Wintering: How Kathi Fran Reclaimed Her Voice After Life’s Hardest Seasons

Rediscovering Purpose Through Music with Kathi FranIn this episode of Second Verse hosted by Becky Boyland, we meet Kathi Copans, who creates under the artist name Kathi Fran. Kathi shares her inspiring journey of growing up in a musical home, navigating the ups and downs of life, and finding her way back to music and songwriting after illness and loss. This conversation covers a range of topics including the evolving definition of success, the healing power of music, and the importance of kindness in the creative community. Becky and Kathi also discuss the challenges and rewards of co-writing, the importance of authenticity in art, and how even small steps in pursuing one's passion can lead to significant personal fulfillment and impact. Tune in for an episode full of wisdom, resilience, and musical inspiration.https://youtu.be/EJrlJslaNroConnect with Kathi Fran:Instagram: @kat_rocks_13linktr.ee/kathifranSponsors:Attitude Creativity: https://attitudecreativity.com/blueprintSinging / Straw: https://secondverse.com/singingstraw (affiliate link, 10% coupon auto-applied, or use code “secondverse”)Featured Song:”Wintering” by Kathi Fran, written by Kathi Fran Copans & Wilhelmina Fleur Lavinia Walter (used with permission). All rights reserved.Timestamps:00:00 Kathi Fran Episode Teaser00:13 Introduction01:41 Welcome and Early Love for Music04:32 Transition to School Teaching07:43 Health Challenges and Rediscovery10:13 Philosophical Reflections on Music24:39 Creative Process and Collaborations26:33 The Self-Promoting Artist29:34 The Importance of Co-Writing and Community31:35 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Attitude Creativity32:56 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Singing / Straw33:54 Instrumentation and Production Techniques36:07 The Art of Using MIDI and Live Instruments42:51 Live Performances and Open Mics45:19 Future Plans and Dreams49:08 Advice for Aspiring Musicians50:42 Coda52:45 Featured Song: "Wintering" by Kathi Fran, written by Kathi Fran Copans & Wilhelmina Fleur Lavinia WalterStream all the released music from Second Verse any time!Add the official Songs from the Second Verse Podcast playlist to your Spotify now! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5lPUAY9uBYVVg9fmy03Bj3?si=5211c2db80334285Or to your Tidal now! https://tidal.com/playlist/c84934ad-2723-4d1a-919e-2aebd4b4974dStarting your own podcast? Sign up with Captivate to host your show today! https://fas.st/t/ZHbLxEpe (affiliate link)