in the music industry. Despite the silence from certain quarters, Nicole stands as a testament to hard work and determination. This episode is a treasure trove of inspiration for anyone aiming to achieve their dreams.Follow Nicole on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolezmusic/Or visit her website: https://www.nicolezmusic.com/Please SUBSCRIBE! I’m Dian Griesel, Ph.D. aka @SilverDisobedience to my hundreds of thousands of monthly blog readers. You can learn more about me here: https://diangriesel.comBut for starters…I am a perception analyst, counselor, hypnotherapist, author of 16 books and a Wilhelmina model. For 30 years I have helped my clients to achieve greater understanding as to how perceptions impact everything we do whether personally or professionally.This episode was recorded in collaboration with The Manhattan Center, New York City, New York. https://www.themanhattancenter.com/More info here:🔗 YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@SilverDisobedienceiTunes/Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silver-disobedience-perception-dynamics-hosted-by-dian/id1582857422LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diangriesel/@SilverDisobedience on Instagram and Facebook@DianGriesel on Instagram and XShow Run: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction01:26 Nicole Zuraitis' Grammy Journey02:42 The Power of Visualization03:09 Overcoming Rejection and Finding Success03:57 Paid to Practice: The Red Eye Grill Experience07:34 Embracing Jazz and Early Musical Influences09:44 First Songs and Early Career Challenges10:54 Building Confidence and Self-Worth14:13 The Long Road to Success25:29 Competitions and External Validation26:57 Activism Through Art27:12 Diverse Musical Journey27:32 Breakthrough at Birdland31:50 Grammy Nomination and Recognition32:50 Facing Industry Challenges38:41 Creating a New Lane in Jazz40:30 Overcoming Jealousy and Building Community48:23 Future Projects and Vision50:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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