Join us for an inspiring conversation with Denise Santos, the talented Filipina composer who won the 2021 News & Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition. Beyond the accolades, Denise opens up about her journey, from embracing her passion for music to realizing its potential as a career. We delve into the highs and lows, the importance of mentorship, and the power of connecting people through music. Tune in to hear Denise's heartfelt reflections on winning the Emmy, the value of rest, and her journey of self-discovery. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (1:31) Who is Denise Really? (4:07) Passion VS Opportunity (6:49) Realizing there's a future in composing (8:38) Was Denise's passion for music always high? (13:10) How it felt to receive an Emmy Award (18:40) Importance of Pahinga (23:14) Connecting through music (25:08) Importance of having a mentor (28:27) Learning VS Doing (33:48) Going to the US to learn (41:28) Message to her teenage self (45:55) Message to the world Website: www.denise-santos.com Instagram: denthantoth Facebook: denisesantosmusic Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/DeniseSantosPlaylist Message us on SOCIAL for feedbacks and suggestions:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FilipinoMillennialMindsetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filipinomillennialmindset/Twitter: https://twitter.com/FMMPodcast_Gmail: [email protected] PODCAST INFO:Podcast Website: https://www.podpage.com/filipino-millennial-mindset-podcast/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BZUGxQD9Ur4F5Yp8UHsiF?si=0a58e4dcca3f42d7Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filipino-millennial-mindset/id1526022697RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2e3dee8c/podcast/rss