Uplifting and moving ballads by Vicki Lein about dreams, love, family and folks working together for a better world. Vicki's life has been a tough one: legally blind from a home with too much alcohol, this is her poignant journey. In a unique combination of candor, humor, and original songs, international speaker Vicki Hannah Lein, MS Counseling, shares the joy and challenge of her journey to a more authentic, fulfilling life.
Legally blind and a recovering Adult Child of an Alcoholic, Vicki travels by herself all over the world, getting people on their feet, cheering, singing, laughing, and wiping away tears. She inspires her audiences to find magic, humor, and perspective in the adversities of everyday living. Her book, Woman with a Voice: Daring to Live Authentically Ever After, highlights her journey with stories, poems, and song lyrics. Her CDs are full of songs that will make you think, make you laugh, and make you cry.
Step up, lean in, make no excuses, and stay in the game: "Step Up, No More Waiting" gets you on your feet dancing your way to making your dreams come true! Instrumental, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
Step up, lean in, make no excuses, and stay in the game: "Step Up, No More Waiting" gets you on your feet dancing your way to making your dreams come true! Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A cheerful, inspiring song to remind us that gratitude is a choice we always have, and one that makes life a lot more satisfying. Female Vocals, Country Music, Country Pop
“Advance Directive” calls for death with dignity. It was written when my husband’s mother died after suffering much too long through the attempts to save her. “Oh, let me die. Oh, let me be. Let me pass over with dignity. This precious death belongs to me. Let me die. Set me free.”, Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"Courage to Mourn" asserts the importance of the grieving process after suffering a loss. It takes time to heal. This song encourages friends to be there in support without offering advice or judgment. "Your presence is enough... you don't need to know the right words to say." Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A celebratory song about appreciating and respecting all people. To the tune of the 60's song "Different Drum." Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A tender song about valuing a person for who they really are, and choosing the eyes with which to see life's setbacks. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A less romantic parody of "Matchmaker" about those people in our lives who are addicted to drama and blaming. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
This song was written to celebrate the beauty in us all with poetic sign language. This song has been taught all over the world so would be a great addition for motivational, inspirational and uplifting projects, incuding school assemblies, teaching through music, recovery, courage, self-image, etc. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
For many years I thought I had no business singing solo and did not have the ability to sing harmony. “Sing My Song” is about my commitment to lean in to finding out who I am and to encourage other people to do the same. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"My Mommy is an Angel" was written during the last year of my mom's life. I sang it to her the morning of the day she died. A heartwarming, realistic look at the angels in our lives. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
A fun, uplifting song about living each day as if it were your last! What are your dreams? What are all the possibilities? Why not live it? Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
The first part of this song is full of enthusiastic plans for achieving Gwyneth Paltrow's look - but then the real message of self-love sinks in... Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
A pledge of allegiance for the entire world united, with qualities we can all agree on: compassion, dignity, abundance, unity. Also, a special message to the USA. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
This song describes the process of coming to the cliff and jumping that we need to do if we are going to have authentic relationships and an authentic life. We jump because we know we must. We jump because to stay on the edge of the cliff, waiting for safety, means our spirits will atrophy and rot. Female Vocals, Spiritual Music, Inspirational
As an adult child of an alcoholic, I was asked by a therapist to write a list of rules I grew up with and then to turn those rules inside out. The result is “I Deserve to Be Loved.” People have sobbed when singing this song. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
"Take a Stand for Love" is a lively waltz: “Take a stand for love. Don’t worry about the gender. Take a stand for love. All love is legal tender. Judge not lest ye be judged, don’t you know? Let’s loosen our grip on the stones that we throw.”, Female Vocals, Folk Music, Folk Pop
An entertaining song with advice for men: what to say to those ridiculous questions from your loved one like "Does this dress make me look fat?" Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
"You tell me that you're sorry and that's all well and good. You did something to me that you didn't think you should. But "sorry" is just the first step on the road to recovery. If you don't change your behavior, you are history." Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Swing Ensembles
I wrote this parody of "I Feel Pretty" when I turned fifty. It celebrates aging, learning and loving ourselves more, and friskiness! Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
A song about how crazy, hectic, and stressful life can be... with an uplifting ending! To the tune of Willie Nelson's "Crazy." Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Lounge Jazz Vocals
Simply put, this song says don't give up! Some things come easy, some are difficult; the learning curves will be different for everyone. Stick to it, have fun, and you will be successful! Female Vocals, Jazz Music, Smooth Jazz Vocals
No matter how you live it, life is uncertain. This song was written after my daughter nearly died at age 20. We can't run away from what life may throw at us, but we can look it in the face with courage and faith. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
I’m an expert at finding humor and grit for tough times. “Ode to Blindness” chronicles some true stories of what has happened to me since I lost my central vision in 1994. An example line: “Don’t pat the butt of the man standing next to you unless you’re sure that he’s your mate.”, Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
We may never know why the subject of "Walking After Midnight" was missing her mate, but "Walking with My Colon" won't leave out a single gory detail! Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
Simple, deeply moving song to celebrate family and friends. "Well done, son, well done. I love who you've become. You're just the way I hoped you'd be. I love the man in you I see. well, done, son, well done." Female Vocals, Spiritual Music, Inspirational
A smoldering, jazzy look at the ways we can judge ourselves and others. An anthem of self-love - say goodbye to perfectionism! Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Jazz
With fun, humorous lyrics set to the tune of Amazing Grace, this song is a vent about the trials and tribulations of teaching sarcastic adolescent boys. Female Vocals, Comedy Music, Comedy Music (pending categorization)
A song about the power of community working together, caring about the well-being of all its neighbors and global citizens. Female Vocals, Folk Music, Contemporary Folk
