Robbie Gennet: Inspiration Through Tragedy - A Songwriter's Perspective

<p>In this episode, I'm talking to Robbie Gennet (singer/songwriter/musician/journalist/teacher/artist) about finding inspiration in tragedy. From losing his home in the California fires to COVID-19 changing the music industry again, he's had to adapt. But rather than feeling defeated, he's found a new drive and is working on some of the most exciting material of his career.</p> <p>We talk about random meetings leading to lifelong friends (one such encounter with him is the reason I'm called "Aardvark Girl"), finding gratitude and acceptance, looking at fear as a driver, stepping out of comfort zones, and being conscious of time slipping away.</p> <p>He also breaks down his songwriting process, his love of words, hiding philosophy in lyrics, and why he leaves meaning open to the interpretation of the listener. With the constant changes in the world, he understands the value of creating solely for the love of the art, especially when there is no business model for what you want to do.</p> <p>You either have excuses or a plan. Hear all about Robbie's plan in this insightful episode from a songwriter's perspective.</p> <p>You can find Robbie at <a href='https://www.robbiegennet.com/'>https://www.robbiegennet.com/</a> and <a href='http://www.thekeyofone.com'>http://www.thekeyofone.com</a> or on Facebook at <a href='https://www.facebook.com/robbiegennet'>https://www.facebook.com/robbiegennet</a></p> <p>Connect with me through your favorite platform: <a href='https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl'>https://pods.link/aardvarkgirl</a></p> <p>00:19 How a random meeting after a concert in 1997 led to the name "Aardvark Girl"</p> <p>03:52 Everything happens for a reason, and sometimes random events can change the course of our lives.</p> <p>05:05 Keeping a positive attitude, even through tragedy - it's about gratitude and perspective.</p> <p>06:04 How two major back-to-back tragedies fueled Robbie to create more. It started with acceptance.</p> <p>08:17 The impact from these tragedies seeped into his songwriting - looking