What's the one thing we all feel like we are doing in the music business? Waiting. And I don't know about you, but I'm really terrible at the waiting game. In this industry, there's a LOT of hurry up and ... wait!

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Have you ever lined up a co-writing session and then you start to fill up with fear??

The date is on the calendar... so now what!?

Rather than losing sleep at night, here’s what you SHOULD do.

In today’s episode I give you 3 applicable tips to help you combat self-doubt and bring you to a place where you can show up as your absolute best In order to write that hit song -  but perhaps more importantly, create a lasting relationship with your co-writer.

So, slow your roll, my friend… and get ready to bring on the co-write you've been waiting for!

You don’t want to miss this episode!

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Intro Song written by Lisa McEwen, Tawna Goforth, Brandon Adams

You are going to LOVE my first guest on the show. I had the privilege to interview my friend and co-writer, Andrea Pearson.

Andrea is a Grammy Award winner, has shared the stage with Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Reba and more. She’s written hundreds of songs, and has had songs placed on numerous albums as well as film and TV networks such as ABC & CMT.

She not only writes, records and sings, she is also a brilliant visual artist – creating commissioned watercolor and acrylic paintings for a zoo in Texas and Reba, to name a few of her clients.

We discuss what it’s like to follow that intuitive nudge when it comes to making big moves in life, how she took a seemingly doubtful co-write and turned it into an opportunity to become better, and how she uses meditation for her creative inspiration. She offers priceless tips for co-writing, writing alone, what it’s like to raise a family while maintaining a creative career and what happened when she had the courage to try something new and trusted the process. We also discuss how important it is to say “YES” to new things, protect your energy and SO MUCH MORE!

Stick around until the end to hear Andrea’s latest single titled, “You’re It” – You are going to leave this episode feeling so inspired!

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Theme song written by Brandon Adams, Tawna Goforth, Lisa McEwen. Produced by Brandon Adams

Why is it that some people succeed tremendously and some people don't?

Rejection really is a part of life. There will always be times and places where people don't like you or what you offer - ouch! I know! -  But in today's episode, I show you how to take rejection - and reject it! 

You don't have to be paralyzed by your fear and rejection, you CAN accept it and move on to bigger and better things. Just ask Jim Carrey. The guy was rejected for years without a hope in sight and to say that he eventually found success would be an understatement.

Are you tired of starting in on your music goals only to find yourself held back by your fears?

ALSO: My NEW SINGLE, "Because I'm A Woman" is out TODAY. Stick around to the end of the episode to hear it first!

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Intro Song "Boy Oh Boy" Produced by Brandon Adams, written by Lisa McEwen, Tawna Goforth & Brandon Adams

How hard is it to come up with a great song or even finish that one you started last week, when you're so tired from working your full-time job....or from the dog keeping you up all night, or your kids or ..... your life in general!?  When our energy is drained, doing the fun stuff like "writings songs and creating" can feel like a bit of an uphill climb.

*Intro Track Produced by Brandon Adams, written by Lisa McEwen, Tawna GoForth & Brandon Adams

In the first episode of the Successful Songwriter Within, I talk about Writer's Block: What is it and MORE IMPORTANTLY, How do we move past it to write the songs that we know are somewhere tugging at our heart?

Have you ever sat down to create something – anything – like writing a song, a blog post, a painting or a pitch for a meeting at work  and found that the second you put something out – you absolutely hate it? BLOCKED!!!

*Intro Track Produced by Brandon Adams, written by Lisa McEwen, Tawna GoForth & Brandon Adams

Welcome to the successful songwriter within podcast - I’m your host, Lisa McEwen. I’m a Nashville-published songwriter and recording artist. In this podcast I’m here to help take you from, intimidated, anxious, insecure, and frustrated to self-assured, prolific and successful with your songwriting abilities. I got tips, back-pocket tools, stories, interviews & more.

I’ve written with Grammy award winning writers, had numerous cuts & placements But it wasn’t long ago that I was an anxious, insecure songwriter, afraid to speak up during co-writes & feeling not worthy enough to fulfill my dreams. I created my music and mindfulness business because here’s where I was at – I knew how to write a song, but what I was lacking was the inner confidence and intuitive connection. Once I started applying mindfulness techniques to my musical life, everything changed. And now it’s my mission to help you on your musical journey. If you’re ready to tap into and align with your inner genius -

*Intro Track Produced by Brandon Adams, written by Lisa McEwen, Tawna GoForth & Brandon Adams