Compose Your Life. Hosted by Johannes Coloma-Flecker

Johannes Coloma-Flecker talks with composer and writer Khiyon Hursey about his work as a TV and movie writer for Netflix and Universal, his musical theater and jazz roots, his work as assistant for the musical phenomenon HAMILTON, and his new musical SEAN'S STORY about first love and loss of a young man. Hursey shares his perspectives on diversity on Broadway, and how to promote the work of young black writers.  Song credits: HIGHER, written by Khiyon Hursey, performed by Eden Espinosa. Used with permission.  Full episode and transcript on: www.sound-leadership.com/podcast

Sarah McKenzie is an internationally recognized jazz artist and composer from Australia. In this episode, we talk about Sarah's music, her creative process, and her journey from an Australian jazz singer to an internationally recognized, award-winning jazz artist. Sarah shares her main influences, her writing process, truth in stories,  inspiration, her musical roots, her role models as musicians and leaders, and how everyone can express their stories creatively. We'll listen to excerpts from Sarah's most recent albums "Secrets Of My Heart" and "Paris In The Rain". Song excerpts from the albums "Secrets Of My Heart" and "Paris In The Rain" by Sarah McKenzie, with friendly permission of Sarah McKenzie: "It's All About Love", music & lyrics by Sarah McKenzie "Old Fashioned", music & lyrics by Sarah McKenzie "When In Rome", music & lyrics by Carolyn Leigh & Cy Coleman "Paris In The Rain", music & lyrics by Sarah McKenzie "De Nada", music & lyrics by Sarah McKenzie "Secrets Of My Heart", music & lyrics by Sarah McKenzie "You Must Believe In Spring", music by Michel Legrand, lyrics by Alan & Marilyn Bergman