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July 26, 2023

Leaving Your Legacy with Cori Swan

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July 20, 2023

Being Intentional with Your Time with Jana Harvey

Watch the Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Work-Life balance is one of the toughest things to navigate especially in the music education space. In this episode, I sit down with Jana Harvey from Flower Mound HS to discuss on how she has maintained a healthy mindset and work-life balance. Jana…

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July 19, 2023

Work-Life Balance with Jana Harvey

Watch the Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Work-Life balance is one of the toughest things to navigate especially in the music education space. In this episode, I sit down with Jana Harvey from Flower Mound HS to discuss on how she has maintained a healthy mindset and work-life balance. Jana…

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July 10, 2023

Women in Percussion with Brittany Baptista

Watch the Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Women representation in the drumming and percussion world is steadily growing year over year but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done. Brittany Baptista and I talk about our experiences being the only woman in our career as percussionists.…

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July 6, 2023

The True Meaning of Impact

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July 2, 2023

Work-Life Balance with Katie VanDoren

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June 30, 2023

More than a Competition with Katie VanDoren

Watch the Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Regardless of fancy awards and high rankings, the impact left on students is the heart of a program's success. In this episode, I am joined by Katie VanDoren, Director of Bands at Vandegrift High School. Katie VanDoren has been at Vandegrift HS since…

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June 26, 2023

Teach Your Truth with Caitlin Wolf

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Learning from your mistakes and teaching from your own voice is what makes us unique and special. In this episode, I talk to Caitlin Wolf, Associate Director at Rouse High School, about the value of standing out and straying away from the norms. Caitlin…

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June 23, 2023

You Learn the Most from Your Failures with Caitlin Wolf

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Learning from your mistakes and teaching from your own voice is what makes us unique and special. In this episode, I talk to Caitlin Wolf, Associate Director at Rouse High School, about the value of standing out and straying away from the norms. Caitlin…

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June 20, 2023

From Privilege to Purpose with Dr. Elizabeth Janzen

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte It is often very rare when we get to truly celebrate and highlight the people that impact our lives. On today's episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Janzen and recollect the fond memories of my time at Texas A&M Kingsville from the very beginning.…

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June 17, 2023

Empowering Young Women Through Music: Inside the Transformative Summer Music Camp

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte It is often very rare when we get to truly celebrate and highlight the people that impact our lives. On today's episode, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Janzen and recollect the fond memories of my time at Texas A&M Kingsville from the very beginning.…

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June 16, 2023

Who is the Host?

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte Amanda DeFrees is the host of Fem Forte and currently serves as the Director of Media at Ultimate Drill Book. Amanda has worn multiple hats throughout her career as a performer, musician, and media professional. Amanda is a proud alum of Crossmen Winds, 5points…

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June 12, 2023

How Fem Forte was Born

Watch Full Episode on StrideTV: https://www.stridetv.com/categories/femforte It's finally here! Luke and Josh Gall from Ultimate Drill Book sit down with me and help me share my story behind the "why" and how Fem Forte came to fruition. Amanda DeFrees is the host of Fem Forte and currently serves as the…

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