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Singer, podcaster and producer Lauren LoGrasso drops by to talk about one of her favorite pieces of music, Vienna, by Billy Joel.

The song is having a bit of a renaissance for its age-positive message and it’s had a huge influence on Lauren’s own work in music.

The Michigan State grad is a creative best known for her work as a singer/songwriter, public speaker, actor, and Webby Award Winning podcast host.

Her career began as an intern on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, which led to a short-lived acting career. “Acting kind of broke my heart, but music healed it,” she says.

While going to her music gigs, Lauren also fell in love with talk radio, which led her into the world of podcasting.

She does a hybrid of all these creative activities, with a focus on getting her songs in movies and television.

“I discovered Vienna when I was sixteen or seventeen and it brought me to my knees then,” Lauren says. “That song is a wake up call. As long as you’re breathing you have time… and this present moment is what matters. Enjoy where you’re at.”

The song has become one of Billy Joel’s most-played songs over the years. This message has encouraged Lauren through her creative ups and downs.

The three have a great conversation about her work on some of Joe’s favorite podcasts, she dispenses some advice for young podcasters, and shares her hopes for her music.