This week on Music Is My Mantra, I’m getting real about how playing live music again is reshaping my health, mindset, and creative life. Recorded from my car (yes, it’s busy season!), this solo episode is an honest look at why performing with others feels so different—and so necessary.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician, a hobbyist, or someone craving creative purpose, this one’s for you.

✨ Episode Highlights

🔹 The difference between playing solo vs. playing with others

🔹 Why live performance brings renewed inspiration

🔹 Being honest about challenges—like money, burnout, and health

🔹 How playing music supports sobriety and self-care

🔹 Letting go of perfection and just showing up

💡 Takeaways

🌱 Playing with others makes creativity real—find your people

🎶 Music is wellness—it can be motivation to take better care of yourself

💛 Honest reflection is part of growth. Vulnerability is a strength.

🗣️ Show up even when it’s messy. You never know who you’ll inspire.

This week on Music Is My Mantra, I’m talking about saying yes—even when it feels awkward. Recorded right from my car (because life is busy!), this solo episode is all about how showing up, even solo, leads to genuine connection and surprising opportunities.

From running into friends at local shows to landing three gigs in 24 hours without sending a single cold email—this one’s proof that community and play open doors you didn’t even know were there.

If you’ve ever hesitated to go to something alone, felt stuck in the “no’s,” or wanted to invite more magic into your creative life—this one’s for you. 💫

✨ Episode Highlights

🔹 Embracing the awkward phase of going solo

🔹 How unplanned meetups lead to real connections

🔹 Networking without the icky hustle

🔹 Discipline, discomfort, and the payoff of showing up

🔹 Stories of gigs booked simply by being there

💡 Takeaways

🌱 Get out of your comfort zone—your future friends (and gigs) are waiting

🎶 Say yes, show up, and let the universe handle the rest

👋 Build your community one conversation at a time

This week on Music Is My Mantra, I’m sharing a heartfelt solo reflection on the power of play—and why community makes all the difference. Inspired by my recent conversation with Robin Jackson, this episode explores how music, friendship, and shared creative spaces can help us heal, connect, and thrive.

From singing with friends old and new to navigating the balance between building a business and nurturing your art, this is a reminder that we don’t have to do it alone. If you’re feeling isolated or stuck, consider this your nudge to reconnect with your people and make space for joy. 🎶

✨ Episode Highlights:

🔹 How play feeds our creative spirit—and why it’s better with community

🔹 Reflections on Robin Jackson’s Songwriter’s Nest and communal songwriting

🔹 The healing power of reconnecting with old friends (and making music together)

🔹 Why integration matters more than balance in the creative life

🔹 Simple ways to find community support—even when you feel isolated

💡 Takeaways:

🌱 Creative play nourishes the soul—find friends to share it with

🎶 Music is a universal language of connection and healing

👯‍♀️ Don’t wait for the “perfect moment”—reach out, show up, sing the song