On Episode 92 of The TLB Podcast, James is joined by certified entertainment industry legend Donnie Graves, and the pair explore Donnie's journey from a young music enthusiast to a successful entrepreneur in experiential marketing, his experiences with iconic artists like Michael Jackson and Prince, the evolution of the music industry and the impact of social media, the importance of authenticity in today's digital world, and emphasizing joy and enthusiasm in your pursuits in life.

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DONNIE GRAVES’s LINKS

NCOMPASS: https://ncompassonline.com

SAINT CECILIA: https://saintceciliamusic.com

SAINT CECILIA SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2e8gf6BOQ9GOm7nqsLoi3n

SAINT CECILIA INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesaintceciliaoficial/?hl=en

CHAPTERS

00:00 - The Impact of COVID on the Entertainment Industry

04:59 - Donnie Gray's Journey in the Entertainment World

10:00 - The Evolution of Music and the Role of Technology

19:56 - The Changing Landscape of the Music Business

30:12 - The Importance of Authenticity in Music

39:56 - The Future of Music and the Role of Community

50:01 - Finding Joy and Connection in a Digital World

01:00:00 - Finding Hope in A Seemingly Hopeless Time

01:09:00 - Words of Wisdom from Neighbor Frank Zappa

01:13:00 - Taking the Time to Appreciate Someone’s Creation

01:15:30 - The Reward to Blazing Your Own Path

01:20:34 - Closing Thoughts

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