Hi friends,

This week we have our very first guest on the podcast!

I'm so excited to introduce you all to Jackson and for you to hear his story. 

Jackson is a talented singer/songwriter an outstanding guitar player and a music producer working toward being a full-time touring and recording musician.  He is a type 1 diabetes and HS spokesperson and is an advocate for music as a tool for healing.

He gave an incredible Ted talk in Santa Barbara in 2017 in which he discusses his life story and journey with his condition H.S.

He appears on American Idol in 2019 in which he stunned the judges with a beautiful cover of Make it Rain by Foy Vance. I will also link in the show notes if you want to check it out. He is a living example of not allowing his circumstance and challenges in life to hold him back. He truly has taken his obstacles and transformed them into something great in his music and in his life. 

As always share this episode with someone who might enjoy it and follow the page for the podcast:

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To hear more from Jackson check out the links below:

Jackson Website: https://www.jacksongilliesmusic.com/

Jackson IG: @jackson.gillies

Jacksons Spotify: Jackson Gillies

TED X TALK

AMERICAN IDOL AUDITION

Thanks for listening and tune in next week!