The Composure Exposure Podcast: Recent Episodes
Danielle Johnson
Short and sometimes not so short sweet tips on keeping your mental composure while trying to gain exposure for your project.
Jess Slavik is a designer, illustrator and the mastermind behind Sore Eyes Design. We chat about getting into being empathetic, the awkwardness of contracts and payment, and how doing the thing that scares you will help you grow. Visit her website soreeyesdesigns.com and follow her on all social media platforms at @soreeyesdesign
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Melissa Forsythe works at Rainbow Records in Newark Delaware, Djs under the name Ginger Fox, and plays bass for Less Than 5. They chat about her family's history with The School of Rock, Hot Jam!, turning a hobby into a side hustle, and her obsession with sleep. Follow her band online at @lessthanfiveband, listen to her music at lessthanfive.bandcamp.com, and contact her through the Hot Jam Festival facebook page to sign up for Hot Jam!
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Dave Spencer, aka Davey MoonStomp, is a DCAD graduate, artist, musician and owner of Wilmington based record label Circa 68. They discuss finding the drive to go back and graduate after being an art school drop out, ethnic representation in the music scene, and the daily struggles of running a DIY record label. Check out his art at Davespencerart.com. Like Circa 68 on Facebook, follow on Instagram and Twitter at @Circa68Records and check out the bands online at circa68records.bandcamp.com/.
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Frankie Schline is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist born amd raised in Maryland now living in Arizona. These two childhood friends chat about self promotion, fighting self doubt, being more comfortable on stage then off and the importance of encouraging younger generations. Find his music at https://frankenschline.bandcamp.com/ and follow him on instagram at @frankenschline.
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David Geib is a make up artist and hairstylist from the school of Schilling Douglas. He talks about how through a random mall job he found his life's passion, impostor syndrome, skin care routines, and 2020 being the year of SELFCARE. Follow him on instagram at @the.queer.barber #tuesdaynightdaynight
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Sean Flynn is a digital artist and lead singer of The Bad Larrys. He's currently living out of funeral home in Philadelphia, working on a graphic novel, writing a solo acoustic album. In this episode they chat about creation with no timeline, leaving a legacy, and how commission work can surprisingly lead to inspiration. Find his music at thebadlarrys.bandcamp.com. Like his art page on Sean Flynn - Art and Music and follow him on Instagram at @seanflynnart. His next art show is Friday February 7th at Jerry's Bar in Philadelphia. Follow him online for details.
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Sara Benamy is the owner of Pie Baby Philly and vocalist in Philadelphia based rock band Chub Rub. In the first interview of the decade we discus music soul mates, fat representation in music, long term partnerships, how much Sara loves crying and more! Please give her music a listen on bandcamp, like her band on Facebook and follow her on instagram for food at @piebabyphl, music at @chub.rub.philly, and everything else at @emilythickinson. Thanks for listening!
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Dave McGrory is a musician and Wilmington native. He's best known for his stylistic drumming and touring along the coast in Grace Vonderkuhn. In this episode they dive into his new musical project Tangled Up, his peculiar history with religion, anger attacks and more. You can find his music online at gracevonderkuhn.com and you can follow him on instagram at @Dyev_
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Lefty The Greatest is a rapper and multidimensional artist from Wilmington. She discusses her newest single Pharoh, life growing up in a theatrical household, breath work, and following your heart. You can check out her music video for Pharoh on YouTube and find her work at leftythegreatest.com.
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Is you're fear keeping you from success and true happiness? Let's take inventory together.
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Lauren Kuhne is a singer-songwriter from Pennsylvania currently living in Delaware. This episode they discuss what growing up gay in church, the switch from corporate America to a career in music, how stress can manifest itself physically and more. You can follow her on Facebook and Instagram at Lauren & The Homewreckers as well as Brown Sug & Blonde Roast. Find her music on ReverbNation at reverbnation.com/laurenkuhne.
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David Luna is a cartoonist from Delaware who is releasing a custom designed Tarot Deck influenced by his childhood infatuation with card collecting and his Mexican heritage. We discuss the importance of self reflection, how humans function on a smaller scale versus larger, unit 731 and so much more! You will can order his deck on 11/20 at mexicantarot.com. Buy his prints at sussexcountyllc.com. Follow him on instagram at @itsdavidluna.
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Kit Simpers is the lead singer and songwriter in dream pop rock band Dolphin Hotel. The two discuss her bands origins, their relationship with food, and Kit's experience with weight loss surgery as a young adult. You can find her music on dolphinhotelband.bandcamp.com and follow them on Instagram at @dolphinhotelband. You can follow her on twitter at @cokeluvr95.
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Jani Duerr is a painter and musician who makes up one fourth of folk rock band Earth Radio. In this episode they get into Jani's journey finding his niche in art, transcendental meditation, over coming the crippling grip of fear and more. Check out his work on Instagram @jani_folk for art and earthradioband.com for music.
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Olivia Forney is a music education student at University of Delaware who runs a safe space house venue called The Temple and plays in a band called Foxymoron. They chat about the pain and joy of booking shows, share their experiences coming out of the closet to family, and vegan baking:) Follow her on twitter at @bigstinkyalien
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Mack Caldwell is a freelance writer, journalist and owner of Slaughter Beach Mag. Join the two as they discuss social media for work and not pleasure, the power of dead lines, and the struggle with self motivation as a freelancer. Check out all his work at mackcaldwell.com and follow him on Twitter at @Mackcaldwell
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Aaron Fisher is a beat maker and entertainer from University of Delaware. Check out his latest release at https://nosire.bandcamp.com/. Follow him at @NOSIRE and check out https://www.nosire.com/ or everything else.
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Marat Muradov is a full time musician and singer in It's All Good. In this episode they discuss the chaos of constant gigging, his experience in music school, and sleep cycles. Check out his music at itsallgoodband.com and sign up for live karaoke at itsallkaraoke.com
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Kyle Bullock is Danielle's life long mentor, metal worker, painter and poet about intergenerational relationships, the slippery slope of alcoholism, and living in a creative space. Follow him for artwork and poetry on instagram at @mylefteye6
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Slam poet and mixed media artist Kat Corvidae aka Katastrophe chats with Danielle about the benefits of routine, how having a furry friend can keep you motivated, and the fight to gain and sustain independence. Follow her at @worksofkatastrophe . Check out her work at https://society6.com/worksofkatastrophe and her poetry youtube channel Katastrophe Corvidae.
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Yung Rocko is a music producer, engineer, and professional video gamer. Listen in as they discuss hectic life in the studio, video games for profit and pleasure, and what its like growing up with passion for hip hop in a Christian family. Follow him online at @yungrocko_
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Erin Silva is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and graphic designer currently living in Wilmington Delaware. She fronts a rock and roll band called EyeBawl. Follow her Instagram @eyebawl_ ×××WARNING EXPLICIT LANGUAGE×××
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In this episode we chat with professional drummer and my partner of 8 years about keeping stress levels low, being in a relationship with your band member, and dealing with a day job while working on your dream job.
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Discussing why taking a break and letting your mind wander is better for you then working constantly!
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In this episode I discuss finding your target audience and engaging them.
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Some people create for the sake of creation. I think that's super cool but some people out here including myself enjoy monetizing our art and watching it grow as a business. If you're like me then I'd like to share some things that helped me and things in working on to be taken more seriously!
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In this first episode we chat about how wasteful procrastination is and how to overcome the hurdles that keep you from making moves.
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