Keywords
- mental health, empowerment, community, voice, trauma, music industry, creativity, authenticity, self-discovery, cultural identity
Live EVENT at THE ASTER 11/13/2025
Host; TONI MENDOZA-GRATITUDE!
Takeaways
- Dr. Paul shares his journey from law to therapy.
- Denise: The Lower East Side shaped cultural identities and experiences.
- Finding one's voice is crucial for empowerment.
- Donna: Power dynamics in the music industry can be exploitative.
- Trauma can be addressed through voice and expression.
- Community and connection are vital for personal growth.
- Self-understanding is key to navigating power struggles.
- Intentionality in creative spaces fosters collaboration.
- Personal stories can inspire and uplift others.
- Vulnerability and authenticity are essential for connection.
Titles
- Empowering Voices: Navigating Identity and Trauma
- The Journey of Self-Discovery in Creative Spaces
SEE the Biographies of our Panelists
Donna Ross-Jones, CEO of Transition Music Corp. https://transitionmusic.com/
Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, https://draysonmews.com/dr-paul/
Denise Woods, #speak it clearly https://www.speakitclearly.com/
and get their books ! THE POWER OF VOICE by Denise Woods
and FRAGILE POWER; Why Having Everything is Never Enough
and READ the Blogs, Posts and Educational Articles by Donna Ross-Jones on Autism, the inequities in the music industry and how to support artists and ownership of their music rights and earnings.
