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Top of the charts songwriter, Justin Tranter, and Stephanie talk about the music industry, the art of collaboration, forgiveness and using your privileges to stand for what you believe in.

Show Highlights

Stephanie acknowledges the contributions of musicians and comedians and their role in making exceptional human encounters happen.

Justin talks about being bullied and what they learned about forgiveness at a young age because of bullying experiences.

Justin talks about the creative process of colaboration and how they get people to open up so they can write lyrics to express their story. (Excellent insight for everyday relating with people.)

Resources Mentioned

10 Songs You Didn’t Know Justin Tranter Co-Wrote

Justin on Spotify

Justin’s Instagram

Justin shared the backstory to this wonderful song, on the show – Leon Bridges, “Beyond.”

Backstory Behind Stephanie and Guest

At Tracy McCubbin’s book launch, I struck up a conversation with a neighbor who is in the music business. When I mentioned the show and my passion for healthy relating, she told me about Justin.  She has just heard Justin speak and found them to be incredibly inspiring. She showed me Justin’s instagram and I bookmarked immediately. Justin could not be more gracious when I reached out to them. We had a great talk on first contact. As it turns out, Justin co-wrote many of my favorite songs!  I love Justin’s energy. I will always be a fan and supporter for whatever they are up to. – Stephanie Michele

Social Challenge of the Week

Create and Share a Playlist Challenge

If you have lived long enough to expereince the joys of someone giving you a mix tape that they made with you in mind — you already get this challenge. Honor someone you love with playlist you made for them. Include songs that remind you of them and songs you think they would enjoy.

BONUS: Make playlist to bring awareness and honor to queer songwriters and musicians. Use Billboard Pride as a resource.

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