There is a cultural revolution taking place in the Carolinas, and Rick Thurmond is one of the people shaping the movement.

Rick spearheads Confluence Carolinas, a boutique music industry conference in Charlotte, North Carolina that brings artists and industry minds into the same room -- and onto a level playing field -- every October. The four-day event takes place this year from October 7-10, and gives the musical world an opportunity to connect, all while exploring an arts and cultural destination on the rise.

Pre-sale passes are available now: https://confluencecarolinas.com/

Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

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Today on The Quinn Spinn, we feature a long overdue conversation with a longtime friend and colleague!

Dr. Brandi Sims is the founder of Brandinc PR, a boutique public relations agency based in Austin, TX. Brandi's extensive career in public relations -- and specifically, the entertainment sector -- has empowered her to help clients develop their stories and gain widespread recognition throughout the creative universe.

Brandi joins us today to discuss her journey, shares best public relations practices for any independent creative, and offers a special resource for independent artists looking to make a sustainable splash in the ecosystem.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've Become

Learn more about Brandinc PR: https://brandincpr.com

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

As we progress into our music careers -- as hobbies become careers, and our responsibilities outside of the industry increase in volume and importance -- we stop asking the same questions.Instead of putting our whole life on hold for music, we begin to ask: how do I make this career fit into my life?

This timely conversation with the returning Danny Spiro dives deep into that question, as we uncover the ways we've found to move forward as life, the industry, and our own endeavors have evolved.

This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell, Nashville, TN.

Learn more about Danny: https://www.dannyspiro.com/

Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn