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
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
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
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
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
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
New Substack for Creatives! Please subscribe and share. open.substack.com/pub/mpowered...
May 14, 2025 at 10:12 PM
New Substack for Creatives! Please subscribe and share. open.substack.com/pub/mpowered...
An amazing year of piano students and music making! Grateful for such meaningful work!
May 14, 2025 at 3:02 AM
An amazing year of piano students and music making! Grateful for such meaningful work!
May 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It’s been a long couple of weeks but that won’t stop us fighting for what we believe in. My boy, Doc, often reminds me to take time to rest so I can be even stronger.
April 29, 2025 at 3:44 AM
It’s been a long couple of weeks but that won’t stop us fighting for what we believe in. My boy, Doc, often reminds me to take time to rest so I can be even stronger.
Thank you Cory Booker!
April 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Thank you Cory Booker!
A rough start for a Monday, so I made fresh gluten free muffins for the week and brewed a fresh pot of coffee. Let’s just sit for a minute. Breathe…it’s going to be okay. We’ve got this!
March 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A rough start for a Monday, so I made fresh gluten free muffins for the week and brewed a fresh pot of coffee. Let’s just sit for a minute. Breathe…it’s going to be okay. We’ve got this!
Happy Friday Bluesky friends! Started my day with sunshine, coffee, and my best dog Doc. I have 2 new Sounds of Encouragement Podcast episodes out for you to tune into featuring Singer, Songwriter Donna Hughes. Check out her new song, “Divided We Fall.”
March 21, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Happy Friday Bluesky friends! Started my day with sunshine, coffee, and my best dog Doc. I have 2 new Sounds of Encouragement Podcast episodes out for you to tune into featuring Singer, Songwriter Donna Hughes. Check out her new song, “Divided We Fall.”