In this Episode your hosts Melanie and Yunie catch up with their long time friend, colleague and fellow musician, Raynel Frazier.  Raynel shares her experiences as an arts administrator, and musician, all while studying for her doctorate in Organizational Development and Change.  She’s a Trill superwoman to say the least!! The ladies also get into some interesting conversations about the “trendy” corporate topic – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in relation to belonging. We learned A LOT but also had some laughs along the way, so get into this episode with us!

About Raynel Frazier

Raynel Frazier started her career in the arts as a trombonist studying Jazz Studies at the Hartt School of Music, Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz, and received her master’s in arts administration from American University and resides in New York City where she has worked as manager of programming at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) and was responsible for booking Dizzy’s Club, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s world-renowned Jazz Club. Raynel was also a tour manager for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, traveling around the world to expand the global community of Jazz. Raynel is currently the Programs Producer at Chelsea Factory and a doctoral student at Bowling Green State University, pursuing a Doctorate in Organization Development and Change. She hopes to use her degree to help arts organizations thrive to produce art that inspires communities.

Raynel’s Article: Aligning Diversity Values with Artistic Programming by Raynel Frazier

Raynel’s Recommended Book to find your purpose: 

Live Your Calling: A Practical Guide to Finding and Fulfilling Your Mission in Life by Kevin Brennfleck and Kay Marie Brennfleck

Melanie Charles Live at Blue Note NYC: Monday, February 27 | 8pm | 10:30 pm | Tickets Here

Follow Raynel Frazier: @ray_fraz 

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Follow Yunie Mojica: @Yuniemo 

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