Navigating Tough Conversations, Activism, and Aging in the Music Industry with Vickie Starr

10/18/24 • 38 min

In this episode, Dori talks with music industry veteran and activist Vickie Starr about the importance of empathy, productive conversations, and navigating the messy path of personal and societal change. Together, they reflect on Vickie’s career in music PR, the industry's evolution, and what it means to have difficult, transformative discussions, including a notable, mind-changing exchange with rap icon Ice-T. Vickie shares stories about growing older in an evolving field, learning from unexpected places, and finding joy and connection through community, dancing, and reinvention.

Highlights:

Handling tough conversations with empathy
The evolving role of women in music
Personal reflections on aging in a dynamic industry

Chapters
00:00 Setting the Stage for Deeper Conversations
02:54 The Journey of Vicky Starr in Music
05:52 Navigating the Music Industry: PR and Marketing Evolution
12:03 The Shift to Artist Management
17:47 Cultural Connections in Brooklyn
20:07 Modeling Difficult Conversations
25:57 Empathy and Understanding in Family Dynamics
29:45 Aging in the Music Industry
36:11 Legacy and Living in Joy

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10/18/24 • 38 min

Life Changing with Dori Fern - Navigating Tough Conversations, Activism, and Aging in the Music Industry with Vickie Starr

Transcript

[00:00:00] Dori Fern: Hello Vickie Starr.

[00:00:04] Vickie Starr: Hello Dori Fern.

[00:00:05] Dori Fern: Who are you and what should people know about you?

[00:00:11] Vickie Starr: I like the term arts facilitator and activist.

[00:00:16] Dori Fern: I've had a desk job for my entire adult life, which is 40 years now But about 20 years ago, I realized that if I had it, if I could start

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