A Lyrical Journey With HattieB_writin: Recent Episodes
Hattie Banks
Join me as I journey into the world of music. As a writer, writing my thoughts poetically isn't new but uncovering and exploring the techniques and components that make a phenomenal songwriter are still foreign to me. So come along as I document my journey from Hattie B. the poet to Hattie B. the songwriter.
Last episode for 2020... Sorry it's a bit of rambling. But I hope I left you with some encouragement. Many blessings and many thanks to those who have taken the time to listen to my 1st season. I appreciate you. Check out nspiredkri8ions.com to deck your halls with my new game 'Oh That's Nasty...But is it?' Happy holidays!!!
Gary Vee said it first but is it a thing? I this episode I explore emotional productivity and come to terms with my extraordinary self awareness ... If it were a thing so you believe you're emotionally productive?
It's time to celebrate... Leather, tattoos, drinks and balloons. We can't forget the guitars and a full on performance from one of my favorite rockers of all time...
Who should support you?? Does it matter if they do or don't?? Do you feel like because of who you are you should automatically get their vote/support? Well... this mentality could be holding you back... Sit down and listen
Tyler perry was getting dragged in the comments and it's unfortunate because people don't get it. Let that me explain... Here are my views, opinions and comments.
It's one of my favorite days of the year and I'm bummed... On this episode I talk about event planning (1 of my many different hats I wear), And my passion for it. Press play to dive into my 35th episode
So just remember... I told y'all I am not a singer... I'm a writer. This is just me opening up and letting y'all hear my creative process. And I didn't think to make it an episode until after I was finished since I was already recording... You know the usual stuff people do when they take a shower... 🚿 vocals 😂
Beware for what larks on your road to success, everything has a purpose and things don't always work in your favor, heed this warning & listen to the words that I say, because 1 of these days you may have to find out the hard way.
I signed up for a webinar with songtrust and learned who Ray Daniels was and let me just say I'm so happy I did. It was my favorite webinar with songtrust by Far. He was dropping gems and thank God I was listening
It's frustrating not knowing what to do next or not knowing how to get where you're trying to go but knowing you still need to move forward. That's me... Right Now! Let me know if you can relate
Some truths are hard to swallow, and finding this out wasn't easy. It damn near broke my heart but the truth is the truth. Thanks Mr.Freeman don't worry I won't shoot the messenger...
I haven't been consistent as of late and I apologize. So on this episode I get you up to speed to what's been going on with me and getting back to uploading.
The RANT and post episode... Yes I went off people listen at your own risk... From getting it done, looking in the mirror to Lemmonsmade. I went off for Lemmonsmade and you know when you rant your words get all jumbled yup yup that happened and no I did not edit it lol
I'm reading a few pieces (poems) that I wrote on this episode and I take you into how I write a song... Press play and just listen 😊
Some times it's a mystery, some times there is clear effort, other times it just flows... We get into what I do to expand in my creativity when I create
We all have it, we all use it, be mindful of what you do with it because at some point we all lose it.
The phase where you have to market, self promote, get in front of the camera and see how many people like you... Yea I'm calling that the Awkward phase because I don't know what the hell I'm doing and what if nobody really likes me???
Figuring out the places my talent can take me... I created my very own game. It's a guessing game with suggestive clues to ordinary things. In case you were wondering it's a rainbow (that will make sense after you listen to this episode).
I didn't expect to wake this morning to see my favorite actor had died... My heart is broken. I never got to meet him but he has truly inspired me. The Affect he's had on my life, I am forever changed....
It's time to share.... I wrote a few pieces that I would like to share with y'all today. Progression has been slow but I wanted to let y'all hear what's been on my mind. I hope y'all enjoy this episode. Please drop me a line, follow me on social at Hattieb_writin if you like what you hear.
Everything starts with a 1st step... And as you reach for your goals... Your Dreams... Your Vision, you will be tried along the way.. Or should I say tested... either way follow the lesson. Take the first step and learn as you grow.
The waiting game can be a drag especially when you're so passionate and driven... When you have a mission a goal a vision. Waiting to be accepted, waiting for someone else to see your talent... Waiting waiting waiting... This time the wait is over. You have to move forward even if nobody else is watching. Check out the podcast and see how I plan to move forward.
I wanted a home recording studio, help with getting my trademark (help =money(lol))... Did I get the things off my wishlist??? On this episode y'all will find out just what went down on my birthday
Persistence vs Nagging, Gary Vee, meaningful impact, exploiting my creativity... All on this episode and things get a bit intense.
What embarrassing thing happened to me this morning.... In the bathroom of all places??? Listen to this episode to find out and to learn about the importance of copyright.
August is finally here & I'm excited because my birthday is coming up. Yes I'm a Leo, an August baby... So it's my month, LOL! ok ok on this episode I let yall in on how I set the mood to write, my bday plans.. I even do a little singing hahaha (but don't judge me to hard) welcome to my journey
Hey everyone. So if you just finished episode 13 you know how I'm feeling so I just wanted to give y'all a little snippet of my pen. I had fun creating this and just wanted to share. I originally wrote this verse for my own song but it just so happen to fit nicely with this song so here it goes... Btw I own Zero rights to the music/song used.
Ever feel like you're just kinda Waiting?, Yet somehow you're ready to go!?!? Well that's where I'm at today. In this episode I tell y'all about my current struggles, what I've been going through and how I've been feeling.
Warning... This is a bit of a rant/ramble. If you've ever been let down, disappointed or neglected... Tell me what you did to get back to the other side... How did you pick yourself back up? Plans rarely go my way but learning to roll with the punches is necessary in this journey... Called LIFE
The word exploit can be perceived to be so negative but how do you navigate something that make you feel uncomfortable when it's apart of the contract. In this episode I will address what had to be signed to get my first placement and what's next.
Exciting news!!! Check out my glossary... New words I have to get familiar with as a Songwriter and as a businesswoman in the music industry. So, since I gotta learn'em so do you!😊
We can all use a little guidance from time to time, and navigating the music industry as a tourist can be quite daunting... Listen to this episode to find out how I plan to navigate through what for me is uncharted territory
You're stranded on an island what's at least 1 material thing you absolutely need....!?!?!??
I've never met this Man but listen carefully to how he popped my poetic collaborative cherry
Join me as I walk you through my experience at the studio... If you want to hear what smiling sounds like ... Press play you'll want to hear this
who's been in my ear??? What do I aim to achieve? Is the vision clear? What inspiration do I pull from? All that on this episode of A lyrical journey
Have you ever heard the saying, "you don't know what you don't know"... Well that's where I am at this point. The most important part about being a songwriter is knowing how to write songs... right!? I need to learn the elements that go into crafting a great song... But where do I start?
Had to find a way out of my comfort zone and then tell myself to keep going and not allow any hurdles to stand in my way or talk myself out of my ability to push forward even if the journey may be a difficult one.
Where I'm at, how I'm feeling, the process of making the decision to start a podcast... Funny enough starts with my idea of another podcast.