116. Bruce Parker: The opportunity that was too good to be true
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This episode explores the concept of sliding doors moments and emphasises the importance of trusting oneself and finding stillness and clarity in life. Host Sue Stockdale interviews singer and entertainer Bruce Parker. They discuss Bruce's love for soul and Motown music, which he grew up with in Inglewood, Los Angeles. Bruce shares his experiences of touring in China and encountering a dangerous situation with the Chinese triads.
About Bruce Parker
Bruce Parker is known as The California Soul Man, and has enthralled audiences around the world, working with legendary music icons such as Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and Michael Jackson. Connect with Bruce Parker on LinkedIn.
Key Quotes
Time Stamps
00:00:13 Sliding doors moments shape us.
00:06:01 Following your passion is important.
00:13:02 Trapped in China, no escape.
00:25:32 Negotiation for freedom in China.
00:36:03 Resourcefulness leads to new opportunities.
00:38:26 Listen to your inner voice.
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Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
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About Bruce Parker
Bruce Parker is known as The California Soul Man, and has enthralled audiences around the world, working with legendary music icons such as Chaka Khan, Debbie Harry, and Michael Jackson. Connect with Bruce Parker on LinkedIn.
Key Quotes
- "That was my first real experience of having been on stage, and something touched me at that moment, and realising, wow, there's a gift here."
- "I never graduated. I was just pulled toward this music"
- "We're being treated like royalty. We're given five star hotels. We're being driven around in Mercedes limousines."
- "I was told, you do what Kobayashi say, or nothing your family or your government ever be able to do to find you".
- "We were given everything. It was this incredible situation. But having been told that by Kobayashi, I knew we were really, really in trouble".
- "I call myself a spiritual person. No matter what the situation, The answers are always there"
- "Be still, be quiet, and listen".
Time Stamps
00:00:13 Sliding doors moments shape us.
00:06:01 Following your passion is important.
00:13:02 Trapped in China, no escape.
00:25:32 Negotiation for freedom in China.
00:36:03 Resourcefulness leads to new opportunities.
00:38:26 Listen to your inner voice.
Connect with Access to Inspiration: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
Sign up for our newsletter | Read our Impact Report
Producer: Sue Stockdale
Sound Editor: Matias De Ezcurra
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/access-to-inspiration--4156820/support.
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