How Music and Family Shaped My Mission 💝

Hi.

Today is my birthday, and it’s got me thinking…

Every time I put out a book, I time it close to my birthday.

It’s not just about launching something new—it’s about marking time. Writing has always been my way of processing what I see, teaching what I’ve learned, and giving back. And From Buzz to Bond, which drops in 6 days, is no different.

This one, like all the others, was born from a mix of observation, frustration, and love. I wrote it because I care deeply about musicians. And because I see too many of them getting stuck in a cycle of chasing hype instead of building connections.

But underneath that is something even more personal.

I grew up with two very different kinds of parents.

My dad was an artist. A gifted filmmaker who had once seen great success, but who couldn’t quite adjust as the industry shifted. I had a front-row seat to what happens when creativity collides with change, and the result is paralysis. My dad struggled deeply, and it was heartbreaking to witness. I wanted so badly to help him, but I didn’t have the tools.

My mom was the opposite. She adapted. She built a business, wrote bestselling books, and created communities to help other women rise. She spoke in 40 countries and guided a generation of women toward financial independence and leadership. Watching a woman build a business, write books, and create communities to help others gave me the blueprint for doing the same.

My books are a direct reaction to three very personal truths:

Music saved me—as a child who struggled to learn in the way my peers did, music was my bridge to learning and understanding.
Watching an artist suffer made me want to create tools that empower creatives.
Watching a woman build something powerful showed me how to do the same, with clarity, structure, and heart.

On my birthday, I just wanted to take a moment to acknowledge where I come from—and why I do what I do.

If you feel moved, I’d be honored if you’d