Today Will Be Awesome: Recent Episodes
Kylie Odetta
The Today Will Be Awesome Podcast is a short form podcast where professional songwriter & voice actress, Kylie Odetta, shares stories, songs, and conversations that aim to uplift and energize listeners to see the beauty in each day! Tune in every Monday for some bite sized goodness on creativity, faith, mental health, and more. If you need a positivity boost in the midst of a sometimes negative and noisy world, this podcast is for you!
In the Season 2 Finale, Kylie gives vision for what this podcast will look like moving forward. She also shares a life tool that has helped her in many different scenarios. Listen in and learn how to pause, pivot, and prevail. :)
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In this episode, Kylie interviews her mother. :) Her story is moving and deeply personal.
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In this episode, Kylie shares 4 mini stories from the best 4 concerts of her life. 2 from ones she's been to and 2 from ones she's played. :) This is a FUN and light and energetic episode meant to bring a spot of positivity and joy to your life today!
In this episode, Kylie talks about the writing process and meaning behind her most popular song: "Under The Sun". She also announces something exciting for those who listen to the very end! :)
Listen to "Under The Sun": https://open.spotify.com/track/3KJPolMYCZz1O2CvPJcRnH?si=bb5b4be9cb234ccd
Watch the "Under The Sun" music video: https://youtu.be/5l4X00LEIEM
In this episode, Kylie shares how she became a voice actress and practical steps that you can take to become one too. This episode was in response to the inquiries Kylie has received over the past two years regarding voice acting!
In this episode, Kylie interviews Cary Hinze, the founder of the multi-million dollar brand: What The Fin Apparel. Cary also happens to be Kylie's father. His story is one full of trial, sacrifice, faith, and love. These two will have you laughing, crying, and hopefully leaving with new inspiration for your own journey. :)
Shop What The Fin online: whatthefin.com
Listen to Cary & Kylie's song "Mystical Tide": https://open.spotify.com/track/7oFs8SM4ZZZvuKxCU98tPK?si=a2dc618e66fc45a6
Watch the "Mystical Tide" music video: https://youtu.be/rsQjmwR1xS0
In this episode, Kylie delivers a speech that she wrote for her final presentation at her worship internship with Newspring Church. She shares a bit of her testimony and personal wrestles with God. :)
In this episode, Kylie tells the story behind her song "Coffee & Cherries". :)
Listen to the original version: https://open.spotify.com/track/7gucyUOtnBppG9Kdx452ya?si=EMTVnefITCmm7gj-xyNqmA
Listen to the live band version: https://open.spotify.com/track/3wmJukRgojmxtAXjoXpvAD?si=bH8MmqhmSdaHhlMJpzwGlQ
Watch the live session video: https://youtu.be/RK9rzO3fMHY
In this episode, Kylie gives her best advice for starting a career in music. She shares her own journey into music and then gives 5 practical tips. If you're interested in becoming an artist and don't know where to start... tune in and hopefully you'll walk away with some next steps! :)
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In this episode, Kylie chats with one of her best friends, Emma Hodges! They talk about navigating friendship in your 20s with intentionality and vulnerability. They also share lots of good laughs and stories from their own lives. This is probably Kylie's most laid-back interview that she's had on the podcast yet. :)
Kylie is back for Season 2 of the Today Will Be Awesome Podcast! In this episode, she briefly goes over the logistics of season 2 and then dives in to the difference a year makes. Tune in for a burst of inspiration & clarity. :)
Listen to Kylie's song "It's Been A Year": https://tr.ee/ba6i0-96I7
In this final episode of season 1, Kylie interviews random people on the streets of Greenville and shares a tool to practice gratitude every day. :) Keep up with Kylie in the off season by following her online!
Kylie on IG: instagram.com/kylieodetta
Kylie's Website: kylieodetta.com
Kylie's email: ko@kylieodetta.com
In this episode, Kylie talks about one of the meanings behind her song "Never Letting Go" and how it ties together with her running journey. :) She also shares a few things she's learned along the road to completing her first half marathon! Whether you like running or hate running, there are general insights about life that can be found in this episode.
Watch the "Never Letting Go" Music Video: https://youtu.be/0h3z-EzEuXw
Listen to the "Character" EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/2PUEilhcjcfrSjvrBSAo1G?si=_cmxSFSPShWsKzf0ygwHeA
In this episode, Kylie's biological brother shares his testimony. His story is one full of twists and turns, despair and hope, and ultimately salvation and peace. He speaks about running from God, struggling with substance use, searching for peace in women and sports, how his life has been transformed by knowing Jesus, and the wild circumstances that led him to surrendering it all. This is an episode full of real life and real encouragement. You can follow Keaton on Instagram here: instagram.com/keatonhinze Interested in working with Keaton? Find his portfolio and contact info here: keatonhinze.com
In this episode, Kylie shares another journal entry from her travel diary. She focuses on reflection and keeps it light in this sweet & short episode with a story from the first home she rented. :) Enjoy and have a wonderful day!
In this episode, Kylie interviews licensed mental health professional and writer, Neema Murimi. Neema currently works at Poe Mill Achievement Center in Greenville, SC and just transitioned out of being a high school therapist. Neema got her masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Loyola in New Orleans, LA in 2014. She shares many of her insights, experiences, and advice regarding mental health in this important, empathetic, and challenging conversation. :) If you're considering going to therapy for the first time, wondering how to best support your friends and family who are struggling, or are just curious and interested in learning more about mental health, don't miss this episode!
Listen to the song "Pieces" by Amanda Cook that Neema references in the episode: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ADa6XPdu3ayQ0qbmdRLq7?si=eeHKqMezSLSqGNVvIrL9uA
In this episode, Kylie shares two writing exercises to practice getting your thoughts out on the page. She also reads the lyrics of her song "Kinda Suck At Forever" as a poem and unpacks how writing helps her heal. This is an encouraging episode for anyone interested in expressing themselves through written word! You can listen to "Kinda Suck At Forever" on all music platforms or on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/a4WMsKmFLJA
In this episode, Kylie talks about the time of year known as "Cuffing Season", how to best navigate that as a single person, and the different ways to meet your need for emotional connection in a healthy way. She also shares a story of an embarrassing first date she went on as a teenager!
You can follow Kylie online at instagram.com/kylieodetta :)
In this episode, Kylie interviews YA Fiction Author, M. M. Cochran, otherwise known as Macy. Macy's new book is coming out on October 18th, 2022 and it is titled "Between The Ocean & The Stars". They chat about her story, what it's like to be an author, how to deal with rejection, and the writing to publishing process.
Follow Macy on Instagram to keep up with book updates: instagram.com/m.m.cochran_writer
Her new book will be available on Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and many other online book stores.
In this episode, Kylie discusses the story behind her song "Flame" and the eternal impact that small acts of kindness can have. :)
Watch the music video here: https://youtu.be/0XxqQ8dlEZw
In this episode, Kylie shares stories from when she lived in Brooklyn, New York at age 21. She also talks about what led her to making the decision to move there, what to do when you're faced with two good options, and how getting lost isn't such a bad thing. :)
Don't forget to follow Kylie online to keep up with her journey: instagram.com/kylieodetta
You can also listen to her music on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2meUQKRm9yos5hbsWl9TRq?si=WiOI6KlNRmWAjEM8jy5Fkg
In this episode, Kylie chats with David Michon, a professional mixing & mastering engineer. They dive into the creative process, honoring people you work with, and how artists are more than their art.
Listen to “Gold Light”, a song written by both Kylie & David: https://open.spotify.com/track/19fTfAd5pmDJxcOMtwW51G?si=7c33238d154d4579
Listen to “Abide”, one of Kylie’s songs that was mixed & mastered by David:
https://open.spotify.com/album/7GQqvnCTxwbBLAvImtplIX?si=5Qqbf0AWQ2WJXXNRIm4NOA
Work with David: davidmichonmusic.com
Follow David on IG: instagram.com/davidmichonmusic
In this episode, Kylie talks about her song "Start Again" and how she wrote it in a transition season of life. She dives into some helpful mindsets to carry during transition and how everybody gets scared, no one is ever prepared, but we can all take a breath, take one step, and start again. :) Listen to the song here: https://youtu.be/TXaO5mgW7Z4
In this episode, Kylie touches on holding space for grief and heavy emotions in our lives. She also dives into a fun story from her adventures as a touring musician. The story takes place in London, England and has to do with how sometimes unmet expectations can lead to an even better experience than we could have imagined! You can find photos relating to this story on her Instagram: @kylieodetta :)
WELCOME to the Today Will Be Awesome podcast! In this first episode, Kylie introduces herself, breaks down why she started the podcast, and shares how it will flow in the upcoming episodes. Be sure to subscribe & follow to catch future shows! To learn more about Kylie Odetta you can visit kylieodetta.com or follow her on Instagram at @kylieodetta. Thanks for tuning in!