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Exploited by a Major Music Label

Exploited by a Major Music Label

Update: 2025-08-02
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Mariah Heller exposes what really happened to her when she was offered a deal with a major record label. She shares how the label took control of her image, silenced her voice, and used her past trauma as part of their branding—without her consent. Pressured to change her name, aesthetic, and personal narrative, she was told to lose weight and put on a strict diet under a label-assigned nutritionist.


She opens up about being silenced, manipulated, and nearly branded as a product of her pain. This is a raw look into music industry exploitation, mental health abuse, body image pressure, identity erasure, and the dangerous price of chasing a dream when the industry cares more about marketable trauma than authentic artistry.


 


Mariah’s Music and Business Socials:


Music


https://www.instagram.com/riahmusic


Linktr.ee/riahmusic1991


 


Business


https://www.instagram.com/pain_free_fitness


www.painfree-fitness.com


 


 


SAMHSA National Helpline 


1-800-662-HELP (4357)


 


Beyond the Monsters Socials


https://www.instagram.com/beyondthemonsters/


https://linktr.ee/BeyondtheMonsters


 


*Disclaimer: The content shared on this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The discussions and experiences shared are based on our personal stories and opinions. This is not medical advice, and it should not be used as a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for any concerns or questions regarding your health.

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