Dr. Travis Reed and I chat about the importance of betting on yourself, taking that big leap, and being brave enough to make that big pivot to the next exciting chapter of your career. His journey is unique but still in so many ways relatable to all of us who are yearning for more time at home with the family and floofs we love. Enjoy!

Performing is hard, but performing under pressure is harder! Mental health and wellness specialist Tristan Brooks talks about their struggles with gender identity, maintaining their mental health as a performer and helping those around them who may struggle with mental health as well. They have a private practice in the UK dedicated to helping folks survive and thrive in the face of any number of circumstances but particularly gender identity and performance anxiety.

Josh is a specialist in the area of music law and was kind enough to share his time with us to chat about all things related to the legal side of producing your own music. He describes some common mistakes, how to avoid them, and a little about his journey to becoming the Internet's favorite Music Industry Attorney!

In a truly inspiring hour and change, Gunhild shared her perspective on the music industry, jazz history, trumpet playing philosophy and life with us all in one fabulous interview. From her start with her family band to her rise to fame today, she has amassed a wealth of wisdom and insight on making music and conveying your heart's story. Dare it, do it!

This discussion covers all the bases from business, to work-life balance and everything in between. Clare is a truly self-made, self-promoted musician based in the greater Indianapolis area and she was kind enough to share some of the lessons she learned along the way with our host, Dr. Lexie Signor. Both attended the IU Jacobs School of Music and have experienced many similar road blocks on the way to making a living for themselves.

Joe Leyva has been a heavy trumpet player on teh west coast for years and regularly books dates across the country. While his career has been storied and colorful, he recognizes that the next generation is looking for a seat on the bandstand and he and Lexie chat about the do's and don't's of working your way into the music industry.

While Lexie was on the straight and narrow, Brandon took the path less traveled, did more things the "wrong way" than the "right way" yet still, they both ended up at the same conclusion- higher ed. is a zombie, and if you want to get anything done... you better do it yourself (because someone is gonna try to cock-block you no matter what you do anyway...)

Sometimes being ghosted isn't as simple as it seems. It's likely rooted in echoes of self-sabotage. In this episode, we dig in on some reasons for self-sabotage, some ways they've affected the career of our host, and we'll give you some ways to push past them.