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Artists RisingArtists RisingLiving the Dream with Jon Button, Bassist for The WHOWelcome to the SEASON 5 FINALE of ARTISTS RISING! Today we are sharing an interview with Jon Button, bassist for The Who! In this episode we cover so many topics that I know you will love, including some of the highlights of his career and getting to work with musicians like Shakira and Sheryl Crow, what differentiates good musicians from GREAT musicians, the importance of being prepared, continuing to dream even when you are at the pinnacle of your career, how the recording scene in LA has changed in recent years, how to have a sustainable...2024-12-0659 minArtists RisingArtists RisingHow to Thrive on Social Media with Singer-Songwriter Liz LieberHello! Welcome to Artists Rising! Today's episode is a live interview with brilliant artist (and dear friend!) Liz Lieber! We met through the Songtober Songwriting Challenge that I offered in 2021 and our friendship has continued as she's come back to the songwriting challenges at Artists Rising Co. and we cheer each other on in our artistry!  Throughout the last couple of years, her social media following grew to a over 500,000 followers collectively on all of her platforms.  We talked about her story in becoming a singer and how she made it “practically” possible to hav...2024-10-1747 minArtists RisingArtists RisingHow to Make Adversity an Asset in Your LifeHello! Welcome to Artists Rising! Today's episode is a clip of a coaching session I did with my Songwriters Studio - a group of incredible artists that come together every week for coaching and artistic development. In this session, we are talking about adversity and how to make it an asset in your life! In the BONUS episode this week, we go deeper into this topic of adversity and talk about real adversity verses adversity that is made up in our heads, as well as how to decide who we want to be in the...2024-09-2541 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFinding Your True VoiceHello! Welcome to Artists Rising! Today's episode is an interview that Rose Kelley, a former student of mine and speech/voice therapist did with me (JennyRebecca Ronning) and so I get to share a little bit of my story here on the podcast with you! We talk about my own journey to find my voice, the importance of good teachers and the danger of having teachers in the arts who aren’t sensitive to our growth, how to be creative with your voice, my own story of how I got into songwriting, the story of my...2024-09-1855 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Creative Cure with Writer and Creative Guide Jacob NordbyHello! Welcome to Artists Rising! Today's episode is an interview with writer and creative guide, Jacob Nordby, author of the book, The Creative Cure.  In this conversation we talk about his story of having to start over led him to creativity, his recommended key tools from his book, The Creative Cure, the power of journaling, the incredible legacy of Julia Cameron and The Artist’s Way, Meditation as a creative tool, how learning to listen to his intuition was what made him feel like a real artist, cultivating more joy, how the healing process connects to...2024-09-1159 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Busker's Guide to the Galaxy with Singer-Songwriter, Street Musician & Author Jasmine LajeunesseHello! Welcome to Artists Rising! Today I am interviewing a dear friend who lives here in Berlin who I met through the busking community here, she is an incredible singer-songwriter, street musician and new author of the book, The Buskers Guide to the Galaxy!    We talk about a lot of things in our interview: How Jasmine first got into busking, how to really believe that your voice means something; the courage it takes  to follow the inklings of your true self; overcoming limiting beliefs when it comes to money; Money Mindsets; the...2024-09-0452 minArtists RisingArtists RisingMental Health and the Music Industry with Singer-Songwriter Sara HartmanHello and welcome to Artists Rising, my name is JennyRebecca and I am so glad you are here! Today I am sharing an interview I did with an extraordinary singer-songwriter named Sara Hartman. We talk about a lot of things, but here are some of the main topics we touch on: -The value of art -The importance of nurturing your community as an artist - Pressure does not always create diamonds - The reality of being signed to a major music label - Music as therapy - Her upcoming...2024-08-231h 05Artists RisingArtists RisingThe Courage to Bloom & Grow with Shlomi Moto Wagner, Multi-Disciplinary Singer, Composer, Theater Maker and Drag QueenHello beautiful souls, welcome to the ARTISTS RISING podcast! Today's episode is with Multi-Disciplinary Singer, Composer, Theater Maker and Drag Queen, Shlomi Moto Wagner, otherwise known as Mazy Mazeltov.  Shlomi and I studied opera together back in the day with the same voice teacher and he shares his story - a powerful story of facing his fears - and even quitting music at one point because our teacher was so abusive, how he recovered from that trauma, and his journey of trying to find his way and his true voice, navigating his career as both a...2024-08-0758 minArtists RisingArtists RisingA Meditation For You To THRIVE!Hello beautiful souls, welcome to the ARTISTS RISING podcast! Today's episode is inspired by Tony Robbins' Priming exercise! I created a meditation for you that includes breathwork, gratitude, blessing and visualization based on his priming (because I love it so much!) and with a few twists! This week's bonus episode is another meditation over on the patreon and this is a very special one that I created based on some exercises from the book. Mind Magic; The Neuroscience of Manifestation and How it Changes Everything by Neuroscientist Dr. James R. Doty. I have a...2024-07-1828 minArtists RisingArtists RisingSmall Steps Every Day Towards Your Dreams with Singer-Songwriter Cristina AliceHello beautiful souls, welcome to the ARTISTS RISING podcast! I’m so excited to share this interview with you today with singer-songwriter Cristina Alice from Madrid, Spain! Today's convo covers the follwing topics:  Small steps every day towards your dreams, Giving yourself at least 10,000 hours or 100 epic fails before you give up on your dream, how to go from small steps to soaring, how to build your confidence, how mindset and self-compassion have a direct influence on confidence, how self-judgment paralyzes our progress, how to juggle two callings/passions (Cristina is a nurse but...2024-07-1143 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFinancing Your Creative Calling with NFT Expert Josh SavageToday's episode on the ARTISTS RISING podcast is with Josh Savage, indie singer-songwriter and pioneer in music NFTs. He shares his journey into music, how he discovered the world of NFTs, how to navigate the rollercoaster of an artistic career, how failing is the ONLY way to really win, what some of his BEST failures have been and his advice for other artists to KEEP GOING in pursuit of your creative dreams.  There is a bonus episode in the patreon community if you would like some more detailed instruction on learning how to use NFT's. Josh answers a...2024-07-0544 minArtists RisingArtists RisingKeeping Your Butterfly Net Open/Practicing Alpha Brain- Flow StateWelcome to Season 5 of the Artists Rising Podcast! Today's episode is about Keeping Your Butterfly Net Open as you look for clues and inspiration as well as how to practice getting your brain into Alpha or Flow state! There is a bonus episode available through my patreon community that goes a little bit deeper into some different ways to help yourself get out of a high stress beta brain state and into an alpha brain wave state, so you can feel more relaxed, calm and creative. Whether you are getting ready to perform and want to learn...2024-06-2613 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWhat If You Believed You Could? with Pernilla StrykerYou are going to be SO inspired by today's guest! Dancer, life coach and content creator, Pernilla Stryker is originally from Denmark but has relocated to LA. She has cultivated a following of over 158 thousand Instagram followers, 120 thousand YouTube subscribers and a podcast called Challenge Your Norm.   She is an incredibly unique artist and creator who is incredibly passionate about helping people challenge themselves and reach their goals. It is rare to meet someone else who is just as obsessed with personal growth as I am (!) so today's convo was especially fun for me! The topic of today's episode is s...2023-01-2058 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Serious Work of Play with Actress Anne DiemerI am so excited about today's episode with brilliant actress and dear friend, Anne Diemer! Anne has acted in many famous theaters in Germany as well as in primetime German television and we talk about so many things today, namely the serious work of play! Some of the other topics that we also cover are how to use whatever you are feeling and turn it into creative energy (both for performing and creating),  how to manage being a "working artist" when you don't feel like it, the danger of judgment, how to free yourself from judgment and how to p...2023-01-131h 12Artists RisingArtists RisingNew Year ThoughtsHello, my friends! Happy New Year to you! I wanted to do a little mini episode today just with some thoughts on the new year and some things that I find helpful and inspiring around this time of year so here you go!  I made a list of 23 Journal Prompts for a creative start into 2023 so if you are interested in downloading that it is free and you can get your copy at www.ArtistsRisingCo.com. It's on the home page and you will see it just below the greeting! If you would like to j...2023-01-0322 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBeing True To Yourself & Having Boundaries in Your Creative Process: Freedom vs. People Pleasing with Singer-Songwriter Natalie Closner I have such a beautiful episode for you today. I interviewed singer-songwriter Natalie Closner, who is just an exquisite and extraordinary human being. She is most known for her band, Joseph, which is a trio that she created with her two sisters but she has also recently released new music under her artist name Natalie Schepman. In this interview we talk about being true to yourself and having boundaries in your creative process and what that can look like, and in other words, creative freedom vs people pleasing, and how tempting it can be to abandon ourselves in small d...2022-12-171h 05Artists RisingArtists RisingBalancing Artistry and Business with Singer-Songwriter KOKAWelcome to Artists Rising! I hope your November is off to a beautiful, creative start! I am so excited share this intimate conversation that I had with a dear friend of mine, singer-songwriter KOKA. And this was our second attempt at recording this podcast! The first time unfortunately, somehow did not save to my computer but KOKA was gracious enough to have another interview a few weeks later and I think this one is even better than the one before so…I’m glad it turned out this way.    KOKA is an incredible artist and just r...2022-11-1647 minArtists RisingArtists RisingResilience To Withstand Obstacles with Singer-Songwriter & Composer Nikko Weidemann (Part 2)I hope you enjoy Part Two of this interview with singer-songwriter and composer, Nikko Weidemann! In today's episode, we talk about ageism in the art world, How we can create a world of no limits for ourselves, resilience to withstand the obstacles of daily life and how to shut the door to constant comparison. Nikko Weidemann is an award winning composer best known for his music (and as music supervisor) in the hit TV series Babylon Berlin and the Moka Efti Orchestra.  I hope you enjoy and are inspired by today's episode! 2022-11-0340 minArtists RisingArtists RisingTrusting Your Own Ideas with Singer-Songwriter & Composer, Nikko WeidemannWhen you trust your own ideas and let your love for the music (or whatever art form you are most passionate about) be larger than your love for success, you will always be rewarded...these beautiful thoughts from today's guest, singer-songwriter and composer, Nikko Weidemann. In part 1 of 2 podcast episodes, Nikko shares so many incredible stories and nuggets of wisdom from his life and adventures as an artist. He is the award winning composer best known as the music supervisor for the hit TV series Babylon Berlin and the Moka Efti Orchestra.  I hope you e...2022-10-241h 26Artists RisingArtists RisingYour Dream, Your Responsibility with Interdisciplinary Artist Vlatka AlecHello my friends! Well, today you are in for an incredibly delicious treat because I am interviewing my beautiful friend Vlatka Alec and she is an actress, a singer, a composer amongst other artistic things - and her words are literally like poetry. She dropped so many truth bombs in this episode and it’s just…a conversation that I know you are going to enjoy and be incredibly inspired by! Go follow her @Vlatka.Alec and listen to her album OVIDONO on Spotify or Bandcamp.  Sign up for the free Songtober Songwriting Challenge: https://www.ArtistsRisingCo.com/S...2022-10-061h 24Artists RisingArtists RisingPursuing Your Art When Your Family Doesn't Support You with Singer-Songwriter, Producer, and Street Musician Dean is HomeToday I’m interviewing singer, songwriter, producer and street musician, Dean is Home. He's a great storyteller and we cover a wide range of topics but one that I think will resonate with a lot of other artists is his experience pursuing his art without the support of his family. He has some beautiful things to share about that and for anyone wanting to know more about what being a street musician is like, he talks about his experiences making a living from playing music on the streets of Berlin. You can find Dean on all platforms @de...2022-09-291h 16Artists RisingArtists RisingThe 3:1 Positive Ratio and the Quantum Zeno Effect - Tools to Help Your MindsetIf you missed the free workshop at Artists Rising Co. last week this episode is for you! JennyRebecca is teaching today about Dr. Barbara Fredrickson's 3:1 positive ratio and the Quantum Zeno Effect and how these powerful (yet simple) tools can help shift your mindset immediately.  Hope it is helpful to you! Free private coaching when you sign up for The Collective before September 30th! Check out The Collective at Artists Rising: www.artistsrisingco.com/community Sign up for SONGTOBER - the free songwriting challenge during the month of October: www.artistsrisingco.com/songtober2022-09-2031 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Benefits of Group Coaching in Artists Rising Collective with Nicole Joy Mitchell, Sofia Aarvik, Makayla King and Amie AvieHello my friends! So excited to share this interview with four incredible female artists from different parts of the world who have all taken part in the Creative Mastermind at Artists Rising! Opera singer, writer, and composer, Nicole Mitchell, singer-songwriter Sofia Aarvik, actress and singer Amie Avie and singer-songwriter Makayla King share parts of their stories and how group coaching at Artists Rising has impacted their lives and their art. The Mastermind is taking on a new form starting this month and is now going to be called, The Collective! So in honor of the Artists Rising...2022-09-0953 minArtists RisingArtists RisingHow Decision Making Builds MomentumToday's episode is a teaching from the Artists RIsing Collective Mastermind for Creatives on how making decisions builds momentum. The Mastermind at Artists Rising Co. is a group coaching community centered around cultivating creativity, and mental/emotional resilience. If you are interested in joining or would like more info send JennyRebecca an e-mail at mail@jennyrebecca.com! 2022-04-2027 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWomen in Tech with Electronic Musician CileJennyRebecca interviews electronic musician Cile and we talk about women in tech, how she started getting into electronic music and producing herself and changed direction from a masters in philosophy to music (and how the two intertwine!). She also gives some beautiful encouragement for artists who find themselves feeling stuck or are just beginning. Follow Cile @ciletive; @artistsrisingco For more info about the Songwriters Studio: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/songwritersstudio2022-03-3051 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Stories We Create About OurselvesCelebrating 100 episodes of the Artists Rising Podcast today! I recently read a great book by Kindra Hall called Choose Your Story, Change Your Life and I wanted to share some beautiful things that Kindra writes about today because creating the stories that shape our lives is so central to the main themes of Artists Rising and why this podcast and collective was started!  Definitely follow Kindra Hall and read her book @kindrahall! To join the Mastermind at Artists Rising, e-mail mail@jennyrebecca.com! Follow @iamjennyrebecca and @artistsrisingco2022-03-2547 minArtists RisingArtists RisingUnlearning with Violist and Composer Shasta EllenbogenAn interview with violist, violinist, composer and director of The Irresistible Music Company, Shasta Ellenbogen where we talk about "Unlearning" certain schools of thought that tend to come with classical training, improvisation and freedom of expression! To find out more about Shasta and her company go to: http://www.irresistiblemusiccompany.com To sign up for Vocal Boot Camp: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/voice To sign up for Spring Sing Songwriting Challenge: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/springsing  @artistsrisingco @iamjennyrebecca2022-03-211h 01Artists RisingArtists RisingLiving In The Illusions We Create For Ourselves with Jewelry Designer Christie NelsonJennyRebecca talks with jewelry designer and metalsmith Christie Nelson of @annmanndesigns and @2Sdesignhouse about living in the illusions we create for ourselves in life, creativity and business and how every thing we experience in life sets us up for the next opportunity! Join the Spring Sing Songwriting Challenge: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/springsing2022-03-011h 04Artists RisingArtists RisingEmotions Open the Door to Our DreamsThe only thing standing in the way between you and your dreams, or whatever you want to achieve, is a feeling - and usually a feeling you want to avoid. Feeling our feelings and embracing our emotions truly open the doors to our dreams. They are keys to success and an invitation to push into more expansion on the way to any goal or creative dream you have.  Sign up for the SPRING SING Songwriting Challenge: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/springsing2022-02-2525 minArtists RisingArtists RisingNurturing the Ecosystem of the Heart and Facilitating Life Changing Performances with Composer, Harpist & Singer Calvin ArseniaJennyRebecca interviews artist, composer, harpist and singer Calvin Arsenia as they talk about nourishing the ecosystem of the heart, navigating self-hatred, nurturing inspiration, and creating/fascilitating life changing performances. Follow @calvinarsenia @artistsrisingco2022-02-211h 30Artists RisingArtists RisingProcessing Pain and DisappointmentA big part of learning how to pursue our artistic dreams is learning how to navigate major disappointment and process pain. In today's episode, I share a personal story and some of the ways that I processed my pain and disappointment and I hope that you will find it valuable on your own creative journey.  Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca. Join the Artists Rising Collective Group Coaching Mastermind - www.https://www.jennyrebecca.com/coaching2022-02-1635 minArtists RisingArtists RisingLetting Go of Control Through Laughter, Song, & DanceToday I am talking about some of the beautiful ideas Brené Brown writes about in her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, particularly along this guidepost of cultivating laughter, song and dance and letting go of needing to be cool or in control. ALSO letting go of self-betrayal when we silence our own artistic expression. Hope you enjoy today's episode! To sign up for the free 5-Day ThanksSINGING Challenge: http://www.jennyrebecca.online/ThanksSINGING2021-11-0532 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreative Discipline WorkshopToday I’m sharing one of the workshops that I gave for the Songtober Songwriting Challenge on Creative Discipline so I hope you all enjoy it! I tell a little bit about my story and also some juicy ways to keep moving forward in your own creative discipline practice! To sign up for ThanksSINGING visit www.jennyrebecca.online/ThanksSINGING Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca for more inspo!2021-11-0354 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreating Beautiful Community on Patreon with Christa WellsI hope you enjoy this conversation with singer-songwriter, podcaster, and artist encourager, Christa Wells! We talk about so many beautiful things, including creating beautiful community on Patreon, through crowdfunding, online and beyond! Christa is an incredible artist and coach to other artists! Follow Christa on instagram @christawellsmusic and @artist.and Follow and learn more about Artists Rising Collective @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-10-2555 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWaiting for InspirationIf we are waiting for art to be easy, we are going to make it harder than it needs to be. Sign up for Vocal Boot Camp 3- Day Intensive October 25-27th: www.jennyrebecca.online/voice Follow: @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-10-2212 minArtists RisingArtists RisingLetting Go Of Anxiety, Cultivating CalmToday I'm talking about what Brene Brown found in her research as she was interviewing people was that the people that she interviewed who most exhibited Wholehearted living weren’t anxiety free or even anxiety - averse; they were anxiety aware. They were committed to a way of living where anxiety was a reality but not a lifestyle and they did this by cultivating calm and stillness in their lives and making these practices their norm. Follow @artistsrisingco & @iamjennyrebecca2021-10-2119 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWhat's At Stake When You Don't CreateAsking some important questions today and continuing the conversation of letting go of comparison and cultivating creativity. Sign up for this week's free workshops through Songtober here: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-1320 minArtists RisingArtists RisingSetting Judgment Aside In The Creative ProcessWhen I first started writing songs, I allowed my inner critic wayyy too much room in the process. I had to eventually learn to set judgment and ego on the side. Today's mini-episode is about this! It's not too late to jump in on Songtober! The free Songwriting Challenge during the month of October: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-1208 minArtists RisingArtists RisingLetting Go Of ComparisonWhat are your earliest memories of creativity? What did you love to do that was creative when you were little? What did you love to play? And when did you start to notice a shift in comparing yourself to others? When did it start to change so that you were more worried about conforming or competing or belonging or being better than the other kids around you? Sign up for the Free Songtober Workshops starting today: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-1119 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Importance Of Having People In Your Life That SEE YouAs artists, it's even more important to have people in our lives that see us - in our big-ness and our small-ness...people who can encourage us and know who we really are - in our fullest potential - even in the moments when we are struggling and we can't see it ourselves.   2021-10-1010 minArtists RisingArtists RisingLetting Go Of ApprovalToday we are talking about letting go of our need for approval from others or from ourselves and just doing the work!  Sign up for the free week of workshops this week as part of Songtober: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0915 minArtists RisingArtists RisingJuggling The Chaos of Love With Sound & Visual Artist Cecilie Beck“Doing what you love doesn’t mean that you love all aspects of what you do, " - Cecilie Beck. JennyRebecca and Cecilie talk today about juggling lots of passions, including motherhood and creative projects in different mediums.  Follow Cecilie here for music: @ceciliebeckofficial; @gatetovenusofficial and here for paintings: @ceciliebeckkronborg Sign up for the free Songtober Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0750 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThere is No Right Answer with ArtSeth Godin wrote “Art is the work we do where there is no right answer - and yet the journey is worth the effort.” It may seem like there is a right answer, as you are pursuing your creative dreams, but the beautiful thing about art is that those rules are also meant to be broken, and that is what the world really wants and celebrates ...art that changes us. Sign up for Songtober Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0712 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreativity is Not a Feeling, It's an ActionA lot of people wait for inspiration to come before they start working. Some people wait their whole lives for this. I just want to remind you that your work is too important to be left to how you feel today. Sign up for Songtober Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0609 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFInding Your Own Artistic VoiceOne of the ways we tend to try to avoid criticism is to sound like everyone else. Anytime we do that, for long periods of time, we are actually hiding and not trusting our own voices to come through in whatever we are creating. Today's episode is about finding your own authenticity and feeling free to just be you, express yourself, sound like yourself and not like anyone else. Sign up for Songtober: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0515 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFinding Healing Through Our Relationship With Our ArtThoughts on compassion and rejection...musings on whether we are drawn to our art for specific healing purposes. Sign up for the free Songtober Songwriting Challenge here:  www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0407 minArtists RisingArtists RisingYour Highest ResonanceThe way that we change the world and serve other people is by sending out the highest possible resonance that we can. What is the highest possible resonance? Love. It's love. And it starts with knowing that you are valuable. And that YOU are fully loved. Sign up for Songtober here: www.jennyrebecca.online/Songtober If you are interested in the mastermind, e-mail JR: mail@jennyrebecca.com or dm on instagram: @iamjennyrebecca2021-10-0320 minArtists RisingArtists RisingSurrenderSongtober (the free Songwriting Challenge during the month of October) is in full swing and it is not too late to join! We will be going all month! And surrender is a perfect theme as we start off...Creativity is a practice in surrender. That's what today's mini-episode is about! Sign up for Songtober here: www.jennyrebecca.online/Songtober2021-10-0212 minArtists RisingArtists RisingAdversity Makes You StrongerSometimes life just gets really hard, and we tend to back away from those moments but it’s in those difficult, challenging places where we really have an opportunity to grow stronger. The medicine is in the resistance! Songtober is starting today!!! Sign up for the free songwriting challenge during the month of October: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-10-0110 minArtists RisingArtists RisingMastermind Excerpt: Creating From WithinToday I’m sharing another little clip from the Artists Rising Co. Mastermind, which is essentially group coaching that I do every Sunday night with a very special group of creatives. Today’s clip is part of a teaching about the power of our thoughts and creating thoughts, which then lead to emotions, and how that is the very most important thing.  If you're interested in the Mastermind, message me @iamjennyrebecca or mail@jennyrebecca.com Songtober Sign up! -www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-09-3013 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFalling Victim to Circumstance: Coaching with SarahToday I’m sharing a clip from the Artists Rising Co Mastermind where Sarah is sharing about how overwhelmed she feels sometimes when she looks at certain artists who seem like they are able to do everything on their own and she realized she’s been blaming the fact that she felt alone or didn’t have the right people around her had been holding her back from creating.We talk about some possible thoughts and emotions she could create so that she can take full responsibility for her own creative journey and progress. 2021-09-2921 minArtists RisingArtists RisingOpen Doors Can Come In Unexpected WaysTelling some stories today about how opportunities came about in my creative life often in ways I didn't expect. We are wise to not have too many expectations about how everything needs to come about, but just stay open to delight and trust that are dreams are running to meet us any way they can! Sign Up for Songtober Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-09-2811 minArtists RisingArtists RisingChange Is Happening Even When We Can't See ItSometimes when we feel stuck in life or in our art, it's hard to see that there is progress happening or any forward movement. But change is always happening, and realizing it fully, is directly related to how we see things and if we are open to looking at things differently. Sign up for Songtober, the free Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober2021-09-2710 minArtists RisingArtists RisingGoing From Breakdowns to BreakthroughsJust a reminder for you today that sometimes the very things that feel like our moments of desperation and despair where we finally break down and give in or give up? Those are usually the moments of breakthrough - but we can’t often see it in the moment.  Join Songtober, the free Songwriting Challenge during the month of October: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober Follow @artistsrisingco @iamjennyrebecca2021-09-2612 minArtists RisingArtists RisingProcrastinationSome thoughts on procrastination and why we do it in the creative process. Sign up for the SONGTOBER - the free Songwriting Challenge during the month of October here: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-09-2514 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCoaching Call About Thought CreationSharing a clip of a coaching that was done in the Artists Rising Mastermind today with Cristina Rodríguez, an incredibly talented singer-songwriter from Spain. On the call (which actually happened last year) we are talking about her dream of releasing new music and her thoughts around it and NEXT WEEK, September 30th, SHE IS RELEASING HER FIRST SINGLE!!! So go and follow her and support her!!! @crisrlluch2021-09-2419 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreating Culture with Nate Bernardini"The most self-centered, egotistical, narcissistic thing that you could do as a songwriter or as an artist is to stay alone, in your room, and never share it (your art) with anybody else. But once you share it...that connection is what cultivates culture. It what causes people to exchange ideas with people they would never come across in life.." -Nate Bernardini  It was such a pleasure interviewing singer-songwriter Nate Bernardini for today's episode! Find him @natebernardini @thehiddenkeysmusic @theonedayfly &@brokeandbetweenjobs  Sign up for this Friday's Masterclass here: www.jennyrebecca.online/masterclass2021-09-231h 07Artists RisingArtists RisingThe Landscape of TransformationA little clip from one of my Mastermind Coaching sessions: The most important component in the whole process of transformation is to look at the landscape of our lives and just BE there for ourselves and cultivate that love within ourselves so that from that place, the only option is to RISE. Sign up for the Songtober Songwriting Challenge: www.jennyrebecca.online/songtober This Friday's Vocal Masterclass: www.jennyrebecca.online/masterclass2021-09-2204 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Refining Required To Accomplish Your GoalsThere are four main stages to accomplishing any goal: 1. Learning 2. Implementing 3. Refining and 4. Maintaining...Most people never get to the refining stage...why? Because it is UNCOMFORTABLE. It requires us to embrace our imperfection and ask ourselves why something isn't working or getting us the results we want. When we can learn to separate our IDENTITIES from our ART, and COMMIT to refining until we accomplish what we've set out to do, we can accomplish anything. 2021-09-2124 minArtists RisingArtists RisingOur Emotions are a Map, Creativity the GuideOur emotions are a map. Our sadness, our anger, our loneliness, our fears...all of these feelings can actually be direct us into our healing and creativity can be our guide. Sign up for the Vocal Masterclass this Friday, September 24th here:www.jennyrebecca.online/masterclass Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-09-2014 minArtists RisingArtists RisingYour Inner Artist is HungryWhen was the last time that you properly fed her the things that she LOVES!!! Somewhere along the way, we grow up. And are just so busy feeding ourselves "shoulds", and "ought to"s and ways we need to improve ourselves but we so easily lose touch with delight, and one of the most important parts of being an artist is to stop forcing yourself all the time to get better! The MOST important part of being an artist? Is the BEING...and we cannot have the energy to BE without the nutrients of things we LOVE. So we...2021-09-1916 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWe Are ALL ArtistsWhether you are publicly or privately pursuing art, I do believe that we are all artists, we are all creative. And we are born that way. I also believe that there is no end to the amount of creativity, and the amount of LOVE, we can experience in our day to day lives. In today's episode I'm sharing some examples of how this can look and I hope it inspires you!  Sign up for the Virtual Vocal Masterclass, Friday, September 24th here: www.jennyrebecca.online/masterclass2021-09-1811 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreativity is Spirituality is Creativity is SpiritualityCreative disciplines and spiritual disciplines lead us to the other...creativity leads me to sacred ground and spirituality invites me to connect with the life force of creativity and brings out all my colors! BOTH lead us to openheartedness...aliveness...boldness...and faith. May you experience a more alive and openhearted life as you listen and as you go through your day!2021-09-1713 minArtists RisingArtists RisingWooing Your Inner ArtistThe truth about sustaining an artistic career or a creative life, is that the less seriously we take ourselves, the more serious work we will probably be able to bring forth. Our creative lives, just like marriage or committed relationships, need romance and playfulness and adventure!2021-09-1611 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreativity as TherapyMini-episode about creativity as therapy...but not because we need to be fixed. Creativity is a therapeutic tool that can help us unravel and uncover our own authentic expressions, our own authentic voices.    I'm trying out a little experiment for the next few months with the podcast and I'd love to have your feedback! I'm going to try putting out a new episode every day - some will just be mini- episodes (like today) but I'd love to know what you think - what do you like? What would you like more of? More interviews? Mo...2021-09-1510 minArtists RisingArtists RisingListening to the Voice of HopeHey Friends, welcome to Artists Rising! It's so great to be back here on the podcast! I’m your host JennyRebecca Ronning, and it has been a couple of months since our last episode. In today's episode I share a little bit from my personal story and what I've been learning the last few months about listening and more specifically, listening prayer. Hope it inspires and encourages you! Follow: @artistsrisingco @iamjennyrebecca2021-09-1425 minArtists RisingArtists RisingDefining Your Own Success with Grammy Nominated Artist Ane BrunJennyRebecca interviews Grammy nominated artist, songwriter, and record label CEO Ane Brun about defining success and creating your artistic career on your own terms. Follow Ane @anebrun & www.anebrun.com.  Register for JennyRebecca's Virtual World Tour on May 15th, 22nd or 29th: www.jennyrebeccavirtualtour.eventbrite.com. 2021-05-111h 02Artists RisingArtists RisingYou Are OKAY!Just some encouraging words that were needed today! Hope you are inspired! To check out JennyRebecca & Artists Rising Co's Virtual World Tour coming up in May, go to www.jennyrebeccavirtualtour.eventbrite.com  FOr more info on coaching or the Mastermind for Creatives e-mail: mail@jennyrebecca.com2021-04-2809 minArtists RisingArtists RisingFlourishing in Your Creativity with Singer-Songwriter FLEURIEI hope you enjoy this interview with musical artist Fleurie! Fleurie means 'bloom' in French and we had such a beautiful time talking about creative process, what it means to flourish as an artist, songwriting, life and spirituality. Follow her @fleuriemusic and join the Artists Rising community @artistsrisingco.2021-04-241h 14Artists RisingArtists RisingThe Clever Ways We QuitJennyRebecca shares about the sneaky ways we tend to give up on ourselves or our dreams and encourages us to dig deep and look at how that might be happening in our creative journeys. Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca For coaching and weekly group coaching and community: mail@jennyrebecca.com2021-04-1723 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Benefits of Enduring & Rising Above Critics, Casualties & Haters with Rebecca Comerford Part 2Mini-episode with some more wise words from music maker and storyteller Rebecca Commerford on what happens any time we decide to be bold and pioneer something new creatively.2021-04-1208 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBeware the Artist! The Power of Art to Bring Change with Music Maker and Storyteller Rebecca ComerfordJennyRebecca chats with Rebecca Comerford about the power of art and artists to bring collective change, the responsibility we all have to use our voices and creativity, rediscovering our true identities through creativity. Follow Rebecca Comerford @theballadista; follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca.com. Sign up for the Musical Neuroplasticity Workshop at www.jennyrebecca.com/courses2021-04-081h 17Artists RisingArtists RisingFinding Rest Within Your RestlessnessA mini-episode on finding rest within your restlessness- another important part of cultivating resilience.  Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-04-0210 minArtists RisingArtists RisingResilience: Building an Elastic Heart with Your Compelling WHYJennyRebecca shares some thoughts on resilience, commitment, and connecting to purpose in challenging times. 2021-03-3142 minArtists RisingArtists RisingSky's the LimitA little pep talk about not giving up.  Follow @artistsrisingco.   2021-03-2210 minArtists RisingArtists Rising100 Things You LOVE!JennyRebecca shares one of her favorite creativity prompts and 'feel good' hacks in the 50th episode of Artists Rising!  Sign up for the last LIVE Somatic Singing Workshop March 26-27th at www.jennyrebecca.com/courses!  Humming Prayer Meditation mini-course: www.jennyrebecca.online/humming Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca2021-03-2010 minArtists RisingArtists RisingVorfreude! (Joy Ahead of Time!)JennyRebecca shares the concept of the German expression, "Vorfreude ist die schönste Freude!"...which means joy, ahead of time, is the most beautiful joy! And how this can become a creative practice. If you haven't joined the private Facebook group for Artists Rising yet, what are you waiting for?! Do it!!! Follow @artistsrisingco and if you're interested in the Humming Prayer Meditation mini-course go here: www.jennyrebecca.online/humming and for more info about the Somatic Singing Workshop March 26-27th go to: www.jennyrebecca.com/courses 2021-03-1920 minArtists RisingArtists RisingTurning Panic into Creative Energy - Daily Mini-episodeJennyRebecca shares about her experience turning panic into creative energy and offers a creativity prompt to help us use our imaginations for POSITIVE possible scenarios in our heads instead of negative "what if" scenarios. This is the second daily mini-episode that she will be testing out for the next two weeks. If you like these mini-episodes in combination with the long form shows, please let her know and send her a message at mail@jennyrebecca.com or dm her @iamjennyrebecca or @artistsrisingco!2021-03-1810 minArtists RisingArtists RisingHow to Celebrate in Your Every Day - Mini-EpisodeJennyRebecca shares her first mini-episode, inspired by her convo with Malina about celebration and shares some of her favorite ways to include more celebration in your every day life. If you like these mini-episodes, let her know and send her a dm @iamjennyrebecca or @artistsrisingco! 2021-03-1711 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Art of Celebration: Interview with Costume Designer Malina HeinemannJennyRebecca chats with costume designer and long time friend Malina Heinemann on the art of celebration in every day life. If you are interested in booking Malina for a wardrobe edit you can e-mail her at malinaheinemann@gmail.com. Follow @artistsrisingco to see some fun pics of Malina's decor and costume design!  Follow @iamjennyrebecca or check out jennyrebecca.com to find out more info about the Mastermind for Creatives.2021-03-161h 02Artists RisingArtists RisingMusical MeditationJennyRebecca shares a guided, Musical Meditation on compassion in today's episode. If you'd like to learn more about Humming Prayer Meditation, go download her new, 4 part mini-course HUMMING HOME at www.jennyrebecca.online/humming Join the Artists Rising community at @artistsrisingco2021-03-1326 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBelieving in Yourself and Making a Living as a Street Performer with Singer-Songwriter Scott HildebrandJennyRebecca interviews independent singer-songwriter and busker, Scott Hildebrand about making a living, as a musician, playing on the street, believing in yourself, nurturing your inner essence, being intentional about what you release through your art and being an independent art vs. the system.  Follow Scott @scotthilde and @scottandlila. Connect with JennyRebecca @artistsrisingco & @iamjennyrebecca; Learn more about the weekly Mastermind: jennyrebecca.com/coaching 2021-03-091h 03Artists RisingArtists RisingUnlocking Mental Prisons: The Power of Asking Ourselves QuestionsHello my friends, I wanted to share one of my daily practices with you today, something very simple, that you can literally start doing at any moment, any time, anywhere and it can start to make you feel better, shift your mood, the atmosphere around you and change your entire outlook on life...and that very simple thing is asking yourself powerful questions. Dr. Edith Eger, holocaust survivor, psychologist and therapist writes that her experience in Auschwitz was hell on earth but that the worst prisons by far are the ones we build in our minds. She says the...2021-03-0624 minArtists RisingArtists RisingThe Importance of Balance in the Creative Process: Interview with Songwriter and Producer Lori ChafferSongwriter and producer, Lori Chaffer and I chat about success vs. failure, ambition vs. laziness, craft vs. inspiration, motherhood, relationships and the importance of balance in regards to the creative process. Lots of important life topics! Hope you enjoy. Follow Lori @lorichaffer or @waterdeep2021-03-0359 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCuriosity & Compassion Within the Creative Process: An Interview with Visual Communicator Jonathan GoudefroySo excited to share this interview today with Jonathan Goudefroy! We talk about curiosity and compassion in the creative process, juggling work-life balance, what others think, our own self-judgment and the importance of meaningful relationships in our creative processes. You can find more info about Jonny @goudefroy and www.goudefroy.de2021-02-2659 minArtists RisingArtists RisingReleasing Negative Emotion & Somatic Singing TherapyIn today's episode, I talk about the three main reasons why emotions tend to get stuck and aren't able to go through the stress cycle and eight different ways we can start to release harmful emotions, with a focus on my favorite way to process emotion - Somatic Singing. I'm offering a 2-day workshop this weekend and would love to have you join me! Sign up at jennyrebecca.com/courses.2021-02-2238 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBelieving New Things & Creating New Thoughts: Part 2Homework questions & checklist: 1. How does your new thought make you feel when you say it outloud? 2. Why? What is your brain coming up with? What are the conflicting thoughts? 3. Bring an alternate thought and action to each conflicting thought. 4. Write a note to yourself from your future self. 5. Scan for evidence to support your new thought. 6. Take Massive Action towards your new belief.2021-02-2035 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBelieving New Things and Creating New Thoughts: Part 1Believing new things - if you can establish mastery in this skill...you can create anything you want! Everything starts with a thought! Follow @artistsrisingco 2021-02-1742 minArtists RisingArtists RisingA Love Letter from Your Future SelfIt's Valentines Weekend and I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to share an exercise that we've been doing in my Mastermind for Creatives where we help ourselves as we practice believing new things and creating new thoughts by writing love letters to ourselves from our FUTURE selves. I do this as part of my daily morning routine and I model it for you here, teach you how to implement it as part of your own practice, and share an audible love letter TO YOU today...that will hopefully help you to really know how precious and valuable...2021-02-1321 minArtists RisingArtists RisingEmotional Health: Lisa Konstantin Interviews JennyRebecca RonningIn this episode, my student and friend, Lisa Konstandin, interviews me about emotional health and my own journey of discovery and healing. Lisa is a JOY filled, beautiful soul and you can follow her @lisakonstandin! If you have any questions, feedback or want more info about private or group coaching, message me at mail@jennyrebecca.com or @artistsirisingco or @iamjennyrebecca!2021-02-1046 minArtists RisingArtists RisingVulnerability Hangovers, Visibility & Finding Your Voice with Comedian Freddi GralleConversation with Comedian and Screenwriter, Freddi Gralle about vulnerability hangovers, making ourselves visible as artists, finding our voice, knowing who we are, connecting to an audience, knowing how to respond energetically in the creative process and much more! Follow Freddi @freddi_gralle2021-02-0858 minArtists RisingArtists RisingEmbracing Play in Your Creative Work: Interview with Producer & Composer Don ChafferInterview with producer, composer and writer, Don Chaffer - we talk about a myriad of different topics including (but not limited to) how introverted habits can make creativity more productive, embracing the flip side of obstacles, how to keep your work playful, the effect of mental health and medication on creativity and the history of pop music. For more info on Don: www.donchaffer.com For questions or coaching inquiries: mail@jennyrebecca.com; @artistsrisingco;@iamjennyrebecca2021-02-031h 09Artists RisingArtists RisingPersonal Transformation through Creativity: An Interview with Visual Artist Harmony EcclesInterview with one of my dearest friends, painter & visual artist Harmony Eccles talking about the transformational power of creativity, what creativity teaches us, and how creativity enables us to tell our stories and realize them in more profound ways. Follow Harmony @harmonyeccles and buy her new book, Creative Lament on her website www.harmonyeccles.com2021-02-0145 minArtists RisingArtists RisingBefriending the Critical Voice: Interview with Composer Andrew RonningToday I am sharing an interview with my husband, musician Andrew Ronning, who is a classical composer and songwriter, and we talk about a lot of things, including the different philosophies of creating, the importance of intention and how that can look different for different people in various stages of their artistic journeys, befriending the critical voice and how easily our identities can be intertwined to our art and the importance of having healthy relationships with ourselves and with our art, both as an extension of ourselves and separate from ourselves. Follow him @nilemosaic_music2021-01-2953 minArtists RisingArtists RisingLiving Your Dreams from Within FIRST by Creating New ThoughtsToday we are continuing the discussion of how to identify limiting beliefs and start to create new thoughts so you can live your dreams from within FIRST! You can get a free THOUGHT DOWNLOAD WORKBOOK pdf to go along with this episode by visiting this link: www.subscribepage.com/thoughtdownload And if you like the music on the podcast or want the new single that is featured at the end of today's episode, head to www.jennyrebecca.com/music For coaching inquiries: mail@jennyrebecca.com Follow @artistsrisingco and @iamjennyrebecca for more episodes and...2021-01-2633 minArtists RisingArtists RisingCreative Pep Talk: Be Courageous and TrustWhat if you weren’t afraid to trust in the process and just show up? We cannot even judge or truly see the full mystery and greatness and beauty of who we are...it’s too beautiful for us to comprehend. Today's episode is just pure encouragement to keep going and keep showing up and trust that you are right where you need to be. If you want help, or have questions, if there’s a particular way that I can support you, please dm me on instagram @artistsrisingco or @iamjennyrebecca2021-01-2019 minArtists RisingArtists RisingPivoting in the Entertainment Industry During Covid: Interview with Met Opera Soprano Amy Shoremount-ObraInterviewing Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Amy Shoremount-Obra today and we talk about ALL the things! The importance of pivoting and being willing to be innovative and open to new normals in the performing art world as a result of Covid, being a life-long learner, the necessity of mental health as artists pursue technical excellence, finding your true inner voice and much more! Follow Amy @amyshoremountobra on IG; follow @artistsrisingco and contact @iamjennyrebecca for coaching!2021-01-181h 01Artists RisingArtists RisingBeliefsToday's episode is about beliefs: the power of what we think and believe and how we can start to become aware of what our thoughts are creating for us through our emotions and actions. The truth is we can create whatever we want to create through our thoughts! And today's episode is an introduction into thought work. Follow @artistsrisingco, @iamjennyrebecca and send JennyRebecca a message or inquire about coaching at mail@jennyrebecca.com.2021-01-1436 min