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Look out world! It's been a long pause of The Music Muse! We are happy to be back with Episode 8! Guest Arianna Delivers A baddie playlist that includes powerful queens LIke Amy Winehouse, Jorja Smith & Erykah Badu. Arianna is a Detroit resident and musician. She has been Playing guitar, Piano & Vocals since the age of 13. Arianna is the lead Vocalist for The Band Tears of a Martian. The Band release their EP Bloody thumbs April 1st. We hope you enjoy this conversion because it's honest and authentic! We hope you take away that there's no age limited to pursuing your desires.  Fear is always a guest when you start something new. Take it with you. Be Brave to step into the unknown. We got this!

On episode seven of The Music Muse Podcast host Ashley. P interviews hip hop coach & artist Kiyoshi Shelton who specializes in creative expansion through poetry and hip hop. Kiyoshi is born and raised in Saginaw Michigan. Kiyoshi has traveled and lived in places like California and even Mexico. He takes his knowledge of the lands and uses them in his teaching as a rap coach. With 20 years of raping experience under his belt. His musical journey started in the church and has transformed to the self conscious and mindful bars that you hear in his current music. The hip hop coach shares with us a powerful playlist named Mantras and Heavenly Vibes from fellow female artist friends like Nina Grae, Toni Jones & Sister Stone.  Kiyoshi also shares with us his up and coming project with the Donut Boys. A group he started with college friends from Eastern michigan. Kiyoshi would also like to invite you all to his wellness retreat called Expand your Expression December 27 - January 1 in Guatemala. DM him on instagram @kiyoshimusic for more info.  Let this conversation move you to your higher self.  Let this conversation deepen your relationship with hip hop. Let Kiyoshi's inner wisdom bring you closer to your own. Be kind to yourself and others today & always.  Enjoy <3  *episode has some dings and alerts. your not crazy. lol

Welcome to the 6th episode of The Music Muse.  We are calling this episode The Queen Of Fiber Art.  This episode is sponsored by Julie Geissler and her art boutique ydueeyeexist.  Julie & Host Ashley. P will talk about Julie’s Spotify playlist that has music muses such a TLC, Melissa Etheridge & Aretha Franklin and many more!  Julie is a Indiana native, German transplant & now resides in Auburn Hills Michigan. Julie is A certified medical assistant & EEG Technologist. During the pandemic Julie became mysterious ill and spent time finding art hobbies that filled her soul with purpose. Julie found much joy making embroidery, fiber and digital art. She decided to make a business out of her passion.  Join us for a episode that will ignite your creative spark and make you excited to find your own passions. You will receive Julie’s inner wisdom about how to move past fear and start your own creative endeavor. You will also have a chance to be in service to participate in a fundraiser for Hararatextiles son Adrian a trans man looking for assistance for top surgery. You can buy a ticket or simple share his story with your audience. raffle ends November 9. Also please sign the petition Justice for Saswati Jana on Julies instagram link. Let's bring Saswati murders to justice and bring her family peace. Julies instagram is @ydueeyeexist & same name for her Etsy shop! Go support this sweet and thoughtful human. Her talent shines through all her work. Please Enjoy episode 6!  Remember to be kind today and always!

On the fifth episode of Music Muse; our host Ashley P interviews guest Maurice Archer a Michigan native and owner of A2 Brankdance. you will enjoy Archers story of starting his own business and his love of the female musical expression and how he inspires the youth of today to expressive themselves through dance and movement. Maurice shares the importance of loving what you do. No matter how much money you make. Do it because it's WHAT YOU LOVE. this episode will leave you encouraged to bring your own flavor to your dance moves, business and life in general. Maurice is a positive force to the children he teaches and we are happy to introduce his genius to you all. Enjoy!

Welcome to the fourth episode of music muse. In this episode host Ashley P interviews sustainable business consultant Shannon Kenny on her amazing music taste, who she serves and her wisdom about starting a sustainable business. Shannon was born & raised in Trinidad and opens up about the music scene from her home land. She has been in the United States for the last 10 years. Shannon originally a art major, was being called to the world of sustainablity and decided to lean into her purpose and start her own eco friendly business. Enjoy the ladies fierce conversation about inspiration and how music motivates us to create Our businesses.

On the third episode of season 2 of Music Muse Podcast. Host Ashley P interviews Dj Seven Whales and DJ Sam Morykwas of Detroit Michigan  The two Djs became friends through work and eventually became roommates and bonded quickly over their love of music. Together the two Djs created Wednesday night vibes during the trying times of 2020 pandemic & quarantine. Dj Seven Whales & Dj Sam Morykwas cultivated a inviting and safe space for folks to gather in the digital world of zoom to enjoy music and enjoy the company of others from the safety of their own homes. The Detroit natives are celebrating their one year anniversary of the event. Wednesday night vibes is still going strong and the Djs are going to continue blessing the people with good music and good vibes.   Episode 3 will have you feeling inspired and ready to groove. enjoy. we love yall so much.

On this episode of The Music Muse host Ashley P. interviews Carolina Carrasquillo.  Nina is a certified life coach for creative introverts & owner of coaching business A Full Cup Of Love. Ashley & Nina talk about Ninas spotify playlist full of amazing latin artist like Cardi B, Bad Bunny & how music helps her with creating her coaching business. the ladies dive deep on their turn ons for living a life full of creativity and the pleasures of following your heart towards ones purpose. Both Nina & Ashley talk about the importance of awakening creativity, therapeutic art practices & positive psychology. This episode full of female empowerment and the power of following your dreams. one love. Enjoy. take what you need.

Welcome back for season two of the music muse podcast with episode 1 Dare To Start. Creativity starts when we make the choice to listen to our gut. Creativity starts when we trust the process. But how do we put ourselves in the driver seat of our lives and actual start on our journey? Have no fear! The Music Muse host Ashley P. will guide you with a ted talk all about daring to start that new project, career path or creative outlet. We often don't bother starting our projects that are near & dear to start out of fear of failing or we let imposter syndrome take over. But to truly fail at something is to never start at all. We can't step into your greatness if we never bother to take a step at all. We are guided and safe to begin on our paths. we hope you find your spark after this episode and become brave to start. 

This is the warp up folks!  Season 1 of The Music Muse is done!  Host Ashley P gets candid about her first season as a podcast host. She talks about the changes she saw in her self. the power of life coaching. and all the things in between. Life has a funny way of lighting us up and guiding us to our purpose. maybe after listening your inspired to go after yours. Enjoy! 

Music muse Host Ashley P is a newly certified and accredited life coach and interviews Joanna Huang a finical coach who is dedicated to help her clients prepare for their future. Joanna is a crazy talented coach who is a great mentor and is not afraid to get weird. Joanna wants her clients to know the importance of having insurance. Joanna also shares how she incorporates journaling and meditation with her practice. please enjoy this episode.

"She is the kisser of my boo boos She has always been my heroine of my reality She is the light house when I need a guide back home  The keeper of my heart My first friend My first true love My mother" BY Ashley G Who needs it to be mothers day to celebrate the women that gave you life!? On this episode of Music Muse host Ashley G interviews her mother Johnnie peoples The ladies get into the importance of voting in November, BLM and all the great music that is Detroit Motown music! We hope it reminds you to call your mom and tell her you love her! & if thats not possible just know  a mother can always feel her Childs love! Enjoy this episode! It was made with pure love! *not a great episode to listen to if you love Trump! :)*

What is begin seen to you? Is it driving the hottest car? Is it having the name brand shoes?  Sure maybe that will get you notice. But by having those things. Are you truly begin seen? You begin seen is a powerful thing because you will have the strength to step into your truth. You will have the power to transform others. You will have the power to transform the communities you inhabit.  How does one do this you ask? By simply begin their true authentic self and begin completely unapologetic about it. Dive in deep with host Ashley G. as she speaks out about Elijah McClain death, personal journal entry from soul sister circle: truly being seen with Heal Haus  practitioner Karmay Gorley & her favorite place in the world Camp KULABUNGAAAAAA!!!! May episode 8 question how you show up for the people in your communities, and how you want to be seen as a creative begin. Enjoy this raw and vulnerable episode. 

*THIS EPISODE HAS ADULT LANGUAGE *  Episode 7 is all about feeling the feels of being uncomfortable. More than ever we should be having difficult conversations with our peers, family and friends about being anti racist. Host Ashley G talks about the things that make her uncomfortable and things that prolly make you feel uncomfortable. Many dislike the discomfort that comes with being uncomfortable but how does one grow if you suppress this emotion? Listen all the way to the end for a journal prompt to help you get out of that uncomfortable creative funk. audio is not the best so we suggest you wear headphones and turn the volume up. stay educated. hydrated, wear a mask in public and most importantly be kind to one another. 

Back like she never left host Ashley G bring you episode 6 quarantine + me. she talks of and creative process (or lack of) during the Covid 19 pandemic . this episode was recorded on black out Tuesday of June 9 2020. Ashley also get into the other virus thats killing black people in America. Racist cops. ENJOY THIS EPISODE WITH A OPEN HEART.

Episode 5 coming to YOU ALL SASSY AND FIRECE! 😁 Host Ashley G gets into it and talks about Her experience with writing workshops of Detroit. She shares an abecedarian poem she wrote for the workshop. Ashley gets real about life and talks about inner strength and the will to do what's best for ones soul. This ones for the ladies! Enjoy! <3

****WARNING ADULT LANGUAGE**** In todays episode Host Ashley G seats down with Actor, poet & rapper Jonee Harris.  Keeping it in the family with this one!  They are cousins.  They talk humble begins, poetry and take a stroll down memory lane about their childhood.  You'll also hear Jonee talk about his role on the walking dead season 8. GIving your family and friends a SAFE space to share their creative side is so important.  You are giving them space that's free of judgement and criticism.  It feels good to see someone you love come alive when they express their true authentic self.  We hope this episode encourages you to have everyday conversations that are filled with what you love to do.  In this day and age it seems like everyone wants to focus on the bad sh*t.  Seems like people only bond over negativity. Let's change that narrative!  Let's talk about our passions and how they add value to our lives. Let's talk kindly to ourselves and to each other.  Enjoy the episode! 

FEAR! It's everywhere you turn if you are a closet creative.  If you are a scary cat this episode is for you.  Fear is what's stopping us all to start those creative projects that we want to start up or projects we left behind due to not feeling like we are enough. Have no fear! (tehe see what we did there?) host Ashley G describes her own personal journey with fear and creating and how she is trying to make it out on the other side. Giving you helpful tips on how to work with your fear and get shit done!  Most importantly Ashley G talks about how it's important to stay kind to yourself when the mean voices come out to self sabotage.  lets tell fear to take a backseat! we got magic to create!  We hope you Enjoy this vulnerable episode. 

We are celebrating first on this second episode. podcast host Ashley G interviews her first creative Alyssa Layton about her passion for photography, In return this is Alyssas first time ever being interviewed. (It's never too late in life to try something new beloved) We talk to the photographer about Her creative process while capturing the perfect shot ,Whats her fantasy photoshoot looks like, Who inspires her as a photographer & Her playlist while she is editing her photos. Take time out of your day to get inspired, slow down and quite self doubt. inspiration is everywhere if you know where to look!

Welcome to Music Muse. This is my very first episode! Was it perfect? No. Do I sound super professional? Prolly not. but that's okay! here at music muse we are going to let our art see the light of day. no matter where we are in life. I'm going to let you in on why I started music muse and all my hopes and dreams for this podcast. Enjoy!