The Cookbook Podcast - Audrey Johnson: Celebrating American Heritage Through Song

Summary

Audrey Johnson is a mezzo-soprano and vocal coach who has combined her vocal talents and performing experience with her patriotic passions to create Of Thee I Sing, an innovative solo company featuring educational interactive concert programming with the mission of bringing American history to life through music. Audrey's programs are immersive, multi-sensory, and participatory, engaging audiences of all ages. She focuses on themes such as the Women's Suffrage Movement, Pioneer America, and the history of American Christmas music. Through her performances, Audrey aims to remind Americans of the qualities that unite us and empower positive patriotism. Audrey Johnson, Of Thee I Sing, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the importance of finding your why. She shares her experience in starting her business and the challenges she faced in learning the various aspects of running a company. Audrey emphasizes the need for genuine connection with the audience and the importance of continuous engagement and collective improvement. She also talks about the upcoming event she is organizing for Constitution Week and the fundraising efforts for a historical marker in Lafayette. Audrey's passion for bringing people together through music and history shines through in her work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Audrey Johnson

08:42 Audrey's Journey and the Creation of Of Thee I Sing

19:00 Discovering a Calling to Empower and Celebrate American Music

26:00 Immersive and Participatory Concert Programming

27:31 Reaching Audiences Across the United States

31:14 Finding Your Why: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success

33:30 The Challenges of Starting a Business

35:57 The Power of Genuine Connection with the Audience

39:15 Engagement and Collective Improvement: Lessons from the Constitution

55:21 Upcoming Event: Celebrating Constitution Week and Fundraising for a Historical Marker