Musician Episodes

Jessie Tylre Williams on Healing and Finding Purpose | 1,497 Jessie Tylre Williams is an author, entrepreneur, musician, and philanthropist whose life and work are defined by resilience, reinvention, and impact. With roots spanning Mexico and Canada, she has built a multi faceted career on the Riviera Nayarit, leading ventures across real estate, creative work, and philanthropy. She is the founder of Second Faze Real Estate and Property Management, as well as Planetary Persuasion, an organization dedicated to meaningful social impact. Jessie also created the National PTSD Benefit and Galas, taking her mission across Canada to raise awareness and funds for veterans and first responders living with PTSD. Her work earned her a Commendation Medal from the Minister of Veterans Affairs, one of the country’s highest civilian honors. An award winning musician and co author of the number one bestselling book Transforming Pain Into Purpose, Jessie brings a voice that is direct, live…

Kerilie McDowall is a multi disciplined creative force working at the intersection of music, film, and artist development. Based on Vancouver Island, she is a guitarist composer, educator, and industry mentor who has spent decades shaping and supporting the global jazz community. Her career is layered and unconventional. From performing as one of Canada’s early female jazz bandleaders to producing radio for over 17 years, writing for leading publications like DownBeat, and judging major awards including the JUNOs and Polaris Music Prize, Kerilie has operated across nearly every corner of the music industry. Her work in film brought unexpected global recognition. Her jazz documentary In the Zone: Rick Kilburn reached nearly 1.5 billion views on IMDB Pro, placing her on the international stage after years of grassroots creative work as a volunteer TV director and producer. Today, she splits her time between teaching guitar, composing new jazz works, and mentoring artists in are…

1,396 | Jakub Polaczyk on Building an International Music Career Jakub Polaczyk is a Polish American composer, pianist, and educator based in New York City. He is a recipient of the Gold Cross of Merit from the President of Poland and the Bronze Medal for Merit to Culture, Gloria Artis. He was also named an Honorary Citizen of Stary Sącz, Poland. Educated at the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music, Jagiellonian University, the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, and Carnegie Mellon University, Polaczyk has won more than twenty national and international awards, including honors from The American Prize and the Global Music Awards. His works have been performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Musikverein in Vienna. He has collaborated with leading orchestras and ensembles worldwide, and his music is published and recorded internationally. He previously served as Director of the International Chopin and Friends Festival in New York City. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━…

1,390 | North "2unes" Woodall on Fearless Creativity in Music North “2unes” Woodall is a solo artist and seasoned songwriter who has built an independent career defined by collaboration, evolution, and fearless creativity. Known for his distinct voice and genre-blending style, 2unes continues to carve his own lane in the music industry. His early discography was shaped through a dynamic partnership with producer Randy Hoexter, resulting in the critically acclaimed projects Hot and Cool and Straight at You. That creative chapter culminated in Between the Lobes, a powerful reflection of their artistic synergy. In 2017, 2unes expanded his catalog with Loving Too, further establishing his growth and versatility as a solo artist. Embracing new creative horizons, 2unes later teamed up with producer Gold, also known as Chris “Big Dog” Davis. Together they released a series of standout singles including “For the Love of Money,” a fresh remix of Anita Baker’s “Giving You the Best That…

1,323 | Jimmy Madison on Jazz, GRAMMYs, and a Life Well Played Jimmy Madison is an American jazz drummer whose extraordinary career spans more than six decades. A child prodigy from Cincinnati, he began performing professionally at just 12 years old—long before he could legally enter the clubs where he played. Throughout his career, Jimmy has performed and recorded with some of the greatest names in jazz, funk, and popular music, including Quincy Jones, Lionel Hampton, James Brown, Chet Baker, Tony Bennett, Nina Simone, Stan Getz, and The Duke Ellington Orchestra. His work has also graced stages with renowned ensembles such as The Boston Symphony, The Royal Philharmonic, and The Los Angeles Philharmonic. In 2019, Jimmy earned a GRAMMY Award for his collaboration with Joyce DiDonato. Proudly calling himself a “sideman,” he continues to be celebrated for his precision, creativity, and deep musical soul. Beyond music, Jimmy is an avid adventurer, having spent years mountainee…

1,271 | From Violence to Vision: Matt Mizerek’s Journey of Healing Matt Mizerek is an artist, musician, entrepreneur, and two-time stroke survivor whose life is a testament to resilience and purpose. Despite growing up in an abusive environment, becoming entangled in a violent scene in post-9/11 New York City, and surviving two strokes at the age of 33, Matt has continued to rise above every challenge and move forward with courage and optimism. He is the author of Revelations Through Resilience, founder of Built For Better Apparel, and creator of the nonprofit Art Always, which promotes creative expression and community healing through art. A proud father of two boys, Matt also coaches and mentors others, helping them find strength and meaning through adversity. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with numerous Fortune 500 companies and high-profile individuals, earning awards and recognition for his artistic and marketing achievements. Beyond his professional su…

1,202 | How Debbie Thurston Rose From Bahamas Roots to World-Class Gospel Artist Debbie Thurston, World Class Gospel Artist from Florida, was born in the beautiful capital city of Nassau, Bahamas to Clester and Pecola Thurston, a businessman and homemaker. Debbie is the 5th of 6 children. Born into a very musical family, her extraordinary talent as a singer was discovered at the tender age of (3); hence by the time she was (7) she was already being invited to participate in many local musical competitions for young artist. Debbie gained an early interest in studying formal piano, but soon realized that she preferred singing as a first career interest over the piano. This dual interest led her to discover that she could write lyrics and compose music accompaniment. Toward that end, her older brother Tyrone, a talented architect and musician, saw her gifts, and thus began nurturing and enhancing them, by teaching her different types of music styles, vocal techniques and stage pe…

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