I have been writing so much lately, yet I haven't update my blog in weeks. I'll tell you why.
I'm deep in the cocoon. I'm blessed to be working with visionary producer Daniel Barrett of the band porterdavis and owner of Rubicon Artist Development. Dan is an advocate for developing artists, providing the support, wisdom, and direction needed to get artists like me off the ground. We're in the midst of my first month of pre-production work, and I already feel like I've gotten more out of it than I could have hoped. Dan is helping me go deep and get honest with myself. What are my values, really? What's my purpose in life, and with my music? What is my business plan? What songs do I want to record and why? I love the process of strategic planning, development, and marketing, and I'm blessed to have found a producer who speaks the same language as me. We're recording in early summer, a year and a half after I first moved to Austin to make an album. I'm no longer in a rush. I'm right on time, and enjoying the process.
Since I'm deep in the cocoon, I'm intentionally not playing out or actively booking shows right now (except for Whole Foods, who is currently picking up most of my grocery bill. Thanks WF!) I am building the foundation first. When I'm not cleaning houses (day job!), I'm writing, researching, working on my authentic image, and grounding into my persona. I'm reading autobiographies of my favorite female artists who started from the ground level just like me. I'm developing my authentic rock-star Daisy confidence wardrobe. I'm digging deep into my values and purpose in life, and in relation to music. In short, I'm figuring out what I want to offer to you- and to the world.
I'm deep in the cocoon. I'm blessed to be working with visionary producer Daniel Barrett of the band porterdavis and owner of Rubicon Artist Development. Dan is an advocate for developing artists, providing the support, wisdom, and direction needed to get artists like me off the ground. We're in the midst of my first month of pre-production work, and I already feel like I've gotten more out of it than I could have hoped. Dan is helping me go deep and get honest with myself. What are my values, really? What's my purpose in life, and with my music? What is my business plan? What songs do I want to record and why? I love the process of strategic planning, development, and marketing, and I'm blessed to have found a producer who speaks the same language as me. We're recording in early summer, a year and a half after I first moved to Austin to make an album. I'm no longer in a rush. I'm right on time, and enjoying the process.
Since I'm deep in the cocoon, I'm intentionally not playing out or actively booking shows right now (except for Whole Foods, who is currently picking up most of my grocery bill. Thanks WF!) I am building the foundation first. When I'm not cleaning houses (day job!), I'm writing, researching, working on my authentic image, and grounding into my persona. I'm reading autobiographies of my favorite female artists who started from the ground level just like me. I'm developing my authentic rock-star Daisy confidence wardrobe. I'm digging deep into my values and purpose in life, and in relation to music. In short, I'm figuring out what I want to offer to you- and to the world.
This past year, I faced my ground zero. I gave up financial security, stepped away the life I'd built, hit the road with only a dream in hand, ran hard and fast, and met all the right people along the way. I didn't realized until I did my 2012 taxes that I lived on $7,000 of income, and $2000 from my retirement account. I'm thankful for the experiences I had, the friends I've made, and the lessons learned. I'm excited to be moving forward into my next phase of life, manifesting the abundance and security I need in order to do my important work. I'm re-connecting to part of my purpose- women's rights and gender equality. I turned my back on social justice work to explore music, and now I have come full circle. I know my work is not done but rather just beginning. Having worked for 5 years as an advocate for women in crisis, I'm familiar with life at the crossroads. I feel overwhelming optimism when I envision my future- an intentional and purposeful career as a musician, public speaker, and activist for the greater good. I have a dream. I'm excited to share it with you.
I'm unbelievably grateful for my family and friends, new and old.
I couldn't do this without your love and support.
Change is possible.
Believe in your dreams.
Walk toward your dreams with grace and intention.
I love you. YOU.
Feel love, be love.
<3 NamasDaisy
I'm unbelievably grateful for my family and friends, new and old.
I couldn't do this without your love and support.
Change is possible.
Believe in your dreams.
Walk toward your dreams with grace and intention.
I love you. YOU.
Feel love, be love.
<3 NamasDaisy