Power Dynamics- HAVING A VOICE- THE ASTER Live

Keywords mental health, empowerment, community, voice, trauma, music industry, creativity, authenticity, self-discovery, cultural identity Live EVENT at THE ASTER 11/13/2025 Host; TONI MENDOZA-GRATITUDE! Takeaways Dr. Paul shares his journey from law to therapy. Denise: The Lower East Side shaped cultural identities and experiences. Finding one's voice is crucial for empowerment. Donna: Power dynamics in the music industry can be exploitative. Trauma can be addressed through voice and expression. Community and connection are vital for personal growth. Self-understanding is key to navigating power struggles. Intentionality in creative spaces fosters collaboration. Personal stories can inspire and uplift others. Vulnerability and authenticity are essential for connection. Titles Empowering Voices: Navigating Identity and Trauma The Journey of Self-Discovery in Creative Spaces SEE the Biographies of our Panelists Donna Ross-Jones, CEO of Transition Music Corp. https://transitionmusic.com/ Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, https://draysonmews.com/dr-paul/ Denise Woods, #speak it clearly https://www.speakitclearly.com/ and get their books ! THE POWER OF VOICE by Denise Woods and FRAGILE POWER; Why Having Everything is Never Enough and READ the Blogs, Posts and Educational Articles by Donna Ross-Jones on Autism, the inequities in the music industry and how to support artists and ownership of their music rights and earnings.