The Sound of Resilience

by | Aug 14, 2025

The Sound of Resilience

If you’ve been around me long enough or stopped by my front porch, you know I make playlists for just about everything—road trips, long workdays, heartbreak, big celebrations. It’s how I hold onto moments and people, and how I make sense of what’s in front of me.

This one is the soundtrack for our first issue of Amplify The Sip. These songs carry the same threads you’ll find in the stories—grit, beauty, hope, and a little joy tucked in between. 

Every issue will have its own Another Round. Because, sometimes resilience sounds like a story—and sometimes it sounds like a song you play on repeat. Enjoy!

What Song Would You Add?

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