#169: The Musician's Journey of a Rockstar | Jed Elliott & Chelsea Szabo

The Career Musician featuring co-founders of The Musician's Journey! Get ready for an insightful conversation with special guests Jed Elliott from the rock band The Struts and executive life coach Chelsea Sabo founder of Verbal Courage on Episode 169 of The Career Musician Podcast. Host Nomad leads a discussion on the highs and lows of being a musician, from playing for thousands alongside rock legends to struggling financially and taking odd jobs to make ends meet. Jed shares his band's journey, including the pivotal moment of opening for the Rolling Stones in Paris, which led to increased success and a diverse, multigenerational fan base. The conversation also delves into the importance of mental health and well-being for musicians, with Jed and Chelsea offering advice on handling mistakes, resolving conflicts, and maintaining a strong foundation for long-term success. Chelsea brings her expertise as a life coach to the table, discussing the key principles of confidence, communication, work-life balance, and emotional intelligence. Together, Jed and Chelsea introduce their platform, The Musician's Journey, which combines Jed's music industry experience with Chelsea's knowledge of mindset and personal growth to provide proactive mental health support for musicians. Tune in for an engaging discussion on navigating the music industry, the significance of self-care and communication, and a lighthearted story about Jed's experience playing Uno with Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters. Don't miss this jam-packed episode of the Career Musician Podcast, recorded at PA Rehearsal Studios in Los Angeles. BONUS Use coupon code TCM20 for a 20% discount on your next band rehearsal at PA Rehearsal Studios in Los Angeles, CA! https://parehearsalstudios.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices