Taking risks is part of the creative process (and life) but there may be those in your life who are stopping you from moving forward.

Not needing permission is a theme social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk speaks about often - and this attitude is vital if you want to have a career as a singer or voice teacher.

In this episode, John talks about why you need to develop a resolve against those who place "ladders" in front of you - keeping you from your goals until you climb to their satisfaction.