Word With Ty Brownlow Ep.# 36 Kassandra Dasent

Kassandra Dasent (www.kassandradasent.com) does not shy away from the uncomfortable, and difficult to articulate, topics of depression and anxiety. Born in San Juan, Trinidad, with chutney, soca and calypso in her blood, Kassandra is a singer-songwriter who grew up in Montreal, Quebec (Canada). She performed as a solo artist and vocalist in festivals, from Africa (Mali, Burkina Faso) to Montreux (Switzerland), as well as in galas, television shows, and concerts. She performed with the world-renowned Cirque du Soleil, Groupe Spaïcy and Groupe Iba, among others. She has co-written and collaborated on numerous tracks for other artists worldwide. Kassandra appeared as a singer in several feature films, the most recent being I’m Not There, a musical biopic of Bob Dylan. She has been featured in several publications including Glamour, Forbes, Business Insider, The Zoe Report, Fast Company, and many others, showcasing her financial prowess. In 2011, she released a successful album, Road To Rebellion, and then she took a long break (10 years, in fact). Her music has served as an essential tool towards managing her depression and anxiety. After years of working as a project manager and, recently, financial expert, Kassandra has come full circle with a new single, “Be Still.” Not yet released, the song talks about healing, death, loss, and pain. Last year, Kassandra lost her mother in the middle of the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tyrideius-brownlow/support