When I was born, my mother was convinced I was going to be a drummer. I kicked her so hard in the womb, she just “knew”. Turns out; I didn’t…
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What Recording an Album Taught Me About Life, Leadership, and Finding Your Voice
I’ve been spending a lot of time in the studio lately: recording my next album with my producer, Flightboy Music, in Baltimore, and watching my students walk into the booth…
Why I Coach the Way I Do
Empowerment Coaching Values | Rockville, MD Rockville-based empowerment coach Emma G shares the values behind her music coaching and songwriting practice — serving Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase, and Gaithersburg, MD….
Those Who Know, Do. Those Who Don’t, Teach. (And Then There’s Me.)
There’s a quote that gets thrown around a lot in coaching and educational circles alike: “Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach.” George Bernard Shaw said it. And for…
Your Voice Is a Form of Self-Defense
When most people hear the words self-defense training, they imagine physical combat. A punch.A kick.A fight. They picture martial arts like karate, boxing, or Krav Maga, where people train to…
5 Simple Ways to Practice Joy and Real Connection in Everyday Life
In a recent episode of REALTALK with Emma G and Dinah, lifestyle blogger and coach Liz Strom shared something that stuck with me long after the conversation ended. Joy doesn’t…
Leadership Sounds Like This: What the Kennedy Center Taught Me About Using Your Voice with Purpose
On a recent night at the Kennedy Center in Washington, I stepped onto the stage for my debut full-length performance, Love Sounds Like This. The Kennedy Center — just beyond…
The Skill Nobody Teaches: How to Use Your Voice in Real Life
Most people assume learning to use your voice is about singing. Spoiler alert: it isn’t. The real skill — the one that affects our mental health, our confidence, our relationships,…
Identity, Belonging, And Strength: What Your Voice Reveals About Who You’re Becoming
If you’ve ever heard your own vocal sound on a recording and thought, Who is that person? You already understand the point of this post. Your voice is not just…
The Body Always Knows First: What Posture, Tension, and Voice Are Trying to Tell Us
Most people think stress lives in the mind. But the truth is, the body almost always knows first. Before we name an emotion, before we even recognize worry or overwhelm,…