Episode 99
My Inner Journey with Lindsey Webster
In this episode, Carl talks to Lindsey Webster, a contemporary jazz artist with many Billboard charting songs. Growing up, Lindsey was exposed to a variety of music styles which has helped shape her sound today. She writes all of her music from the heart and some of her top musical influences are Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, and Aretha Franklin.
They discuss her musical journey where Lindsey explains how she got into music and why she dropped out of college. Her album "A Woman Like Me" is personal to her, as it deals with her journey from the outside to the inside. She wrote the title track after going through a difficult break-up and moving quickly into a new relationship. She admits that she sometimes can't listen to the album because it brings back memories of that time in her life.
When Lindsey is not making music, she enjoys hiking, running, biking, and meditation. She is also starting her own podcast about consciousness, awareness, and mental health. Tune in to find out what fans would be surprised to know about Lindsey and learn about all her upcoming and exciting projects.
Episode Highlights
03:35 – I do believe that all of my favorite artists have influenced my sound. My inner journey is directly connected to my music. The more comfortable I get with myself, the more comfortable I am writing lyrics that are true to myself.
18:25 – We are taking it a little slower; we’ve had a couple of shows, and they’ve been amazing. They've been great, but this is okay for me because I’m working on a new album.
21:39 – A Woman Like Me is about a journey from the outside to the inside. If you are not right inside, then the outside is not going to be right.
30:31 – Normally, the last thing that I write is the bridge. If I cannot come up with the bridge, the song is not ready for the world.
39:23 – ‘Bout it or Doubt it – the Movies category. Lindsey shares why she doesn't like horror films and why she likes The Godfather.
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