I am so grateful for my friendship with Shira and this opportunity for a sit-down chat! Shira is an American-Israeli singer, writer, actor, and heart-centered artist based in New York City. We met playing on a Sofar show in Brooklyn and hit it off instantly. Whenever we hang out we always have these amazingly long conversations about music, love, and purpose. Shira is always a beacon of hope and light to me since our friendship began. You can really hear that infused in all of her song lyrics. She recently released a song called “Beautiful Release” with fellow songwriter, Mendeleyev (The Voice). I think you’re definitely going to fall in love with Shira by the end of this conversation!
In this ep, we talk about:
Shira’s big “Why”.
Shira asks me about my big “Why”.
You have to be open to seeing all the opportunities in New York.
Shira’s husband is a chef which means they can live wherever they want!
The misconception that we should only focus on one artistic endeavor at a time.
Being in the energy of receiving and radically accepting what is happening in the present.
The difference between being an artist and choosing an artistic path.
The story and the lyrics behind her song “Am I Beautiful?”.
You are not your thoughts - quoting “The Untethered Soul” by Michael Singer.
“Happy, thank you, more please!” - using this mantra to hold onto good moments and good feelings throughout the day.
Shira played on the March 14th, 2023 show of Shay & The Good People.
Songs in the episode by Shira:
“Can I Borrow Your Hope?”
Listen to more music from Shira: Spotify | Apple Music | Bandcamp
Come out and see us live! Shay & The Good People happens monthly at Pete’s Candy Store (709 Lorimer St, Brooklyn NY). The music starts at 8:30 pm!
Follow us on Instagram for show dates: @shayandthegoodpeople.
Guest - Shira: @shiramusic
Host - Shayna Blass: @shaynablass
Pod edits + mastering by Irving Gadoury: @irvingg_recording
Episode recorded at New Daydream Media: @newdaydreammedia