HYOS: Inside Shine – A Sonic Journey is a special interview-style episode dedicated to the creation and evolution of the song Shine. In this episode, songwriter Sara Cicognani sits down with New York–based producer Vanessa Silberman, founder of A Diamond Heart Production and a key figure in the independent music scene with over twenty years of international experience.

Through an open and in-depth conversation, Sara guides Vanessa in sharing the full story behind the track: the initial inspirations, the studio process, the arrangement choices, and the development of Shine’s sonic identity. The interview highlights the blend of different musical influences — world music, synth-pop, and new-age atmospheres — that shaped a sound both grounded and ethereal.

The result is a 30-minute journey into the heart of the song, created for listeners who want to discover what happens behind the scenes of a musical piece: an authentic, technical, yet emotional story, perfect for music lovers, curious minds, and anyone fascinated by the creative process.

HYOS: Inside Shine – A Sonic Journey is a Host Your Own Show special by Sara Cicognani and airs on CKMS-FM on Saturday 20 December 2025 from 9:30am to 10:00am EST (15h30-16h00 CET), and again on Saturday 27 December 2025 from 12:01pm to 12:30pm EST (18h01-18h30 CET).

Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Interview
Host: Sara Cicognani (songwriter)
Guest: Vanessa Silberman (producer – A Diamond Heart Production, NYC)