From behind the bar to center stage, pop powerhouse Jaimie Steck is rewriting the rules of what it means to go viral and still grind like hell. You've probably seen her hilarious One Time bar skits on TikTok — now she's stepping into her full pop star era with her latest single Red Rum and a music video that delivers choreography, spectacle, and serious star power.

In this raw, inspiring episode, Jaimie sits down with Meredyth to talk about:

• What it really takes to self-fund a music career in 2025

• How bartending became both survival job and creative goldmine

• Her obsession with true pop showmanship and why it's missing today

• The power of relentless self-belief and homegrown hustle

• How her content bridges generations — from teens to moms

• The behind-the-scenes drama, doubt, and drive that fuels her art

• Why being underestimated is actually her biggest weapon

Whether you've dreamt of making it big, or you're just tired of waiting for permission, this episode is a masterclass in creating your own stage — and owning it.

00:00 – Meet Jaimie Steck, her viral "One Time" series, and stepping into her pop star era 02:10 – Turning bartending chaos into TikTok gold 05:00 – Why she writes notes on shift and turns real stories into content 09:15 – Finding the balance between content and music — and going viral with both 10:40 – The problem with today's music scene and her mission to bring back the pop show 13:30 – Her first video shoot, low budget, high impact 16:00 – Why she pays dancers full price and refuses to cut corners 19:10 – Dealing with assumptions about "silver spoon" success 21:00 – Working double shifts to self-fund her dreams 23:20 – Red flags in the industry and breaking through anyway 26:30 – What it's really like going viral — and being recognised in real life 30:00 – How her bar job turned into a stage (literally) 34:40 – Viral videos, fake ID stories, and customer service chaos 38:15 – Her perfect creative storm: a job that lets her perform 42:10 – Why she's not looking for development — she's already done the work 44:45 – Meredyth's advice: hook them with a ballad, then show them the fire 46:10 – The business of being ready before the industry notices 49:30 – Her plan: more content, more videos, and the next big move 51:00 – Why you need to repost, comment, and support indie artists you love 53:00 – Final words on being deliberate, genuine, and ready for the moment

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