Transcript to 2025 interview with singer and actor Amanda Martinez, and her inspiring personal story . Amanda writes and records mostly in Spanish, the language of her Mexican dad who biked all the way from Mexico to Canada, and you’ll learn how Amanda’s recent album Recuerdo helped her process her grief going through the illness and death of her father. Amanda is also an actor, and you’ll hear about some of her experiences acting, including My Little Pony, Kim’s Convenience and Rosie’s Rules for which she has composed songs. Amanda came to her acting and music career after pursuing science and business, and you’ll be inspired to hear how she navigated serious personal challenges to following her true path. She shares great wisdom about the importance of talking about  mental health and also some of her personal tips for living a full and fullfilled life. 

Transcript of my long-form interview with the legendary Irish fiddler Martin Hayes. The podcast and video versions are linked.