"Words are free. It's how you use them that may cost you." — Unknown

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 Monday, friends,

How often do we pause to consider the words we use about ourselves and our challenges? Words shape our reality—they define how we see the world, how we process emotions, and how we navigate stress. This week, I want to share how you can turn words and music into powerful tools for resilience and self-discovery.

In my song I Am, I dive into the power of affirmations and how choosing empowering words can transform your mindset. Singing or songwriting is an incredible way to internalize positive self-talk, turning challenges into stepping stones and struggles into growth.

And if you have no idea what song I'm talking about, here it is:

Here’s a quick exercise to try: Write down three “I Am” statements that reflect who you want to become or how you want to feel. For example:

• "I am strong."
• "I am calm."
• "I am ready to rise."

Put those words to a simple melody, and sing them daily. You’ll be amazed at how this simple habit rewires your thinking and uplifts your spirit.

Effective Stress Management: A Holistic Approach Looking for more ways to manage stress and find balance? My latest blog post, "Effective Stress Management: Techniques for a Healthier Life," dives into actionable strategies for immediate, short-term, and long-term stress relief. From deep breathing to using rhythm and songwriting, these tools are designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

This Week: Delivering Resilience Workshops in New York I’m thrilled to spend this week in upstate New York, working with journalists, NGO workers, and aid workers preparing for high-conflict areas. Stress in their line of work is enormous, but the tools I share—like breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and songwriting—help transform tension into resilience.

No matter your role, these techniques are universally powerful, and I’d love to bring them to you or your organization.

A Gift Like No Other: Your Custom Theme Song Don’t forget—there’s just one week left to take advantage of my Black Friday Special! This is your chance to give (or receive) a one-of-a-kind gift: a custom theme song, perfect for celebrating someone’s unique journey or commemorating a special moment.

Here’s why it’s perfect:

• It’s personal and meaningful.
• It’s a timeless keepsake.
• It tells a story—YOUR story.

Reserve your custom song by December 8 to ensure it’s ready for Christmas! [Link to purchase]

Let’s create something extraordinary together this holiday season.

With love and music, Emma G

P.S. Ready to transform your stress into strength? Start by reading my blog here: "Effective Stress Management: Techniques for a Healthier Life." I can’t wait to hear how it inspires you!

Okay, now let's talk about Stress Management: A More Holistic Approach

This week, I’m excited to be spending another four days in upstate New York, working with journalists, NGO workers, and aid workers preparing for work in high-conflict areas. Stress in their line of work is enormous, but the tools I share — like breathing techniques, grounding exercises, and affirmations [like "I Am" statements!] — can significantly help them to work through the stress of their job healthily, at least until they get back to solid ground and can invest in professional therapy or counselling.

If you're looking for more ways to manage stress and find balance, my latest blog post, "Effective Stress Management: Techniques for a Healthier Life," dives into actionable strategies for immediate, short-term, and long-term stress relief. From deep breathing to using rhythm and songwriting, these tools are designed to help you navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

No matter your role, these techniques are universally powerful, and I’d love to bring them to you or your organization.

Read more about Effective Stress Management: Techniques for a Healthier Life here

Reminder about Your Custom Theme Song [like Together We Rise, which I wrote for The Author Incubator!]

Don’t forget—there’s just one week left to take advantage of my Black Friday Special! This is your chance to give (or receive) a one-of-a-kind gift: a custom theme song, perfect for celebrating someone’s unique journey or commemorating a special moment.

Here’s why it’s perfect:

• It’s personal and meaningful.
• It’s a timeless keepsake.
• It tells a story—YOUR story.

Reserve your custom song by December 8 to ensure it’s ready for Christmas! Click here to fill out the interest form, and learn more!

Let’s create something extraordinary together this holiday season.

With love and music, Emma G

P.S. I'm now taking bookings for 2025! Whether you're looking for live music [like this past Saturday's epic last minute ninja showcase at Pie Shop with Girls Rock DC], a keynote speaker to inspire your audience [a la my TEDx Talks], or personalized vocal and songwriting coaching, let’s make it a year of growth and connection. Click here to book a call, and let’s start planning something extraordinary!

Book a call with me here