I'm a vocalist, ukulele artist and joyologist who loves to talk about music, personal development, and storytelling. Subscribe to get updates on upcoming events, performances, and tips about becoming your most charismatic self direct to your inbox!
The Biggest Obstacle Between You and Your Goals
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"It took me a long time to learn this lesson, but the biggest obstacle between me and my goals has always been myself..."
"Thanks so much to, Voyage Houston Magazine, for this fun recent conversation about my music, coaching and life perspective!
I love interviews like this one because the questions go deep and really make you pause to reflect:
- What windy path got me to where I am today?
- Where I plan to go next? (without being attached to HOW that next part will happen because it NEVER goes according to plan and is often times way better-than-expected because of that. haha)
If you're curious to read more about my journey to find my voice and help others do the same, check out the full feature below!
Voyage Houston - Life & Work with Ashley Orlando
With gratitude,
Ashley
I'd love to see you at my upcoming public performances!
- July 8 - "Sitting in on a couple songs" with Ben Redwine's band at Madame Vic's, New Orleans, LA - 8pm to 11pm
- July 10 - "Sitting in on a couple songs" with Ben Redwine Duo at One Thirteen Restaurant, Hammond, LA - 11am to 2pm
- Oct 8 - Vintage Point Band plays Deerfield Village Recreation Park, Houston, TX - 6pm to 9pm
- Dec 14 - Opening for Joe Burlison's Uptown Jazz Band CHRISTMAS SHOW! - Dosey Doe Big Barn, The Woodlands, TX - Time TBA
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I'm a vocalist, ukulele artist and joyologist who loves to talk about music, personal development, and storytelling. Subscribe to get updates on upcoming events, performances, and tips about becoming your most charismatic self direct to your inbox!
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(Scroll down for upcoming music performance dates!) Speechless I was always one of the "tall kids" growing up. It had some advantages (I could help my 5'0" maw maw reach top shelf pots by age 12). But even though I took up more vertical space than the average American female, in most ways, I've always been a late bloomer. I had no idea Kenny Washington was, too. At 65, Washington (who happens to be about as tall as my maw maw was...) has had a long, illustrious career as a jazz vocalist. He's...
(For upcoming music performance dates, scroll to the bottom of this email!) Sometimes when we're struggling to get to a new level of our talent, career, mindset, etc., it's easy to forget just how far we've already come. I recently digitized some old cassette tapes from my childhood and found this gem of a clip. It's my shy, quiet, pre-teen self trying VERY HARD to sing my favorite Christmas song, "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Click the picture of the cassette player below to hear the...