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𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗢 𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗬 from INSPIRED 55+

The secrets of happiness and a 65-year old marriage!

You only gain and learn special wisdom from life mentors a few times in your life, and Tom and Yvonne Roden have been like family to me. I finally got down to business and wrote an article about them in INSPIRED 55+ magazine, with Tom Roden as the main focus. Tom is an exceptional radio host at 93! I was so happy to subscribe again to Inspired 55+ Lifestyle Magazine, it's a fantastic read! Read more about Tom Roden's extraordinary life and inspiring 65-year marriage with his wife Yvonne here below.

More: This photo shown, was taken by me when I was interviewing Tom on Shaw Spotlight television while co-hosting in past years, but techies, you will love this! Tom Roden was one of the very first television technicians on the scene in Saskatchewan in the 1950s when TV came into common use! He knows the wisdom of all things tech!!!! He is a former radio jazz colleague of mine and we used to do many special early jazz shows together. Yvonne co-produced extensively and also assisted Tom on radio for many years, too.

Tom and his close friend, the late Gordon Theedom, have mentored me in the most interesting aspects of early jazz history and it has been such an honour to learn from them and Yvonne about the wisdom that life holds. Enjoy the article above!

MORE JAZZ ROYALTY

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗦’ 𝗝𝗜𝗠 𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧

Here is my latest music review of Jim West’s past 2023 40-year-anniversary release. Once I dug into the materials due to interviewing West for my In the Zen blog, All About Jazz, and another soon-to-be published article, I was just mind-boggled. We are talking some of the most exciting past jazz releases (and NEW) ever! Read up on some of the stories here and catch all three parts in-depth with the details!

(Left to right) Image of Nancy Marley, Jim West, Diana Krall, Jean-Pierre Leduc, Nadine Campbell.

And re: About writing about another inspiring jazzpreneur, All About Jazz’s Michael Ricci is on my wishlist for a write up in the future, and I think it is a good idea!

(Taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:)

“The Jazz Journalists Association^[1] voted All About Jazz Best Website Covering Jazz for thirteen consecutive years between 2003 and 2015, when the category was retired. In 2015, Ricci said the site received a peak of 1.3 million readers per month in 2007.^[2] Another source said that the site has over 500,000 readers around the world.^[3]

Ricci was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He heard classical and jazz from his father's music collection. He played trumpet and went to his first jazz concert when he was eight. With a background in computer programming, he combined his interest in jazz and the internet by creating the All About Jazz website in 1995.^”

I was very happy to recently appear on Paul Finkelstein’s OMG Talk Podcast, omgtalk.com, and I spoke twice (about the Joy of Music & Improvisation, and about Empowerment), at the Women's Spirit Festival in March 2024, from March 8-21. 

Upcoming in May 2024:

• Networking

• Podcast Interview-Interview slot for the Building the Abundant Woman Podcast May 17

• Stay tuned for a surprise speaking engagement or two after the 27th!

• Canadian Online Guitar Lessons & Creative Services Open House Sessions May 25^th 26 th &  27^th 2024 . By Appointment Calendly: https://calendly.com/kerilie/guitar-lessons-workshops-writing-publicity-media-contact

Canadian Online Guitar Lessons & Creative Services Open House Sessions May 25-27^th 2024

Open House has returned for Spring/Summer sessions! Visit my guitar studio, or visit me online for your  ZOOM Open House! Sign up and book your free trial 30 minute lesson or mini-30 minute workshop session on my Calendly booking calendar below, I will contact you to arrange your live studio or ZOOM live video session! Zoom sessions are available for business and non-profit groups, too! I will send you the workshop calendar. Plan to spend an hour with me! A 30 minute lesson or workshop session for 30 minutes of strategy-planning  using my toolkit and enjoy a chat for scheduling your dreams!

Book an appointment with me on Calendly: https://calendly.com/kerilie/guitar-lessons-workshops-writing-publicity-media-contact

Upcoming in May 2024, I am additionally excited to announce that I am a speaker for an exciting surprise UK Entrepreneur Series, so stay tuned for more news!

June Events

JUNE 21-22, 2024: A Zoom Workshop Series With Kerilie McDowall

Your Choice of Private and Group Workshops.

Message Canadian Online Guitar Lessons & Creative Services to see the Rates Sheet and 12 Workshops List.

Happy Biz For “Quantum Leap Your Business,” And Non-Profits, A Special Zoom Workshop $99

June 21 & 22, 2024 9:30 AM-10:30 AM PST & 12:30-1:30 PM EST 1 hour + Q&A

(5:30-6:30 PM UK) 1 hour + Q&A

Happy Biz: Ready for the Press (for Business/Non-Profits) Re: (𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀/𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘀, 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝘀/𝗧𝗩, 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 & 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀)

Podcasts/Blogs, Mags/TV, Radio & The Press) for Holistic Businesses/ Biz and Solopreneurs: Being ready to approach any type of press type, knowing and understanding crucial industry print and magazine and blog deadlines, press etiquette and expectations. Contact, self-publicity, publicists. How to create a media list, how and who to contact. 

Instruction: guesting or hosting for TV, radio, keynote, podcast. Wardrobe and makeup and mic/camera considerations for TV/ online. Photography, best smiles forward, makeup, wardrobe and other standout tips for men, women, and LGBTQIA+.

PLUS

The Joy of Music & Improvisation Zoom workshop $99

June 21 & 22, 2024 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM PST & 2:30-3:30 PM EST 1 hour + Q&A

(7:30 PM UK) 1 hour + Q&A

Ask about the class and rates, too!

Using music, sound meditation, and improvisation with joy for play). 2- Part One: Sound Meditation - Centering and Aligning with the Sacredness of Sound, The Tibetan Singing Bowl in G, 3- Part Two: Improvisation with Sound and Music (Instrumental or Vocal).

The workshops will be held by group ZOOM on Friday June 21st, 2024, and will repeat the next day on Saturday June 22, 2024 for the busy folks. Both Happy Biz and The Joy of Music & Improvisation workshops will have short Q&A sessions after the workshops.

• I am also teaching a Volunteer Nanaimo HAPPY BIZ Workshop in June 2024

• Pitch Party Networking June/July 2024

There are also a few more podcast chats on the way, too! I am offering keynote speaking appearances, webinar, summit, and festing spots to those who are interested on the creative topics that I cover, and additionally for businesses, see below.

My latest BETA business and creativity empowerment offering that you can experience for a special price is for your maximizing and boosting your creativity leading to manifestation designed for the biz-savvy! Modules are available as workshops, too!

Book Your Session HERE
Email Kerilie McDowall HERE 
1-250-668-3589 PST Time Zone Canada

Creative Empowerment & Manifestation

Creative Exploration: Powerful Positivity & Manifestation tool kit (module 1)

Exercises & toolkit https://inthezen.beehiiv.com/c/positivity-and-manifestation,

(Modules 2, 3) - The Joy of Music & Improvisation (Using music, sound meditation, and improvisation with joy for play). 2- Part One: Sound Meditation - Centering and Aligning with the Sacredness of Sound, The Tibetan Singing Bowl in G, 3- Part Two: Improvisation with Sound and Music (Instrumental or Vocal)

(Modules 3 and 4) 3-Relaxation: Exploring Abstract art,  4-The Vision Board (Module 3, and 4)

Writing (Module 5, 6), 5-Brainstorming and 6- Intuitive creative and non-fiction writing),

(Module 7) Happy Biz & Ready for the Press: Podcasts/Blogs, Mags/TV, Radio & The Press for Holistic Businesses/ Biz and Solopreneurs. Being ready to approach any type of press type, knowing and understanding crucial industry print and magazine and blog deadlines, press etiquette and expectations. Contact, self-publicity, publicists. How to create a media list, how and who to contact.

Instruction: I offer guesting or hosting for TV, radio, keynote, guest columns, and podcast. Wardrobe and makeup and mic/camera considerations for TV/ online. Photography, best smiles forward, makeup, wardrobe and other standout tips for men and women.

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Here is where we can collab. I can share your information here in my In the Zen Blog, YouTube channel, Newsletter, and/or Website. I have recently partnered with Brodo and Beehiiv and another upcoming sponsorship soon to come May 10 is with a very exciting email course series, and Anyword, so check it all out!

If you have any questions I am in the office most days. Let me know if you want to see the film if you are a member of the media or are thinking of investing in a 13x award-winning film project! I will send you the link and password!

Here is the trailer for the film featuring multi-award winning producer Rick Kilburn that the wonderful Todd Jones put together:

A special note: If you are festing, presenting, blogging, or hosting any radio or TV, webinars, summits, etc., I can offer manifestation, happy biz or guitar gift pdfs to you, or a workshop prize giveaway. Just DM and ask for the gift and workshop list, let’s collab!

For further information and all the up-to-date details and questions regarding donations, or potential brand new investing opportunities in the film In the Zone: Rick Kilburn, please contact me directly at [email protected]. More news will follow soon!

More about the author Canadian jazz guitarist/13x award-winning TV movie Director/jazz radio host, and jazz writer (DownBeat 2016-2020) Kerilie McDowall is available online at In the Zen blog and the Canadian Online Guitar Lessons website on beehiiv. Enjoyand support McDowall's jazz and creative music interviews, stories, and seasonal lifestyle articles, and learn more about her music, and creative and music services. Want to read more? Subscribe to Kerilie’s interviews and articles here. CONTACT Kerilie McDowall here. 250-668-3589

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