Tag Archives: creativity

In my conversation with composer Byron Au Yong, we discuss why writing well “is a power”;  his childhood experiences with…

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In my conversation with composer Augusta Read Thomas, she expresses her heartfelt support of Black Lives Matter; her empathy for…

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 In this conversation with pianist Blair McMillen, we discuss how to manage stage fright and performance anxiety; why being…

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In this conversation with violist Celia Hatton, we discuss racism, implicit bias and microaggressions; the illusion of meritocracy in classical…

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Subscribe to the podcast here!  Today’s special episode features “Ferdinand the Bull” from the beloved children’s book “The Story of…

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In this conversation with retired pathologist and yoga instructor, Dr. Nadine Kelly, we discuss how she decided to pivot from…

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In this conversation with life coach, Shannon Wilkinson, we discuss how we turn to perfectionism to protect ourselves and “stay…

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On the Mother’s Day in the pandemic, many of us are far away from our mothers. Here is a micro-essay/love…

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In this conversation that took place shortly before the pandemic and shelter-in-place order, award-winning writer Mai Der Vang and I…

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In Part Two of my conversation with physician, cellist, writer, and former child prodigy, Dr. Sarah Carter, we discuss the…

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