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In this episode of REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah, hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson sit down with Marya Kazmi, writer, educator, and the voice behind Brown Girl Interrupting. Marya shares her deeply personal journey navigating identity as the daughter of immigrants from Pakistan and Bangladesh, growing up in America while balancing the expectations of family, culture, and faith. From becoming a young mother during college to later finding the courage to leave a difficult marriage after 17 years, Marya’s story is one of resilience, reflection, and ultimately choosing herself. Through writing, storytelling, and honest conversation, Marya began dismantling the beliefs she once held about who she was supposed to be. That process of healing eventually grew into her podcast and talk series Pain to Power, where she amplifies stories of individuals who have transformed personal struggles into leadership and purpose. In this conversation, we explore: • Navigating identity between cultures • The courage it takes to rewrite your life story • Healing through storytelling and community • Turning pain into purpose and leadership • Why authenticity and honest dialogue are essential to personal growth We also discuss Marya’s course Empowerment Unlocked: A Journey to Healing and Growth, a five-session program designed to help participants explore identity, unpack limiting beliefs, regulate emotions, and communicate needs with authenticity. At its core, this episode is about reclaiming your voice—and discovering the power that comes from telling your story on your own terms. Subscribe to REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah for conversations at the intersection of identity, music, healing, and personal transformation.

Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 10 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we explore the practices that help us become stronger, safer, and more grounded in who we are. This week, we welcome a leader in the world of Krav Maga, each with decades of experience empowering people to step into courage, confidence, and personal agency: Kelly Campbell For more than 26 years, Kelly has taught authentic Krav Maga across the globe — training students, mentoring instructors, and preserving the integrity of the system. Kelly’s mission is simple and profound:  help people believe they can be in control of their safety, their choices, and their growth — and give them the tools to prove it. Krav Maga transformed her own life. She began training “just for fun,” but instructors saw the teacher in her long before she saw it in herself. With time, Kelly discovered that her true calling wasn’t performing strength — but teaching people how to access their own. Kelly brings a rare combination of expertise, humility, and heart — making this episode a masterclass in personal empowerment. In this episode, we explore: - How authentic Krav Maga develops not just physical skill, but mindset, self-awareness, and emotional resilience - Why empowerment begins with believing you can be in control of your life, your body, and your safety - Kelly’s journey from hesitant student to global instructor developer — and what she learned along the way - The difference between real empowerment and performative “toughness” - Why self-defense training is as much about mental health as it is about physical safety - How movement, discipline, and community help people reclaim their power This episode is grounding, electrifying, and deeply human — the perfect blend of strength and heart. Connect with Kelly Campbell Email: [email protected] Location: Los Angeles, California (Global instructor developer and trainer) ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounding lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5411589634129920

Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 9 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where vulnerability meets vision, and everyday living becomes sacred. This week’s guest is Liz Strom, DC/NYC–based lifestyle curator, transformational life coach, content creator, and founder of the brand Espressofied. Through Espressofied, Liz encourages people to live life elevated — embracing beauty, self-care, authenticity, and connection as everyday practices. For Liz, life’s highest moments come not just in milestones, but in the tiny acts of “showing up” — treating yourself well, curating your environment, honoring your story, and building community. Her mission: help people experience life as a rich, soulful journey — in mindset, style, wellness, and purpose. In this conversation, we explore: Why “elevated living” matters — and how self-care, aesthetic, and presence can shift energy in your life How Liz’s personal story (including surviving major health challenges) shaped her mission to help others reclaim their power, identity, and joy voyagebaltimore.com+1 The role of community, storytelling, and shared vulnerability in healing and growth Practical tools: how to curate rituals, environments, and mindsets that reflect your highest self The power of beauty, self-love, and inner alignment as radical acts of self-respect — especially for those navigating trauma, illness, or major transitions What “living elevated” really means — beyond Instagram aesthetics, as a consistent way of being If you’re someone who wants to deepen your relationship with yourself, your body, and your story — or if you believe in the transformative power of beauty, presence, and intentional living — this episode will speak directly to your spirit. Connect with Liz Strom & Espressofied Website: https://espressofied.com/ espressofied  Instagram: @espressofied Instagram  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/espressofied LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author based in Rockville, Maryland. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice dedicated to helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and communities in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com

REAL TALK | Episode 7 — Michelle Jacoby: Love, Authenticity & Finding the Relationships We Deserve Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 8 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we explore the emotional, relational, and spiritual practices that help us thrive. This week, we welcome Michelle Jacoby, award-winning matchmaker, relationship coach, author, founder of DC Matchmaking, and co-founder of the Matchmakers Alliance. With clients across the DMV, the U.S., and abroad, Michelle has helped thousands of commitment-minded singles find real, lasting love. Her mission is simple:  help people find love — and spread more of it in the world.  And she does this not through games or gimmicks, but through authenticity, emotional intelligence, and deep self-discovery. Michelle believes that love isn’t luck —  it’s a skill, a mindset, and a relationship with yourself first.   Her superpower is building community, helping people feel safe being fully themselves, and guiding frustrated singles toward healthy, aligned partnership. In this episode, we explore: -What it really means to be “commitment-minded” — and why that matters -How self-awareness and authenticity shape the relationships we attract -The emotional patterns that keep people stuck in dating — and how to shift them -Why love is one of the most healing, transformative energies we have access to -How to date with confidence, clarity, and intention -The unique emotional landscape of singles in the DMV (and beyond) -What Michelle has learned from decades of helping people find the love they deserve This episode is grounding, hopeful, practical, and heart-opening — perfect for anyone who wants to love better, heal deeper, or build relationships from a place of truth and alignment. Connect with Michelle Jacoby Website: www.dcmatchmaking.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCMatchmaking  Instagram: Michelle_Jacoby  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejacobydc/ ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounding lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5411589634129920

REAL TALK | S3 Ep6 Dr. Dave Snell: Healing, Humanity & “Unf*cking the World” from the Inside Out. Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 7 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we go beyond wellness buzzwords and dive into the real work of healing, mental health, and community transformation. This week, we’re joined by Dr. Dave Snell — counsellor, researcher, strategist, cultural translator, and self-proclaimed “Doctor of Bogans.” Based in Kirikiriroa, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Dave works at both ends of the mental health spectrum: on the front lines supporting individuals through his counselling practice and behind the scenes designing and advising mental health and addiction services across the country. Dave’s mission is bold, unapologetic, and deeply compassionate: “Unf*ck the world as much as possible.” He draws on lived experience, academic insight, and cultural literacy to help people — and systems — heal. His why is simple and profoundly human: “None of us chose to be born into this world, so it makes sense that we help each other through it.” In this conversation, we explore: ● What it actually looks like to “unf*ck the world” — internally, interpersonally, and systemically ● The mental health landscape in Aotearoa and what the rest of the world can learn from it ● How lived experience shapes better policy, better care, and better connection ● The role of humor, humility, and cultural identity in healing ● Why the “Doctor of Bogans” approach breaks stigma and creates bridges across social divides ● How we can support our own mental health while supporting others This episode is honest, grounded, and radically human — offering a refreshing and necessary perspective on what it means to help people, communities, and systems heal. Connect with Dr. Dave Snell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmsnell/ Profile / Feature: https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/tv-radio/tv-guide/70519383/meet-new-zealands-biggest-bo gans ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching. Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. Website: https://dinahsimpson.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5411589634129920

In tonight’s episode of REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah, hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson sit down for a candid mid-season check-in conversation. Now just over a quarter of the way through the season, this episode offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with ourselves, our bodies, and the deeper themes that have been emerging throughout recent conversations. Expect an honest, grounded dialogue around growth, nervous system regulation, creativity, resilience, and what it looks like to stay aligned in the midst of busy, full lives. Emma brings her perspective as an empowerment-through-songwriting coach, musician, author, and keynote speaker, sharing how music, voice, and creative expression can be powerful tools for emotional processing and personal transformation. Dinah, founder of High Ki Living, offers insight from her work in sound bowl healing, Reiki, mindfulness, and embodied self-awareness, weaving together practical wisdom and energetic alignment. This episode is less about performance and more about presence—a real conversation, in real time, about what it means to check in, recalibrate, and keep showing up with intention. Join us for a thoughtful, heart-centered conversation designed to meet you exactly where you are.     About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author based in Rockville, Maryland. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching. Through her books, performances, coaching programs, and youth empowerment work, Emma blends rockstar energy with mindful depth — inspiring audiences to turn struggle into strength and make healing a creative act. Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice dedicated to helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. After experiencing stress-induced burnout in the corporate world, Dinah shifted her life’s direction and now supports individuals, teams, and organizations with breathwork, meditation, sound-bowl healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices. Her work is rooted in nourishment, nervous-system regulation, and accessible spiritual tools — helping people reconnect with themselves and embody a more centered, elevated way of living. Website: https://dinahsimpson.com

REAL TALK | Episode 4 — Dr. Robb Kelly: Rewiring the Brain, Healing the Soul Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 5 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where raw truth meets soulful transformation. This week, we sit down with Dr. Robb Kelly, Oxford-educated psychologist turned addiction-recovery trailblazer, whose journey took him from homelessness and deep despair to becoming one of the world’s leading voices in neuroplastic recovery, trauma healing, and life transformation. In this conversation, we explore: Why — in Robb’s view — “It’s not the drinking; it’s the thinking.” How changing neural pathways can heal addiction, trauma, and emotional pain. The science and soul behind his methods — from Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Somatic Experiencing to Brainspotting, trauma work, and daily accountability. What it’s like to rebuild a life from rock bottom — and how that journey offers a roadmap for redemption, hope, and everyday healing. How his work isn’t just for addicts — but for anyone stuck in cycles of negative thought, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions. Tools and takeaways we can all use for mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience: rewiring the brain, healing trauma, shifting mindset, and reclaiming personal power. If you’re someone navigating trauma, addiction, emotional numbness, or striving for deeper healing and growth — this episode will speak directly to your journey. Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly  Website: https://www.robbkelly.com  Instagram: @addiction_doctor  ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author based in Rockville, Maryland. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching. Through her books, performances, coaching programs, and youth empowerment work, Emma blends rockstar energy with mindful depth — inspiring audiences to turn struggle into strength and make healing a creative act. Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice dedicated to helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. After experiencing stress-induced burnout in the corporate world, Dinah shifted her life’s direction and now supports individuals, teams, and organizations with breathwork, meditation, sound-bowl healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices. Her work is rooted in nourishment, nervous-system regulation, and accessible spiritual tools — helping people reconnect with themselves and embody a more centered, elevated way of living. Website: https://dinahsimpson.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5411589634129920

Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 3 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where we explore the conversations, creativity, and consciousness that elevate how we live, lead, and connect. This week, we’re joined by Molly Ruland — CEO of Heartcast Media, global strategist, systems architect, and the force behind hundreds of high-impact multimedia projects. Based in Costa Rica and working with clients around the world, Molly’s mission is simple and radical: create as many high-quality relationships as possible. Her philosophy — “Listening is the Revolution” — underpins everything she builds. In a noisy world, Molly’s work is about amplifying meaningful voices, cultivating intentional relationships, and designing systems that make creative expression sustainable and scalable. In this conversation, we explore: Why listening — truly listening — is one of the most powerful tools for healing, leadership, and connection How Molly builds systems, brands, and creative ecosystems that last The role of vulnerability, curiosity, and community in creating high-quality relationships What it means to lead with intention in a digital world overflowing with noise How entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and creatives can design lives that are aligned, sustainable, and impactful The spiritual and emotional intelligence behind building a life abroad, running global operations, and maintaining personal integrity If you’re someone who cares about connection, creativity, leadership, or the inner architecture of a meaningful life, this episode will offer both inspiration and actionable insight. Connect with Molly Ruland & Heartcast Media Media Kit: https://mediakit.heartcastmedia.com/molly-ruland  Instagram (Threads): https://www.threads.com/@mollydruland  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mollydruland  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heartcastmedia/  Website: https://www.heartcastmedia.com/ ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounded lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5411589634129920

Join hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson for Episode 2 of REAL TALK: Raising the Vibration — where grounded conversation meets creative healing, neuroscience meets storytelling, and everyday people become catalysts for change. This week, we’re joined by REAL TALK | Season 3 : Episode , educator, consultant, and creator of the HEART Framework — Habits, Engagement, Awareness, Resilience, and Telling Stories. Through Weisler Works, Joey helps teachers and students build safer, stronger, more emotionally intelligent classrooms using trauma-informed practices and intentional storytelling. His mission is simple and profound: give educators the tools to reduce burnout and give students the confidence to use their voices for change. In this conversation, we explore: - How the HEART Framework transforms school culture, teacher well-being, and student engagement - Why trauma-informed storytelling helps young people turn pain into purpose - What educators can do today to reduce burnout and reconnect with their “why” - How small, consistent habits translate into measurable gains — from attendance to graduation rates - The power of reframing stories inside classrooms, families, and communities - How Joey helps schools move from crisis to connection If you’re a parent, educator, therapist, administrator — or simply someone who believes in the healing power of story — this episode will resonate deeply. Joey’s work is both practical and transformational, offering a roadmap toward safer classrooms, stronger relationships, and more resilient young people. ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounding lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com

Welcome to Episode 1 of REAL TALK Season 3: This is High Ki Living — where healing, resilience, and personal transformation meet real stories from extraordinary people. In our season premiere, hosts Emma G and Dinah Simpson are joined by two powerhouse motivators whose missions, methods, and lived experiences remind us that movement — physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual — is medicine. Meet Laurent Amzallag Fitness expert, motivational speaker, and creator of the YALA movement, Laurent is known across the DMV for his high-energy inspiration and joyful approach to wellness. After surviving a medical crisis with a 50/50 chance of recovery, Laurent discovered firsthand the healing power of movement — and dedicated his life to helping others tap into their own vitality, humor, and strength. Meet Doug Byrd Pilot, youth mentor, and founder of Byrd Inspiration Airshows, Doug uses aviation as a tool to uplift and empower young people. Raised in an environment of positivity, encouragement, and possibility, Doug believes every child deserves to know what’s possible for them. His mission: breathe life and purpose into the next generation by giving them access to aviation, mindset tools, and an unstoppable belief in themselves. In this powerful episode, we explore: - How movement, mindset, and discipline shape mental and emotional well-being - The healing connection between the body, breath, confidence, and action - How aviation becomes a vehicle for possibility, courage, and identity for young people - The importance of joy, humility, humor, and community in personal transformation - What it means to raise your vibration — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually If you’re ready for an episode that will leave you inspired, energized, and reminded of your own power to rise, this is the perfect way to launch Season 3. Connect with Laurent Amzallag Website: https://laurentamzallag.com Instagram: @laurentamzallag Facebook: Laurent Amzallag LinkedIn: Laurent Amzallag Connect with Doug Byrd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dougiebyrd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byrdinspirationairshows/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/douglas-byrd-227a8a225 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byrdinspirationairshows ABOUT THE HOSTS About Emma G Emma G is a singer-songwriter, empowerment coach, TEDx speaker, and #1 bestselling author. Having survived 10 brain surgeries for hydrocephalus, she transformed her lived experience into a mission: helping others reclaim their voice, rewrite their stories, and build emotional and mental resilience through music, somatic expression, and trauma-informed coaching.  Website: https://emmagmusic.com About Dinah Simpson Dinah Simpson is the founder of High Ki Living, a mindfulness and energy-healing practice helping busy minds find calm, clarity, and balance. Through breathwork, meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and grounding lifestyle practices, Dinah supports individuals and organizations in overcoming burnout and reconnecting with their inner wisdom.  Website: https://dinahsimpson.com

Join us as we chat with Kari Swenson – multi-business owner, leader of 480 employees, and passionate advocate for people-first leadership – for Episode 16 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. Kari’s career spans decades in both the retail and restaurant industries, including her role as Owner/Operator of 12 McDonald’s restaurants across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. She also owns a thriving e-commerce and retail business importing Polish Pottery from Bolesławiec, Poland. Her leadership philosophy is simple: treat people well, connect with them, help them grow—and they’ll stick around. She has seen team members go from working the front counter to managing entire stores, living out her personal motto: “As you look to the stars, always try to turn around and bring someone with you.” In this episode, we explore: Why people-first leadership is the secret to her business success How she creates growth opportunities for her team The importance of focusing on what you can control How Krav Maga taught her to “get comfortable being uncomfortable” The connection between creativity, resilience, and leadership Plus: why process matters more than outcome in both business and life If you believe great leadership is about empowering people and building community, you’ll love this conversation. Connect with Kari Swenson Instagram: @kariswenson Facebook (Personal): facebook.com/kari.swenson1 Facebook (Business): facebook.com/ThePolishPotteryOutlet LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kariswenson Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #KariSwenson #PeopleFirstLeadership #BusinessOwner #McDonaldsOwnerOperator #LeadershipInAction #TeamGrowth #KravMagaMindset #WomenWhoLead #CommunityFocusedBusiness #ResilientLeadership #EmpoweringOthers

Join us as we chat with Terri Long – CEO of T2T Media, cohost of Spotlight Over The City, and creator of the powerful Trauma 2 Triumph Project – for Episode 15 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. Terri is on a mission to amplify the voices of women who have survived unimaginable trauma and gone on to live triumphant, purpose-filled lives. Through her groundbreaking T2T Project: Trauma 2 Triumph, Terri is shining a light on real stories of resilience and healing from women around the world. Her journey into media began unexpectedly when her husband, author and filmmaker Stan Long, asked her to cohost his show Spotlight Over The City “just for a little while.” That one moment turned into a full-time partnership in life and business, with the couple now hosting one of the most beloved Black-led streaming TV talk shows, featuring guests like Tito Jackson, Israel Houghton, Vivian Green, Misa Hylton, and more. In this episode, we explore: The origin story of Trauma 2 Triumph and how Terri connects with women survivors What it’s like to work side by side with her husband, and what they’ve built together The importance of storytelling in healing trauma Why her most cherished role is being a mom and wife—and how that grounds everything she does Plus: how she’s turning pain into purpose through film, podcasting, and legacy-building If you believe in the power of healing and storytelling, this episode will move and inspire you.

Join us as we chat with Jennifer Hamady – voice coach, psychotherapist, performer, and author – for Episode 14 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. Singing came naturally to Jennifer since she was a child. But everything changed when her formal vocal training in college left her disconnected from the very thing she loved most - her voice. After losing her voice physically and emotionally, Jennifer began a journey to undo everything that wasn’t working and to reconnect with her true, authentic sound. Now Jennifer helps others—singers, speakers, performers, executives, and creatives—find their true voice, and express it with power, grace, and freedom. In this episode, we explore: How our histories lead to stored emotion that impact our voices How vocal, emotional, and performance issues are often deeply intertwined What it really means to “find your voice,” and why so many of us feel disconnected from it Plus: how to express yourself more fully—on stage, in the boardroom, and in your own life If you’ve ever felt stuck, silenced, or unsure how to speak or sing your truth, this episode will guide you back home to your most powerful and joyful expression. Connect with Jennifer Hamady Instagram: instagram.com/jennifer_hamady Website: https://findingyourvoice.com/ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #JenniferHamady #FindingYourVoice #VoiceCoach #ExpressYourself #PerformancePsychology #VocalFreedom #PublicSpeaking #CreativeExpression #WomenWhoLead #Authenticity #HealingThroughVoice

Join us as we chat with Eli Lev, singer–songwriter, musician, spiritual storyteller, and founder of the Levitators community, for Episode 13 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. From the Navajo Nation to the Kennedy Center, Eli Lev is making the world feel more connected—one heartfelt song at a time. The Maryland-based singer-songwriter writes music for everyday enlightenment, weaving together stories of travel, transformation, and timeless wisdom. In this episode, we explore: Eli's approach to songwriting and music, and where it all started Why music can be a tool for emotional healing and global connection What it means to tell personal stories that unlock something universal in all of us The deep intersection of past, present, and future in Eli’s creative process Plus: what he’s learned from performing across six continents and 40+ states If you’re a lover of music, meaning, and art that bridges hearts and cultures, this episode is for you. Connect with Eli Lev Instagram: instagram.com/elilevmusic Website: https://eli-lev.com Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #EliLev #ThreeWorldsProject #FolkMusic #SingerSongwriter #IndieFolk #CulturalStorytelling #HealingThroughMusic #PastLives #PresentJourney #FutureMyths #GlobalMusic #MusicForTheSoul #SpiritualArtistry

Join us as we chat with Stephen Warner – husband, father, youth pastor turned entrepreneur, musician, and founder of Young Founders Academy – for Episode 12 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. Stephen’s journey has been anything but ordinary. From leading after-school programs to building a multiple 7-figure business with Modern Musician, to becoming a first-time dad, and the moment a kid named Jake knocked on his door and asked to mow his lawn which sparked the creation of Young Founders Academy. In this episode, we explore: - How Stephen’s background in ministry, mentorship, and business all led to founding Young Founders Academy - Why entreprenuership and what it can do for our youth - What it takes to raise up a generation of confident, capable youth who lead with purpose - Plus: the impact of AI on education, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship If you're a parent, educator, or future-focused leader who believes in empowering the next generation – this episode will move you, challenge you, and leave you inspired. Connect with Stephen Website: https://youngfounders.com/ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube.

S2 EP11 "Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This" - Defy Constraints Differently featuring Meg Trucano Join us as we chat with Creative Strategist, Designer, and Marketer Greg Roland for Episode 10 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This.  Join us as we chat with Meg Trucano Psychology-based Confidence Coach  for Episode 11 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. With a Phd in Psychology, Meg works with high-achieving business women who are ready to make a significant change in their lives, careers, or lifestyles. She lives for the moments when clients tell her that they’ve seen something differently, or they’ve been able to approach the same problem in a new way that helps them move past it. In this episode, we explore: Where Meg started, and how she got into coaching high-achieving business women? What holds back most high-achieving business women? How to best overcome and remove these barriers? What happens when women make big bold changes in their lives? Plus more. If you’re a high-achieving woman in business who wants to make big, badass change, this is for you. Connect with Meg Instagram:   / meg_trucano   Website: https://www.megtrucano.com/ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube.  

Join us as we chat with Creative Strategist, Designer, and Marketer Greg Roland for Episode 10 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. As part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re back this week with Greg, who is on a journey to create his first full-length album, making things no one has ever seen or heard before. With emotional intelligence, empathy, and God at the centre, we know this episode will bring peace and meaning to many of you. In this episode, we explore: ✨How Greg’s set of experiences, both good and bad, has combined to make him who he is today ✨How artistic creativity and creativity of thought shape you ✨Greg’s relationship with God and how it leads him ✨How emotional intelligence and empathy are the special sauce ✨Plus more. If you’re a creative, musician, or leader who is looking for more joy, hope, and empowerment, this episode is for you. Connect with Greg Instagram:   / gregrolandmusic   Website: linkedin.com/in/gregoryaroland Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube.

S2 EP9 - Real Talk With Emma G & Ra, "Break Free Of Overthinking & Anxiety" ft. Anxiety Coach Kieran Hedley. If you want to stop Googling “how to stop overthinking,” join us as we chat to Anxiety Coach Kieran Hedley for Episode 9 of Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This. As part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness month, we’re back this week with another Kiwi (aren’t we cool!?), who leads the way when it comes to normalising conversations about men’s mental health and anxiety. Keiran has over 240+ success stories across 10+ countries of supporting people to navigate everything stress-related, from panic attacks and OCD to social anxiety, trauma, addiction, and feeling completely lost in life. In this episode, we explore: ✨Keiran's personal background with Anxiety to now supporting others to live a life free from overthinking ✨What actually sticks when it comes to anxiety and overthinking? ✨How Keiran navigates a full life with running, travel, business, and study ✨How do we break the stigma of speaking up? ✨Plus more. If you are someone who spends your nights overthinking and trying to get to sleep, this episode is for you. Connect with Keiran Instagram:   / neurokez   Website: https://www.healingwithkez.com/ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #KeiranHeadley #StopOverthinking #MentalHealthAwareness #Anxiety #LeadershipWellbeing #Wellness #Wellbeing #MentalWellbeing

This week on Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This, International Speaker, Founder & MD of Braver Leaders, Sam Harvey, joins us. Sam has over 20 years of experience leading teams of up to 150 in corporate, SME, and Startup businesses across the globe, starting in New York City, then moving to the Caribbean, London, and now Dubai. A former competitive 100m sprinter, Sam openly shares about how he got fired for doing drugs and how it’s now shaped who he is and how he leads. In this episode, we explore: ✨Sam’s background of getting fired to now being the Founder of Braver Leaders. ✨Why vulnerability and how does it shape a culture? ✨What is psychological safety, and how does it build trust? ✨What happens when people feel safe to speak up? ✨The power of joy and playfulness. If you are an ambitious leader, founder, or CEO who desires to lead with more authenticity and feel less pressure to perform, this episode is for you. Want to know how to get the most out of your team productivity? Click here to take our free quiz: https://sam-eood0wp2.scoreapp.com/ Connect with Sam LinkedIn: Braver Leaders  https://www.linkedin.com/company/braverleaders Instagram: Braver Leaders https://www.instagram.com/rawinia__judson Website: https://www.braverleaders.com/ Hosted by @emmagmusic (on IG) & @rawinia__judson (on IG) Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #SamHarvey #BraverLeaders #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership #LeadershipWellbeing #LeadingPowerfully #Wellbeing #MentalWellbeing

This week on Real Talk: Mental Health Sounds Like This, we’re joined by Leadership Expert & CEO of The Legacy Leadership Consulting Group, Robert Heath Snr. Robert blends his background as an Officer and Company Commander in the United States Marine Corps with 20 years of experience leading, teaching, and coaching across multiple disciplines to support leaders in getting more from their whole lives. Robert works with leaders who desire to increase productivity, reduce stress and inefficiency, and get the very best out of their team on every project, regardless of who they may lead. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Robert’s background in the military to now being the CEO of TLLC ✨ What is the mindset and the skillset required of a great leader  ✨ Why your direction and your 'Why' is more important than the 'How' ✨ The pursuit of excellence over perfection ✨ Plus more  If you are an ambitious leader, entrepreneur, or executive who desires to live a more fulfilling life and leave with a renewed sense of who you are, this one is for you.  Loved what you heard from Robert Heath on today’s episode?  Take your leadership to the next level with two free tools designed to help you lead with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.  👉 Click here to access your free resources  You’ll get: The Defining Success Self-Reflection Tool – a workbook to help you clarify your values, align with your purpose, and lead with intention. The Courageous Communication Primer – a practical guide for navigating tough conversations and building trust. Start building your legacy today.   Connect with Robert LinkedIn: Robert Heath Facebook: Robert’s Page Website: http://www.tllcg.com/

S2 EP6 – Real Talk with Emma G & Ra "The Naked Truth: Surviving, Speaking, and Showing Up with Leslie Morgan Steiner" In this fearless episode of REAL TALK, Emma G and Rawinia Judson sit down with bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and domestic violence survivor Leslie Morgan Steiner to unpack what it really means to survive — and thrive — after trauma. From confronting cultural stigma to rewriting your identity, Leslie’s story is one of unapologetic truth-telling, resilience, and reinvention. 🎤 Topics we explore in this episode: - What it takes to speak out after surviving domestic violence - The power of telling your story — even when it shakes the system - Redefining womanhood, worth, and work-life balance - Why vulnerability in leadership is essential, not optional - The intersection of corporate success and personal healing - What Leslie’s journey taught her about identity, agency, and love - Her new book The Naked Truth — and why honesty is always worth it   🎧 This episode is bold, empowering, and refreshingly honest. If you’ve ever felt silenced by shame or wondered how to transform pain into purpose — this conversation is a must-listen.   📍 Filmed between Washington DC & Vancouver 🎙️ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music & ROKU TV   #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #TheNakedTruth #LeslieMorganSteiner #PodcastForHealing #DomesticViolenceAwareness #LeadershipAndMentalHealth #EmpoweredWomenEmpowerWomen #DMVWellness #VancouverCoaches #StorytellingMatters #StopShouldingOnYourself #RealTalkWithEmmaG

In this soul-shaking episode of REAL TALK, Emma G and Rawinia Judson dive deep into the stories, identities, and emotional patterns that shape us — and the choices we can make to reclaim our wholeness. From ancestral identity to toxic relationships, burnout cycles, spiritual grounding, and the addiction to performance, this episode is a powerful reminder that vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s transformation in motion. 🎤 Topics we explore in this episode: What a pepeha teaches us about identity and belonging The dopamine addiction of creatives, high performers, and over-givers How anger, stress, and grief can be transformed through reframing Why asking "Where are you from?" is about connection, not division Letting go of external validation — and choosing health over chaos How our emotions are energy in motion, and how to respond, not react Rediscovering who you are beyond the roles you perform — especially after loss or transition Lessons from HEFAT stress management training with war-zone journalists Why slowing down is one of the bravest things a leader can do How we can stop "yucking each other’s yums" and grow in community The beauty of seeing your life as an album — not just one identity or title 🎧 This episode is raw, funny, and deeply reflective. Whether you're a coach, a parent, an artist, a recovering people-pleaser, or someone navigating major life changes — this conversation is for you. 💡 Remember: Shame dies when stories are told. So tell yours. 📍 Filmed between Washington DC & Vancouver 🎙️ Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson 🎧 Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music & ROKU TV #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #ShameDiesWhenStoriesAreTold #PodcastForHealing #LeadershipAndMentalHealth #CreativeHealing #DMVCreatives #BethesdaWellness #VancouverCoaches #EmotionalResilience #TeWhareTapaWha #EmpowermentThroughVoice #StopShouldingOnYourself  

🎙️ The Naked Truth About Mental Health with Lauren Roche | REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This #TRIGGERWARNING: Brief discussion around suicide and depression In this empowering episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This, we sit down with Lauren Roche — founder of The Naked Truth with Lauren, goals coach, UX product designer at Deloitte, and mental health advocate — for a conversation that’s equal parts raw, real, and deeply relatable. Lauren is on a mission to transform the way young professionals think and talk about mental health. With vulnerability as her superpower, she’s built an omnichannel platform that merges storytelling, community, mindfulness, and goal-setting — creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported. We dive into: ✨ The origin story of The Naked Truth podcast and brand 🧠 Mental health in the high-functioning, high-pressure professional world 📱 How to create authentic digital spaces for real human connection 🌱 Lauren’s personal tools for staying grounded and inspired 🎯 The connection between vision, action, and emotional resilience Whether you’re navigating your 20s, building a brand, or balancing healing with ambition — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen to Lauren’s podcast: The Naked Truth with Lauren on Spotify 📲 Connect with Lauren: Instagram: @thenakedtruth.pod LinkedIn: Lauren Roche Facebook: Lauren’s Page 🎙️ REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This Hosted by @emmagmusic & @rawinia__judson www.emmagmusic.com and www.rawiniajudson.com Streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Roku TV & YouTube. #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #LaurenRoche #MentalHealthAwareness #TheNakedTruthWithLauren #YoungProfessionals #WellnessCommunity #PodcastInterview #VulnerabilityIsStrength

🎙️ From the Wrestling Ring to the Director’s Chair: A Conversation with Fredrick Pokai | REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This What does it take to go from being a professional wrestler to an award-winning filmmaker? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Fredrick Pokai, a filmmaker, actor, and writer who knows a thing or two about turning pain into purpose. Fredrick’s journey isn’t your typical Hollywood story. Growing up without fancy equipment or formal training, he carved his own path through sheer grit, resilience, and relentless passion. Now, he’s making waves in the New Zealand film industry with projects like DIVE, Project EVE, and the deeply personal Search For Hawaiki — a short film 14 years in the making. Join us as we discuss: ✅ The power of perseverance in creative work ✅ How wrestling shaped his storytelling style ✅ How to harness physical, emotional, and spiritual strength ✅ The epic journey of bringing Search For Hawaiki to life ✅ Why embracing your “left field” status can be a creative superpower Fredrick’s story is a testament to the power of believing in yourself and your vision — no matter how long it takes. Watch the full episode now: https://youtube.com/live/izvyGmPYG4o 📌 Connect with Fredrick Pokai: Website: https://linktr.ee/fredrickpokai Instagram: @fredrickpokai LinkedIn: Fredrick Pokai Hosted by: Emma G – @emmagmusic Rawinia Judson – @rawinia__judson #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #FredrickPokai #CreativeResilience #Filmmaking #SearchForHawaiki #DIVE #ProjectEVE #WrestlingToFilm #PodcastSeries  

In this inspiring episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This, hosts Emma G and Rawinia Judson sit down with Andrew Buerger, a mountaineer, entrepreneur, and advocate, to explore the transformative power of turning personal adversity into purposeful action. Andrew shares his journey from personal loss to founding Jodi’s Climb for Hope, leading over 400 climbers to raise more than $1 million for cancer and MS research. He discusses his experiences in building B’More Organic, a no-added-sugar protein drink company, and his current role as Chief Strategy Officer at Taharka Brothers Ice Cream, a Black-owned, Baltimore-based company that combines business with social impact. Throughout the conversation, Andrew delves into: The importance of resilience and finding silver linings in challenges How climbing mountains parallels overcoming life's obstacles The role of mission-driven entrepreneurship in personal fulfillment Strategies for maintaining mental health while pursuing ambitious goals Whether you're navigating personal challenges, leading a team, or seeking inspiration to pursue your passions, Andrew's story offers valuable insights into embracing discomfort, pushing past fear, and summiting your own biggest challenges. 🎧 Listen Now: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yF9nSlJYeeDcC8lUSPVD2 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/realtalk-with-emma-g-and-ra/id1810587016 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7531ab2a-02a6-4f79-9426-af11b031a552/realtalk-with-emma-g-and-ra YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWek3RNXa8E 🔗 Connect with Andrew Buerger: Website: www.AndrewBuerger.com Instagram: @buergerandrew LinkedIn: Andrew Buerger 📌 Stay Connected: Emma G: @emmagmusic or https://emmagmusic.com Rawinia Judson: @rawinia__judson or https://rawiniajudson.com/ #RealTalkPodcast #MentalHealthSoundsLikeThis #AndrewBuerger #Resilience #PurposeDrivenLife #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealthAwareness #EmmaGmusic #RealTalkwithEmmaGandRA

REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This | Episode 1: Music as Medicine with Iliana Fernandez Welcome to the very first episode of REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This — a podcast where creatives, leaders, and changemakers get real about navigating mental health, purpose, and healing while making an impact in the world. In this episode, hosts Emma G (singer/songwriter, TEDx speaker, empowerment coach) and Rawinia Judson (life & leadership coach, author) sit down with Iliana Radovina, a music therapist who explores the power of music as a tool for somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and storytelling. We discuss: - The science + soul of music therapy - How sound helps move emotions through the body - The courage it takes to share your story - Why safe spaces are essential to healing - How creativity connects us to our identity and power This is a space for healing, self-expression, and truth-telling. 👉 Subscribe for future episodes 👉 Comment below with what resonated most 👉 Follow us on Instagram: [@emmagmusic | @rawiniajudson] Disclaimer: This podcast discusses mental health and may be sensitive for some listeners. If you're struggling, please reach out: 🇺🇸 US: Call/text 988 or text HOME to 741741 🇳🇿 NZ: Call/text 1737 or Lifeline at 0800 543 354 What is REAL TALK? REAL TALK: Mental Health Sounds Like This is where high-performing humans, creative leaders, and changemakers get honest about the messy, beautiful, and brave work of staying mentally, emotionally, and spiritually well while doing meaningful work in the world. Hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter, author, and youth empowerment coach Emma G, and life and leadership coach Rawinia Judson, this podcast is a space for candid conversations about the realities behind resilience. From navigating burnout to healing through music, embracing vulnerability to redefining success — nothing is off limits. Emma and Rawinia first bonded over early morning CrossFit sessions in New Zealand, where carpool chats quickly turned into soul-deep sisterhood. Now living on opposite sides of the world (Emma in the U.S., Rawinia in Canada), they're teaming up to bring you a podcast rooted in realness, laughter, and the deep belief that your story matters. Each episode features intimate, unscripted conversations with guests who are courageously rewriting the narrative around mental health — one story, one strategy, one moment at a time. This is not therapy. This is not perfection. This is REAL TALK. And this is what mental health sounds like. Disclaimer: This show may discuss topics related to mental health that could be sensitive for some listeners. If you're struggling, please know you are not alone. Support is available. New Zealand: Call or text 1737 or Lifeline at 0800 543 354 U.S.: Call or text 988 (National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 This podcast is not a substitute for professional care.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #34 with New Zealand's King of Hip Hop: King Kapisi   Learn more about King Kapisi at https://www.kingkapisi.net/

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #33 with Songwriter Association of Washington director Jay Keating   Learn more about Jay Keating and SAW at https://saw.org/blog

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #32 with Grammy.com curator and journalist Marcus Dowling

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #32 with the Capitol Groove Collective.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world: politically, economically, artistically and emotionally.   Tune in for episode #31 with comedian Oo Gish   Learn more about Gish at  https://www.facebook.com/oooGish/

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #30 with US artivist / musical rebel Ezmo and NZ metal front woman Jennie Skulander of Devilskin

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #29 with film producer and casting director for UMC TV and RLJ Entertainment Brett Dismuke.

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #28 with drummer of rock band WARRANT and founder of Music Marketing for the DIY Musician: Bobby Borg. Learn more about Bobby Borg at https://www.bobbyborg.com/

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #25 with New Zealand rock musician Chris Yong Learn more about Chris Yong at https://chrisyongmusic.com/

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #24 with singer/songwriter SOLIA and Jason Coppedge of The Everyday Weekend Learn more about Solia at www.iamsolia.com Learn more about Jason at www.theeverydayweekend.com

After the brutal murder of George Floyd; it's time for us to connect.   In this special follow up episode of #REALTALK, Emma G invites members of the Capitol Groove Collective (CGC) to address the recent events surrounding George Floyd and the nation's response.   The main topics we will address are: How WE can make our voices heard in our community Leading and Being The Change Igniting ACTION How we can use DIVERSITY to get through this We want to hear from YOU as well! How are YOU processing this? What are YOU doing to show your solidarity? What advice do you have for the community?   #REALTALK. Let's grow and heal together

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #22 with Maryann Lombardi - arts advocate and founder of Human Capital

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #21 with James Bomb [Public Enemy]

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #20 with high-end couture fashion designed KAS Lifestyle [Double Cross on UMC and Amazon Prime] and SaKas Custom Face Mask

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world.   Tune in for episode #19 with network TV correspondent, online course creator, motivational speaker, and thought leader: Debra Alfarone!

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #18 with intellectual rapper and write AllOne!

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #17 with Muay Thai & Boxing Trainer, Public Speaker, Educator and MC, Richie Hardcore

In a world of social distancing / quarantine / isolation; Goddess rock artivist musician Emma G brings REAL TALK : empowering conversations with leaders in their field to talk about their industries, the impact of Coronavirus on their lives, and how they're choosing to lead with love, positivity and strength in the face of a changing world. Tune in for episode #16 with artist, author, and motivational speaker Dr. Billy Alsbrooks