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Join Brother Seth and special guest Emily Perez, managing director and co-founder of the Sacramento Pop Choir, for an insightful and entertaining discussion about the choir's origins, growth, and community impact. Emily shares the journey from a simple idea to a thriving inclusive choir, the challenges faced, and the triumphs celebrated along the way. They also explore the choir's approach to inclusivity, the importance of lifelong learning, and plans for the future. Plus, get a glimpse into Emily's love for books and how she balances running a successful choir with personal passions. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!

00:00 Welcome to the Good World

00:05 Meet Emily Perez: Co-Founder of Sacramento Pop Choir

01:13 The Birth of Sacramento Pop Choir

03:25 Launching the Choir: Challenges and Triumphs

05:50 Creative Marketing and Early Performances

10:16 Balancing Passion and Practicality

12:58 Navigating Opportunities and Limitations

18:13 Reflecting on Growth and Sustainability

25:24 The Importance of Work-Life Balance

26:41 Concert Anxiety and Ticket Sales

28:18 Balancing Song Difficulty in Choir

31:24 Inclusivity and Community in Choir

34:03 Reflecting on the Choir's Success

42:04 Future Plans for the Choir

44:16 Curb Cut Effect and Choir Adaptations

49:04 Conceptual Show and Tell (or an actual thing)

54:10 Closing Remarks and Farewell

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Find the Sacramento Pop Choir:

- On their website: http://sacpopchoir.com/

- On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacpopchoir/

- On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacpopchoir/

- On Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sacpopchoir

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Theme song animation by Deborah Pinkney. Check out her work at https://www.deborahpinkney.com

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Mentioned in this episode:

- Sacramento Pop Choir: http://sacpopchoir.com/

- Deborah Pinkney https://www.deborahpinkney.com

- Sacramento Pop Choir https://sacpopchoir.com/

- Empire Arts Collective: https://empireartscollective.org/

- "Smelly Cat Fugue" performed by Empire Arts Collective Pop Choir, arranged by Heather Waid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoJuwZ7unrY

- "Sacramento, California" performed by Empire Arts Collective Pop Choir, arranged by Heather Waid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IuX1DRzhg0

- "Bob's Burgers Thanksgiving Song" performed by Empire Arts Collective Pop Choir, arranged by Heather Waid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCit2jQQeM

- Gaia Music Collective: https://www.instagram.com/gaiamusiccollective

- Curb cut effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curb_cut_effect

- "War and Peace" by Leo Tolstoy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/656.War_and_Peace

- "Beginners" by Tom Vanderbilt: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49829875-beginners

- "The Art of Gathering" by Priya Parker: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37424706-the-art-of-gathering

- Diversity of Sacramento, CA: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-most-diverse-cities-are-often-the-most-segregated/