Sevan Waited Years to Chase Her Dream | Evelina Found Her Voice Through Music

Author Sevan Minaskanian and rising Armenian artist Evelina join Paisan Kapitan for an inspiring conversation about purpose, perseverance, creativity, and never giving up on the dream God placed in your heart.

Sevan shares her remarkable journey from putting her dream on hold to raise a family, to becoming the author of the acclaimed Winter Series. She opens up about overcoming rejection, surviving bullying, and transforming life's challenges into stories that have touched readers around the world.

Joining us from Armenia via Jams Cam, Evelina discusses growing up between Armenia and New York, blending Armenian and English in her music, recording vocals from her own bedroom, and how her background in psychology shapes her songwriting and creative process.

In this episode:

• Sevan Minaskanian's inspiring publishing journey

• Why rejection shouldn't stop your dream

• Evelina's unique songwriting process

• Balancing Armenian heritage with modern creativity

• The Rapid Fire Bonus Round

• A heartfelt prayer to close the show

If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to pursue your passion, this episode will remind you that dreams don't expire—they simply wait for the right moment.

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What does it take to turn heartbreak into music... and a pandemic hobby into a thriving business?

On this episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with rising Armenian hip-hop artist Franco Drew, who opens up about depression, purpose, the inspiration behind his upcoming album Jolly Kid, and why making an impact matters more than chasing fame.

Then meet Suzy, founder of Shishaya Premium Hookah Catering, who transformed a simple passion into one of Southern California's premier hookah catering companies while balancing a successful career in finance.

It's a conversation about faith, perseverance, entrepreneurship, music, and discovering the purpose God has for your life.

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| Two Incredible Armenian Success Stories |

What does it take to build a legacy?

In this powerful episode of **Between the Notes**, Paisan Kapitan sits down with two men whose journeys couldn't be more different—but whose determination led them to extraordinary success.

🎧 **DJ Apo** shares the untold story behind his rise from violin player to one of the well known entertainment names in the Armenian culture. From remixing legendary Armenian classics and producing club anthems to reading a crowd of thousands, he opens up about the career, the pressure, the mistakes, and the passion that built his name.

🥖 **Arsen Vardanyan**, founder of **K'arsi Bakery & Lavash**, tells one of the most inspiring immigrant stories you'll hear. Growing up in extreme poverty, living with his family inside a converted train wagon, serving in the military, sleeping on restaurant tables while chasing opportunity, winning the Green Card lottery, risking everything to open his first bakery with almost nothing... and ultimately building one of Southern California's fastest-growing Armenian bakeries.

Along the way you'll hear conversations about:

• Growing up with nothing—and refusing to stay there

• Preserving Armenian music for a new generation

• The mindset behind entrepreneurship and financial freedom

• Building businesses through faith, sacrifice, and perseverance

Wedding DJ secrets and unforgettable moments

• Why "Be Different" may be the best business advice you'll ever hear

• The importance of family, purpose, and never giving up

Whether you're chasing a dream, building a business, creating music, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, honest stories, and plenty of laughs. As always, Paisan wraps up the show with an encouraging prayer for health, success, and everyone watching at home.

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🎵 ARSEN VARDANYAN / K'ARSI LAVASH & BAKERY

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GLENDALE: 222 N VERDUGO RD. (818)805-2002

BURBANK: 336 S GLENOAKS BLVD (818)805-2004

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What happens when an Italian from New York falls in love with an Armenian girl... and ends up falling in love with an entire culture?

In this special episode of Between the Notes, host Paisan Kapitan sits down with the woman behind it all—his wife, Mrs. Paisan—for one of the most personal conversations ever featured on the show. Together they share the incredible story of how they met, how God brought them together, the challenges of a cross-cultural marriage, miracles they've witnessed, practical advice for couples, and the faith that continues to hold their family together.

The episode also features an exclusive Jams Cam interview from Dubai with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg. From Hollywood and Bollywood to Netflix's Extraction 2, Armen shares his remarkable journey through the entertainment industry, the challenges he's overcome, and what's next in his international career.

In this episode: • The real story behind Paisan & Mrs. Paisan • Marriage advice rooted in faith and experience • Miracles that strengthened their walk with God • A rapid-fire bonus round with Mrs. Paisan • A heartfelt prayer for marriages, families, and everyone watching • Exclusive Jams Cam interview with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg

If this episode encouraged you, made you laugh, or strengthened your faith, please hit the Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today.

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Guests are responsible for their own statements and characterizations of events. Any references to individuals, organizations, companies, productions, events, or public figures are presented as the guest's personal recollections, opinions, or experiences. Chummy Inc., Hye Jams Radio, and Between the Notes make no independent representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or veracity of such statements.

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Some of the most unforgettable people don't just build careers.

They build conversations. They build classics.

In this special episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan welcomes beloved media personality Louisa Sharamatyan and legendary Armenian recording artist Joseph Krikorian for two inspiring conversations about purpose, perseverance, legacy, and staying authentic in an ever-changing world.

Louisa opens up about life on the other side of the microphone after years interviewing celebrities across Fox 11, Entertainment Tonight, AfterBuzz TV, and her own hit show, Louisa Live. She shares the mindset that keeps her positive, why authenticity wins on social media, what truly builds a successful personal brand, and why ordinary people often have the most extraordinary stories.

Joseph Krikorian reflects on nearly four decades in music, from growing up during war in Lebanon to becoming one of Armenian music's most recognizable voices around the world. He shares never-before-heard stories about sacrificing everything to record his first album, working alongside the legendary Paul Baghdadlian, surviving difficult seasons in his career, reinventing himself through entrepreneurship, and how his Christian faith has carried him through every chapter.

Together, these two remarkable guests remind us that true success isn't measured by fame...

It's measured by the lives you impact.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Louisa Sharamatyan's journey from entertainment reporter to respected media personality • Why authenticity matters more than perfection in today's social media world • The biggest mistakes people make when building a personal brand • Joseph Krikorian's incredible 40-year journey through Armenian music • Behind-the-scenes stories about the legendary Paul Baghdadlian • Growing up during war in Lebanon and overcoming impossible odds • Reinventing yourself when life forces you to change directions • Faith, family, resilience, and leaving a meaningful legacy • A heartfelt prayer to close another unforgettable episode of Between the Notes

This is more than an interview.

It's a conversation about purpose, legacy, and what it really means to leave your mark on the world.

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Guests are responsible for their own statements and characterizations of events. Any references to individuals, organizations, companies, productions, events, or public figures are presented as the guest's personal recollections, opinions, or experiences. Chummy Inc., Hye Jams Radio, and Between the Notes make no independent representations regarding the accuracy, completeness, or veracity of such statements.

This program is intended for informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only.

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Some of the strongest people you'll ever meet have lived through the hardest stories.

In this powerful episode of Between the Notes, Paisan Kapitan sits down with Billboard-charting singer, songwriter and attorney Katrina Woolverton and acclaimed Armenian artist Tro Khayalian, whose incredible metal sculptures and abstract artwork have inspired thousands.

Katrina shares the remarkable story of defeating Aaliyah on Star Search, walking away from a promising music career at just 12 years old, rebuilding life on her own terms, and opening up publicly for the first time about the heartbreaking journey through infertility and pregnancy loss.

Tro reveals how growing up with a learning disability, bullying, and emotional struggles led him to discover art as his escape. Today, he transforms discarded automotive parts into breathtaking sculptures while creating paintings filled with emotion, faith, hope, and healing.

Together, these two artists remind us that our greatest struggles don't have to define us—they can become the very foundation of our purpose.

In this episode you'll hear:

• Katrina's incredible Star Search story and competing against Aaliyah
• Why she walked away from the music industry at the height of her early success
• Life as a Billboard-charting recording artist and entertainment attorney
• Tro's journey from struggling student to internationally recognized artist
• How creativity became healing for both guests
• Faith, family, resilience, and finding purpose after pain
• A heartfelt prayer to close one of the most emotional episodes of Between the Notes

This is more than an interview.

It's a conversation about healing, hope, and discovering beauty in broken places.

🎙️ Hosted by Paisan Kapitan

📻 Presented by Hye Jams Radio

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They're known for making the Armenian community laugh.

But behind every joke is a story.

In this unforgettable episode of Between the Notes, Beno Blanko and Eddie Boy sit down with Paisan Kapitan for a conversation that goes far beyond comedy. They open up about entrepreneurship, family, grief, mental health, faith, purpose, and the life experiences that shaped the people behind the viral videos.

Beno shares why he believes every day should become another unforgettable page in your life's autobiography, how overcoming anxiety changed his outlook forever, and why making memories with his family matters more than building businesses. Eddie reflects on immigrating to America, creating content through difficult seasons, losing his father and grandmother, and finding the strength to keep moving forward.

Yes, there are plenty of laughs, hilarious stories, Armenian humor, and the rapid-fire bonus round you've come to expect—but this episode leaves you with something much deeper.

Sometimes the people who make us laugh the hardest have the most powerful stories to tell.

Life doesn't always go according to plan.

Chef, author, television personality, and Armenian cultural ambassador Ara Zada joins Paisan Kapitan to share his incredible journey—from skateboarding and snowboarding to national television, surviving kidney cancer, and building one of the most recognizable food brands in the Armenian community.

Then, Taline Baljian opens up about her family's immigration journey, becoming the first college graduate in her family, raising twin daughters, losing a multi-store family business after COVID, and finding the courage to start over in an entirely new career when life took an unexpected turn.

From faith and family to perseverance and reinvention, this is a powerful conversation about what happens when life doesn't follow the script.

🔥 In this episode: • Ara Zada on cancer, fatherhood, food, and fame • The real story behind his social media success • Taline Baljian's inspiring immigrant and family journey • Losing everything and starting over • Faith, resilience, and finding purpose through adversity • The moments that changed their lives forever

🎙️ Hosted by Paisan Kapitan 📻 Presented by Hye Jams Radio

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