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Asheville Area Favorites
Join host Laura Jurgens as she talks with local small-business owners and creators to learn the untold stories behind Asheville's most beloved spots. Discover your next favorite local treasure through these fun conversations that celebrate the heart and soul of our mountain community.
Asheville Area Favorites
Anna Diemer on Everything About Voice & Singing, Plus the Opera Drag King
In this episode of Asheville Area Favorites, host Laura Jurgens sits down with Anna Deimer (they/them), a fascinating entrepreneur who's carved out multiple niches in the voice world. Anna is the owner of Deimer Voice Studio, where they specialize in three unique areas: singing throughout the lifespan (especially for folks navigating menopause), gender-affirming voice lessons for trans clients, and vocal rehabilitation for singers recovering from injuries.
Anna is also co-founder of Voice Pro Ed, offering continuing education for voice teachers and speech-language pathologists, plus they host the "Yap Sesh" podcast diving deep into voice science. When not teaching, Anna transforms into drag king Milo, combining their operatic training with gender performance at local venues like The Odd.
From accidentally discovering their passion for vocal pedagogy in college to building a thriving practice that serves diverse communities, Anna's journey showcases how following your curiosity can lead to unexpected success. Plus, get Anna's top Asheville recommendations.
https://www.diemervoicestudio.com/
Instagram: @diemervoicestudio and @voiceproed
Drag: @milo_mawile on Instagram
Find your host, Laura Jurgens, PhD, Desire/Arousal Specialist, Sexologist, and Relationship & Intimacy Coach at https://laurajurgens.com
My other podcast, Sex Help for Smart People, is here: https://laurajurgens.com/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts.