Testimonials
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Don’t just take our word for it!
Amy Grant
2022 Kennedy Center Honoree Recipient, Grammy Award-Winning Artist, Writer, and Philanthropist
“I’ve been fortunate to be able to have a 40-year career connecting people through music and creativity. In 2016, Don Donahue approached my manager and me about extending that platform into a teaching capacity. He set the stage at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, for a select group of my audience and friends to come and learn more about their creative selves. Of course, we had songwriting, but we also had storytelling, painting, photography, and much more. I remember fondly the expressions on the faces of people who ‘woke up’ to their creative souls. It was a magical weekend that changed all of us and has colored the way I approach all gatherings. I would trust Don's creativity and career experience to put together a special campaign for you.”
John Oates
Legendary Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Duo, Hall & Oates
“Don Donahue created and found the perfect setting for a wonderful, creative, and intimate lakeside event at an exclusive resort just outside of Atlanta. This provided a select group of my dedicated fans to enjoy a fabulous and exclusive weekend of music, stories behind the songs, one-on-one time together, high-end culinary food, and first-class hospitality. This gave me the opportunity to meet and mingle with fans individually in a uniquely personal setting. Moments like these bring the walls down and fans are more like friends.”
Fritz Lehman
Former President & CEO, MC&A Destination Management Company
“Recently, MC&A held its first company-wide meeting in several years. The theme of the meeting was "Imagine, Create & Celebrate," and we couldn't have picked a better partner than MOTN to bring everything together. Based in Nashville, they helped turn what might have been an "ordinary" meeting into an "extraordinary" experience!
Many unique ideas like sending out the keynote presentations in advance of the meeting, setting up the room in casual "pods" to encourage interaction, engaging our attendees in problem-solving and the creation of fresh ideas, and a spectacular final performance by songwriters that tied in the entire theme of the meeting. Every member of the MOTN team made their own, unique and creative contribution, all with very little lead time.
Last but not least, Don and the team made the entire planning process easy and enjoyable. We were thrilled with both the process and the outcome!”
Mike Fernandez
Dean, Lipscomb University College of Entertainment & Arts
I recently hired Don to consult on Lipscomb University’s College of Entertainment and the Arts latest initiative called Imagine House. Don proved to be exceptionally insightful, collaborative and creative. We tasked him to work with 40 faculty across 8 major disciplines to come up with a highly actionable plan to adopt Imagine House across the college. Don nailed it. All with an easy inviting manner, warm spirit and tenacity to get it done. I highly recommend hiring Don for your next creative project!
Wayne Kirkpatrick
Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter/Producer and Co-Creator of Something Rotten and Mrs. Doubtfire on Broadway
“I have had a creative partnership with Don for over 30 years. He’s always thinking outside-the-box and is always pushing to come at things from a new angle. His potent combination of business savvy and creative intuitiveness is an invaluable asset. Don has always had the exceptional ability to bring the right people together and lead the charge in creating unique and unforgettable experiences.”
Allan Heinberg
Screenwriter: Wonder Woman, Netflix's The Sandman, Grey's Anatomy
“In the early 2000s, all of my favorite records had a credit that read ‘Executive Produced by Don Donahue.’ As a result, Don became a hero of mine for his ear, his vision, and his unerring ability to connect artists with the marketplace by celebrating their unique and essential stories. Twenty years later, Don has expanded his reach to embrace film, television, print, and digital media, crafting marketing and publicity strategies for corporate clients that are every bit as inventive and unforgettable as the perfect pop songs he produced that twenty years ago made me say, ‘I want to work with Don Donahue’.”
Brent Bourgeois
Artist Development Lead, META/Facebook
“Whenever I have a creative inspiration that might be a little off-center, there’s one person I can call that will distill the idea down into an actionable and reasonable proposition, and that is Don Donahue. Don’s a dream-caster, but his ideas are always based on solid ground and current trends; his success rate is way above average. After signing me to a record deal, we’ve gone on to collaborate on other music, literature, as well as technology innovation. Don has been my go-to problem-solver for over 25 years.”
David Jaworski
Principle Product Manager, Microsoft Teams Engineering
“Don is a colleague of mine dating back more than 20 years. Don has always had an arc of creative thinking and direction to each project he works on. He’s a thought leader and futurist with a great track record of success in his past, and I’m thrilled to see that critical and creative thinking carry forward with MOTN. We have collaborated on projects in the past that were technology-based and entertainment-centric. I’d endorse him to lead a team of creatives to help you navigate the ever-changing waters of business - he brings a unique set of skills and a massive roster of creatives wherever he goes. Above all, Don is a great person who I am blessed to call friend. He is uniquely gifted. You want him on your team in whatever way you can make that possible.”