It looks so glamorous from the outside, but I promise you the struggle is real, no matter which side of the fence you live on.
I often look at my own progress as an artist and in terms of what it means to be “successful”… I have to often remember that I am only one person, and I’ve come so much further than I ever expected, whilst undergoing the real struggle, to stay humble. The irony of not being able to book a legit show in my hometown, but in florida they love me, I continue to try and make sense of it. But I am content. I know I am worthy and was put here to make the world a more beautiful place as an artist. Nothing I have done was handed to me on a silver platter.
Logistics: My mother helped me financially record my first album in 2008. I self produced the 2nd and 3rd album and my fans helped with the costs of 4th album and book publishing. I am my own manager, booking agent, PR creative director and social media marketer. Words came easy, but I’ve taught myself how to DJ, spin fire, market, update websites, and am now pushing myself out of my comfort zone to travel, teach workshops and street perform along the way.
None of this has been easy… But rewarding, yes. Worth every second of confusion and self doubt and mystery.
So use me universe. Don’t let my wanderings be in vain.
And may I always be grateful for those, friends, family and co-workers, who have believed in me all along the way, even when it was hard to believe in myself. It is because of all of you that I can wake up everyday proud of my triumphs, and my mistakes. The lessons make all the mistakes worth it.
Oho from Montana,
MissChief
