Fem Forte
de Amanda DeFrees
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Making the Message Matter: Marketing for Equality and Opportunity…
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Welcome to Fem Forte--your new favorite source for inspiring interviews with women in music and performing arts. Fem Forte is hosted by Amanda DeFrees, Director of Media at Ultimate Drill Book. Come join me on this journey as I sit down and have real conversations with women who are making strides and impacting the community in a positive way. Whether you are a performer, musician, actor, dancer, teacher or love music and performing arts, this podcast is for you!
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- Making the Message Matter: Marketing for Equality and Opportunity with Andrea Davila · 36 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 7From the drum corps field to the Rio Grande Valley, Andrea Davila’s journey is rooted in a belief that access matters. In this episode, she shares how she blends marketing…
- Behind the Laughs: Tech, Comedy, and Political Satire Without Apology with Arielle Isaac Norman · 48 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 6Arielle Isaac Norman doesn’t just tell jokes—she challenges the entire system. In this episode, we dive into Arielle’s sharp, boundary-pushing comedy and how she weaves politics…
- Building a Career with Timing and Trust with Julie Davila · 44 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 5Julie Davila is a name you’ll find etched in the halls of WGI and PAS, but her story is far more than accolades. In this episode, Julie shares how her career was built on…
- All That Raaz: From Emo Punk to Entrepreneurship and Inner Healing · 30 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 4What happens when you finally give yourself permission to create what you want? Kelly Raaz answers that question through her story of starting a successful business built on punk…
- More Than a Starving Artist: Music Education, Mental Health, and Making It Work with Kate Warren · 38 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 3Kate Warren is here to challenge every limiting belief about musicianship. In this episode, she talks about mental health in the arts, the science behind motivation, and how…
- From Broadway to Big Tops: A Musician’s Journey of Discovery with Mackenna Tolfa · 42 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 2From Mean Girls to Cirque du Soleil, Mackenna Tolfa has played it all—and played it well. In this episode, she reveals how staying curious led to world tours, composing original…
- Directing with Heart: Creating Space, Letting Go, and Leading with Empathy with Allison Price · 42 min · Temporada 4 Episódio 1What does it mean to direct without dominating? Allison Price (they/them) invites us into their world of intimate, immersive theater and queer performance. With accolades from…
- The Importance of Arts Advocacy in Legislation with Paulette Tomlinson · 49 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 9In this episode of Fem Forte, I am joined by Paulette Tomlinson, the Director of Fine Arts at Tomball ISD. Paulette shares her inspiring journey from band director to fine arts…
- Redefining Performance: Dance, Choreography, and Neurodiversity with Courtney Allyson Mills · 57 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 8On this episode, I am joined by the incredible Courtney Allyson Mills. With over 25 years of experience in dance education, freelance choreography, and consulting, Courtney…
- Run It Like a Business with Aubrey Berguaer · 39 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 7Join us as we sit down with Aubrey Bergauer, dubbed “the Steve Jobs of classical music” and “the Sheryl Sandberg of the symphony.” Known for her data-driven, customer-centric…
- On the Starting Line with Samia Vanderkolff · 50 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 6In this exciting episode of Fem Forte, we sit down with the incredibly talented Samia Vanderkolff, the current Movement Caption Head for the Bluecoats. Samia has a rich history…
- The Road to Hollywood and Representation in Queer Media with Nicole Pacent · 1 h 6 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 5In this enlightening episode of Fem Forte, we are joined by the talented Nicole Pacent, an actress and producer celebrated for her roles in Westworld, Criminal Minds Evolution…
- From Volunteer to Bluecoats CFO with Genevieve Geisler · 34 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 4In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Genevieve Geisler, an absolute powerhouse in the drum corps community. Starting her journey as a food truck volunteer, Genevieve's…
- From Drums to Dreams: Amanda Muse's Path to Hollywood's Scoring Stages · 44 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 3In this episode, we talk with Los Angeles based composer Amanda Muse. Amanda shares the pivotal moments that ignited her passion for music and led her from being a…
- Finding Your Voice: Empowering Musicians Through Podcasting with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay · 39 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 2On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the world of music and podcasting. With her…
- Empowering Girls Through Music: Creating Athena Camp with Myra Rhoden · 45 min · Temporada 3 Episódio 1In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Myra Rhoden, the Fine Arts Department Chairperson and Band Director at Fayette County High School in Georgia. Dr. Rhoden shares her…
- Live Taping: Celebrating Women's History Month with Texas A&M Kingsville · 39 minWelcome back, listeners! As we celebrate Women’s History Month. In this special episode, we're taking it back to where it all began – my alma mater, Texas A&M University…
- Forging Your Own Path with Trish Cornett, Lauren Ryals, Jennifer Leseth and Shirley Dorritie · 41 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 9In this special live taping of Fem Forte, we had the privilege of addressing hundreds of students at the Incomparable Marching Workshop held at West Chester University. Our panel…
- The Road to the Blue Man Group World Tour with Kaylie Brooke and Jamese Moses · 38 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 8Did you know the Blue Man Group actually doesn't include just men? Kaylie Brooke and Jamese Moses are trailblazers in the world of entertainment, making history as part of the…
- Beyond the Sticks: Women in Percussion with Sandi Rennick, Lauren Teel, and Adrian Bond · 51 min · Temporada 2 Episódio 7We're bringing you a unique treat: our very first live taping at the Girls March camp in the vibrant heart of Houston, Texas. This episode holds a special place in our hearts…
