In this episode, I chat with Ron Parks, singer and songwriter. We chat about Ron’s experience as a musician, how he began to create his music after retiring, his childhood in Cincinnati, morals, parenting and more!
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**This episode was recorded on February 14, 2021**
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introducing Ron Parks
03:11 On fame and never wanting it
05:16 Growing up in Cincinatti and coming west
07:10 Logic, Creativity and Dyslexia
10:46 The weirdness of hearing your own voice recorded
11:49 Ron’s Creative Process
19:13 Writing creatively about current events
21:40 Imposter syndrome while working in tech and music
30:29 Childhood, poverty and growing up without a father
40:16 On being a father (and raising my girlfriend)
43:55 ‘Ronisms’
45:57 Making music in Los Angeles and meeting idols
48:02 On never being too old, setting goals and executing
58:37 ‘Santa Brother’ Reading
1:02:13 Find Ron Parks online
1:05:13 Dealing with pressure and final remarks
