The creation and union we experience around music is something so intrinsic to the human experience. Could any of us live without it? Music tells the story of our soul, catalogs our history, inspires movements, and creates cultures. In this episode of the chattabox, Chantal Richardson (@heychantay) deep dives into the power of music, how it grounds you in the moment, and how it influences the energy of people and spaces. Chantal reflects on her journey of falling in love with the art of music and going outside of her comfort zone to network with movers within the industry. Moving from St. Maarten to the Netherlands and then to Korea, Chantal shares her experience adjusting to different cultures and how taking risks and believing in herself led her to become a platinum-winning songwriter.  Chantal breaks down how her upbringing influenced her musical signature and how she thinks about creating a new song. As an independent artist, Chantal highlights the importance of understanding the business of music and the role technology plays in making it easier for artists to amplify their voices and build their own fan base outside of a label.