158. Creativity, Collaboration, and Perseverance: A Life in Music with Kim Sherman

The Creative Soulpreneur Podcast with Nick Demos

Creativity, Collaboration, and Perseverance: A Life in Music with Kim Sherman

Episode #158

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Creative Soulpreneur, where artistry meets entrepreneurship. Today, we're thrilled to introduce Kim Sherman, whose paths have intertwined through friendship, collaboration, and a shared passion for music. Nick and Kim reminisce about their initial meeting, a serendipitous artistic 'blind date' that blossomed into a fruitful partnership. They take us on a journey from Kim's theatrical childhood, inspired by her musician mother, to her perseverance in a male-dominated industry and her expansive musical career that spans genres and mediums. Kim shares her unique approach to creativity, detailing her daily routine that balances intense solo composition with meaningful collaboration. Listen in as they discuss the pivotal moments in Kim's life that steered her towards a thriving career in music, despite societal expectations. Through Kim's story, we learn the importance of being a perpetual student, embracing new challenges, and the enduring power of mentorship. Join us for a conversation filled with inspiration, insight, and a celebration of artistic growth and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

The Power of Collaboration: Kim emphasizes the importance of trust in collaborative relationships. Whether composing music in the same room with a collaborator or working independently and sharing progress, trust and mutual respect are essential for success.

Adaptability Across Creative Fields: Kim has mastered the art of versatility by working across multiple genres, including opera, musical theater, film scores, and orchestral music. Her expansive definition of music allows her to adapt and thrive in various creative spaces, ensuring longevity in her career.

Embracing Lifelong Learning: A true student of both music and life, Kim’s dedication to learning keeps her creative spirit vibrant and alive. From experimenting with new genres to acting as her own mentor in writing librettos, she demonstrates the value of continual growth and exploration.

Find Kim at her website: https://www.kdsherman.com

Story Telling Guide!!!

KIM D.SHERMAN is a composer who embraces lyricism and dissonance to embody musical landscapes. After graduating from Lawrence University, she worked in Minneapolis with many theater companies, including Tony Award-winning Theatre de la Jeune Lune. In 2024, BRIDGE TO PEACE: INVOCATION was recorded by the Lviv Philharmonic, with soloists Will Liverman and Allison Charney. UNFATHOMABLE THINGS (solo piano,) was published in 2021. Other works have been performed and recorded by The Ark Trio, Musica Sacra, and San José Chamber Orchestra. She has written scores for theatrical productions throughout the US, including music for the Broadway hit “I Hate Hamlet.”

Nick Demos is a Tony and Olivier Award winning Broadway producer, documentary filmmaker, conscious business coach and manifestation expert. With over 15 years of teaching pranayama (breath work), yoga and creativity as well as thirty years in the entertainment industry, he has travelled from the Tony Awards to ashrams and run a multi-million dollar business in between. Nick helps you clear blocks and tap into your creative intuition so you can tell your stories and manifest the business and life of your dreams creating wealth and impact.