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Billy Mann on Chosen Family, Hit-Making, and P!nk
What happens when a kid from Philadelphia’s inner city, armed with nothing but ambition and a guitar, transforms into a Grammy‑nominated songwriter behind P!nk’s anthems and Beyoncé’s ballads? Billy Mann knows.
Welcome back to Jim Fielding and Friends!
This week, Jim is joined by Billy, a music industry heavyweight whose name you may not know, but whose work you've certainly heard.
Billy’s journey isn’t just about hits or fame it’s a roadmap of resilience, reinvention, and real-world pursuit of purpose. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or simply curious about success, this conversation goes beyond the spotlight into the roots of creativity.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Intro to Billy Mann
8:05 - “What was the first hit?”
10:56 - Working with others, or solo?
12:15 - “How do you describe yourself?”
13:57 - Which song represents you best?
18:30 - Billy’s favorite collaborators
20:38 - Writing with Grayson Chance, “Brown Paper Bag”
26:58 - Getting what you want out of life, fulfillment
34:46 - Comparmentalization (for better or worse)
42:22 - Using survivor’s guilt
44:25 - Being tribalized
46:24 - Billy’s “Golden Mantra”
50:08 - Billy talks Chosen Family
ABOUT JIM FIELDING
Jim Fielding began his career on the department store floor, where he discovered a deep passion for face-to-face interaction and customer experience. That early spark launched a career spanning over 30 years in senior executive roles at some of the world’s most iconic retail and media brands, including Gap, Disney Stores, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Throughout his leadership journey, Jim became widely recognized for his commitment to developing talent and building inclusive, people-first cultures—believing that individuals perform at their best when they can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Today, Jim’s full-time focus is on sharing the lessons he’s learned. Through speaking engagements, coaching, writing, advocacy, and community building, he inspires leaders and organizations to create spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
CONNECT WITH JIM FIELDING
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding/
Website: https://www.hijimfielding.com/
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By Jim FieldingWhat happens when a kid from Philadelphia’s inner city, armed with nothing but ambition and a guitar, transforms into a Grammy‑nominated songwriter behind P!nk’s anthems and Beyoncé’s ballads? Billy Mann knows.
Welcome back to Jim Fielding and Friends!
This week, Jim is joined by Billy, a music industry heavyweight whose name you may not know, but whose work you've certainly heard.
Billy’s journey isn’t just about hits or fame it’s a roadmap of resilience, reinvention, and real-world pursuit of purpose. Whether you’re an aspiring creator or simply curious about success, this conversation goes beyond the spotlight into the roots of creativity.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Introduction
1:45 - Intro to Billy Mann
8:05 - “What was the first hit?”
10:56 - Working with others, or solo?
12:15 - “How do you describe yourself?”
13:57 - Which song represents you best?
18:30 - Billy’s favorite collaborators
20:38 - Writing with Grayson Chance, “Brown Paper Bag”
26:58 - Getting what you want out of life, fulfillment
34:46 - Comparmentalization (for better or worse)
42:22 - Using survivor’s guilt
44:25 - Being tribalized
46:24 - Billy’s “Golden Mantra”
50:08 - Billy talks Chosen Family
ABOUT JIM FIELDING
Jim Fielding began his career on the department store floor, where he discovered a deep passion for face-to-face interaction and customer experience. That early spark launched a career spanning over 30 years in senior executive roles at some of the world’s most iconic retail and media brands, including Gap, Disney Stores, Claire’s, DreamWorks, and 20th Century Fox. Throughout his leadership journey, Jim became widely recognized for his commitment to developing talent and building inclusive, people-first cultures—believing that individuals perform at their best when they can bring their whole, authentic selves to work.
Today, Jim’s full-time focus is on sharing the lessons he’s learned. Through speaking engagements, coaching, writing, advocacy, and community building, he inspires leaders and organizations to create spaces where everyone feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.
CONNECT WITH JIM FIELDING
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding/
Website: https://www.hijimfielding.com/