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Waiting for the Green Light
What do frying donuts, a dream about a crosswalk, and the London Symphony Orchestra have in common?More than I ever expected—and it’s why I’m getting ready for a green light I can’t yet see. Over a year ago, I walked into my hometown grocery store one morning and noticed the sign on the door: Donut…
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Music Doesn’t Need a Passport
There are moments as an artist that catch you off guard—not because they’re flashy or loud, but because they’re so deeply human. One of those happened to me recently, and I’ve been carrying it in my heart ever since. I was a guest musician at a conference in the beautiful city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.…
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When Life Sells Your Store: Lessons From Donuts and Truffles
Just as I suspected, after a torturous afternoon trying to make truffles, I decided to give up. I went from dreaming about gifting little packages of these supposedly easy-to-make treats to my friends, to wondering which local farmer I could offer them to for their barnyard. After an animated Facebook LIVE session about my experience,…
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Tell Your Story in 30 Seconds
If you had to tell your story in just 30 seconds, what would you say? That was my dilemma yesterday when all participants at the Sponsor Secrets Seminar (a three day event I’ve been attending) were invited to pitch their story and vision in just 30 seconds. I’ve been trying to narrow mine down to…
Singer / Songwriter / Pianist / Bestselling Author
Frances Drost 