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The Honesty Pill Podcast

Feb 22, 2026

Anna Handler — "Don't show up to impress...show up to express."

Today's Guest

Anna Handler is a 29-year-old German-Colombian conductor and pianist currently serving as Kapellmeister at the Deutsche Oper Berlin and incoming Chief Conductor of the Ulster Orchestra. She's worked with the LA Philharmonic, Boston...


Nov 24, 2024

Honesty Pill Podcast Episode 44: Kelly Riordan - Outside the Bachs

Show Notes


Episode Overview

In this episode, Chris dives deep into the world of private music studios with Kelly Riordan, a powerhouse in music education, hybrid teaching, and marketing. Kelly shares her journey from building her own thriving private...


Sep 19, 2024

Welcome to Episode 43:

In this episode of the Honesty Pill Podcast, I sit down with career coach and author Angela Beeching. Angela, the author of Beyond Talent, has helped countless musicians break through the overwhelm and frustration of building a sustainable career in the music industry. We dive into goal setting,...


Apr 6, 2024

Guest: Nikki Abissi, professional trombonist

Key Topics:

  • Nikki's musical journey from growing up around NYC to attending Juilliard, New World Symphony, and becoming an orchestral musician

  • Dealing with performance anxiety, negative self-talk, and the importance of mindset work

  • The "3 envelope" audition preparation...


Mar 12, 2024

Episode Title: Productivity, Mindset and Overcoming Roadblocks with Cami McLaren

Introduction: In this insightful episode, we explore strategies for productivity, mindset shifts, and overcoming roadblocks with our guest Cami McLaren, founder of McLaren Coaching. Cami shares her unique perspective as a former lawyer who...