This week Andrew talks with country music artists Casi Joy & Madelyn Rose. Casi returns to the podcast for a deeper dive into a journey that’s taken her from days as a 5-year old on the talent show circuit all the way to The Voice finals and beyond. You’ll also hear from Madelyn Rose, another rising star in country music who signed her first record deal in 2022 and recently released her second EP. This conversation is filled with actionable life & career lessons — and it’s a powerful reminder that there are different ways to chase a similar dream.

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
5:30 - Early days
6:41 - Navigating ups & downs
13:35 - Transition from hobby to “pro”
19:30 - Benefits of Nashville music community
30:25 - Trying new things
31:15 - Making pivotal career decisions
35:20 - Building your inner circle
41:10 - Overcoming imposter syndrome
45:20 - Areas for growth as artists
50:30 - Taylor Swift’s authenticity

This episode wraps up Season 10 — Season 11 kicks off on January 9th. In the meantime, be sure to catch up on past episodes you may have missed!

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This week Andrew talks with USA Today bestselling author Jenny Hale. Jenny began her career as an elementary school teacher — and eventually began writing as a creative outlet. Today, Jenny is the author of more than 20 books — including two which have now been turned into Hallmark Original movies. Her books have sold over a million copies worldwide and have been translated into multiple languages. Jenny also founded & leads her own publishing imprint Harpeth Road where she helps other authors reach their dreams as well. This conversation is about creativity, entrepreneurship, the power of curiosity, & so much more.

Show Highlights

0:00 - Intro
2:24 - “Look out for this one, she’s going to be an author…”
4:53 - Jenny’s childhood
5:37 - Career as a teacher
6:17 - Writing a book for fun
11:03 - Biggest ‘aha’ moment
15:52 - “I won’t know unless I try”
19:05 - Learning from others
22:15 - Decision to build own publishing house
28:24 - Why “failure is fake”
30:41 - Power of the pivot
32:05 - Understanding your strengths
33:22 - Continuous growth

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This week Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish lead guitarist & 2x Grammy Award winner Mark Bryan. In addition to his work with Hootie, Mark maintains a non-stop pursuit of other creative endeavors & business ventures. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Mark’s career, creative process, & so much more. You’ll hear powerful ideas on learning from others, trying new things, & how to connect authentically with whoever it is you’re trying to reach. This conversation will inspire you to take on new challenges — no matter how much success you’ve already achieved.

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
4:06 - First musical memory
4:58 - Writing songs as a teenager
6:57 - Playing a friend’s Sweet Sixteen as first gig
8:23 - Connecting with the audience
9:40 - Power of live shows
10:38 - Learning from others via cover songs
13:31 - Writing songs for Cracked Rear View
17:13 - Adjusting to new challenges
21:00 - Other creative endeavors & business ventures
25:12 - Creative process / BTS songwriting
27:50 - Lessons & inspiration from Cal Ripken Jr.
29:40 - Trying new things
29:50 - Balancing consistency with evolving approach
32:12 - What Mark hopes to give back to fans

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