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MS Changed Her Life—Music Gave It Back: Cindy Slee’s Second Verse

Author
Becky Boyland
Published
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Episode Link
https://secondversepod.com/episode/006-ms-changed-her-life-music-gave-it-back-cindy-slees-second-verse

From Nursing to Music Production: Cindy's Inspirational Journey

In this episode, Becky welcomes Cindy Slee to discuss her profound journey from a musically inspired childhood to a dedicated nurse, and finally becoming a full-time musician after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Cindy shares how her early love for music, fostered by her family's influence, evolved from enjoying the piano stylings of Liberace to mastering the guitar influenced by The Beatles. Despite a thriving nursing career, her love for music persisted, eventually becoming her primary focus. Cindy delves into how her MS diagnosis necessitated a career shift, leading her to embrace music fully. She discusses her experiences with a church band, forming a gospel group, producing music for ads, and her recent endeavor to inspire others through keynote concerts. Cindy highlights the importance of seizing opportunities and finding a silver lining in adversity. The episode underscores resilience, passion, and the power of following one's true calling. Then stick around to hear her original song 'Once in a Lifetime.'

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Featured Song:

“Once In A Lifetime” by Cindy Slee, written by Cynthia L. Slee (used with permission).

Timestamps:

00:00 Teaser Clip

00:26 Introduction

03:01 Welcome and Early Musical Influences

04:28 Family Influence and Career Path

06:22 Transition from Nursing to Music

07:42 Building a Music Career

09:42 Learning and Growing During COVID

11:24 Sponsor: Attitude Creativity

12:46 Collaboration from (Virtually) Anywhere

17:35 Keynote Concerts and Future Plans

25:47 Advice and Final Thoughts

28:54 Wrap-Up and Conclusion

31:20 Featured Song: "Once in a Lifetime" by Cindy Slee

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