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Elation Podcast

Welcome to The Elation Podcast, the show where we dive deep into the exhilarating world of creation and collaboration with professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds. Each episode, we"ll bring you one-on-one interviews with exceptional individuals who have found a unique source of euphoria in their professional endeavors. Join us as we uncover their inspiring stories, explore their creative processes, and learn from their experiences.

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00:37:23

Inside Tipitina’s: Running a Legendary Venue with...

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2026/04/17

Brian “Tank” Greenberg is the General Manager of Tipitina's, one of New Orleans’ most iconic live music venues. We sit down with Tank to break down his journey from a college student at Tulane University looking for extra work to leading a legendary stage that’s been shaping the city’s music culture for decades. He shares how a simple opportunity turned into a career, what it really means to run a venue with deep cultural roots, and how he balances the business side of music with the

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00:23:46

Why Music Is More Than an Industry with Hilary Saunders

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2026/04/10

Hilary Saunders is the Managing Editor of No Depression and a Board Member of Folk Alliance International. We sit down with Hilary at the Folk Alliance Music Conference to talk about her journey from classically trained harpist to music journalist, and how she’s built a career centered around storytelling, roots music, and cultural impact. She shares how her work in publishing and her PhD in music and cultural policy connect to the bigger mission of understanding how music shapes communities around

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00:25:08

Community, Creativity & Music Industry Strategy with...

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2026/04/03

Dee Carreon is an Industry & Engagement Strategist and a member of the Board of Directors for Folk Alliance International. We sat down with Dee live at the Folk Alliance Music Conference in New Orleans to talk about the real engine behind the music industry — operations, strategy, and artist rights. With a background spanning nonprofit leadership, higher education, consulting, and festival management, Dee breaks down why music may feel creative, but it’s built on business. From forecasting and

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00:32:43

Why Artists Must Understand Their Value with Clayton...

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2026/03/27

Clayton Shelvin is the Executive Director of The Freight and a board member of Folk Alliance International. We sat down with Clayton live at the Folk Alliance Music Conference to talk about what it really takes to build a sustainable career in music. From growing up in Louisiana to running a 500-seat venue in San Francisco that produces 300 shows a year, Clayton breaks down the business side of artistry like finances, foundation-building, community, and why understanding your value is

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00:32:23

Building a Global Music Community with Jennifer Roe

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2026/03/20

Jennifer Roe is the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International, and she joins us to break down how one of the most unique music conferences in the world is reshaping the independent music community. We talk about the magic of turning hotel rooms into immersive performance spaces, creating a festival inside a single building where artists, industry leaders, and fans collide in real time. From the intentional design of the conference to the deep sense of community it fosters, Jennifer shares

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00:49:58

The Business Behind the Stage with Trey Smith

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2026/03/13

Trey Smith is the Co-Founder and Chief Integration Officer of The Backline Company, and he joins us to break down what really happens behind the curtain of live music. From supplying drum kits and guitars to handling last-minute curveballs and high-pressure artist demands, Trey explains why backline is both deeply technical and intensely psychological. We talk about his journey from running DIY house shows in Austin to building one of the Southeast’s leading backline operations in New Orleans, and

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00:37:12

Music Industry Blueprint: From Punk Rock to Professor...

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2026/03/06

Billy O'Connell is an Artist Manager and Professor of Music Industry Studies at Loyola University, and he joins us to break down what it really takes to survive and thrive in the music business. From working rock clubs in New York at 16 to booking punk legends in LA and managing artists at Sire Records, Billy shares the real stories behind his rise and the hard-earned lessons that shaped his career. We talk about professionalism, grace, and why kindness is still one of the most underrated assets

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00:45:03

The Business of Music Festivals with Mike Mauer

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2026/02/27

Mike Mauer is the VP of Marketing, Data & Technology at Gate 52, and he joins us to break down his unconventional path through the music, live events, and festival industry. We talk about how early hands-on experience in venue operations and artist management shaped his understanding of live events, what led him to move to New Orleans on a leap of faith, and how stepping outside the music industry to work in marketing and data ultimately made him more effective when he returned.We also dig into

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00:39:21

Finding Your Voice and Staying True in Music with...

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2026/02/20

Tonya Boyd-Cannon is a singer-songwriter, artist, and educator whose journey is deeply rooted in New Orleans culture, legacy, and truth. We talk with Tonya about growing up as a preacher’s kid between Mississippi and the Lower Ninth Ward, finding her voice through gospel, jazz, and classical music, and pushing past early discouragement to build a lasting career. She shares stories from selling music out of her trunk to recording with Jean Knight, releasing multiple albums, and her most recent

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00:36:09

Inside Django Jazz and the Art of Guitar with...

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2026/02/13

Stephane Wrembel is a musician, guitarist, composer, and teacher whose work is deeply rooted in the Django jazz tradition. We talk with Stephane about growing up in Fontainebleau, France, the birthplace of Impressionism and home to Django Reinhardt, and how being surrounded by Django’s legacy shaped his musical path. He shares his early classical piano training, the moment he discovered Django jazz at a festival as a teenager, and why that sound became the foundation of his life’s work.We also dig

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00:50:28

From Student to Leader: Music, Mentorship, and Legacy...

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2026/02/06

Gregory Agid is a musician and the Executive Director of Second Line Arts Collective, and he joins us to talk about how a single summer at the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp changed the trajectory of his life. Gregory shares his journey from moving to New Orleans at age 12 with no background in the city’s music culture to being mentored by legends and growing up alongside future icons like Jon Batiste and Trombone Shorty. We dig into how those early experiences shaped his understanding of music as a

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00:39:05

Fighting for Ownership and Equity in the Music...

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2026/01/30

Mia Borders is a New Orleans–based musician and the founder of Third Coast Entertainment, and she joins us to talk about her creative origin story, her relationship with guitar and songwriting, and how she found her lane as an artist at a young age. We dig into her early musical education, growing up Uptown, and how those formative experiences shaped the way she approaches music with confidence, intention, and independence.We also get into the business side of being a working musician, how Mia’s

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00:33:54

Creating a Real Support System for Independent...

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2026/01/23

Gerard Longo is the founder and CEO of Underground Music Collective. We talk about what it really takes to build a creative platform with longevity, from being intentional with your time and energy to knowing when to say no, clearing distractions, and building a community that actually supports growth. Gerard shares why this past year has been the most impactful of his life and how focus, alignment, and purpose have helped Underground Music Collective evolve.We also dig into the realities of today’s

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00:31:10

What It Really Takes to Build Artist Buzz with Fiona...

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2026/01/16

Fiona Bloom is the owner of The Bloom Effect, a one-stop shop agency helping artists build real momentum through marketing, branding, publicity, and global connections. We sat down with Fiona live at NOLA MusicCon at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center to talk about her path from college radio DJ to internationally respected tastemaker, and how relationship-driven strategy fuels long-term artist growth.We dig into what it actually takes to build buzz in today’s music industry, why showing up

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00:24:26

How Artists Make Money in Sync Licensing with Robin...

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2026/01/09

Robin Kindrick is the owner of Track Dat Sync, a full-service music licensing company, and she joins us live from NOLA MusiCon inside the Jazz & Heritage Center to talk about sync, strategy, and what it really takes to build a sustainable music career. We get into her journey from songwriting to licensing, how placements in TV, film, ads, and video games actually work, and why sync can be a powerful lane for artists looking beyond streaming.We also dig into the bigger picture of the New Orleans

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00:21:54

The Elation Podcast: Best of 2025

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2025/12/26

This special episode is a celebration of the moments that defined the Elation Podcast in 2025. We’re revisiting the conversations that made us laugh, think, reflect, and feel inspired — from creative breakthroughs and hard-earned lessons to unforgettable stories straight from the heart of the music and creative community. It’s a highlight reel of the energy, honesty, and passion that make Elation what it is.Huge thank you to every incredible guest who sat down with us in 2025 and trusted us with

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00:27:28

Inside DistroFest & ACX1 Studios: Building Music...

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2025/12/19

Rob Schwartz is the Co-Founder and Chief Music Officer of ACX1 Studios and a Governor for the Philadelphia Chapter of the Recording Academy, with a career that spans music distribution, radio, festivals, sync licensing, and global music education. We sit down with Rob live at NOLA MusicCon to talk about building sustainable careers in the music industry, creating multiple revenue streams, and why artists need to think beyond gigs if they want long-term success. He breaks down his work running a

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00:37:19

Supporting New Orleans Artists through Art Markets...

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2025/12/12

Jordan Koppens is the Marketing Director and Arts Market Producer at Arts New Orleans, and she’s been quietly shaping the creative ecosystem of this city for years. We talk about her journey from growing up between Louisiana and Mississippi to coming back to New Orleans in 2010 to dive into the music scene, curate shows, and build spaces where artists could experiment and grow. Jordan shares how New Orleans has changed post-Katrina, what gentrification and corporate ownership have meant for native

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00:27:02

How to Move in the Music Industry with Bradford Roublow

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2025/12/05

Bradford Roublow is a Senior Supervisor at Live Nation and the owner of Bentley Barz Entertainment, using both business savvy and deep industry experience to lift up New Orleans artists. We talk about how he went from reading friends’ performance contracts and selling cars to fund the dream, to managing artists like BJ So Cool and working closely with venues like House of Blues and the Fillmore. Bradford breaks down why the music game is really “90% business, 10% talent,” how he became the bridge

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00:37:53

Inside French Quarter Fest with Emily Madero

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2025/11/28

Emily Madero is the President & CEO of French Quarter Festivals, Inc., and she joins us to break down what it really takes to run one of the most beloved cultural institutions in New Orleans. We get into her journey to New Orleans, her post-Katrina commitment to rebuilding the city, and how French Quarter Fest has stayed fiercely local while attracting nearly a million people each year. Emily shares how the festival preserves culture, drives massive economic impact, and keeps its roots

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