Melissa Slocum
@theencourager.bsky.social
Social Justice Warrior 💙 Vote Blue
LGBTQI+ ally 🏳️🌈
No DM’s unless we’re friends IRL
Growing and Supporting Creatives though small business coaching, Sounds of Encouragement podcast, public speaking, piano lessons, & online courses
www.musicgro.com
LGBTQI+ ally 🏳️🌈
No DM’s unless we’re friends IRL
Growing and Supporting Creatives though small business coaching, Sounds of Encouragement podcast, public speaking, piano lessons, & online courses
www.musicgro.com
Reposted by Melissa Slocum
BREAKING: Over ‘7 million people’ have protested on this “No Kings Day”…👇
Good job! 😎✨
Good job! 😎✨
October 18, 2025 at 11:39 PM
BREAKING: Over ‘7 million people’ have protested on this “No Kings Day”…👇
Good job! 😎✨
Good job! 😎✨
My most popular business coaching sessions are offered ‘a la carte’ so that you get the most for your time and money. Click to book your session today! https://fons.app/@melissamslocum/book/appointments
October 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
My most popular business coaching sessions are offered ‘a la carte’ so that you get the most for your time and money. Click to book your session today! https://fons.app/@melissamslocum/book/appointments
If you need a boost of encouragement, look no further than last month’s podcast interviews on Sounds of Encouragement. My conversations with Michael Faire and Katie O’Rourke are perfect for easing into your weekend! https://www.youtube.com/@soundsofencouragement
October 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you need a boost of encouragement, look no further than last month’s podcast interviews on Sounds of Encouragement. My conversations with Michael Faire and Katie O’Rourke are perfect for easing into your weekend! https://www.youtube.com/@soundsofencouragement
New Substack is out! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/the-cq-podcast-lead-with-language
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 PM
New Substack is out! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/the-cq-podcast-lead-with-language
Sharing again because redundancy is good 🙂
https://musicgro.com/what-i-learned-from-summer-2025-having-backups-redundancy/
https://musicgro.com/what-i-learned-from-summer-2025-having-backups-redundancy/
September 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Sharing again because redundancy is good 🙂
https://musicgro.com/what-i-learned-from-summer-2025-having-backups-redundancy/
https://musicgro.com/what-i-learned-from-summer-2025-having-backups-redundancy/
Honored to have been interviewed in Voyage ATL. https://voyageatl.com/interview/check-out-melissa-slocums-story
I have to shout out Takenya Freeney and Tara Priolo for your examples and encouragements. I continue to grow my voice and advocacy around BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
I have to shout out Takenya Freeney and Tara Priolo for your examples and encouragements. I continue to grow my voice and advocacy around BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
September 28, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Honored to have been interviewed in Voyage ATL. https://voyageatl.com/interview/check-out-melissa-slocums-story
I have to shout out Takenya Freeney and Tara Priolo for your examples and encouragements. I continue to grow my voice and advocacy around BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
I have to shout out Takenya Freeney and Tara Priolo for your examples and encouragements. I continue to grow my voice and advocacy around BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Another great podcast episode drops this Friday! Tune in to hear more about Katie’s journey in music, especially finding healthy technique and movement through Taubman and Feldenkrais practices. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform and the YouTube channel so you never miss an episode!
September 15, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Another great podcast episode drops this Friday! Tune in to hear more about Katie’s journey in music, especially finding healthy technique and movement through Taubman and Feldenkrais practices. Subscribe on your favorite streaming platform and the YouTube channel so you never miss an episode!
This whole episode is like a ‘warm hug’ for the Creative Soul. So many of us need this encouragement right now. We talk about career changes, priorities in life, and how to navigate change. Sounds of Encouragement is on all platforms & the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LdMHfIwBE
September 13, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This whole episode is like a ‘warm hug’ for the Creative Soul. So many of us need this encouragement right now. We talk about career changes, priorities in life, and how to navigate change. Sounds of Encouragement is on all platforms & the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0LdMHfIwBE
Music Teachers - do you know what your Students’ Goals are? If not, this simple tool will help you find out. Free download at https://musicgro.com/product/music-goals-and-habits-worksheet/
September 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Music Teachers - do you know what your Students’ Goals are? If not, this simple tool will help you find out. Free download at https://musicgro.com/product/music-goals-and-habits-worksheet/
New Substack article is out. Subscribe and share! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/resonance-and-reality-why-music-education
September 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
New Substack article is out. Subscribe and share! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/resonance-and-reality-why-music-education
Reposted by Melissa Slocum
🔥 “If I’m willing to drive three hours to come here and talk, I’m gonna ask you to get off your phone and listen to what I have to say.”
August 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
🔥 “If I’m willing to drive three hours to come here and talk, I’m gonna ask you to get off your phone and listen to what I have to say.”
New Colloaborative Substack Content is out now...be sure to sign up for weekly insights from a diverse array of Creatives! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/where-are-the-exits
July 12, 2025 at 2:02 PM
New Colloaborative Substack Content is out now...be sure to sign up for weekly insights from a diverse array of Creatives! https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/where-are-the-exits
Reposted by Melissa Slocum
July 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Creatives trying to build and grow their businesses deserve better. https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/you-deserve-better
June 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Creatives trying to build and grow their businesses deserve better. https://mpoweredcre8tives.substack.com/p/you-deserve-better
Musicians for the win...
The Rachel Maddow Show on Instagram: "Rachel Maddow celebrates the power of music to make a statement peacefully but no less loud and clear. When members of the Proud Boys tried to agitate during Atlanta's No Kings protest, a tuba came to the...
40K likes, 589 comments - maddowshow on June 19, 2025: "Rachel Maddow celebrates the power of music to make a statement peacefully but no less loud and clear. When members of the Proud Boys tried to agitate during Atlanta's No Kings protest, a tuba came to the rescue. Watch more clips of the Rachel...
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June 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Musicians for the win...
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We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.
June 14, 2025 at 11:27 PM
We’re closing in on the 3.5% rule! 8.6 million and counting! We’re in awe. Lots of events still happening make sure to be counted. Big towns, small towns you showed up.
Reposted by Melissa Slocum
While Tacos Military Birthday Parade attendance doesn’t seem to be materializing, the No Kings protests are being declared unprecedented
The people united, will never be divided!
The people united, will never be divided!
June 14, 2025 at 9:55 PM
While Tacos Military Birthday Parade attendance doesn’t seem to be materializing, the No Kings protests are being declared unprecedented
The people united, will never be divided!
The people united, will never be divided!
June 14, 2025 at 9:02 PM
New Substack is out today!
https://f.mtr.cool/tiuugagcqr
https://f.mtr.cool/tiuugagcqr
June 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
New Substack is out today!
https://f.mtr.cool/tiuugagcqr
https://f.mtr.cool/tiuugagcqr
This is getting lots of great traction and shares. Takenya Freeney did an outstanding job putting this article together for our collaborative Substack! open.substack.com/pub/mpowered...
You Changed the Key, Not the Crime
When a renowned Black composer’s work is rebranded without consent, it’s not innovation — it’s erasure.
open.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
This is getting lots of great traction and shares. Takenya Freeney did an outstanding job putting this article together for our collaborative Substack! open.substack.com/pub/mpowered...
Kicked the summer off with a 4 mile walk yesterday, & coffee and work at one of my favorite places along Lake Michigan today!
June 1, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Kicked the summer off with a 4 mile walk yesterday, & coffee and work at one of my favorite places along Lake Michigan today!
I am honored to be on this list by my colleague, Brian Witkowski. I deeply value all he brings to the artistic and business coaching spaces. Thank you, Brian, for your outstanding work!
https://thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referral-list-i-wish-school-had
https://thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referral-list-i-wish-school-had
June 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
I am honored to be on this list by my colleague, Brian Witkowski. I deeply value all he brings to the artistic and business coaching spaces. Thank you, Brian, for your outstanding work!
https://thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referral-list-i-wish-school-had
https://thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referral-list-i-wish-school-had
I am honored to be on this list by my colleague, Brian Witkowski. I deeply value all he brings to the artistic and business coaching spaces. His unique offers and work are top notch, as are the other business coaches he mentions in this article. thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referr...
The Referral List I Wish School Had Given You
Mentors who meet the standard most don’t even know exists.
thelucrativeartist.substack.com
May 31, 2025 at 11:22 PM
I am honored to be on this list by my colleague, Brian Witkowski. I deeply value all he brings to the artistic and business coaching spaces. His unique offers and work are top notch, as are the other business coaches he mentions in this article. thelucrativeartist.substack.com/p/the-referr...