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Why I Call Myself a Strategist
To me, being a strategist means creating a thoughtful roadmap for action. It means asking the hard questions before rushing into execution. Who is this for? Why does it matter? What impact are we trying to create?
The Harmony Behind My Logo: Why I Chose the Fifth Vibration Fraction
Rooted in music, math, and meaning, this swirling form, called the Fifth Vibration Fraction, embodies balance, creativity, and resonance.
Sound Waves to Communication Strategies
My graduate studies shaped my professional and personal growth, equipping me to make meaningful contributions to marketing and communication.
Portfolio of Research, Strategy, and Creative Work
My portfolio showcases my expertise in communication, research, and creative strategy, unified by a cohesive vaporwave-inspired aesthetic.
Bridging Creativity and Strategy: A Journey of Art, Ambition, and Transformation
Explore Veena Johnson's journey of blending artistry and strategy, from childhood dreams of creativity to empowering independent artists.
My Journey as a Live Sound Engineer
My journey as a live sound engineer began with a leap into the unknown. I’m grateful for every risk, relationship, and lesson that has shaped my path and deepened my love for sound.
Exploring Artistic Paradoxes
The concept of duality explores artistic paradoxes by combining contrasting elements, creating captivating paradoxes that challenge our perceptions and invite us to find beauty in unexpected harmonies.
Embers of the Soul: Navigating the Inner Fire
In this blog, I reveal a deep internal struggle with anger and other emotions. I talk about how, as a child, anger was the only emotion I could express and how it became a shield that protected me from the world. I am now learning to embrace my full range of emotions, and I find that this is a journey of self-discovery and growth.
Embracing Yourself Through the Art of Duality
Veena Media is not merely a portfolio. It transcends its function to become a bold statement. It articulates the duality inherent in each of us and the universe as a whole, highlighting the interplay of contrasting parts that shape our identities.
A Dubstep Journey in a Rusty Oldsmobile
An anonymous Dubstep CD found in my first car, a rusty Oldsmobile, transformed my early driving experiences into memorable adventures, blending newfound freedom with the excitement of exploring a new musical genre.
Independent Artists: Thriving in the World Beyond Labels
Explore independent music, where artists embrace creative freedom and a DIY ethic outside of major label confines. This blog offers background on the benefits of being an independent artist, as well as a few tips on how to continue being successful in the independent music landscape.
Dream Pop: A Hypnotic Musical Journey
Dream pop, originating in the 1960s and evolving through artists like The Velvet Underground and A.R. Kane, is known for its hypnotic, reverb-heavy soundscapes and ethereal vocals.
From Disco to EDM: The Evolution of Electronic Dance Music
The 1970s disco era birthed EDM. In the 1980s, MIDI revolutionized electronic music by enabling devices to communicate. This laid the foundation for various EDM sub-genres. The sine wave remains its core. EDM, driven by creative artists, unites dance floors globally.
EDM Explorations: Diving into Electronic Sound
Electronic dance music (EDM) is a broad term encompassing a wide range of music created using electronic production. The general characteristics of EDM include a strong, dominant beat, repetitive rhythm patterns, and a synthesized backdrop.