Transformation & Triumph: Qveen Herby's Path to Authentic Artistry | On the Table 101

On the Table: Queen Herby & Nick Noonan's Musical Journey and Emotional Growth

Join host Serena and her husband Ian in the debut episode of 'On the Table,' broadcasting live from Zinque restaurant in Venice, CA. Inspired by Larry King's diner booth show, this episode features an in-depth conversation with Qveen Herby (Amy Noonan) and her husband/producer Nick. They discuss their bold move to leave a major record deal for an independent music career, exploring their creative processes, emotional recovery, and personal struggles. The Noonans share insights on managing complex PTSD, inner work, and staying true to oneself. With themes of creativity, self-discovery, and self-worth, this episode offers a blend of candid discussions, viewer questions, and practical advice in a light and engaging atmosphere.

00:00 Welcome to 'On the Table'
00:26 Inspiration Behind the Show
00:46 Facing Fears and Going Live
02:03 Introducing the First Guests: Qveen Herby and Nick Noonan Interview
04:33 Creative Process and Collaboration
17:43 The Journey of Qveen Herby
20:32 Navigating the Music Industry
25:59 Finding Purpose and Joy in Art
35:13 The Well of Wisdom
35:54 Mother God and HBO Doc
36:16 Qveen Herby's First Tour
37:12 Tour Preparations and Challenges
40:25 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Performing
42:30 Audience Energy and Personal Growth
46:26 Navigating Trauma and Self-Worth
59:03 Astrology and Childhood Dreams
01:04:24 Signature Segment: Am I Doing It Right?
01:08:49 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

This episode was shot live from Zinqué restaurant in sunny Venice, California. https://www.lezinque.com/

Books, music, and other things referenced in this interview:
Drink Masters – Netflix series | https://www.netflix.com/title/81437299
Pharrell on water and creativity | https://www.fastcompany.com/3021377/p...
The War of Art – Stephen Pressfield book | https://amzn.to/3R7Wjrw
Big Magic – Elizabeth Gilbert book | https://amzn.to/49ZGJXJ
Your Elusive Creative Genius – Elizabeth Gilbert TED talk | https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_g...
Everybody's Got Something – Robin Roberts book | https://amzn.to/3GKofxb
Teal Swan | https://tealswan.com/
The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self – Martha Beck book | https://amzn.to/3T7OLHX
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God – HBO doc series | https://www.hbo.com/love-has-won-the-...
Wendy Parr, holistic artist coach | https://www.wendyparr.com/
The Body Keeps the Score – Bessel van der Kolk book | https://amzn.to/3Rnn4tx
Matt Kahn | https://mattkahn.org/
Letting Go: The Pathway of Surrender – David R. Hawkins book | https://amzn.to/46APdSg
Stick Season – Noah Kahan song |    • Noah Kahan - Stick Season  
Les Misérables musical | https://www.lesmis.com/
Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving – Pete Walker book | https://amzn.to/4a5Lijs
Lit – Mary Karr novel | https://amzn.to/3uF5lF9
Primer on Carl Jung philosophy |    • Carl Jung - How To Realize Your True Poten...  
*Note: The Amazon links are affiliate. If you use them to make a purchase, I get a tiny commission at no cost to you, and you're essentially a patron of the show. Win-win.

Qveen Herby & Nick Noonan
Instagram: @qveenherby & @jediinick
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4o4tL...
Website: https://qveenherby.com/
A playlist of our favorite tracks: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qL...

Serena Smith
Instagram: @onthetablewithserena @serenasmith__
Website: serenasmith.co

Our killer crew
Director/DP/host husband: Ian Smith
Cam op/gaffer/grip/BTS photog: Luke Dejoras
Producer: Zoe Andrikidis
Producer: Max Ostrove
Audio: Thomas Snodgrass
PA: Thomas Robinett
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About the host
Serena Smith is a host, producer, writer, and dancer who has interviewed GOATs like Gloria Steinem, Pharrell Williams, Misty Copeland, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Gabriela Cámara, alongside too many friends and strangers to count. A four-time Emmy nominee, she was formerly Supervising Creative Producer at MasterClass – where she directed series spanning from food to feminism and won a James Beard Award – and Senior Producer at Larry King Now, which included writing the host’s questions and interviewing guests. She got her start in the industry working for Oprah Winfrey, was a restaurant critic in Chicago, and during one college winter break played a fairy princess who granted children wishes. It was magnificent.

Raised in Montreal, Vancouver, and Chicago, Serena graduated from Northwestern’s Medill School of Journalism with a minor in psychology and an incorrigible curiosity about the human condition. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, ‘On the Table’ director Ian Smith, and their remarkable community of friends. If you need her, chances are she’s onstage at Stud Country.

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