At the World Music Expo (WOMEX) in Tampere, Finland, I experienced the thrill of witnessing musicians from across the world finding their voice through artistic expression. Their showcases were impressive, humbling, a dizzying array of diversity and authenticity. I was there on behalf of GreenRoom Exchange, our nonprofit, to scout for talent to bring to […]
Month: October 2025
Empower Yourself: Explore Your Options to Boost Self-Efficacy
The No Kings March was one way to express yourself to increase self-efficacy – you have many options. When you feel anxious, trapped or worried, it’s helpful to consider your choices to exercise a sense of self control and mastery. Our sense of self-efficacy is often dependent on our ability to manage our lifestyle and […]
Accepting Change – With Grace
Accepting the change of seasons is one thing, accepting personal change with grace is quite another. I’ve been visiting my mother who is a 105 – soon to be 106. Time is short for her and the family is grateful for the long time we have had. We are working together to face the inevitable. […]
Give Your Passion Time To Grow – It’s A Labor Of Love
When what you do is fueled by passion, your labor of love often takes time to grow, to be noticed and appreciated. This is my takeaway from watching my husband, Lee Carroll, with his music and his collaboration with Senegalese artist Alioune Guisse. They have been working on their music project for five years and […]