Carmel Dean: Listening To Her Instincts

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Let's journey together into the bright lights and booming music of Broadway, as we sit down with award-winning composer, lyricist, and multi-hyphenate, Carmel Dean. From her humble beginnings in Australia to the bustling streets of New York, Carmel takes us on an exploration of the beautiful and challenging world of theatre, where she found her calling in music directing and composition. She bares her heart about her transformative move to America and the courageous decision to divorce, revealing how these pivotal moments shaped her into a more resilient individual.

Carmel’s candid conversation will strike a chord as she navigates through the highs and lows that come with working in the theatre industry. She opens up about her fight for self-belief, her strategies to manage anxiety and depression, and her tenacious pursuit of the artistic 'high' she first experienced in high school. But it's not all about the stage. Carmel also welcomes us into her new venture, Places Please Travel for Theater Lovers, a travel business that offers her a sense of autonomy rarely found in the world of Broadway.

In the final act of our chat, Carmel hints towards the future while pausing to appreciate the present. She reflects on her journey so far, her classical training, and the exhilaration of creating her own artistic blueprint. Balancing personal life with a demanding career, her story offers a heartfelt perspective on embracing challenges and finding your rhythm in life. So tune in and let Carmel's symphony of experiences inspire you to live your own life to the fullest.

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