The Successful Songwriter Within Podcast

It's that time of year again! But you know when we usually think about writing, recording and releasing Holiday music?

In this show, you will learn WHEN is a good time to start on these projects, how to get started, and what to do if.... you can't seem to get started! ;)

On today’s show, we have my great friend Mersaidee Soules! She is a singer, songwriter, songplugger, and creative. She’s also a mother of 3 and juggles it all. In today’s episode, she shares all about her life, what it’s like to work full-time and still maintain your creative passions and make them work for you.

From writing songs in Canada, to Nashville to LA and eventually pitching songs for others, Mersadiee Soules tells all. She shares how maintaining creativity throughout the up’s and down’s in life can keep you going. Sometimes to get where you want to go, you have to let it go. She shares some life lessons – namely, what happens when you don’t listen to your gut in certain situations! -  and what she’s doing today with her music.

You can connect with Mersaidee Soules here: www. mersaideesoules.com

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In today’s episode, I share with you a personal story that has helped transform the way that I see opportunities in my life. Have you ever found yourself a bit down in the dumps, because things didn’t go the way you planned? In today’s show, I share with you how the life we plan sometimes get in the way of the magic life that is unfolding before our very eyes.

My friend (and ACMA Award Winner) Carolyn Dawn Johnson helped me to see that. This music story of tribulation-to-triumph is a real eye-opening tale that I think you’ll enjoy.

In this episode you will learn how perspective and gratitude can give you so many gifts that you already have. The “Train” has probably already stopped for you, all you need to do is realize it.

Have you ever wondered how you can set yourself apart with your music? In today’s episode, I sit down with Mikey Meiers - Emmy Award-Winning songwriter, producer, and guitar coach.

In this episode you will learn how to…

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Come along with me as I interview Michaela Compton: Singer, Songwriter, Inspiration.

And overcame OCD to live a more present and peaceful life.

She’s beyond an inspiration and I’m so grateful she shared her heart and story today.

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What do you think of when you hear the theme song to your favorite childhood television show?

Are you trying to write a great song? Trying to connect with the right co-writer? Trying to achieve a lot of your musical dreams but you always seem back in the same place?

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a staff writer on Music Row, Nashville? In today’s show, I interview the ever-inspiring, Hit Songwriter Victoria Banks.

Labeled “one of the best songwriters in the business” by Nashville’s MusicRow magazine, Victoria Banks was named Female Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year by the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) in 2010 and has been nominated for 9 other CCMA Awards. She is an instructor of Songwriting at Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business. In her multi-decade tenure as a songwriter on Nashville’s Music Row, Victoria has had cuts by over 100 artists, including her award-winning “Saints and Angels” for Sara Evans, Johnny Reid, Carley Pearce and more.

We discuss:

- How she maintains time for herself to make room for creativity, even amidst the chaos

- How she turns off the constant distractions to trust her inner Source to come up with songs

- How to listen within in order to get the best musical results

- How she’s learned to constantly pivot in the ever-changing music industry, while still maintaining her songwriting integrity

- Finding the time to be quiet and what that does to propel your songwriting

- How therapy has helped her “take the hard” out of her songwriting process, and how you can too!

- We talk about your Creative Source, imposter syndrome, anxiety in co-writes and performing and how this Award-winning songwriter got through it all to see her dreams come to fruition and SO MUCH. MORE!!!!

There are so many takeaways in this show, you won’t want to miss a minute!

Find Victoria at: https://www.victoriabanks.net/

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Have you ever read a book that has a soundtrack to go with it? Well, NOW YOU CAN!!

Today I am interviewing someone VERY special. My brother, Sean McCallum.

Sean's DEBUT NOVEL, “The Recalcitrant Stuff Of Life” is coming out OCTOBER 15th through Outcast Press~!!!!!!!

To connect with Sean, find him on

Twitter: @sean42mccallum

On today’s episode I’m sharing with you all the crazy places my own personal journey has led me, and I share with you some tips on how you can stay committed to your journey (or ..... how to let it go with grace, depending on where you are on yours!)

This one isn't just for songwriters, it's for the MASSES! 

There's a couple of cool take away's and I hope this inspires you, wherever your journey leads!

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