Ming Nagel, my first international guest, has come face to face with some of the darkest parts of the human condition. That’s a result of her social work on behalf of those suffering from mental illness. In addition to providing relief and advocacy to some of the United Kingdom’s most vulnerable, she has captured some of their stories in music that I find moving, lovingly crafted, and soothing.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • About Ming’s music, including three snippets of songs inspired by her social work and featuring a world exclusive from her band’s latest album
  • Her path to becoming one of the first female Master motorcyclists in the UK
  • The book and luxury item she’d bring with her to a desert island
  • Whom in the Amherst College Class of 1994 she’d like me to interview next

Show notes:

Ming’s band website: projectblackbird.band

“If This Is The End” music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgBne3iO9p4

The guitar shop she and some friends operate: moonflowerguitars.co.uk

Her internet radio station, which is home to her weekly music show: exilefm.com

Ming’s email: mingyuin13@gmail.com

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    Jennifer Kolodner

    So nice to hear Ming’s story. We were on study abroad together in Paris a long time ago. And I agree, The Arrival by Shawn Tam is an absolute favorite of mine. There is so much to see, read, and feel in every cell, every page.

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