Serena Kern-Libera

Excellence in Music, Trade Policy, and Education

 
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Episode Notes (by minute):

-2:30 - How singing during open mic nights led to Serena being noticed and recognized by the music industry

-3:30 - How having a career in music is completely the opposite from how Serena thought when she would have growing up in India

-5:30 - How writing and performing her own music was a catalyst and turning point for her music career

-7:00 - How Serena does not think about finding the time to balance her law and policy work and music. She makes the time to do so.

-9:00 - How Serena’s Best Of You music tour at schools started

-13:00 - Why Serena wishes that she did not place the mental barriers that she used to put on herself about her multiple careers and passions

-13:30 - “You don't need to conform to any type of stereotype. You just need to be who you are, and do your job well.”

-15:00 - Why learning from role models and teaching people how to dream big is important for the younger generation. Serena is working on this with her Discover2Dream organization.

-18:00 - Why having outside interests makes you a more interesting person that makes it easier for people to connect with

-19:00 - Why Serena has not decided to go all-in on music

-22:00 - “some of the greatest collaborations I've worked on have happened just out of chance.”

-24:30 - Why a Portfolio Career is going to become more in vogue and the importance of transferrable skills

-25:00 - How Serena is thinking about a potential Purpose statement

-28:00 - Why having a Portfolio Career can help your mental health

(Note: these are quick notes and takeaways by David Nebinski. Please see the episode for more accurate information)