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Episode Synopsis
Keywordsmental health, empowerment, community, voice, trauma, music industry, creativity, authenticity, self-discovery, cultural identityLive EVENT at THE ASTER 11/13/2025 Host; TONI MENDOZA-GRATITUDE!TakeawaysDr. 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.TitlesEmpowering Voices: Navigating Identity and TraumaThe Journey of Self-Discovery in Creative SpacesSEE the Biographies of our PanelistsDonna 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 Woodsand FRAGILE POWER; Why Having Everything is Never Enoughand 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.
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