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Episode 8:  Releasing Music and Creating with What You Have ft. Theodora Nickolas

For this episode I spoke with singer/musician, actor, and content creator Theodora Nickolas about her recently released songs: "Close for Comfort", "Ghost", and "The High" and many more things relating to creativity and her work.

In this episode we talk about:

• What Thea does-acting, singing, content creation
• Thea's interest in music as a child and how that's developed
• Classical training vs taking her own approach in singing
• The decision making process of moving to and attending college in New York
• Her transition to New York and NYU Tisch School of the Arts
• Her family and their creativity
• Her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic -returning home and attending college virtually
• The process of creating and releasing all 3 of her recently released songs
• The idea of a "creative process"
• The inspiration and meanings behind her songs
• The DIY aspects of creating her songs and using what you have
• Working with a team remotely to produce music
• Processing and healing emotions and life through her music
• Juggling multiple responsibilities at once
• Her YouTube channel and content creation on Instagram
• Working with artists for the visuals that accompany her 3 recently released songs
• Other interests that are just for fun
• Thoughts on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram
• Thea's future goals and plans with her music
• Advice for others wanting to release music
• The importance of believing in yourself

Thea's songs and social media:

♫ Close for Comfort

♫ Ghost

♫ The High

Thea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thnicko/

Thea's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8znPTwdAOYDHPYptwgwNOA

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