Ep. 042 - Manny Muniz

On this episode of MYFI I get to welcome my dear friends and rising indie rock stars, My Fever. Their first full-length LP, Escapism, was just released and is filled with incredible, pointed, and powerful indie rock gems. Jump in the conversation as we talk about the new album, the hurdles they had to overcome in making the record and then having to wait 4 years to release it, and the hopes they have for having a music career in the new online landscape of the music industry. My Fever - Weston T. Hine, Garrett Hine, Daniel Ard Social Media - @myfeverband www.myfeverband.com MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2024 MyFiPodcast

This episode of MYFI features the incredible rock vocalist, Lorraine Lewis. Lorraine began her great career in the 1980s as a solo artist and fronting the groundbreaking band Femme Fatale. She’s now the front woman for the legendary band, Vixen as well as leading a fantastic solo career. Join us as we talk about the movie “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”, how seeing David Lee Roth changed the trajectory of her life, and how she discovered that being on stage is where she truly belongs. Lorraine Lewis - Vocalist, Songwriter Social Media - @lorrainelewisrocks @vixen_band www.lorrainelewisrocks.co www.vixenofficial.com MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2024 MyFiPodcast

On this episode of MYFI I’m joined by actor extraordinaire Brendan Bradley. Brendan has been in over 100 TV shows, films, and commercials. He’s also a high credited voice actor and performance capture artist who’s worked with Marvel, the Resident Evil franchise, and more. Jump in the conversation as we talk about Brendan’s time on the front lines of the writer’s strike as a strike captain for SAG-AFTRA, the importance of creative community, and more! Brendan Bradley - Actor, Voice Over Artist, Performance Capture Artist Social Media - @brendanabradley www.brendanabradley.com MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

This episode of MYFI features my friend Tiffany Forrester. Tiffany is an art director at Harper Collins Publishing in Nashville, TN and is an incredibly accomplished and award winning graphic designer. Jump in the conversation as we talk about the differences in working in the indie world vs. the corporate world, how she starts a big project, and her “thinly veiled rage” playlist. Tiffany Forrester - Graphic Designer & Art Director / Harper Collins Social Media - @tiffanygf88 www.tiffanyforrester.com The Thinly Veiled Rage Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZB7LtfjB9hIpBk6nEAjln?si=9W32cdC1S7id1ZT42-0rCg&pi=u-pWhpT2YhS7yP MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

On this episode of MYFI we welcome my friend Dan Hannon. Dan is an incredible music producer who has worked with artists like Manchester Orchestra, Paris Jackson, Julien Baker, Issues, and more. Jump in the conversation as we talk about some of the incredible projects he’s worked on, how he got into producing records in the first place, and just how incredible the drums are on the Manchester Orchestra record, “Simple Math”. Dan Hannon - Producer Social Media - @danhannon www.ivymanormusic.com Okay Kenedi: https://www.okaykenedi.com/ Gary Nichols: https://www.garynicholsmusic.com/ Eli Hannon: https://www.elihannon.com/ MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

This episode of MYFI features the amazing Todd Henry. I have followed Todd’s work and been a huge fan for a long time. He is a best-selling author of books like Die Empty, Daily Creative, and Herding Tigers. His work as a creative coach and speaker has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., and the Harvard Business Review just to name a few. He calls himself an arms dealer for the creative revolution and it’s absolutely true. He’s been inspiring creative people for a long time. Jump in the conversation as we talk about his new book, The Brave Habit, the story of growing up in rural Ohio and how that made him so curious and innovative, as well as his new app, the Daily Creative. Todd Henry - Author / Speaker Social Media - @toddhenry www.toddhenry.com The Accidental Creative - https://amzn.to/3HpmZ2O Die Empty - https://www.toddhenry.com/dieempty/ Louder Than Words - https://www.toddhenry.com/louderthanwords/ Herding Tigers - https://www.toddhenry.com/herdingtigers/ The Daily Creative - https://amzn.to/4ben2MD The Brave Habit - https://www.toddhenry.com/thebravehabit/ The Daily Creative App - https://dailycreative.app/ MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

On this episode of MYFI I’m joined by my friend Manny Muniz. Manny is a drummer and entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN who created and runs Live Label Hair, an incredible salon, brand, and culture. Jump in the conversation as we talk about creativity and entrepreneurship, what matters in a creative culture, and the connection of music and style. Manny Muniz - Entrepreneur/Drummer Social Media - @misomanny @mannymuniz www.livelabelhair.com MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

On this BONUS episode of MYFI I talk about all my favorite albums from 2023, share a little about some new things going on in the world of MYFI and thank each and every one of our guests from our 2023 episodes! I hope you enjoy it and I can't wait for another great year of MYFI in 2024. Have a great one! www.myfipodcast.com www.leetbaker.com @myfipodcast @leetbaker ©2023 MYFI Podcast

On this episode of MYFI we are joined by Tim Turnquist. Tim is the Associate Creative Director at American Express and works in their internal creative agency called OnBrand. There he leads teams that create websites, ad campaigns, commercials, social media content, and more for one of the biggest financial companies in the world. Jump in the conversation as we talk about leading creative teams, finding out he scripted a Super Bowl commercial while watching the Super Bowl, and which authors inspired his love for the written word. Tim Turnquist - Associate Creative Director / American Express Social Media - @ternkwist www.timturnquistwrites.com MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast

Brandon McCormick and Nicholas Kirk are the duo behind Whitestone Motion Pictures. They have created dozens of incredible short films, and their work has been featured on the History Channel, A&E, NBC, CNN, and more. Recently they hosted the premier of their first full-length feature film, “The Daylong Brothers”. It’s billed as a “southern gothic musical” and it delivers in every way. Jump in the conversation with us as we talk about the complexities of film making, overcoming being overwhelmed, and the importance of experiencing art together. Whitestone Motion Pictures - www.whitestonemp.com - Social Media - @whitestonemp - “Daylong Brothers” Trailer Brandon McCormick - Social Media - @brandmccormick Nicholas Kirk - Social Media - @nicholaskirk MyFi Podcast Website - www.myfipodcast.com Social Media - @myfipodcast / @leetbaker MyFi Stinger Music by Lee T. Baker (@leetbaker) ©2023 MyFiPodcast