Gedina Bergstrom notes
4th Door Records
Childhood/backstory 2:25
Listened to classical music to sleep as a baby
Disney’s Little Mermaid was huge inspiration
Music has always been safe place, access to joy, mode of expression and connection, best friend and soulmate
Music Industry Challenges 4:03
not being born into it, not having access to resources
Small town childhood, no access to industry professionals
Need to be myself to make music that will connect with people (took a long time)
What have you learned that shifted/changed you? 7:29
learned about her own power and how to access it
“The gifts that I uniquely bring to the world are better served when I’m in them versus when I’m in compare and despair”
Experience things firsthand so you can create better, more authentic content regarding them
Focus on what you can bring to the world instead of what you lack
Be in ownership of your experiences and mindset
Tricks or tips 12:52
When feeling upset, recall time/place where you experienced joy, calm, laughter, etc
Use your breakdowns to re-align yourself to what you want
What you’re doing at the moment 18:05
Created business model for artists to be CEOs of their own businesses and deciding what to make, owns all their art instead of another company
First time creating an actual platform
Create art that invites listeners to be their best selves
Inspirations for latest album "Out Of My Shell" 24:16
Inspired by The Little Mermaid, the ocean, swimming/surfing
Going from living in breakdown to living in my vision
Overcoming self doubt/judgement and making connections with others
Music for when people are in self doubt AND when they’re feeling their power, so people don’t feel alone
Finding a supportive partner 34:46
Could only do so much self-work alone, had to face all of it when with a partner
Both she and her partner were willing to examine and heal themselves
MY boundaries are ONLY FOR ME
I can communicate what I need in a living and respectful way, but the other person doesn’t have to change anything if they don’t want to
Setting boundaries is about how you react to what other people say/do
What the other person chooses to say/do really has nothing to do with me
Can be done with romantic relationship, platonic, familial, work-related, etc
