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Episode #65: LeAnn Phelan

Season 2, Ep. 65

LeAnn Phelan has immense experience in the music industry thanks to her 25+ year career in music publishing and A&R. She has led many songwriters and artists to success through her leadership at Sony Music, ASCAP, CMA, Combustion Music, and NSAI. LeAnn now runs her own creative management company, LP Creative Therapy. In this episode, she talks with Daniel about the intricacies of the music industry, why she enjoys assisting artists in the creative process, the “business of inspiration,” and why she thinks your weaknesses can turn into your strengths.

 

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Daniel Donato’s Lost Highway is presented by Osiris Media. Hosted, Produced, and Original Music by Daniel Donato. Executive Produced by Matt Dwyer for Osiris Media. Produced by Owen Canavan of Perry Street Management. Production Assistance from Matt Bavuso.

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