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My Big Story with Christopher Swan

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A podcast that travels the USA interviewing uniquely inspiring people, uncovering big stories and ideas that inherently celebrate our differencesIn My Big Story with Christopher Swan, Christopher is literally on a plane, train, or automobile, traveling the USA, uncovering stories from the voices oft… read more

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Creating a Music Career by Being True to What He Loves with Michael Barnum

This week, I'm in Hollywood to chat with LA-based singer-songwriter, Michael Barnum.

Michael is all in with his music career, releasing his debut EP, Trust, late last year. He’s currently working on new music, and gaining momentum in the LA music scene and with online streaming platforms like Periscope.

We recorded this interview in the space where Michael recorded his EP, high up in the Hollywood Hills. It seemed fitting to tell his story at the birthplace of his recording artist career.

Michael is full of determination and persistence to see his dreams become reality. And he’s doing it by being true to what he loves, and by creating an engaged community of fans. It’s also easy to see Michael’s passion and smarts in everything he does.

This story is a real look at creating an independent music career now, in the age of social media and online creators. Michael is extremely talented, has real life experiences to share with other creatives, and he's working hard for it.

 

Michael Performs Live After the Interview

After you’re done listening to this episode, check out the exclusive live performance of Michael’s latest single, Universe that I recorded.

 

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