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Across the folk music industry, artists and professionals like you are all emerging from the most turbulent time we’ve ever seen - and are searching for ways to build stability, reliable income, and improve our mental and physical health.
That’s why we’ve launched ReFolkUs. A new podcast by Folk Music Ontario, for folk artists and music industry professionals who want to learn how to make money, find their creative community, and stay grounded and healthy in this intensely stressful but heart-centred industry.
Each episode, we tap into the most inspirational minds from every corner of the music industry and discuss how to build your business, protect your mental and physical health, and ultimately, create a life and a living of your dreams, without burning out.
Be a pal and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts (a rate and review is nice too!).
This project has been made possible by the Government of Canada.
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Episodes & Show Notes
Nov 22 2023
Episode 23: Advice from an Entertainment Lawyer w/ Byron Pascoe
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In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we chat to entertainment lawyer Byron Pascoe, a partner at Edwards Creative Law, about the world of entertainment law and the important role…
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Nov 22 2023
Episode 22: A Live Listening Party & Conversation with Sylvia Tyson
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Welcome back to season 2 of ReFolkUs. We have a very exciting season ahead where we chat to artists and music industry professionals about building sustainable careers as creative…
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Oct 11 2023
Episode 21: How to Conference w/ Melanie Brulée
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ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario Conference being held in London, Ontario on October…
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Oct 4 2023
Episode 20: Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Interview w/ Erin Benjamin
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ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario Conference being held in London, Ontario on October…
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Sep 27 2023
Episode 19: Estelle Klein Community Builder Interview w/ Treasa Levasseur
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Estelle Klein Community Builder Interview w/ Treasa Levasseur
ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario…
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Sep 20 2023
Episode 18: Pitch Craft w/ Valerie Denn
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Mar 24 2023
Episode 17: Sustaining a Healthy Career w/ Anna Ruddick
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In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we dive into the world of wellness for musicians, with special guest Anna Ruddick, a renowned bassist, and passionate advocate for musicians' mental,…
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Mar 22 2023
Episode 16: Getting the Gig w/ Ben Whiteley
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Ben Whiteley, a talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Ben comes from a family of professional musicians and has an impressive career…
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Mar 20 2023
Episode 15: Creativity Through Self Discovery w/ Saskia Tomkins
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Saskia Tomkins, as they discuss the invitations for vulnerability that can come with the highs and lows of living in a post-pandemic…
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Mar 17 2023
Episode 14: Parenting in the Music Industry w/ Moonfruits
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Late night gigs. Recording Sessions. Touring. The erratic schedules of working musicians make work-life balance a tough thing to achieve. Add a partner and a growing child to the…
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Mar 15 2023
Episode 13: Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Self w/ Jenny Whiteley
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Today we sit down with multiple JUNO Award-winning folk singer Jenny Whiteley, to explore her unique journey growing up in a “working-musician” family, to coming into her own as…
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Mar 13 2023
Episode 12: Building Resiliency w/ Julian Taylor
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Julian Taylor’s career has been a testament to the power of perseverance. From his early days as a fully DIY musician to his current status as a celebrated artist,…
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Mar 10 2023
Episode 11: Crafting a Compelling Story w/ Hilary Saunders
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As creatives, we often feel more comfortable telling other people’s stories rather than our own. What facts should you include? How do you ensure you sound humble, articulate and…
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Mar 8 2023
Episode 10 BONUS: Breathing Tips To Calm Nerves w/ Cindy Doire
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It’s a fallacy to believe that if love to perform, that you won’t get nervous… Or that if you’re working in your passion, that you won’t feel anxiety.
The…
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Mar 8 2023
Episode 10: Finding Your Folk w/ Kejo Buchanan
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Folk has been described as music “by the people, for the people” but does that include all people?
In today’s episode, we chat with Folk Recovery Executive Producer, Kejo…
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Mar 3 2023
Episode 9 BONUS: Whats on Your Website? w/ Joseph Longo
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With free social media platforms easily accessible to everybody, what are the advantages to keeping a website up and running?
Today, we talk with Bandzoogle's Learning and Development Coordinator,…
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Mar 1 2023
Episode 9: A Banjoist's Guide To Marketing w/ Chris Coole
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In today’s episode, we talk with Banjo-Player, Singer-Songwriter, and Music Educator, Chris Coole, about how he has successfully run marketing for his business with nothing but an email list…
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Feb 24 2023
Episode 8: Improvising & Creative Risk Taking w/ Sophie Lukacs
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Learning a new instrument can be a daunting task for anyone, especially when it’s an instrument that isn’t seen regularly in the Western World.
Our guest today, Sophie Lukacs…
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Feb 22 2023
Episode 7 BONUS: Live Streaming Tips and TWITCH /w Danielle Allard
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Have you ever thought about what it takes to get started in the ever-expanding world of live-streaming?
In this mini episode, successful Twitch streamer, Danielle Allard, joins us to…
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