Michael Boezi

I’m working on one of these things right now:

Songwriting

I’ve been recording and releasing a series of singles, about one per month – they’re available in all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. While this has been going on, I’ve been puling back the curtain with a set of “process shots” on YouTube, TikTok, and even experimenting with NFTs as well. Next single: One Sunday in Autumn on 9/29/22.

Performing

I’ve been hosting a monthly residency called the Songwriter Showcase Series (next show is on 10/14) where I invite a guest songwriter curated from the diverse creative talent we have here in the local Boston music scene. In addition to these shows, I perform regularly around the Boston area in a busking, “electric folk” Billy Bragg style – come see me at an upcoming show.

Publishing

I recently joined as a partner in a small upstart publishing company called Lived Places Publishing. We are building a series of collections around urgent and necessary topics, such as Disability Studies, Forced Migration Studies, Carceral Studies, Queer and LGBTQ+ Studies, and more. We have 10 collections so far and have published our first 4 books.

Consulting

I run a strategy and training business called Control Mouse Media, helping my clients build their credibility and attract an audience using a cohesive content strategy. I do a mix of writing, production, and training in all modes of content creation and delivery. Most requested services: SEO, podcasting, online course development.

Fundraising

I serve as a board member and volunteer at a small organization called Boston For All. We are an activist group that runs a series of community events – 100% of all money raised goes straight to the nonprofit organizations we support. We recently raised $13,000 for The Brigid Alliance in August. Next event TBD.

Teaching

I teach a graduate course at Emerson College called Fundamentals of Content Strategy, which is now a core course in the Content Strategy Online Certificate Program. It is a project-based course that I designed, based on the stuff that I do in practice with my own clients. Will be starting prep for my Spring 2023 course soon.

Podcasting

Marketing Without the Marketing is about respectful and ethical ways to build an online audience. Hit a milestone with my 200th (!) episode: The Digital Representation of You. I’m still publishing new episodes, but I’m really focusing a lot more energy on songwriting, performing, and recording.

Michael Boezi

Derek Sivers came up with this concept (a “now” page), and my page is included in his collection.