Dream Life Club

Listen to this if you're feeling discouraged

Feeling discouraged? You're not alone. In this solo episode, I talk about why so many creatives are feeling stuck in today's oversaturated world and how I've learned to

Get into the WILD: the 3 C's for Success as a Creative

In this solo episode, Sumi shares one of the biggest mindset shifts she's had since moving to Los Angeles to pursue music: success isn't built alone. Drawing from her own

Building Community and Connection in the Music Industry with Hannah Avison

Hannah Avison is a chart-topping songwriter, music activist, and community builder whose work has impacted the music industry both in and out of the studio. With songwrit

Thai Long Ly on Fear, 20+ Years in Music and One Question Every Creative Needs to Answer

Thai Long Ly is a Los Angeles-based producer, audio engineer, mixer and bassist with over two decades in the industry and has worked with artists like Pink, Dionne Warwic

Creating your FUEL for a Winning Creative Career

We are constantly bombarded by other people's ideas, advice, and opinions...and it's making it harder than ever to tune into our own creative vision. In this solo episod

Ethan Buckner on Music, Activism and Living a Life By Design

Ethan Buckner is a singer-songwriter, community organizer and activist based in Venice, California. He's spent years fighting big oil pipelines, organizing solidarity fun

Amber Grimes on Ego, Anti Girl Bossing and Upgrading Your Dreams

Amber Grimes is an entertainment executive and leader in the music industry. Currently EVP and General Manager at LVRN (Love Renaissance), the Atlanta-based label and man

Producer Ryan Gladieux on engineering hits, working with the greats and loving the journey

Ryan Gladieux is one of my producers so this episode feels like two friends catching up in a studio and going deep on the music industry. Ryan started as a recording int

How Hyperbole, Hinduism & the Right Words will help you Build your Dream

I've been thinking a lot about the power of the words we tell ourselves. I got into the concept of creating a "hyperbole" for yourself, a goal so big and so aligned with

How to Build a Multi-Platinum Career in the Music Industry: Shari Short’s True Story

Shari Short is a RIAA certified multi-platinum songwriter and producer who has written for Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora, Sofia Reyes and more. She toured as a bac

The American Dream: Why Your Personal Dream Can't Exist Without This Conversation

My new song American Dream comes out this Friday!! Pre-save it here. This week I'm getting into something that's close to my heart, the idea of the American Dream which

Never Sell Out: Dan Smalls on Building Something Real in the Music Industry

Dan Smalls is one of the most respected independent concert promoters in the country. With over 35 years experience, he built DSP (Dan Smalls Presents) from a single 1,60

How to Get Over Fear and Build Your Dream

This is for anyone who feels stuck in something that you don't want to be doing. About five years ago, I made the huge leap to sell my successful company (which I had b

This Is Why Creatives Quit — And How You Won't

Sumi discusses the very real challenges building a career as an indie artist (you're not alone!!) and how to overcome them and win.

What It Actually Takes to Get Better

In this solo episode, Sumi breaks down the mindset shift that separates people who actually get better at something from those who stay stuck at the same level. Using her

Empowering Songwriters: Michelle Lewis' Journey in Advocacy

This podcast episode features the esteemed Michelle Lewis, an award-winning songwriter and a prominent advocate for music creators' rights. We delve into her remarkable j

Navigating the Final Stretch: Overcoming the Last Lap Syndrome in Creativity

Sumi talks about the the “Last Lap Syndrome,” that moment where you’ve done 80–90% of the work… but can’t seem to finish a creative project and put it out into the world.

my NEW strategy on building a career as a music artist

Sumi shares a little personal peek into her new attempt to start world building as an artist and what this means for her artistic evolution - and yours!

What is the Dream Life Club podcast?!

Welcome to the Dream Life Club podcast! Let's build our creative dream, together.

We Need your Art NOW more than EVER (told through a dating story!)

In this episode, Sumi shares what you might consider an embarrassing dating story to illustrate a point that she doesn't hear emphasized enough! Ultimately she shares how