Raised in Littleton, Colorado where the Columbine Shootings occurred in 1999, Anne-Margaret knew she had a calling to make a difference with young people. This tragedy, along with her belief that happiness is a result of living a passion-filled life with purpose, led her to create The Live Your Passion Tour in 2003. Through her workshop/concert, she opens a world of possibilities for students who are at a critical stage of their lives, making choices that will affect them for years to come.
Five years ago I stepped away from finishing my second album and touring with LYP to make a few other dreams in my life a reality. Sometimes life takes you on side roads that add to the richness of your journey as an artist so you can offer something you couldn't before.
My side roads:
- Opened The Giving Tree Yoga Studio in 2009 that now has 35 classes/week, employs @30 people, and serves as a community center for Astoria, NY
- Was ordained as an Interfaith Minister after completing One Spirit 2-Year Interfaith Seminary where I studied all the world’s religions, customs, and ceremonies, and was trained as a spiritual counselor
- Married the love of my life ~ we now run the yoga studio and co-officiate weddings together creating original ceremonies with engaged couples
Now that these dreams are now fulfilled, it’s TIME to get back to making a difference through music & speaking.
Currently I am in the recording studio finishing up my second full-length album of original music to be released on December 6th, 2011 and am SO THRILLED that it is almost complete.
Another project nearing completion is my new website to facilitate these efforts: www.RaiseTheVibration.com.
In October I‘m back touring with my motivational workshop & concert inspiring high school and college students to ‘Live Your Passion.’
As you may imagine, all of this costs money and I am looking for those of you who want to contribute to financing the album and the Live Your Passion Tour. The cool thing about raising funds through RocketHub is that this is not a charitable donation, but an exchange: funds for cool and exciting rewards from your truly!
I believe in the power of community to make a difference in the world and truly appreciate any support you may be able to offer! During these last 5 years, I haven’t stopped writing music and already have 15 more songs ready to record for album #3! SO...
… I make you this deal: help me raise $10,000 by November 1st, 2011 and I promise to have the third album on it's way by the beginning of next year!
All my love~ Anne-Margaret Redding