The Show Goes On

06/01/2026

VERSE & VISION (Words That Hit Different)

"So how can I talk to the ones counting streams?
Or the ones who like to bully the dolls?
Or the ones waitin' in line to get ripped off just to turn around and rip someone else off? Baby, aren't you sick of it all?"
— 🎵 dirty wedding dress — Bleachers (2026) Jack Antonoff, producer

Yeah, I AM sick of it. I appreciate the "break from that cynical beat." It's one reason I needed a break from big city industry — the cycle of exploitation is exhausting, and it's real. Antonoff has a knack for drawing out an artist's authentic voice, encouraging them to leave the rough edges in. That is an art in itself. No sanding it down for streams.

I also love the banjo in this track. It's an instrument rooted in the Blues, which I'm writing about in depth in my newest blog about "the crossroads," that liminal space where artists make their hardest choices. Stay tuned for that...

Artists deserve collaborators who protect their instincts, not monetize them away.

Are you building a career that reflects your actual voice?

05/27/2026

In honor of Memorial Day, here is a short retrospective of select May Word-of-the-Day posts all the way back to 2018. Enjoy the holiday!

03/24/2026

***Trigger Warning: Scenes of Violence depicted

This film is being screened during the 2026 World Women's Summit for Peace. If you are interested, please register for the summit to gain access to the film's screening and several discussions around the topic of peace from voices around the world. https://worldwomensummit.net

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In the midst of darkness, we discover who we truly are. There is Another Way tells the story of a group of visionaries who refuse to surrender to violence an...

03/24/2026

We're having a moment. How are you defining the upheaval of these times in your work? Transform the chaos into clarity with my discounted coaching package for a limited time only. There is always If you can't get the email, DM me for a free discovery call about how to meet this moment with and .

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10/21/2024

This Saturday I'm hosting a workshop in NYC about reshaping the Artist's Story of Capitalism. Check out my new blog to learn more. https://conta.cc/4eK2M6G

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10/15/2024

Save the date:
10/26 Emileena (that's me!) will be hosting a workshop in NYC!

10/13/2024

Hello artists! I'm exploring the Non-alcoholic Spirits space in interest of building a Dry Bar, performance space of course. Thoughts? Expect more of this to come...in addition to all my other goodies!

It's high time we shift our perception of teetotal travel, plus the best places to try it out

10/06/2024

There is so much opportunity here!! .

Massachusetts is now home to the first statewide social prescription program in the nation.

09/14/2024

We gather today, 3-5pm, around the coziest, friendliest jukebox in Honolulu at Hank's Cafe, with yours truly behind the bar! Today's theme: Travel.
$5 tickets include one free drink! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jukebox-jams-tickets-1000366672647

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09/07/2024

Today’s theme for our Jukebox Jam is AUTHORITY. Whether you’re hot for teacher, fighting the law, (and the law won), or claiming you’ve got the power - we’ve got a loaded jukebox ready for you. Drop song suggestions in the comments & I’ll give you a shout-out!