12. Natasha Bedingfield

Michael chats with Natasha Bedingfield about her upbringing in a diverse London community and the creative and musical haven her family provided for her. From overcoming shyness, to being put in a box, to learning how to trust people, Natasha discusses how her life and struggles have influenced her songwriting. She has discovered that the themes in her music have proven to be incredibly universal, many times in ways she didn’t expect.Recorded: July 2017 at The Gorge in George, WACONNECT FURTHER:https://www.natashabedingfield.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashabedingfield Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o95ZoZt5ZYn31e9z1Hc0a NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.comPODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists ManagementArtist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists ManagementManagement Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists ManagementSocial Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse CollectiveInstrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti Editing by: Anthony Thoen