Trailer for I've Been Listening

In this episode, we talk about this question and more all in relation to 'being your own boss.' We discuss the concept of success, how you can be a good CEO but a bad manager, and many more topics in relation to business, money, and creativity. I speak with Danielle, creator of the podcast #Datafemme for her perspective on all these questions and we also speak a bit about data, considering I'm also a data nerd.  This episode is a bit different than other episodes I've released and recorded since we talk about money and business, and I hate capitalism in lots of ways (lol). But I think that's what makes it an interesting discussion because at least working for yourself is better than working for "the man" because at the end of the day we all have to make a living somehow. I would love to explore the faults of capitalism in another episode. I also think Danielle has done well at staying grounded during her search for success and financial freedom. Anywho, I hope you enjoy it, and please let me know what you think by reaching out to me on Instagram @rachelaadelle 

I want you to know that this episode was so fun to record, and that's why it went on for two hours! I think a little later on I may leave the long episodes long, but for now, I wanted to split it up. Leave you with some anticipation. But the wait is over! Here is part II of where do songs come from with Kris Hansen. We get a little more rambly in this episode as the night got later, but I think we started forgetting that the microphone was right in front of us and just unleashed ourselves. I had just asked Kris in Part I if he thought there was a reason why anger doesn't show up in music, and we start the episode by really chatting it up about emotions and their place in our lives. It does end on a lighter note with us sharing our love of Weird Al and a pretty silly story Kris has about Enya. So take a listen if those topics sound interesting to you. I hope you enjoy it!  You can connect with Kris on Instagram here @amlgmtn_  ....and listen to his new single here!  And follow me @rachelaadelle on instagram.

Where do song ideas come from? In this episode of I've Been Listening, I sit down with the one and only Kris Hansen and try to answer that question and many more. We discuss pop songs, emotions, what makes the creation process so different, and so much more! I loved learning from Kris about how he believes creation comes to be. We also talk about how everyone is creative but music creation has been gate kept, making people believe that they aren't creative and splitting us into boxes of musician, scientist, etc. I hope this episode helps you to break down some of those barriers and also learn a little about how, possibly, some of your favorite songs may have been created. Kris's Links Instagram His new single!

How do you define friendship? In this episode, Julia and I dive into that question and many others. We explore energy exchange, friendship breakups, and give-and-takes. Julia and I get super personal with examples from our own friendships while exploring these concepts. So, I hope you enjoy the inner workings of our minds and I hope it opens up thoughtfulness about how you think about these topics.  Find more from me @ivebeenlistening and Julia @_jengz on Instagram. 

Are you excited? I'm excited! Hear in this episode what to expect in the upcoming season of this new show. The first episode will be available on March 13th, so check back in.