Endings and beginnings...In this last episode of Season 2 of the podcast, Dori sits down, in Brooklyn, with Anne Pope — in her new home in Portugal — to discuss the intricate art of reinvention. Together, they explore what it means to pivot—intentionally and unexpectedly—and the practices that make growth and transformation possible. Happy New Year to all. Whatever's to come in 2025, we have each other. If you've taken anything from this season of the show, I hope it's in the very precious and distinct value community has on our individual and collective lives.

Some Takeaways:

• Redefining Identity: The hardest part of any pivot is letting go of an old identity to embrace a new one. Anne and Dori discuss the emotional and psychological challenges of this process.
• The Role of Curiosity: Professional reinvention thrives on flexibility and curiosity. Staying open to learning and exploration can turn uncertainties into opportunities.
• Coaching as a Tool: Anne shares how coaching helped her uncover new perspectives and develop skills that supported her personal and professional evolution.
• Growth as a Practice: Reinvention isn’t a one-time event—it’s a consistent effort. Personal growth requires discipline, mindfulness, and a willingness to try again.

Why You Should Listen:

This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating a significant change in life or career. Anne and Dori share actionable insights and candid reflections, offering listeners a roadmap for turning life's twists and turns into opportunities for transformation.

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Dori talks with writer and music storyteller Piotr Orlov, exploring themes of identity, the immigrant experience, and the transformative power of community. Piotr, whose grandmother was a classical musicologist and father, a prominent, American basketball-loving sportswriter, came here from Leningrad to New York at 7-3/4 years old, fully bought into the American Dream story. He shares how his cultural background shapes his perspective and how that lens has changed over time. His first, indelible (and timely!) New York City memory proves how the truth we see isn't always THE truth. The discussion delves into the significance of community in music, the challenges of building new institutions when the ones that formed us are no longer sustainable...or relevant, and the legacy we leave through our stories.

Piotr's writing has appeared in New York Times, Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and the Village Voice. He was director of special projects at AFROPUNK, senior editor at NPR Music, and editorial director at MTV.

He helped produce the Red Bull Music Academy in New York. He is an adjunct teacher of writing and history at NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and at Columbia University. Peter is also the founder of Dada Strain, a platform grounded in rhythm, improvisation, and community.


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In this episode, Dori talks with music industry veteran and activist Vickie Starr about the importance of empathy, productive conversations, and navigating the messy path of personal and societal change. Together, they reflect on Vickie’s career in music PR, the industry's evolution, and what it means to have difficult, transformative discussions, including a notable, mind-changing exchange with rap icon Ice-T. Vickie shares stories about growing older in an evolving field, learning from unexpected places, and finding joy and connection through community, dancing, and reinvention.

Highlights:

• Handling tough conversations with empathy
• The evolving role of women in music
• Personal reflections on aging in a dynamic industry

Chapters

00:00 Setting the Stage for Deeper Conversations
02:54 The Journey of Vicky Starr in Music
05:52 Navigating the Music Industry: PR and Marketing Evolution
12:03 The Shift to Artist Management
17:47 Cultural Connections in Brooklyn
20:07 Modeling Difficult Conversations
25:57 Empathy and Understanding in Family Dynamics
29:45 Aging in the Music Industry
36:11 Legacy and Living in Joy

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