Is turning your passion into a career worth the mental cost? 🎶💭 In this episode of BS Wellness, singer-songwriter Karlie Cupani opens up about the highs and lows of making music in an industry that demands both creativity and commercial success. From early inspirations (shoutout to Rihanna & Britney!) to the reality of commodifying your art, Karlie and Ilayda get real about what it actually takes to thrive as a creator—without losing yourself in the process.What’s Inside:🎤 The Pressure to Monetize Art—Is it selling out or leveling up?💭 Mental Health & The Hustle—Why chasing success can feel like self-sabotage🌍 Finding Your Path—Karlie’s journey from law school dreams to the music biz🎶 The Power of Music—Why songwriting is the therapy artists need✨ JOIN THE CONVO: What’s your biggest struggle when following your passion? Drop a comment!🔔 Like & subscribe for more brutally honest convos on wellness, work, and figuring life out.Who is Ilayda?Say hey to Ilayda Sekercioglu, your go-to guru on BS Wellness and the brains behind an up-and-coming next gen skincare company. She cuts through the noise to bring you straight-up truths about real health and wellness. Ilayda holds a BS in Biochemistry and an MBA. Whether she’s exploring the latest in holistic health or cooking up something brand new up in her sleeve, she’s all about keeping it very demure, very real and very very mindful. Dive in as Ilayda makes wellness less about the hype and more about the help.What is BS Wellness?Tired of wellness trends that don’t deliver? Welcome to BS Wellness, where "BS" stands for Bachelor of Science, not bullsh*t. Dive into everything in holistic health with a biochem-educated hostess debunking myths and spilling the real tea. Discover what truly supports your whole well-being, from stress management to functional fitness, and cut through the hype with us. Hit follow and start your no-BS wellness journey.Chapters:The Pressure of Commodifying Art (00:50)Childhood and Early Music Influences (06:05)From Law to Music: A Career Pivot (12:12)Realizing the Business of Music (15:50)The Importance of Teamwork (17:38)Adapting to New Environments (18:19)Balancing Creativity and Commercial Success (20:00)Overcoming Self-Doubt (21:54)The Reality of Social Media Pressure (23:40)Embracing Failure as a Learning Process (27:55)Advice for Aspiring Creators (30:51)