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The Composure Exposure Podcast

by Danielle Johnson

Short and sometimes not so short sweet tips on keeping your mental composure while trying to gain exposure for your project.

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Episodes

  1. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Jess Slavik - Ep 27

    Jess Slavik is a designer, illustrator and the mastermind behind Sore Eyes Design. We chat about getting into being empathetic, the awkwardness of contracts and payment, and how doing the thing that scares you will help you grow. Visit her website soreeyesdesigns.com and follow her on all social...

  2. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Melissa Forsythe - Ep 26

    Melissa Forsythe works at Rainbow Records in Newark Delaware, Djs under the name Ginger Fox, and plays bass for Less Than 5. They chat about her family's history with The School of Rock, Hot Jam!, turning a hobby into a side hustle, and her obsession with sleep. Follow her band online at...

  3. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Dave Spencer - Ep 25

    Dave Spencer, aka Davey MoonStomp, is a DCAD graduate, artist, musician and owner of Wilmington based record label Circa 68. They discuss finding the drive to go back and graduate after being an art school drop out, ethnic representation in the music scene, and the daily struggles of running a…

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  4. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Frankie Schline - Ep 24

    Frankie Schline is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born amd raised in Maryland now living in Arizona. These two childhood friends chat about self promotion, fighting self doubt, being more comfortable on stage then off and the importance of encouraging younger generations. Find…

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  5. Keeping Your Composure Interview with David Geib - Ep 23

    David Geib is a make up artist and hairstylist from the school of Schilling Douglas. He talks about how through a random mall job he found his life's passion, impostor syndrome, skin care routines, and 2020 being the year of SELFCARE. Follow him on instagram at @the.queer.barber...

  6. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Sean Flynn - Ep 22

    Sean Flynn is a digital artist and lead singer of The Bad Larrys. He's currently living out of funeral home in Philadelphia, working on a graphic novel, writing a solo acoustic album. In this episode they chat about creation with no timeline, leaving a legacy, and how commission work can...

  7. Keeping Your Composure Interview With Sara Benamy - Ep 21

    Sara Benamy is the owner of Pie Baby Philly and vocalist in Philadelphia based rock band Chub Rub. In the first interview of the decade we discus music soul mates, fat representation in music, long term partnerships, how much Sara loves crying and more! Please give her music a listen on bandcamp,...

  8. Keeping Your Compsure with Dave McGrory- Ep 20

    Dave McGrory is a musician and Wilmington native. He's best known for his stylistic drumming and touring along the coast in Grace Vonderkuhn. In this episode they dive into his new musical project Tangled Up, his peculiar history with religion, anger attacks and more. You can find his music…

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  9. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Lefty The Greatest - Ep 19

    Lefty The Greatest is a rapper and multidimensional artist from Wilmington. She discusses her newest single Pharoh, life growing up in a theatrical household, breath work, and following your heart. You can check out her music video for Pharoh on YouTube and find her work at leftythegreatest.com.

  10. Overcoming Fear! - Ep 18

    Is you're fear keeping you from success and true happiness? Let's take inventory together.

  11. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Lauren Kuhne - Ep 17

    Lauren Kuhne is a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania currently living in Delaware. This episode they discuss what growing up gay in church, the switch from corporate America to a career in music, how stress can manifest itself physically and more. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram at...

  12. Keeping Your Composure Interview With David Luna- Ep 16

    David Luna is a cartoonist from Delaware who is releasing a custom designed Tarot Deck influenced by his childhood infatuation with card collecting and his Mexican heritage. We discuss the importance of self reflection, how humans function on a smaller scale versus larger, unit 731 and so much...

  13. Keeping Your Composure Interview Kit Simpers - EP 15

    Kit Simpers is the lead singer and songwriter in dream pop rock band Dolphin Hotel. The two discuss her bands origins, their relationship with food, and Kit's experience with weight loss surgery as a young adult. You can find her music on dolphinhotelband.bandcamp.com and follow them on Instagram...

  14. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Jani Duerr - EP 14

    Jani Duerr is a painter and musician who makes up one fourth of folk rock band Earth Radio. In this episode they get into Jani's journey finding his niche in art, transcendental meditation, over coming the crippling grip of fear and more. Check out his work on Instagram @jani_folk for art and...

  15. Keeping Your Composure Interview Olivia Forney - Ep 13

    Olivia Forney is a music education student at University of Delaware who runs a safe space house venue called The Temple and plays in a band called Foxymoron. They chat about the pain and joy of booking shows, share their experiences coming out of the closet to family, and vegan baking:) Follow…

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  16. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Mack Caldwell - Ep 12

    Mack Caldwell is a freelance writer, journalist and owner of Slaughter Beach Mag. Join the two as they discuss social media for work and not pleasure, the power of dead lines, and the struggle with self motivation as a freelancer. Check out all his work at mackcaldwell.com and follow him on…

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  17. Keeping Your Composure Interview Aaron Fisher aka No Sir E - Ep 11

    Aaron Fisher is a beat maker and entertainer from University of Delaware. Check out his latest release at https://nosire.bandcamp.com/. Follow him at @NOSIRE and check out https://www.nosire.com/ or everything else.

  18. Keeping Your Composure Interview Marat Muradov - EP 10

    Marat Muradov is a full time musician and singer in It's All Good. In this episode they discuss the chaos of constant gigging, his experience in music school, and sleep cycles. Check out his music at itsallgoodband.com and sign up for live karaoke at itsallkaraoke.com

  19. Keeping Your Composure Interview Kyle Bullock - EP 9

    Kyle Bullock is Danielle's life long mentor, metal worker, painter and poet about intergenerational relationships, the slippery slope of alcoholism, and living in a creative space. Follow him for artwork and poetry on instagram at @mylefteye6

  20. Keeping Your Composure Interview With Kat Corvidae - Ep 8

    Slam poet and mixed media artist Kat Corvidae aka Katastrophe chats with Danielle about the benefits of routine, how having a furry friend can keep you motivated, and the fight to gain and sustain independence. Follow her at @worksofkatastrophe . Check out her work at...

  21. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Yung Rocko - Ep 7

    Yung Rocko is a music producer, engineer, and professional video gamer. Listen in as they discuss hectic life in the studio, video games for profit and pleasure, and what its like growing up with passion for hip hop in a Christian family. Follow him online at @yungrocko_

  22. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Erin Silva Ep 6

    Erin Silva is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and graphic designer currently living in Wilmington Delaware. She fronts a rock and roll band called EyeBawl. Follow her Instagram @eyebawl_ ×××WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE×××

  23. Keeping Your Composure Interview with Chelsea Grant- Ep 5

    In this episode we chat with professional drummer and my partner of 8 years about keeping stress levels low, being in a relationship with your band member, and dealing with a day job while working on your dream job.

  24. Why You Should Take A Break - Ep 4

    Discussing why taking a break and letting your mind wander is better for you then working constantly!

  25. How To Recognize Your Target Audience - EP 3

    In this episode I discuss finding your target audience and engaging them.

  26. Tips On Being More Professional - Ep 2

    Some people create for the sake of creation. I think that's super cool but some people out here including myself enjoy monetizing our art and watching it grow as a business. If you're like me then I'd like to share some things that helped me and things in working on to be taken more seriously!

  27. How to Stop Procrastinating And Start Your Project Today - Ep 1

    In this first episode we chat about how wasteful procrastination is and how to overcome the hurdles that keep you from making moves.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Short and sometimes not so short sweet tips on keeping your mental composure while trying to gain exposure for your project.

HOSTED BY

Danielle Johnson

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Short and sometimes not so short sweet tips on keeping your mental composure while trying to gain exposure for your project.

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The Composure Exposure Podcast is created and hosted by Danielle Johnson.
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