Keywords

• mental health, empowerment, community, voice, trauma, music industry, creativity, authenticity, self-discovery, cultural identity

Live EVENT at THE ASTER 11/13/2025

Host; TONI MENDOZA-GRATITUDE!

Takeaways

• Dr. Paul shares his journey from law to therapy.
• Denise: The Lower East Side shaped cultural identities and experiences.
• Finding one's voice is crucial for empowerment.
• Donna: Power dynamics in the music industry can be exploitative.
• Trauma can be addressed through voice and expression.
• Community and connection are vital for personal growth.
• Self-understanding is key to navigating power struggles.
• Intentionality in creative spaces fosters collaboration.
• Personal stories can inspire and uplift others.
• Vulnerability and authenticity are essential for connection.

Titles

• Empowering Voices: Navigating Identity and Trauma
• The Journey of Self-Discovery in Creative Spaces

SEE the Biographies of our Panelists

Donna Ross-Jones, CEO of Transition Music Corp. https://transitionmusic.com/

Dr. Paul Hokemeyer, https://draysonmews.com/dr-paul/

Denise Woods, #speak it clearly https://www.speakitclearly.com/

and get their books ! THE POWER OF VOICE by Denise Woods

and FRAGILE POWER; Why Having Everything is Never Enough

and READ the Blogs, Posts and Educational Articles by Donna Ross-Jones on Autism, the inequities in the music industry and how to support artists and ownership of their music rights and earnings.