Welcome back to a new podcast episode! So happy you're here. We discuss the magic of live performance at Carnegie Hall and traveling around the world with Classically Trained Pianist Benita Rose! She shares her story and journey of growing up with selective mutism, playing piano, and finding a deeper passion to perform later in life which is a testimony of true talent, desire, and artistry. Here are the topics discussed in this episode:

- Listen to your inner yearnings and desires

- Rediscovering passion and overcoming fear

- Navigating social anxiety and building confidence

- Favorite piano pieces + memorable performances

- Carnegie Hall, European tours, World tours including Norway & Spain

- Live performance magic

- The gift of music & Performing arts: talents motivation, just do it!

- Working with composers: from practicing to live performing

Benita Rose (@BenitaRosePianist on Instagram) is a concert pianist, former college professor of piano, several time international competition winner, who will be performing at Carnegie Hall for the second time this year, going on her fourth international concert tour, and recently released her album “Libre, Free at Last, (music of Marcos Fernández-Barrero). She was featured by Pianist magazine with rave reviews of her Chopin playing, and was recently a guest on “Inspired Lives” with Ciara Lawless, out of Ireland. https://benitarose.com

Ari https://youtube.com/shorts/Ac2YwtV4emE?si=2Yq53B4VJm3TNyoC is the host of the Growth, Grace, and Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, lifestyle columnist, and author who grew up performing ballet at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out now! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for the purpose of growing in self-development. We cover themes pertaining to spirituality & astrology, relationships & dating, mental health & career, and more. From everyone’s favorite Astrologer Valerie Mesa to ADHD Mental Health Coach Brooke Schnittman, to Board-Certified Neurophysiologist Toby Pasman and International Renowned International Spiritual Teacher Guy Finley, our guests are diverse and motivational in their approach to lending their expertise in the form of offering practical daily mental health guidance for our listeners. We celebrated over 50 inspiring guests and counting in a few months. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness and success! Connect with us for daily & weekly inspired content & conversation on:

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