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Renaissance Woman: Singer Laine's Pivot from Dehiscence Diagnosis to Muti-passionate Creative

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Release Date: 08/09/2023

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Laine Loxlea-Danann is the epitome of a Renaissance Woman – not only is she a Singer, Musician, Writer, Producer and Talent Manager – she even makes her wine out at her Cleveland Artists’ Retreat.

I first met Laine back in 2015 at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music when we were both studying Vocal Pedagogy.

And not sure whether it was the Universe or the Instagram algorithm (I’m grateful either way!) – she came back into my orbit at the end of last year via Instagram stories.

I was captivated by her and her story!

She was living her version of Eat Pray Love as she went on a European Tour starting in Germany to watch a theatre company perform her self-penned musical theatre show – Critical Last Chance Years.

The one-woman musical is based on Laine’s experience of navigating societal pressure to find a partner in her 30s.

The musical examines the social pressures of being single in a culture where couple relationships define the norm and where you're told at an incredible volume that if you try hard enough, wishes can come true.

We spoke extensively about this and how a few years ago, while performing Laine discovered that she was not hearing sound the same way she used to.

After multiple trips to health professionals, she finally got the diagnosis that she had Semicircular Canal Dehiscence - a rare opening between the uppermost semicircular canal in the upper part of the inner ear and the brain.

The condition causes problems with hearing and balance.

Laine talks about how this prompted her to pursue her many other talents and skills, including talent management.

She now runs a boutique agency nurturing and booking work for actors from all walks of life, age groups and acting experience.

Laine said helping other artists on their creative journey is something she has always naturally done and enjoyed but gave her an enormous sense of purpose after her diagnosis.

Resilient, resourceful and downright inspirational – Laine is making her way back to performing again – and will start by being the accompanist (she’s a killer piano player) in Critical Last Chance Years when it is performed again here in Australia.

The German Theatre company will be coming over to direct it next year!

Please enjoy this episode – and as always, let me know what resonates for you!?

If you are comfortable with sharing with me, have you had a condition that has made it difficult for you to sing? Would love to hear from you. Leave me a comment! 

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Mel ️‍🔥🎵🎤

Follow Laine: 

Insta @laineloxleadanann
Website: www.loxleacreative.com