Lil' Drummer Girl

Happy Valentine's Day!Today's episode I discuss the importance of remaining happy during this Valentine's Day whether or not your have a partner.Valentine's Day should be a thoughtful reminder of the importance of self-love, self-care, and your true emotional well-being.Every year it seems that Valentine's Day places these large expectations on one saying that if you don't have a partner, it is a waste of time to celebrate it. well, phooey on that I say!I began giving "self-love shopping tours" back in 2015 to help women remember that it's O.K. NOT to have a partner. They are still worthy of love. Instead, it should be a reminder that we can put ourselves first and take great care of ourselves since we're always at the hand of taking care of others.Today I discuss some of the things to think about when looking for your best partner. It's also important to take care of yourself as well with or with one. Self-care isn't selfish, it's imperative to keep you sustainable as you reach your goals. There's nothi

Ken Mary, is an American musician who is a drummer, producer, engineer, singer, record executive and song writer on over thirty-five albums that combined have sold over 5 million copies worldwide.He has worked in genres from heavy rock to choral music. He’s played drums with https://alicecooper.com/ (Alice Cooper), http://www.johnwaiteworldwide.com/ (John Waite) and now with his current band https://www.flotstildeath.com/the-band/ (Flotsam & Jetsam). Ken also has a successful recording studio business https://www.sonicphish.com/ (Sonic Phish Productions)  located in Mesa, Arizona. Grab your earbuds and a cold bev and check out Ken's interview here. We'll see you inside.. (and check out the video of this interview on The Lil' Drummer Girl YouTube Channel or on the Website). Stay in touch with Ken - IG: https://instagram.com/KenMary1 (@KenMary1) or on Facebook Rock On & Rock Out, Dawn-Marie The Lil' Drummer Girl Podcast can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts. Stay in touch:

Greetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you have been enjoying the wonderful days of summer. Today's episode is a quick dose of motivation to help you stay on track to wrap up your 2022 goals. Summer time is never easy to stay on track. The kids are out of school and there's so much to do before the winter time rolls around. Don't let this stop you from achieving your biggest goals. I must admit I myself have been a bad girl. I've been playing hookey from getting the things I've wanted to accomplish this year so now that I'm back on track, I want the same for you. Stay the course and don't give up. I'm routing for you!! Love Dawn-Marie XO

Greetings Lovely Drumsters, Have you been contemplating putting together an online course for your business? Well, you're in the right place. Today's guest, Fabiana Claure will show you how you can create your high ticket online program and make more money in your online business. Fabiana creates financial and artistic prosperity for musicians so that they can win back their time and build a legacy without sacrificing their quality of life. She holds a doctorate degree in music in piano performance with additional education in the music and entertainment industries. Fabiana co-founded a nationally featured music academy called Superior Academy of Music and recently with the University of North Texas Music Business and Entrepreneurship Program. Get Fabiana’s 10 steps to building your online music business. https://fabianaclaure.com/gift (https://fabianaclaure.com/gift) Learn more about the Musicians Profit Umbrella Course at: https://themusciansprofitumbrella.com/ (https://themusciansprofitumbrella.com)

How's it going my rockin' Drumsters?  How has 2022 been treating you so far?  Have you kept your resolutions or have they fallen off the calendar?  I hope you're still on track.  If not, have no fear, you still have another 9 months to get back on the horse to get them accomplished.   Today's episode is a little dose of motivation where I offer some ways to keep you moving toward your dreams and goals.  So get yourself a cup of java or tea, your earbuds and I'll see you inside. Keep on Rockin!! Cheers, Dawn-Marie Be sure to check out the live musician/artist/entrepreneur videos over at the VLOGCAST go to: www.lildrummergirl.com Are you enjoying the show? Would like to help support it? Become a Patron just head over to: https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork (https://www.patreon.com/podcastnetwork)

Seasons Greetings My Lovely Drumsters,  I hope you had an amazing holiday season and that 2022 brings you all the love, dreams, and fun goodies life has to offer. Do you love Christmas songs?  They immediately seem to make the season of the holidays festive and I don’t think Christmas would be the same without them.  They seem to be a genre of music that can make you cry, laugh, or just have fun with the family and friends for some sing-alongs.  I started a collection of Christmas albums after my parents passed because it was one of the traditions we had in our house growing up.  They always made me feel like they were there when I’d listen to them.  You’re probably asking me, “Why are we talking about Christmas tunes?” Well for starters it's because today's guest is the lovely Juliette Valle who has created her first album, a wonderful Christmas album titled https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fTP6h3OvsBEOnSET9GNTb (“Joyfully”).  Not only is it one of the most beautiful soun

Do you believe in Angels? I do. On Thanksgiving morning I was sitting at the beach doing some editing when along came a few folks strolling along the shoreline. They stopped to have a chat and I overheard one of them say "we kick off our tour tomorrow" so, of course, my ears perked up. I asked them what they did and Olivia said "we have a group called The Celtic Angels" she sings, dances, and plays the Irish drum. Olivia Bradley and Molly Elizabeth Gibson of the Celtic Angels Christmas show are here today to share their journey on the tour and how you just never know who and how you'll get your next gig.  Olivia is a vocalist, performer, and Irish dancer based out of Atlanta, Georgia.  She has performed with professionals such as Emmet Cahill, Sarah Brightman, John Doyle, and Dave Curley.  Olivia has won the Ambassador Award in 2015 and Senior Scholarship in 2020 from Irish Traditions Atlanta, a regional branch of Comhaltas which is an organization involved in the preservation and prom

Greetings Lovely Drumsters, In today's episode, Tara Divina is here to share some of her favorite tips for staying centered as an artist. Tara is a heart-healing medicine musician who creates songs to bring our deepest prayers into reality.  Tara draws on her experience as a former Vice President at the Warner Music Group to offer business coaching for conscious musicians and visionary artists so they can build an organic fan base using authentic self-expression, and generate a sustainable income using all of their gifts. She is also tapped into karmic patterns, purpose, and destiny through the lens of Vedic Astrology,and brings her gift of seeing the unseen and together with her practical know-how to empower creatives to thrive while prioritizing their true calling. Need a creative booster shot? Listen in and take some notes. Learn how to avoid the shiny object syndrome" and how to reel yourself back to focus on what's important. Grab a cold one, your buds, and let's go. I'll see you inside. S

Are you thinking about starting your own podcast? Do you already have one?  Today we have Mark Asquith CEO and founder of Captivate FM – Rebel Base Media.  Mark is here to help you gain genuine listeners and get more downloads of your show.Mark quit his day job back in 2005 and started Captivate FM  a podcast hosting service that serves thousandsof podcasters around the world.  He originally built the platform for his own podcast The Podcast Academy then decided to offer it to others.  Today it’s used worldwide by droves of beginner and seasoned podcasters. I love the features that Captivate offers. I switched over from Libysn which I was using since 2016 years.  I since have moved the shows over to Captivate and couldn't be happier.  The best part of Captivate is that they continue to make these awesome features to help the podcaster make their lives that much easier.  Here are some of my favorite features:-You can create multiple shows for one price (up to 12,000

Are you pondering about starting your own business?  Maybe a part-time side hustle but not really sure what or where to begin?  Or, maybe you’re looking to start a podcast of your own for your business.  Today’s guest John Lee Dumas (J.L.D) of Entrepreneurs on Fire is here to share how you too can begin your podcast and some things to do and avoid when you begin.  Even if you’re a seasoned podcaster, you’ll still learn something new about what to do and what not to do from JLD.    John Lee Dumas is the host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, an award-winning podcast where he interviews inspiring, Entrepreneurs who are truly on fire!  With over 2,500 episodes, 1million plus listens a month, and seven-figure annual revenue, JLD is just getting started. Stop by his podcast and learn more from successful entrepreneurs at: https://www.eofire.com/podcast/ (https://www.eofire.com/podcast/).  One must remember if you’re looking to become your own boss things just don’t happen overnight

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a living by using your voice?  I’m not referring to a singing career but rather a one doing voice-overs.  Audiobook narrators and voice-over work has been around for decades, but, today, there’s an explosion of ways you can make money and earn a living as one. No longer do you need to hire a studio, an engineer, an editor, etc., you can now do it all and at home. Today’s guest Ana Clements is Spanish by birth, British by nature, and as a bilingual, she says “she has twice as much to say”. She is the founder of the https://clubhousedb.com/club/923858030-audiobooks (AUDIOBOOKS CLUB on Club House) and helps those who are looking to become Audiobook Narrators, Voice Over Actors, or, anyone who is testing the waters, or a pro and to keep up with the latest and greatest news updates about the field. Ana is here today to show you how you too can begin using your voice to create a new stream of income for yourself. Ana worked in the corporate world

Hello Rockin' Drumsters, I hope you are doing great and that you're accomplishing everything on your to-do lists and still getting in some downtime too. Are you looking to create some new and fresh logos for your business?  Would you like to add in your favorite colors but are not sure what they may mean to others?  Do you know what the color red means?  What about yellow when it comes to logos?  Find out here today where I will cover the colors and their meanings so that you can have the perfect logo and marketing materials for your business. In today's episode, I will cover the meanings behind the different colors are used in their logos and how you can incorporate your favorite colors into yours. So grab a pen and pad, take some good notes and go create your log masterpiece  I'll see you inside. Rock on & Rock Out,   Dawn-Marie XO   Support this podcast

Greetings my lovely Drumsters, I hope you are enjoying summer and having fun with family and friends.  Do you find that it's a little bit more tricky to stay motivated to do the "important" things during this time of year?  You know, the stuff we don't want to be doing when we know that if we did, we can have some amazing things happen in our lives?  I know I do. And if you feel this way too, this show is for you!! Today I'll discuss a couple of things you can get jump-started with and achieve your goals and STILL have fun before Summer's over. Grab a cool drink, your earbuds, and take some great notes but more importantly, get moving!   I'll see you inside. Cheers, Dawn-Marie  Support this podcast

Are you looking to grow your audience or build your tribe?  Get more followers whether on your social media channels, YouTube channels or membership sites?  Hilda Labrada Gore  (Holistic Hilda) is here today to share how you can gain more ears and eyes on your creative ventures and make more money in your business. Today Hilda covers: Why hosting a podcast show is like Dancing with the Stars.  How to get your interviewee comfortable to get the best show. How you can find sponsors for your shows and so much more. Hilda is a bio-hacker, a certified health coach, and fitness professional.  She is also the host and producer of the Wise Traditions and Tradiciones Sabias podcasts.  She's here today to show you how to get it done. Grab your notebook, pen, favorite beverage, and earphones and let's get to it. I'll see you inside. Rock On & Rock Out! Dawn-Marie XO     Support this podcast

Greetings My Lovely Drumsters, Drumroll please....today I am sharing an interview we had with Tom McNeill of Patreon.  This is part of the Tampa Jam continued series.  Tom McNeill, Creator Partnerships Associate at Patreon, a membership platform that makes it easy for artists to get paid is here to tell you some of the amazing benefits you can easily obtain to help you find your niche, grow your audience, and get start funding your venture online. Tom will share tips on how you can grow your audience and tell you all of the benefits of starting your own Patreon membership site so that you can get financial support for your creative endeavors. Tom is a problem solver, strategic thinker and arts advocate with a decade of experience working with cultural, digital and creative organizations. Before joining Patreon in 2019, Tom’s career was shaped by work with artists, orchestras, festivals, venues, promoters, media organizations, record labels, music agencies and other creatively-minded entities. Tom began  hi

Greetings my lovely Drumsters,  I am so excited to share some great news.  I will be speaking at the Podfest Global starting this week.  I will be speaking on Wednesday evening and in honor of such, I am sharing my interview with the founder Chris Krimitsos.  He was a guest on our Tampa Jam Virtual Summit last year. Chris Krimitsos of the http://podfestexpo.com/2021/ (Podfest Expo) is here to show you how you can quickly get started with podcasting. Talk to people that Chris Krimitsos has spent any amount of time with and you’ll hear descriptions like “changemaker,” “motivator,” “catalyst for change,” and “inspiration.” Whether it’s a major corporation’s CEO or a solopreneur, Chris is passionate about being a difference maker. Chris brings the unique perspective of success from both sides of an event. He understands the challenges of the organizer that needs to move an audience, having himself facilitated over 2,000 events that have brought together business owners, toward economic growth, under the umbrella

Greeting my awesome Drumsters, Today I am sharing an interview I had with  https://iag.me/ (Ian Anderson Gray) during the Tampa Jam It's Time To Pivot Online Summit.  Ian is the founder of the Confident Live Marketing Academy and Seriously Social, a blog focused on live video and social media tools. He’s an international speaker, podcaster, trainer, teacher, and consultant. Ian's discusses how you can quickly and easily learn how to add livestreaming into your business.  Ian started blogging at Seriously Social in 2011, and a certain article on a social media management tool called Hootsuite, everything changed for him (it was getting  over 10,000 views per month). In 2015, he started speaking around the world on social media tools. Then in 2016, Ian wrote another article, this time on Facebook Live. It had over 4 million page views and allowed him to focus as a confident live video coach – helping entrepreneurs and businesses level up their impact, authority and profits using livestreaming in your busi

Hello my lovely Drumsters!  I sure hope you are having a great kick off to your new year and that your resolutions will come to fruition. Today's guest is Dave Cool (yes, that's his real name)   Dave  is the Vice President of Business Development at BandZoogle and he's here with us to share with you how you can create a working website that can do so many things that can earn you money in your business.  Dave has spoken at dozen of music conferences including SXSW, Canadian Music Week,  Folk Alliance, and, the ASCAP Expo.  He has also been interviewed by The Economist, Newsweek International, CNN.com, and, the Financial Post for his insights on the music industry. Dave is also a recovering punk rock drummer, comedy nerd, wine snob, and, vintage hockey card collector. So if you're an artist or musician that is looking for a way to showcase your work but aren't super techy?  The solution is simple, try Bandzoogle is the way to go! Get a beautiful website up and running in no time.  Learn how BandZoogle can

Happy New Year my Drumsters! I hope you had a great New Year's Eve. Aren't you excited about having a new beginning? Last year was a train wreck and we've learned so much from it. Hopefully 2021 will get us back up and running like before the Pandemic and we can reclaim our lives.   The other day was #National Sleep In Day and I thought about how sometimes I get hit with insomnia and it's not so easy to sleep at all for that fact. I did some research and you'll be surprised to hear that most folks don't get a good night sleep.  Have you ever dealt with not getting a restful night's sleep?  Isn't it a train wreck?   I've been dealing with insomnia for decades now. I am listing below some of the products I refer to in this episode that I use to keep me from staying awake all night long. (Please note that if your purchase any of these products, I will receive a small commission).   https://amzn.to/3nzWUl1 (Satin Eye Mask) https://amzn.to/3ibd1EM (Satin Pillow Cases) https://amzn.to/3i1RfmG (Gel Eye Depu

Hi my lovely Drumsters, I hope you're having a great last few days of this not-so-nice 2020.  The holiday season is always a great time to reflecting,  be grateful, and, to think about the think about the things you want for your life, your family, and your business.      Today's episode is about how you can add a bit of "style" to the upcoming year (new year, new you).  Do you like fashion? Or, do you think it's just a waste of time, and think people can be a slave to makeup and fashion?  Well, I don't believe we should never be a slave to anything, or, anyone for that fact, but, I do believe we should try to look our best.  If not for anyone but for ourselves.  So that we can feel better. I believe one of the reasons behind me becoming a fashion stylist was because my love of clothing started very young.  I believe it was because I had to wear a uniform to school for 12 years of my life.  On the one hand, it made us all feel equal, yet, on the other, it made me feel like I could never be true to myself.