Hi. I’m so glad you’re here. If we haven’t met, my name is Tori Templet. I am an independent music artist, a writer, and a former corporate girly — but simply put, I am a creative. And I welcome you with open arms into my brand new, minimalistic, online space called “listensmall.”
Listensmall is “where creatives receive the recognition they deserve,” and it will be exactly that. After about eight years of being in the music & creative industries, I have found that 1. there is a LOT of talent that goes unnoticed or not noticed enough, and then… 2. there’s the people behind the scenes — the ones who live in the shadows of what’s been created that don’t necessarily get the praise for being a pivotal piece of what you hear, see, etc. I decided to create my own online publication for you all to learn more about them.
I recently embarked on a beautiful journey as a contestant on The Voice (watch the season premiere on Feb 3 on NBC <3), and this experience is what opened my eyes to the fact that there are truly so many incredibly talented people that do not get the standing ovation they should. From the artists I was meeting, to the production assistant helping us all get to the right place at the right time, to the audio guy helping me get mic’d up for an interview — there are SO MANY kind, passionate human beings that genuinely just love to create or assist in creating something that is bigger than themselves. And that’s when I realized, as much as I love making my own music, I love to celebrate other people’s wins as well. I enjoy being behind the scenes and helping someone else accomplish their dreams. So here I am, hoping to do just that.
This online publication will feature anyone who has a passion for creativity and art — smaller music artists, the photographer who does it as a side hustle, a screenwriter trying to find their way, and many more people like this. If you live in a constant pursuit of creation, authenticity, and intentionality, I WANT TO WRITE ABOUT YOU!
This space is going to be simple — not a lot of fluff. Just words of encouragement and endearment for those who are in the midst of becoming. I have a lot of dreams for this passion project of mine, and I hope I can make it all happen. But for now, let this be a place of rest and a testament — for you to realize that you are so much more than capable of accomplishing the things of your heart.
Here’s to the fools who dream, crazy as we may seem <3
If you are interested in being featured on listensmall, please fill out the submission form below for consideration!