A message for those of you finishing school and heading out into the big, wide world to pursue your dreams and be an operapreneur.

Personal response to the NATS Independent Studio Teacher article from May/June issue. Unpacking what that means. If you are a member of NATS and have already received your JoS, go ahead and read that before listening to the podcast. Thanks!

What it's like to be an introvert and perfectionist but still command the opera stage. How to navigate challenging feelings around being in groups. It took a lot of bravery to confess all of this, but this little butterfly is spreading her wings. You can, too.

I was supposed to release this at a different time, but here ya go!

What to do if you didn't get into a summer training program! How does a young artist continue to grow and bloom? Create your own YAP!

It's another discussion about the freelance life for an operapreneur. This time, I geared my chat to the teaching artists and those on the beginning of their freelance musical artist journey!

What is your mission statement? How do you find the devotion in your yoga &/or singing practice?

Today's podcast is a discussion of what it means to embrace your music wholeheartedly and to let go of this idea that we have to be perfect all the time as musicians... (yeah, I know... hard to think that we can let go of that, isn't it?) Allowing ourselves to be who we are without apology.

Books mentioned:

A Standard of Grace & Grace, not Perfection by Emily Ley

It's not (JUST) about the Gig by Dana Fonteneau

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

Tips compiled from many sources for using the internet to put your personal brand as a singer into the online spotlight. You are a beautiful operapreneur, and you should share it with the world!

Negative thoughts and doubt about your self-worth as a singer are harmful to creating art. Some encouraging words and strategy for overcoming that sneaky impostor syndrome.