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Episode 041: “The Thank You Episode”

In this special longform edition of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes the mic solo to deliver a poetic, soul-filled monologue that says what we rarely take the time to say: thank you.

This isn’t your average gratitude list. It’s a flowing meditation on the creative life—its trials, victories, flops, detours, and breakthroughs. Willa May speaks from the heart, weaving her signature blend of wisdom, warmth, and humor into a love letter for:

  • The family and friends who understand the late nights and loud mixes

  • The listeners—loud and silent—who keep showing up

  • The doubters and the haters (yes, them too!)

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