In this episode of Stream of Consciousness, I sit down with Willie Thornton for a conversation that stays with you long after it’s over. Willie opens up about the experiences that shaped him — the hard seasons, the healing, the creativity that grew out of survival, and the moments that taught him who he is. What unfolds is an honest, vulnerable dialogue about resilience, identity, and the power of telling your story before it gets buried.
Willie is the creator of Soul Impact: How Music Saved Us, a podcast rooted in the belief that music isn’t just entertainment — it’s lifeline, memory, and meaning. If you connected with his voice here, you’ll want to follow his show and the work he’s building through Backwoods Productions.
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