From Consulting to Songwriting: Tricia Duffy's Creative Evolution

Episode Summary:

In this climate of creative recalibration and music industry reform Tricia Duffy, a strategy consultant, podcaster, and self-described ‘creativity fairy godmother’, who took up songwriting later in life, talks about her own creative evolution, her philosophy and tips for living a creative life. Her story is a powerful reminder that creative balance isn’t just possible, it’s transformative. And mostly it hinges on one thing, your mindset.

Guest Bio:

Tricia Duffy is a polymath. A media consultant, podcaster, public speaker, songwriter, and singer based in West London. She began her career as a cruise ship entertainer in the U.S., transitioned into TV roles at IMG, Sky, and BBC, and founded the strategy consulting firm Lily Grey in 2012. After pursuing a Masters in songwriting, in 2017, she has made music through her Americana duo, Duffy & Bird and her solo project Little Lore, and in 2023 she became the UK Chapter Coordinator for the Nashville Songwriters Association International. She created her philosophy, podcast and community, In Ten Years Time, to support others by sharing her experience navigating the challenges of combining consulting and songwriting. Tricia also writes music for other artists and media.

Episode Chapters:

• 00:36 - Reflecting on Past Seasons and Future Directions
• 04:54 - Exploring Creative Recalibration with Trisha Duffy
• 23:51 - Creative Exploration and the Beginner's Mindset
• 30:13 - The Genesis of the Podcast
• 52:50 - Creative Adventures and New Beginnings

Four Creative Nuggets:

• Creativity is a verb, a way of living and being, which everyone possesses.
• Embracing a beginner's mindset allows one to explore creativity without self-judgment.
• Establishing a ten-year plan can provide clarity and direction for your creative journey.
• Maintaining a balance between multiple creative pursuits requires self-reflection and intentional time management.

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Guest

Website: https://littlelore.uk

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/littleloremusic

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleloremusic/

In Ten Years Time: In Ten Years Time | How to live a creative life

Books: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us : Magsamen, Susan, Ross, Ivy

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Creative Adventures

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Nikki Vallance

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