Nicole Zuraitis on Choosing Love, Rescue Dogs & Living Authentically // THE 513

Heartdea13r Podcast with Christopher Gonda // THE 513 // Nicole Zuraitis (2x GRAMMY® Winning Jazz singer & Songwriter, Producer, and Vocal Coach)THE 5139 questions. 3 layers. 1 person. Some rapid fire, some heady. All killer, no filler. Five questions for the head. One question for the heart. Three questions for the soul. This is our fun way of getting to know someone intimately, quickly.SummaryTwo-time Grammy-winning jazz artist Nicole Zuraitis joins Christopher Gonda for a candid conversation about the values that shape her life beyond music. From rescue dogs and activism to manifestation, self-worth, and choosing love, she reflects on the experiences that have fuelled her compassion, creativity, and unwavering sense of purpose. It's an honest, heartfelt look at authenticity, empathy, and why becoming your best self is ultimately about helping others become theirs.Key TopicsAuthenticity and kindness are core to Nicole’s life and music.She is passionate about rescuing pit bulls and advocating for underdogs.Living with love means loving yourself first and then extending that love to others.Balancing goal-oriented planning with improvisation is key to her approach.Self-love and acceptance are vital for personal growth and happiness.Heartdea13r theme song by William J. Sullivanhttps://linktr.ee/wjpsullivan https://williamjsullivan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/wjpsullivan/ https://x.com/wjpsullivan https://www.tiktok.com/@wjpsullivan https://www.youtube.com/@wreckinjoint