The Femme Music Podcast by Mel Lathouras

Get inspired by an incredible journey on this episode! Meet Josephine Lancuba, a Performing Arts Business Coach, Studio Owner, and Producer who turned her life around through music. From a turbulent childhood, Josephine's love for singing changed her life's course.

Discover how she landed a studio scholarship and embarked on a career as a performer, even playing Sporty Spice in tribute shows. But when motherhood arrived, she seized the opportunity to build her own teaching studio with four locations in Sydney.

Josephine shares her passion for giving back to aspiring young artists and her successful venture into talent management and creating her own children's musical theatre show, raking in $30,000 in profit.

Tune in to hear Josephine's journey and love for coaching fellow artists. Also, explore topics like embracing innovation to stay relevant in the performing arts, monetizing talents with integrity, and the upcoming Studio Innovation Conference she's hosting for Performing Arts Studio Owners in Sydney.

Plus, book early for her conference and get a 20% discount using code INNOVATE23.

Don't miss this wisdom-packed episode!

Love,

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵🎤

P.S Follow Josephine on Insta at @josephinelancuba

In this episode, I share my personal story of how I discovered my love for Jazz and ventured into the world of jazz singing and how it has profoundly impacted my life.

While my journey has been anything but linear, there were signs along the way that hinted at my affinity for this genre.

It changed my life and can also change yours – if it hasn't already!

The seed was planted at seven when my dad bought me a cassette tape of Nina Simone – the music did something visceral for me.

I also talk about how Miles Davis – in particular – his Workin' album got me through homesickness when I lived in London.

I didn't mention that my love for Theolonius Monk and my fraudulent piano playing ability in rock bands prompted me to get jazz lessons from Gabriel Latchin – a young, earnest jazz student at the Guildhall who is now Internationally renowned.

Gabriel encouraged me to sing jazz, leading me to audition for Australia's best jazz tertiary program here in Brisbane, Jazz Music Institute, at the age of 27.

I made this episode deliberately short – a new thing I'm trialling for solo episodes.

Also, the next Private Podcast Live episode in the Fearless Singers Facebook group will be live on Thursday at 7:30 pm!

I will discuss key signatures in music and how we work out our best keys, like a well-cut outfit.

Come on over!

By the way, in this episode I mentioned a listening suggestion playlist – I made one for you on Spotify.

"Lighthouses don't go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining." Anne Lamott

It was these words that produced a seismic shift in this week's Fearless Singer Podcast guest – Karen Gunton.

I am beyond thrilled to have my favourite hip sage from Radelaide (haha didn't mean for that to rhyme so hard) on our 30TH EPISODE!! I honestly can't believe I'm typing… 30th! This podcast has staying power - mainly because I've fallen in love with this medium. I strongly suggest you make one yourself - it's so much fun!

Back to the amazing Karen - she is a Self-Leadership Coach, Author and Creator of Illuminate: the Lighthouse Oracle cards.

I met her at Tash Corbin's Heart-Centred Business Conference in Noosa over a month ago.

I was drawn to this aesthetically hip lady who turned out to be the creator and generous donator of the cards in our conference bag.

I've been using them personally and here in the studio ever since.

In this episode, you will learn:

❤️‍🔥 How you are a lighthouse (including its many parts)

❤️‍🔥 You are also the different keepers (these are archetypes that make up our personalities)

❤️‍🔥 How can we give ourselves permission to shine our lights in anyway we want

❤️‍🔥 How to listen and learn from our intuition

… And much, much more. You're best to listen with a notepad and pen.

Links:

✨ Follow Karen on Instagram

✨ Download Karen's ebook on being Enough

✨ Purchase the Illuminate: Lighthouse Oracle Cards

✨ Follow Mel Lathouras - Fearless Singer on Instagram

✨ More info about the Heart Centred Business Conference - where Karen and Mel met

Making the space to spend time with your creativity is tricky when navigating responsibilities – paying the mortgage, tending to family – let only making it your "life's work".

This Fearless Singer podcast episode featuring the multi-talented artist, musician, and founder of Spoony Joe – Amy Dzufer – uncovers the process it takes to make art daily.

She says it all starts with giving yourself permission to do it – no matter the medium.

There are so many great takeaways in this episode.

✨ Give yourself permission to create or be creative – and it can start with a quick doodle or making a recipe.

✨ It doesn't need to be good –aim for below-par.

✨ Keep things simple and fun.

✨ Follow your ideas through – give it a go – come back to it if you want or don't.

✨ Just in general, take the pressure off yourself.

✨ Learn to make peace with your critical mind.

Anyway – there's heaps more. Listen to the episode.

I know life is hectic – but spending time with your creativity is spending time with your soul.

It's nourishing and reminds us of our true nature – making all the life admin stuff easier to deal with. And we don't need to spend much time doing it – 5 min, 10 min – the trick is returning to it daily.

If anything in this episode resonates with you, please leave a comment!

Please give Amy's Instagram some love, @spoonyjoe – it's one of the brightest, happiest feeds on the gram.

Also I mention the brilliant Brisbane based poet Amanda Cooke - you can follow her on Instagram here - @iamamandala

I love hearing from you.

Lots of love, Mel X ❤️‍🔥🎵

P.S. Get Free Daily Singing Routine (5 exercises for 👌🏻 Voice) at www.FearlessSingerKit.com

Follow Me 💜🎤 Blog: http://www.mellathouras.com | http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/

This latest Fearless Singer episode is a tribute to the late great Tina Turner and the many reasons she was a living Saint. I've always been obsessed with her! She was a part of the soundtrack of my childhood – I think most Australians have a soft spot, especially as The Best was constantly blaring from our TV sets with that enduring Rugby League ad. But I remember watching the biopic film made about Tina (Angela Bassett played her) when I was ten and remembered drawing inspiration from her life way back then.

She was a phenomenon – a black woman born into poverty and systemic racism, a survivor of abuse – ultimately emancipating herself from her captor Ike to rise to the extreme heights of stardom at the age of 50.

In this episode, I delve into the core teachings from our Saint Tina:

❤️‍🔥 Age is irrelevant – if you have a dream, go for it!

❤️‍🔥 The power of keep showing up and doing your work (on a spiritual level and a practical level – don't quit singing)

❤️‍🔥 Whatever society projects at you, please don't believe it; know who you are, your strengths, and your worth and rise above it!

❤️‍🔥 You don't need to be classically "beautiful" to succeed in the music business – attractiveness is an energetic state you can switch on. Here's the interview for context.

❤️‍🔥 Know exactly who you are and stay true to yourself.

As always, please let me know what resonates for you! I love hearing from you! Leave a comment or DM me @mellathouras on Instagram.

Also - please share this with someone you know who may benefit from some Tina Wisdom.

Lots of love,

Mel X

P.S. Get Free Daily Singing Routine (5 exercises for 👌🏻 Voice) at www.FearlessSingerKit.com

You know that fear of making mistakes? And making them publicly… It's what holding us back from the stage or showing up in life as our full creative expression.

In this episode, I encourage you to do the thing you're scared of (singing, telling your story, presenting, speaking up) and aim to make mistakes.

Go on… Deliberately and purposefully make mistakes.

Mistakes are fun.

They're an opportunity.

You could make something super cool out of them.

A new musical idea - you never heard before.

A new reframe or take on life or creative expression.

An opportunity to love the shiz out of our humanness.

Relish the softness of self-forgiveness.

It's an opportunity to feel good, to laugh and connect your audience or whoever is in front of you.

Oh here's the Live Video of me singing and playing Simply the Best on Instagram this week, as mentioned in the episode. Here it is on YouTube.

Lots of love Mel

❤️‍🔥🙌🏻🎶

P.S. Have you checked out the Fearless Singer Kit yet? It's a growing library of resources designed to support you on your singing journey. From vocal exercises to mindset tools like EFT, it's all there to help you shine! And it's FREE! 🌟

Get it at FearlessSingerKit.com

❤️‍🔥 Work with me: https://www.fearlesssinger.com/courses

Follow Me 💜🎤 Blog: http://www.mellathouras.com | http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! @mellathouras

🎙️ Get ready for an INSPIRING episode of the Fearless Singer Podcast featuring the incredible Jaimie Abbott! SUBSCRIBE and REVIEW this Episode!

Jaimie is an award-winning keynote speaker, coach, and creator of the sought-after Paid to Speak Online Course.

She joins us to share her insights on the world of paid speaking work and how Singers can tap into this lucrative avenue of creativity and income.

Discover the surprising demand for speakers and the impressive earnings potential, with some making anywhere from $5000 to $30,000.

But that's not all—Jaimie's journey is truly inspiring. She has a wealth of wisdom to share from her background as a singer to her experiences in journalism, politics, and even the Royal Australian Air Force Reserves.

In this episode, you'll hear Jaimie's captivating story and gain valuable insights into:

✨ Transitioning into full-time business

✨ The power of authenticity and being true to yourself

✨ Uncovering aspects of your own story that you wouldn't think people would want to hear about

✨ The selling power of relatability

✨ Embracing fearlessness and letting go of the fear of rejection

✨ Plus, Jaimie's surprising journey into deadlifting and her impressive lifting achievements!

You won't want to miss this conversation that will galvanise you into exploring the paid speaking world!

Also, if you want help getting started with a highly converting strategy – check out Jaimie's course Paid to Speak Course, which closes Tuesday: Paidtospeak.com.au

As always, let me know what resonates in this episode. I LOVE hearing from you - email or DM me!

Also – if you have a mate you've always thought should be a professional speaker, send them this episode.

Oh, and one last thing! Have you checked out the Fearless Singer Kit yet?

It's a growing library of resources designed to support you on your singing journey. From vocal exercises to mindset tools like EFT, it's all there to help you shine! And it's FREE! 🌟

Get it here: http://www.fearlesssingerkit.com/

Sending you loads of love and creative energy, lovely Singer!

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵

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❤️‍🔥 Fearless Singer School is now Open - Check out our community and transformational group mentoring! www.fearlesssingerschool.com

❤️‍🔥 Work with me: https://www.fearlesssinger.com/courses

Follow Me

💜🎤 Blog: http://www.mellathouras.com | http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/

In this Fearless Singer episode, Alpha Schulte from Money Made Simple shares her expertise on how singers and creatives can navigate the current financial crisis and take control of their wealth.

We explore mindset shifts, practical money management tools, and the intersection of finance, mindset, and personal growth. Brace yourself for inspiration and empowerment like never before!

Like content like this to keep you inspired on your Singing Journey? Hit subscribe! And please leave a review for more Singers to find this content.

With a background in tax accounting, Alpha experienced a deep yearning for a more meaningful career in servitude.

Driven by her desire to make a difference and create freedom in her own life, she established her coaching business and community.

Now, she's fully committed to helping women break free from limiting beliefs around money and build thriving businesses of their own. 👌🏻

During our conversation, Alpha shares this golden nuggets:

🌟 Her journey into becoming a full-time coach

🌟 Merging mindset and spirituality with financial management

🌟 The courage it takes to reflect on your finances

🌟 Practical strategies for achieving financial stability

🌟 The bucket system for budgeting and starting small

🌟 Overcoming patterns that hold us back

🌟 Embracing adaptability in the current economy and fostering growth

🌟 Getting started with investments

Trust me, this interview is an absolute goldmine! 💰💎

Yes, our economic situation might seem daunting, but fear not! This episode will reignite your belief in creative possibilities. Singers and creatives can still thrive! 🎶✨

Don't keep this treasure to yourself—feel free to share it with anyone who can benefit from Alpha's reassuring words and expert advice. Together, we'll empower singers and beyond! 🙌🏻

As always, I'd love to hear from you! Let me know what resonates with you the most in this episode in the comments.

Oh, and one last thing! Have you checked out the Fearless Singer Kit yet? It's a growing library of resources designed to support you on your singing journey. From vocal exercises to mindset tools like EFT, it's all there to help you shine! And it's FREE! 🌟 Get it here: http://www.fearlesssingerkit.com/

Sending you loads of love and creative energy, lovely Singer!

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵

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❤️‍🔥 Fearless Singer School is now Open - Check out our community and transformational group mentoring! www.fearlesssingerschool.com

❤️‍🔥 Get my free Fearless Singer Kit - daily exercises, EFT mini course and e-book on boundaries: www.fearlesssingerkit.com

❤️‍🔥 Work with me: https://www.fearlesssinger.com/courses

Follow Me

💜🎤 Blog: http://www.mellathouras.com | http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing, and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/

Fearless Singer's latest podcast episode, "You Were Born to Create," is a must-listen for anyone interested in creativity and performance.

Host Mel shares all the exciting updates from Fearless Singer, including a massive website upgrade that brings together all aspects of her creativity in one place.

Mel discusses how society undervalues the arts, but standing on stage and delivering a performance is nothing short of courageous.

As artists, we signed up for a life of doing the inner work required to share our creativity.

Mel shares how great performers are actually teachers and how one of her greatest teachers of ALL TIME is Patience Hodgson from the Grates.

Mel also talks about an esoteric teacher who has changed her life recently - Carolyn Elliot, author of Existential Kink.

❤️‍🔥 Fearless Singer School is now Open - Check out our community and transformational group mentoring! www.fearlesssingerschool.com

❤️‍🔥 Get my free Fearless Singer Kit - daily exercises, EFT mini-course and e-book on boundaries: www.fearlesssingerkit.com

❤️‍🔥 Work with me: https://www.fearlesssinger.com/courses

Follow Me

💜🎤 Blog: http://www.fearlesssinger.com

💜⚡️I share a lot about singing and mindset adventures on Instagram. Come on over! https://www.instagram.com/mellathouras/

In this Fearless Singer podcast - we're talking about one of the biggest challenges many of us singers face - performance anxiety.

And we have a special guest, Singer, Actor & Entrepreneur Kylie Stephenson, who shares her journey of overcoming it.

Kylie is a natural performer but struggled with anxiety and fear blocks, making it difficult to pursue her passion for singing and performing.

This led to her taking an extended break from her performing career and singing lessons – she also bravely decided not to continue her tertiary studies in Music.

However, with inner work, practice, and passion, she's overcome her fears and is performing again and now fronts a gigging pop band.

In this episode, you will hear about some of the challenges Kylie faced as a young creative child, growing up Hyper Sensory in the 90s in Mt Isa, feeling too quirky and sensitive for those around her, and being raised in a sports-obsessed family.

Despite this, music programs were available at her school, and Kylie was encouraged to join the concert band, playing the oboe for a year, which she reckons sounded more like a constipated duck. 😆

This led her to be a part of school musicals, where a Music Teacher told her that she was cast as a particular character due to her natural ability to sing 'off key'. Don't you love unwoke adults in Education?

This was one of the critical events that rattled Kylie's confidence and even affected her in class. She recalls being anxious about putting her hand up or being put on the spot to answer a question. We can all relate to that one!

If you struggle with pitch, you will find Kylie's story of developing her voice fascinating and encouraging.

Kylie worked consciously and consistently to develop her pitch and singing skills, and she can now rely on her muscle memory and trust her pattern recognition.

Also, if you identify as neuro-divergent, you will also gain a lot from Kylie's accounts about being hyper-sensory and how it contributed to her anxiety. She talks about taking on the emotions of those around her and often feeling overwhelmed by her surroundings.

But she has learned to manage her anxiety through Emotional Freedom Technique (tapping), mindfulness, and other embodied practices.

Kylie discussed how she used tapping to overcome nerves around her first gig in her new band.

She even used EFT and goal setting to attract her perfect band – which happened quickly! And then, within weeks, they had their first paid gig.

I know you will find Kylie as inspiring as I do!

I always love to hear from you! Please let me know what resonates in this episode for you! Hit reply!

And by the way – if you are keen to prioritise your singing and creativity this year and want a hand to get started, it's now Term 2, and the Fearless Singer School Doors are open!

It's group coaching, mentoring, vocal resources galore and transformative with a beautiful community! Come on over! www.fearlesssinger.com/school

Love

Mel Xx ❤️‍🔥🎵