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Season 3

July 12, 2024

The Importance of Arts Advocacy in Legislation with Paulette Tomlinson

In this episode of Fem Forte, I am joined by Paulette Tomlinson, the Director of Fine Arts at Tomball ISD. Paulette shares her inspiring journey from band director to fine arts director, highlighting the pivotal moments and c...

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July 5, 2024

Redefining Performance: Dance, Choreography, and Neurodiversity with …

On this episode, I am joined by the incredible Courtney Allyson Mills. With over 25 years of experience in dance education, freelance choreography, and consulting, Courtney brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the tabl...

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June 28, 2024

Run It Like a Business with Aubrey Berguaer

Join us as we sit down with Aubrey Bergauer, dubbed “the Steve Jobs of classical music” and “the Sheryl Sandberg of the symphony.” Known for her data-driven, customer-centric approach, Aubrey has transformed major institution...

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June 21, 2024

On the Starting Line with Samia Vanderkolff

In this exciting episode of Fem Forte, we sit down with the incredibly talented Samia Vanderkolff, the current Movement Caption Head for the Bluecoats. Samia has a rich history of choreographing for top performing ensembles w...

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June 14, 2024

The Road to Hollywood and Representation in Queer Media with Nicole P…

In this enlightening episode of Fem Forte, we are joined by the talented Nicole Pacent, an actress and producer celebrated for her roles in Westworld , Criminal Minds Evolution , Call Me Kat , and the groundbreaking web serie...

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June 7, 2024

From Volunteer to Bluecoats CFO with Genevieve Geisler

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Genevieve Geisler, an absolute powerhouse in the drum corps community. Starting her journey as a food truck volunteer, Genevieve's passion and dedication have propelled her to the r...

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May 31, 2024

From Drums to Dreams: Amanda Muse's Path to Hollywood's Scoring Stages

In this episode, we talk with Los Angeles based composer Amanda Muse. Amanda shares the pivotal moments that ignited her passion for music and led her from being a percussionist/drummer to a renowned composer. We dive deep in...

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May 24, 2024

Finding Your Voice: Empowering Musicians Through Podcasting with Dr. …

On today’s episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Heidi Kay Begay, a dynamic serial entrepreneur who is revolutionizing the world of music and podcasting. With her diverse expertise as an educator, flutist, podcas...

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May 17, 2024

Empowering Girls Through Music: Creating Athena Camp with Myra Rhoden

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Myra Rhoden, the Fine Arts Department Chairperson and Band Director at Fayette County High School in Georgia. Dr. Rhoden shares her inspiring journey into music education, highlighting th...

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