I originally wrote this essay 22 days into LA lockdown on the day one of music’s greats, Bill Withers, passed away. I was delayed in writing this piece due to a family member having to re-enter treatment back in Sydney and listening to Bill’s music re-wired me, and gave me inspiration to write again. This is the power of music. And so to complete this a final time, I took the time to listen once more…
Without a sense of caring, there can be no sense of community (Anthony J. D’Angelo)
As Head of The Sebastian Foundation, Rebecca leads the way in bringing a whole lot of heart to her multifaceted role. This week has brought attention to The Sebastian Foundation supporting the launch of Open Parachute - a revolutionary in-school program to help young Australians address and accept mental health issues before they become problematic.
In today’s increasingly digital world, social media has become one of the most powerful tools that an artist can use to grow their audiences and expand their careers online.
There are an abundance of different social media platforms that artists can build a presence on, but the key is to strategically choose the social media platforms that will yield the greatest results for you and your music.
The way to achieve your success is to be willing to help somebody else get it first (Iylana Vanzant)
This Iylana quote personifies Mandy & yet probably doesn’t give her enough credit. She is truly one of the kindest, well intended, and consistent team players. Mandy has the best intentions for all the projects she works on and keeps a positive mindset and good humor at the ready to diffuse high intensity days. For me, if Mandy is quarterbacking work, you know it will be done thoroughly and as fast as possible. She is the Queen of setting up tours and is meticulous in her planning and creative approach to a unique tour run which is key in a competitive market. There are not enough adjectives or kind words to say other than, she makes every day better and I long for the time for a great catch up with Mandy each week and then a random general knowledge fact that can come at any time during the conversation!
I am simply a working Aussie Mum trying to live a full, happy & interesting life. Thank you Who Magazine & the wonderful Stacey Hicks who empowers women & is a force. I am so humbled to feature in WHO’s WELLNESS pages (thank you Sally Nolan). There’s a lot behind these pictures and words – which are all true but so you understand the perspective and honest place for these.
