Title: Rediscovering Vintage Soul: A Conversation with Erica Falls

In the latest episode of "Inspiring Minds," we dive deep into the world of soul music with the captivating neo-soul artist Erica Falls. Renowned for her sultry vocals and timeless sound, Erica takes us through her musical influences, upbringing, and the essence of vintage soul.

Growing up in the vibrant streets of New Orleans' 9th Ward, Erica was steeped in a musical melting pot that shaped her into the artist she is today. Raised on a rich diet of Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and Whitney Houston, she developed a profound appreciation for the classics that would later define her musical style.

With her distinct blend of sass and soul, Erica effortlessly channels the spirit of an earlier era, captivating audiences both on stage and in the studio. However, she quickly reminds us that vintage soul isn't merely a nostalgic throwback; it's a timeless force that resonates with listeners today. She eloquently says, "Vintage soul is not about bringing the listener back to a time of authentic music; it's about reminding them that it never went anywhere."

In this episode, Erica shares her insights into the evolution of soul music, the challenges of staying authentic in a rapidly changing industry, and the power of music to transcend boundaries and connect people from all walks of life. Join us as we delve into the depths of the soul with one of its most captivating voices, Erica Falls.

Richard Wiseman holds Britain’s only Professorship in the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Hertfordshire and has published over 100 academic papers examining the psychology of magic and illusion, deception, luck, and self-development. He has written several popular psychology books (including The Luck Factor and 59 Seconds) that have been published around the world and regularly gives keynote talks to a wide range of organizations.

Richard has also created psychology-based YouTube videos that have attracted over 500 million views, is one of the most followed psychologists on Twitter, and the Independent On Sunday chose him as one of the top 100 people who make Britain a better place to live.

A Member of the Inner Magic Circle, Richard acts as a creative consultant on several stage and television projects, including work with Penn and Teller, and Derren Brown.

Richard has been described by a Scientific American columnist as ‘…one of the most interesting and innovative experimental psychologists in the world’ and by Elizabeth Loftus (Past President, Association for Psychological Science) as ‘one of the world’s most creative psychologists.’

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A wonderful privileged to have actor Andy Nyman as my guest on the latest episode of Inspiring Minds. Andy Nyman is not only a successful actor, he is also a film-maker, director, screenwriter, author and one of the best magicians in the world, even though he counts magic as just a fun hobby.

He is one of the most positive and inspiring people I know, always full of optimism, and it was lovely to explore inside the mind of Andy Nyman!

Andy Nyman bio from Wikipedia
Nyman was born in Leicester. His first noteworthy performance was in 2000 as Keith Whitehead in Dead Babies,[4] an adaptation of the Martin Amis novel of the same name. Soon after he appeared alongside Jon Voight, David Schwimmer and Leelee Sobieski in Jon Avnet's 2001 Emmy award-winning film Uprising[5] as a Polish-Jewish freedom fighter.

His next film role was in the 2003 film Coney Island Baby as a gay French gun dealer. In 2006 he appeared in horror-comedy Severance, Herman Brood biopic Wild Romance and British romcom Are You Ready for Love? That same year Nyman won the award for best actor at the 2006 Cherbourg-Octeville Festival of Irish & British Film for his role as Colin Frampton in Shut Up and Shoot Me.[6] In 2007, Nyman appeared as one of the leads in the Frank Oz film Death at a Funeral, starring opposite Matthew Macfadyen, Ewen Bremner and Keely Hawes. In 2008, he starred as Patrick, a sleazy reality show producer, in Charlie Brooker's E4 horror satire Dead Set,[7] and appeared in BBC Four's supernatural drama series Crooked House.[6]

He played the recurring character Jonty de Wolf in Channel 4's semi-improvised show Campus. In 2013, Nyman appeared in Kick-Ass 2, as "The Tumor." He did voice-over work for the series Sarah & Duck and Chuggington