It’s Halloween — a night when masks come off — and what better moment to talk about finding your real voice?

In this special episode of Big Dreams & Little Things, Karina and Maria talk with Amber Mogg Cathey, creator of Amber Mogg Cathey Voice Studio.

Amber opens up about what it really means to reinvent yourself — from her early dreams of stardom and years in Nashville’s music industry to the moment she decided to stop touring and start teaching.

What unfolds is a deeply human story about healing, purpose, and building a brand that truly reflects who you are. The conversation flows from stage lights to color palettes — and yes, even what not to name your business and why to do it anyway!

Amber shares how she built a life and brand rooted in joy, play, authenticity, and community — and how you can do the same.

She also gives us a hands-on challenge to reconnect with your own voice and creativity. And as usual we dig deep in science and tiny experiments on this weeks topic.

Enjoy!

“I didn’t lose my dream — I reshaped it.” — Amber Mogg Cathey

Main Topics Covered

• Leaving the artist grind — why Amber chose not to be a touring performer
• The courage to build a purpose-driven brand (Amber Mogg Cathey Voice & The Vocal Pro Membership)
• Reinvention through service, education & creativity
• Voice science and emotional healing — the vagus nerve and three diaphragms
• Motherhood, identity, and artistic integrity
• The importance of play and experimentation in business
• Building an authentic online presence and creative community
• How ECtA and accountability fuel long-term growth

References & Resources

Amber Mogg Cathey Voice & The Vocal Pro Membership

🌐 Amber Mogg Cathey Website

🎧 Vocal Tips in 10 Podcast

📸 @ambermoggcatheyvoice

Mentioned in This Episode

• Berklee College of Music
• The Bluebird Café, Nashville
• Polyvagal Theory – Stephen Porges, PhD
• The Science of Singing & Vagus Nerve
• Voice Science & the Three Diaphragms – Journal of Voice, 2021
• Eva Cassel
• Sara Strese – Good Ready Co.

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