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On June 25th 2025, in collaboration with Open Folk, we presented our first ever live interview event in Los Angeles. As Open Folk put it: "In These Lines is a live event where three artists each bring one song — not just to perform, but to explore. They sit down with Sofia Loporcaro, host of Before The Chorus, to talk about where the song came from, what it meant to write it, and what it still holds. Then they play it. Just the song, and the truth behind it." Find Open Folk on Instagram: @openfolkla Find Gaby on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0K9pSmFx0kWESA9jqx8aCW?si=Wz4RUP88Qlm_RKs7QTLvWQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gaby-moreno/472697737 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaby_moreno/ Find Lily on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0p0ksmwMDQlAM24TWKu4Ua?si=Bmdg-uIUTHu-zRUc_dqL3g On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lily-kershaw/526884610 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilykershaw/ Find James on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3u50TPoLvMBXNT1KrLa3iT?si=OoLoq7ZTRZyUiytQcz0FsQ On Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/james-spaite/905076868 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesspaite/ Subscribe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://beforethechorus.bio.to/listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.beforethechorus.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beforethechoruspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@soundslikesofia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the podcast: Welcome to Before the Chorus , where we go beyond the sounds of our favourite songs to hear the stories of the artists who wrote them. Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus explores the genuine human experiences behind the music. Sofia’s deep knowledge of music and personal journey with mental health help her connect with artists on a meaningful level. This is a space where fans connect with artists, and listeners from all walks of life feel seen through the stories that shape the music we love. About the host: Sofia Loporcaro is an award-winning interviewer and radio host who’s spent over 8 years helping musicians share their stories. She’s hosted shows for Amazing Radio, and Transmission Roundhouse. Now on Before the Chorus, she’s had the chance to host guests like Glass Animals, Feist, Madison Cunningham, Mick Jenkins, & Ru Paul's Drag Race winner Shea Couleé. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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This episode is a little more nuanced than usual: are you separating your own wants and desires from those others want and desire for you? In other words, are you allowing the outside world to steer your life or are you actually in control? It's okay if you don't! That's part of the world we live in now. But we can always decide to take control now and steer our own ship.
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are you doing what you want or what others want for you? (it's not too late to take control of your life again)

Sarcastically Optimistic

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Sarcastically Optimistic

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If You're Starting New Habits in 2024 7:28

1 year ago7:28

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It's March already: have you been consistent with the new habits you wrote out for yourself back in January? If not, it's not too late to start doing them today! In this episode, we talk about how to make habits stick one at a time. Hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear

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Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome - How to ACTUALLY Deal with Imposter Syndrome 20:25

1 year ago20:25

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We've all felt like we don't belong. Sometimes we accomplish what we want and then we think to ourselves "do I really deserve this?" or "who am I to be doing this?". If you've ever been through those questions in your head, you've most likely encountered a little something called "Imposter Syndrome". In this episode, we talk about how to deal with it once and for all, and proceed into the new year confidently! BOOKS MENTIONED: "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer "Don't Believe Everything You Think" by Joseph Nguyen…

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If You're STARTING SOMETHING NEW in 2024 37:09

2 years ago37:09

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Happy New Year! We can all feel that this will be a great year, right? Let's remain hopeful as we approach the end of January, AKA when most New Years resolutions dissolve. If you're already feeling behind on your goals and resolutions, this episode is for you! Books Mentioned: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield "The 5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins "The High 5 Rule" by Mel Robbins "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill…

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A NEW Way of Looking at Your Emotions in 2024 18:53

2 years ago18:53

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Our emotions can get the best of us most of the time. Sometime we even doing things without really thinking about the impact of our choices. There has to be some way of taking back control of our emotions, right? In this episode, we discuss a new perspective that we can utilize to shift the emotional control back into our hands. Hope you enjoy! BOOKS MENTIONED: "Bending Reality" by Victoria Song "You're Too Good to Feel This Bad" by Nate Dallas…

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What's the difference between a Fixed and Growth Mindset? 16:03

2 years ago16:03

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How's your mindset? They say it's the bedrock of all that we do and our purpose, but when was the last time you checked in on it? Drawing inspiration from both books and movies today, hopefully this will be a reminder which mindset will benefit you most! Books Mentioned: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Dr. Carol Dweck ~~~~~ A podcast dedicated to help reassure & remind you of the potential that you have, through books & life experiences. New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~~~~~ Let's Connect! Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~~~~~ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarcasticallyoptimistic Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4asup7vh Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y573saf2 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/hdayyhu3 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mvb7htaa…

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You are a Coffee Bean 13:47

2 years ago13:47

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The title, as weird as it sounds, wasn't supposed to be a direct attack on you as a person. I remembered a strange analogy that I read in a book years ago. Although strange, it holds some value...right? ~~~~~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~~~~~ Let's Connect! Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~~~~~ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarcasticallyoptimistic Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4asup7vh Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y573saf2 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/hdayyhu3 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mvb7htaa…

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Life is like a Las Vegas Buffet 16:02

2 years ago16:02

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Las Vegas buffets are notorious for many things. But probably not an analogy to life. Let's talk about a new perspective that you can adopt in your own life to make way for more abundance.

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Don't Fall For This Productivity Trap 13:12

2 years ago13:12

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We live in era where productivity is hailed and put on the highest pedestal. Everywhere we look on social media: tips to be less distracted, life hacks to make you happier, how to save 3 seconds off of your phone's charging time, etc. We all want to be more efficient and productive. But does that guarantee more happiness? Hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned: "Four Thousand Weeks" By Oliver Burkeman ~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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The Key Lesson We Can All Take Away From Summer 12:10

2 years ago12:10

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How was your Summer? Was it exciting? Boring? Eventful? Now that Fall is in full swing, we can't help but miss the adventurous part of Summer. But what makes it a season worth missing and what can we learn from it? Hope you enjoy! ~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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For Those Who Feel UNMOTIVATED or UNINSPIRED 18:36

2 years ago18:36

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The feeling of being "inadequate" or not enough is common nowadays. It can even be a daily feeling for most of us. This episode is meant to give you some encouragement. A reminder that you ~can~ do the things you envision for yourself accomplishing. Hope it helps. ~ New episodes every Monday ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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You're Not Lazy 40:16

2 years ago40:16

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You know that person that has 20 tabs open and can't get a single task done? If the answer is "yeah, it's me" then this episode is for you. There's no need to flip the table when the work gets tough. That's a nice table! In this episode, we discuss how to get over procrastination ruts and how to improve your overall productivity. This is not only a message for students, rather to anyone who experiences obstacles in getting things done. Books Mentioned: "The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan "Essentialism" by Greg McKeown "Make Time" by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky ~ New episodes every Monday! :) ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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Is Your Past Holding You Back? 18:28

2 years ago18:28

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When was the last time that you thought about the past? Did you reflect on if it has had an impact in your life now? This episode is an extension of "Your Teachers Were Wrong About You" and delves a bit deeper into how we can reframe our past in a positive light, even when the past is a scary place. ~~~~~~~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :) ~~~~~~~ CONTACT ME Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~~~~~~~ Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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How to Be The "Main Character" of Your Life 25:59

2 years ago25:59

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Ever hear people call themselves the "main character"? Have you ever felt confident enough to call yourself that? In this episode, we dive into what steps we can take to actually embody what a main character is. Life's too short to be a background extra. Books Mentioned: "A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller ~~~~~~~ WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR? Whether you are a teenager, 20-something, 30-something, or beyond: feeling lost or hopeless in life is a timeless feeling. This podcast is a reminder that you can do it, no matter what life throws at you. ~~~~~~~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :) ~~~~~~~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic Instagram: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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Your Teachers Were Wrong About You 26:59

2 years ago26:59

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Imagine this: you run into your old middle school teacher at the store. How do you feel? What emotions do you associate with this person? What core memories do you share with them? It all depends on if you label them as "good" or "bad". This was a "bad" teacher in my life. In this episode, we talk about why the universe allowed this cameo to happen in a different chapter of life. Will we let the past define us or refine us? ------- New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :) ------- Let's connect! rummelreq@gmail.com ------- Follow on... Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast…

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It's Not Your Fault You're Overwhelmed 22:10

2 years ago22:10