This past year and a half has been a roller coaster of experiences & emotions. The universe has put me through what has felt like tests and obstacle courses and miracles. Through all of it, I have not only learned a great deal about myself, but I have also learned gratitude. Working in the music industry requires you to be tenacious, strong, extremely driven and supportive of others if you want to succeed. This year has come and gone and although I didn’t see the most massive success with my first indie album, my life has changed so so much. The quality of my relationships , the confidence with which I conduct my life, the level of personal productivity and the degree in which I enjoy my life has improved tremednously . To be honest, making that album happen cost a crap load of money which I didn’t have and with out friends and family and fans helping out here and there, none of it would be posisble . If you dont have massive marketing dollars behind you, you cant sell as much so the process is challenging but possible. We all need to make money to eat and live in our homes so it can get super brutal at times in this business and especially if you are running a label. My idea of success resembles much more than what someone might think I am striving for. The experience and the difference I have made over the last 2 years with bully prevention initiations, the charities I have helped start and my one on one time I get with kids is far more valuable to me than any Ariana Grande position. I want to continue touching peoples lives because I have a good head on my shoulders and I am a good influence. Youth matter to me and always have…maybe I just connect with them because they are bold and think free and have passion and a spark in their eye. I find that as we get older, we tend to get stuck in a routine and work jobs and stress about bills and stop believing what is possible. Anything is possible. I remember when i was in high school I dreamt of modelling and was too short. By the time I left university I had landed almost every commercial print , billboard, show and job there was. I didn’t listen and made it happen and the same goes with music. It’s a one in a million shot and I am only just beginning. I have a long way to go up the ladder and a lot more to learn. I started this a couple years ago and am finding myself throughout the process like most of my fans and friends. I was given a gift and I plan to share it with as many people as possible to inspire others to follow their dreams. We all need people in our lives that truly support us and are proud of us. Not a lot of us have people who literally will drive us to auditions or shows or help coordinate or stay up all night or talk ideas and truly root for us and push us through the tears and breakdowns of fear. Like i mean not just have a phone call or glass of wine over it…I mean to get in there and pull the sleeves up!!! Some of my team members have become my best friends. The work they put in with the same vision cannot be expressed in words how thankful I am. I was lucky enough to attract the love of my life who has become my personal manager now for almost 4 years now. I want to to be that support and inspiration to others.I want to be that for my fans. I have always had incredible ideas to continue to give back and yes some of them require money so that I can really help people out but i was never into that excuse “ When i get the money..I am going to do …..”. I am going to keep doing what I can and each year do more and more as I make more money. I truly believe that contribution is the most important asset in my label and in my brand. With out it I would be just another pop singer who says “ me,me, me” . I chose to put us all first and that is a very different road then a quick jump start to stardom. That is sacrifice, that is time writing compelling music and that is outreach to get to know each and every single fan and super fan I have. It’s patience and dedication and never giving up. its believing that the whole “I’m not getting any younger” thought is fear and fear brings nothing but failure. It’s picking my ass back up and turning those ideas into actions. Its supporting other acts and truly being happy for others. It’s not going to happen over night and everything great takes time. We all have dreams and we are all working hard at them. I ask that we support one another and show our support so that everyone can be the best person they can be. Thank you. NO seriously thank you to each and every person who has come to a show, helped style me, did my makeup, bought a single or album or complimented on my social media. You guys have a fantastic heart and your love doesnt go unnoticed.
Posted on: Sat, 20 Dec 2014 15:50:00 +0000
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