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Writer, artist, and trailblazer Jessie Reyez takes us on a journey from her childhood writing poems, to hitting open mics around her hometown of Toronto, to becoming one of the most authentic and dynamic songwriters and musicians in the world.

In this week's episode, hear how Reyez first started getting into music thanks to her family, moved to Florida after a failed stint as a Tornoto Raptors cheerleader, and found musical success by leaning into her most authentic self.

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Act I
0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Family values
2:59 - From poems to songwriting
4:39 - The pursuit, auditions and stepping into the industry
6:59 - Finding opportunities for growth and leaving Toronto

Act II
11:08 - Moving to Florida, starting over
12:13 - “Gatekeeper”
13:20 - Resiliency
14:36 - The Remix Project and mentorship
15:38 - Reaping the benefits of the sacrifices
19:00 - Songwriting: walking into the room and being open
19:46 - Defining the vision, respect, and boundaries
20:43 - Building buzz as an artist and writer
22:16 - "Figures" release, courting for labels
23:36 - Growth across albums

Act 3
24:57 - Before Love Came to Kill Us
27:00 - "How I process criticism"
27:25 - Navigating the pandemic, “The Power of Now”
29:03 - Success, reflection and healing
32:45 - Managing a team and honoring the work
33:53 - Ownership synonymous with financial literacy
34:38 - Dreams and the future

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