"Grief is in two parts. The first is loss. The second is the remaking of life." — Anne Roiphe

At a Glance:

1. Harness the Power of Words: Discover how affirmations and “I Am” statements can transform your mindset and build resilience through my song I Am.
2. Practical Stress Management Tools: Learn techniques to navigate stress in your personal or professional life.
3. Behind the Scenes: This week, I’m in upstate New York delivering another workshop to help journalists, NGO workers, and aid workers to help them manage stress on the job.
4. Custom Theme Songs: Don’t miss your chance to reserve a personalized song as a unique, timeless gift—special offer ends December 8!
5. Book for 2025: I’m now taking bookings for live music, keynote speaking, and coaching services. Let’s make 2025 one for the books!
6. Dive Deeper: Explore my latest blog post, "Effective Stress Management: Techniques for a Healthier Life," for actionable strategies to reduce stress and find balance.

Happy Thursday, friends,

I'm still in upstate New York delivering a stress management workshop for journalists, and it got me thinking... because, at the end of the day, as much as we love to absorb ourselves in the highlight reel of social media: we need get real for a moment, and recognize that life rarely as neat and tidy as we like to pretend it is.

It's messy, raw, and sometimes downright heartbreaking.

We’ve all faced those moments where the weight of the world feels too heavy, and we don’t know how to move forward. But here’s the thing: those moments can be fuel for something extraordinary.

That’s where I've found the power of songwriting to be most effective. And, as trite as it might sound, the most powerful.

Because when the world feels like it’s falling apart, music often becomes our safe space — a way to scream, cry, whisper, and, most importantly, heal. [I mean, isn't this why Adele is so freakin popular?].

But seriously. Music isn't just about expressing ourselves; it’s about transforming our emotions into something that empowers us to keep going.

Let me reintroduce: “Grieve”

I wrote Grieve earlier this year, but I'll be honest: it was inspired by a really dark subject in my life. And - unfortunately - many of the people in your life can probably relate in some way. You see; trauma, stress and overwhelm are rarely themes that turn up in our lives for a brief chapter or two... many of us who struggle with mental, emotional or physical trauma have to endure a pretty long term aftermath. Well, for me: I've spent a rather long part of my life watching someone I love dearly battle with pretty severe mental and physical health problems — struggling so deeply that the last time we spoke, they made the decision to make a permanent fix to end their pain.

They then cut me off.

And I'm not going to lie: it's left me feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and—honestly—angry at the unfairness of it all. But instead of letting those feelings consume me, I turned to songwriting.

Through Grieve, I found a way to release the emotions that have been holding me hostage. It's become yet another lifeline for me — a way to forgive them for the pain that I'm sure they didn’t mean to cause, and to forgive myself for not having all the answers.

The line that still hits me the hardest? "I know it’s hard being broken, I know it’s hard to fight the fear. I know it’s hard being broken — but I hate to grieve while you’re still here."

Writing Grieve didn’t fix everything, but it gave me clarity, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Your Invitation: Be Part of the “Grieve” Music Video

On December 16th in Bethesda, I’ll be filming the music video for Grieve with one of my favorite film producer friends: David Wardrick. This will be a performance based video, but it’s going to be more about about capturing the raw, unfiltered emotions that inspired it. And I want YOU to be part of it.

Whether you’ve ever felt the weight of grief or simply believe in the power of music to heal, your presence can help bring this story to life.

When: December 16, 2024 Where: Bethesda, MD Why: Because turning emotions into art is a revolution—and you’re invited to join.

If you’d like to be part of this special moment, just hit reply and let me know if you can make it.

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Now It's YOUR Turn To Transform Your Emotions Into Energy

Here’s the truth: You don’t have to be a professional musician to use songwriting as a tool for transformation.

• Feeling overwhelmed? Write it down.
• Frustrated? Sing it out.
• Heartbroken? Let those feelings guide your lyrics.

Songwriting isn’t about creating perfection—it’s about creating clarity. It’s about taking the emotions that weigh you down and turning them into energy that lifts you up.

This is what I do with my clients every day — whether they’re teenagers navigating the chaos of growing up or adults reclaiming their voice after years of silence. Together, we take the messiness of life and turn it into songs that empower, heal, and transform.

Let’s get started. Book a free connection call here: Click to book.

Why Wait? Let’s Make This Holiday Season Transformative

This season, let’s take the hard stuff—grief, stress, overwhelm—and turn it into something beautiful. Whether it’s through a coaching session, your own songwriting journey, or a custom theme song for yourself or someone you love, there’s power in creation.

Reminder: The deadline for my Black Friday Special—a custom theme song—ends on December 8. Don’t miss out on gifting something truly unforgettable.

Together, we can take the messiness of life and turn it into something extraordinary.

With love and music - have an amazing day on purpose,

Emma G

P.S. Don’t forget to join me on December 16th for the Grieve music video shoot in Bethesda. Let’s create something raw, real, and unforgettable together.

Book a call with me here.