Life as an Artist with Jamlia Ford It's All Mental

This week, we are talking with Jamlia Ford, a singer and podcaster. She talks about her life as a musician, what that looks like day to day, and why she runs a podcast in addition to her musical pursuits. She shares with us the commonalities between different artists that pursue their careers in L.A. and how staying flexible is the key for doors opening for you.
Jamlia also talks about how she had to learn some of her secrets the hard way and how there is often a learning curve when it comes to chasing after our dreams.  We talk in depth about how laser focus can often be a distraction from other opportunities that present themselves, and how if we are not paying attention, we can miss different avenues for success.
We also cover how pursuing your dream can affect your personal life and your relationships. Jamlia provides some awesome tips on how to keep these aspects of our lives together in the midst of a crazy schedules and going hard after your dreams. She even discusses what having a social life looks like in the midst of overwhelm.
Thoughts? Questions? Comments? We would love to hear from you! Take a second and drop us a line and let us know what you think of this episode! media@itsallmentalpodcast.com
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Topics Discussed:
Why aligning with yourself is so crucial. Why being too focused can sometimes distract us. How to recognize the process may look different than what you thought. Balancing relationships and business. --
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Website: https://www.jamilaford.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamilaFord/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamilaFord/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamilafordmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamilaford Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jamilaford/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-working-singer-podcast/id1448454494 --
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