Here’s to Life
“Start to find out: ‘What is your intention for this experience you call your life? What are you trying to do with it?’ That really helped me get clear that doing drugs, and lying, and cheating, and stealing don’t work … because I can’t get where I want to go with those issues. And I began to really want to be helpful to people.” – Ed Reed
“Understand that change is possible, and you can start from a very seemingly failed place. It’s possible to have your dreams, no matter how old you are. It’s possible to come out of whatever you’re in … if you’re willing to do the work.” – Diane Reed
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Thank You to Our Featured Guests: Ed and Diane Reed
Thank You to Our Forum Host: Jill Stoner
Conversation Details:
Even though he started singing at the age of five to sweeten the work for his mom and others in her laundry business, 92-year-old Bay Area Jazz vocalist Ed Reed did not start his career as a renowned jazz vocalist until his early 60’s. In this conversation with Jill Stoner, Ed and his wife Diane will recount their life story of resilience and recovery from addiction.
Takeaway Resources:
- Ed & Diane Reed’s website: edreedsings.com
- Ed & Diane Reed’s memoir: Double Helix
- Listen to Ed’s song, “Here’s to Life,” on Spotify
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The original, live conversation was recorded on:
Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 5:30 PM PST.