Episode 36: Tuned to Serve—Wendy Muston on Arts Advocacy and Community Leadership

12/11/2025 42 min Temporada 1 Episodio 35
Episode 36: Tuned to Serve—Wendy Muston on Arts Advocacy and Community Leadership

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In this insightful episode, CEO Sarah Hempstead sits down with Wendy Muston—concert harpist and former school board president—for a conversation about leadership, service, and the lasting impact of the arts in education.With a career that spans international concert halls and 25 years of public service in The Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township, Wendy shares how her experiences as a musician shaped her leadership style and fueled her advocacy for equitable arts education. From navigating challenges on stage to leading through a pandemic, her story is one of resilience, integrity, and a deep commitment to community.Listeners will hear about:Developing a music career with adaptability and purposeLeading without a personal agenda—and why that mattersAdvocating for early instrumental education as a foundation for equityDrawing leadership lessons from orchestral collaborationThis episode is a powerful reminder that creative disciplines can build the skills leaders need most: empathy, collaboration and the ability to listen with intent.🔗 Subscribe and follow us at @SchmidtAssociates on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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