Amanda B: Amplifying Voices Through Community, Creativity, and Cats

12/26/24 • 44 min

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In this episode, Gemma chats with Amanda B., a musician, podcaster, and creative force behind 6 Degrees of Cats. They explore the significance of investing in artist communities, how embracing your true self can empower creators, and why misunderstood cats (and people) are at the heart of Amanda's work. Plus, she gives a sneak peek into her work and her passion for celebrating the quirks that make us unique. She also shares a bit about her three feline friends at home. A must-listen for artists, podcasters, and cat lovers alike!

Resources:

Subscribe to Amanda’s Podcast: 6 Degrees of Cats
Featured Episode: Cool Cat: How Cats are the Soul of Rock'n'Roll
Listen to Leathered: Bandcamp
Career Coach: Caroline Kim Oh

Connect with Amanda:

Follow Amanda B. on IG: @catsuitband
Follow Leathered on IG: @leathered4ever
Follow 6 Degrees of Cats on IG: @6degreesofcats

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Resources:

Subscribe to Amanda’s Podcast: 6 Degrees of Cats
Featured Episode: Cool Cat: How Cats are the Soul of Rock'n'Roll
Listen to Leathered: Bandcamp
Career Coach: Caroline Kim Oh

Connect with Amanda:

Follow Amanda B. on IG: @catsuitband
Follow Leathered on IG: @leathered4ever
Follow 6 Degrees of Cats on IG: @6degreesofcats

Get in Touch:

Instagram:@tailsandtasselspod, @gemmasmithnyc
Email us at: [email protected]
Leave a comment below!

Support the Show:

Subscribe to Tails and Tassels on your favorite podcast platform.
Leave a review and let us know what you love about the show!

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Tails and Tassels - Amanda B: Amplifying Voices Through Community, Creativity, and Cats

Transcript

Amanda B. (00:01.034)
and having a better understanding of what's really influencing your perception of our world. are such a good catalyst for this because these little fellas, they're so... she's just... you are so cute.
Gemma Smith
Hi, kitty cats. Welcome back to another episode of Tails and Tassels, the show where you learn about the lives of burlesque and nightlife performers, their craft, their cats, and how the two worlds intertwine.
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