Epi 54 – Give yourself permission to free your voice with Elisa Keeler
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Welcome to episode 90—can you believe we’ve made it this far? I’m so grateful you’re here with me today!
In this episode, I want to dive into why we sometimes need to be our own heroes and how music plays a huge role in that journey.
I’ll be reflecting on Mariah Carey’s powerful song “Hero,” which perfectly captures the essence of finding strength within us. If you’ve been following my journey, you know it’s been a rollercoaster ride with plenty of ups and downs, and lately, I’ve been reminded that I need to show up for myself more than ever.
I’ll share my thoughts on feeling alone during tough times and how music can be that comforting anchor that helps us navigate through life’s challenges. I’ll also talk about my exciting new venture into coaching, which I believe will bring a fresh perspective to my podcast.
So, grab your headphones and get ready for a heartfelt conversation about self-reflection, empowerment, and the magic of music. Let’s explore how we can all step into our own hero roles, even when the going gets tough. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and I can’t wait to share more with you!
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At the age of 17 I went to The University of New York at Morrisville where I studied musical Instrument repair. With diploma in hand, I applied for work but found that no music store wanted to hire me. So, I opened my own shop “Cole’s Woodwind and Brass” Soon after I married my high school sweetheart Mary Alice. through many serendipitous twists and turns, we raised our family with our little music shop. Today, after 45 years of working on horns, I reflect back with great appreciation for a life that has given so much. In an effort to give back I travelled to the impoverished nation of Haiti in 2016 to teach instrument repair. After returning several times, I founded Horns for Haiti Inc. in 2020, an organization that teaches band instrument repair and how to start your own music business. To date, we’ve trained dozens of musicians and music teachers how to repair and started two businesses. Billy Shop D’Haiti, Musical Instrument Repair and the Haitian Music Supply Company.
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0:00:01 – I introduce the episode and the topic of being your own hero, and how music can play a role in that.
0:00:36 – I reflect on the 90 episodes of the podcast and how it’s all about the music.
0:00:51 – I discuss Mariah Carey’s song “Hero” and how it relates to finding inner strength and resilience.
0:01:45 – I share my personal experiences of feeling alone and needing to step up as her own hero.
0:03:03 – I explain how music has been an anchor for me during difficult times.
0:04:02 – I emphasize the importance of self-reflection and finding the answer within oneself.
0:04:38 – I discuss how I needed to step up and make changes in my own life.
0:05:00 – I share how music can provide a spark and help people come out of numbness.
0:09:52 – I announce the new coaching element I am adding to Living on the B Side and my excitement about this next step.
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