Suzanne Paulinski Podcasts

It's been a WHILE! In this surprise, pop-up episode, Suz explains what's been going on behind the scenes of The Rock/Star Advocate, why she's been so quiet about it, and what you can expect from her and this podcast moving forward. Links mentioned: RENT HER TINY HOUSE in Long Beach, NY: https://www.facebook.com/NickersonBeach/photos/a.1148996179149…

Suz wraps up Season 5 with special guest, Shay Leonia, as they talk all things mental health and giving yourself permission to do things your own way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vm3I3RVJ-yk

Suz breaks down her 3-part framework of the most important system in her business that has allowed her to grow and sustain her career for 20 years. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlVGP2HBh5s

Overwhelmed by life's unexpected plans for your plan? Suz walks you through her 3-part framework to go from blinded by the light to rollin with the homies and reaching your goals no matter what life throws your way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u0frFrCCUoE

A devil's advocate response to Episode 130, Suz explores 3 important perspectives to consider for reasons for keeping your day job when building a sustainable career in music. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eOyZC8_wijE

Suz breaks down the 3 components to growing your side hustle aka monetizing your music while you make moves to quit your day job for good. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YyEcNlRJPUY

Suz shares an anxiety disorder she's lived with since childhood and how that and a chronic illness have taught her counter-intuitive coping skills to deal with stress and overwhelm. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIY4hGQARt8

Kim Dickens is an advocate and biz partner for artists, sharing with Suz what it means to have a true value exchange in business. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nxZyfD7SS24

Suz interrupts her regularly-scheduled programming to bring you an important PSA about taking risks to build the life you want, no matter the uncertainty. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ohKAKlKQASw

Suz switches things up with a mini-sode in a new segment called Hustle Hero of the Week featuring DC-based indie-pop group Sub-Radio Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O8GEhOxrxU0

Nicole Blonder and Marni Wander, co-founders of Equilibrium, lay out what it means to focus on your holistic health and give simple, actionable tips you can take today to make self-care a priority. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1Uoa0cc0vKE

Suz gives her take on Netflix' latest docuseries on Woodstock 99 and what it means to yield authority over an audience as a live performer or online influencer. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AFJNtVw7C-M

Joshua Ansley sits down with Suz to explore failure, success, spirituality, recovery, and numerous other concepts beyond hustle that need redefining. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/NBb7eaIMLp8

Celebrating your small wins is important. But how do you make sure you're celebrating and growing at the same time? Dame of Music Entrepreneurs Club & BeatStars shares his perspective on hustle and how to consistently grow your career even when setbacks happen. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yDNMHrnBVfA…

Are you drowning in decisions that you're too overwhelmed to make? Suz goes over how to feel confident in your decision-making and how to streamline the process in order to avoid burnout. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FkVw9_a29_w

Do your failures define you? If so, it's time to redefine your failures. Suz breaks down how to reframe and redefine them and what to do when you fall off track. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gEmuKodRQuE

Suz connects with reality singing show coach, best-selling author, and singer-songwriter Brianna Ruelas to discuss why realizing your dreams is for "every age and stage." Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/huXrOiRl8Es

Suz breaks down what she feels is the MOST misguided approach to creating and hosting virtual and in-person events and how hosts of these events can do better not only for themselves but for the audience they serve. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jTnYJ3qaO7k

Suz interviews IndieFlow’s Head of Artist Relations, Laura Catana, and Artist Relations Manager and indie artist, Edy Blu, to discuss why IndieFlow is not your typical career management platform and how you can diversify your hustle through different revenue streams with a sustainable flow. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hc…

Suz sits down with Sarah Gulish, co-founder of FFlat Books, to discuss why it's so important to redefine what we know 'hustle' to be and how she's built a thriving music career on her own terms while putting the power back in creatives' hands. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ltAmhYcgtSo…

Suz discusses why she decided to take a break from the MusicPreneur Mindset Podcast, rebrand it as the Redefine the Hustle Podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dm-tRsPf-Mk

Hi, how can I help you? Summary Between your community of fans, your friends, your family, your peers, industry experts, and medical experts, you have a LOT of places to turn to for support. But how do you know where to turn to and when? Suz breaks it down. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of …

You're getting very... positive. Summary Suz sits down with master clinical hypnotherapist, Elisa Di Napoli, to discuss her career tips for conquering stage fright, battling panic attacks and mastering your frame of mind. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstara…

Building a legacy. Summary: Suz sits down with fellow CEO, Latoya Cooper, to discuss her career with Music Meets The Boardroom and her brand new, best-selling book, Simple Methods Smarter Decisions. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep112 THANK…

With every season turn, turn, turn. Summary Suz details what you can expect during the remaining weeks of Season 4 and what's ahead for Season 5 of this podcast later this fall! For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep111 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If y…

A journey woman & her 6 strings. Summary Suz digs in with her long-time client and award-winning Paris-based Canadian musician, Kim Bingham, to discuss her extraordinary journey through the music industry and what her latest chapter holds for her and her fans. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set …

Growth is messy. Summary Suz identifies 3 reasons perfectionism is overrated & counter-productive and why being messy is both necessary & more fun! For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep109 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked what you heard, help …

Before you hit the snooze button... Summary Are you lazy or overwhelmed? How do you know when it's time for a kick in the ass or a pump on the breaks? Suz goes through the alternatives to laziness that could be causing you to drag your feet and how to push through or hit pause. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, v…

Don't sweat it. Summary Suz is joined by her good friend, Ariel Hyatt, CEO and Founder of Cyber PR, to debunk many common PR and Social Media myths for independent musicians and discuss what you can expect in her latest best-seller, The Ultimate Guide to Music Publicity. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit th…

More shame, more problems. Summary Suz is joined by Brunch & Budget founder, Pamela Capalad and Brian 'Dyalekt' Kushner to talk about the link between your finances and your mental health, why the systems around us have been built for us to fail, and how to take back control of your wealth. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bon…

There are often-forgotten rock/stars who work behind the scenes, who need just as much support, if not more, than those taking center stage. We examine the pitfalls of working inside the industry and how to avoid total burnout. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://theroc…

The path to healing. Summary Suz is joined by folk singer-songwriter Chris Keats to talk about the importance of healing through music and why realizing you're not alone is an important step towards healing. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep…

Show up + show out. Summary Suz sits down with Maggie Szabo to discuss crafting pop songs with a message, showing up for yourself and others, and how fitness enables her to manage her mental health during stressful times. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstara…

Leading with compassion. Summary Suz kicks of Mental Health Awareness Month with Compassionate Muse CEO LJ Malberg, with a frank discussion about the toxicity that exists in the music industry and how to combat it and break the cycle. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http:/…

Order. Disorder. Reorder. Summary It's not about the awards or the record deals. It's about figuring out your purpose and being ready to ask for help in order to get where you're going. Suz spotlights special guest, Emmy® award-winning songwriter, guitarist, and composer, Mike Meiers, discussing when it's time to ask for help and how to listen your…

Suz looks back on the money, time, and energy she's invested to grow her career - what was worth it? What wasn't? And what has she learned from it all? For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep100 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked what you heard, h…

You're never too new or too broke to start building your team. Free up your time and your sanity with apps to help you automate your tasks, often without spending a dime! Suz recommends her Top 5 in this episode. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.c…

You may not have met your future self yet, but they're ready to meet you! Learn how to connect with the person you're becoming in order to work with intention & achieve your goals more consistently. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep98 THANKS…

Is it burnout or fear? Is it laziness or self-care? Find out how to identify when it's time to push harder and when it's time to hit pause and reassess your next steps. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep97 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked w…

Misery is the number one killer of progress. In order to stay motivated it's crucial to learn how to stay focused on the small wins and not the short falls. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep96 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked what you hear…

Sure, you've heard about the Law of Attraction, but do you truly understand what it means? Learn the science and psychology around this "voodoo" magic you keep hearing about and how to use it to get what you want. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.…

As an entrepreneur, it's your job to call the shots, but when that call is an unpopular one, can you stand by it? Suz sheds light on how making the unpopular decision is sometimes the necessary one. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep94 THANKS…

So many of us set goals and never reach them, but do we ever stop to think WHY? It's rarely a case of "I'm not good enough" and Suz dives deeper into why you may be coming up short. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep93 THANKS FOR LISTENING! I…

It's one thing to draw boundaries around your time and energy. It's another thing to keep them. Learn how to do both without giving into things (and relationships) that don't serve you. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep92 THANKS FOR LISTENIN…

Suz kicks off Season 4 with a deeper look into what it means to #redefinethehustle and why the traditional definition of 'hustle' is burned out. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep91 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked what you heard, help get …

It's one thing to accept change, it's another to enact it. No matter what, change is gonna come, but the one thing that will never is the power you have to decide with how you'll deal with it. We look back on Season 3 and the changes ahead as we move into the 2nd half of 2020. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, vi…

Sharon Ruchman, a wonderful musician and composer, takes us through her struggles with ADHD and learning to live outside her comfort zone and shares a story about a family heirloom that changed her life and will leave you speechless! For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://…

Frankie Raye joins us for a live coaching session & Suz explains the importance of working with a coach and how to find the right one for you. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this bonus episode, visit the full set of show notes here: http://therockstaradvocate.com/ep87 THANKS FOR LISTENING! If you liked what you heard, help get th…

In this new kind of Spotlight, we've combined our pre-pandemic talk with singer-songwriter Franke Raye on how she's built a full-time career playing live on stage with a recent chat with Executive VP Jack Forman of Bi-Coastal Productions discussing how to pivot that income through live streaming. For all links, resources, and free downloads from th…

In this very special episode we are highlighting the voices of the black community - their words, their pain, their pleas, their needs, their frustrations. We invite you to take time to listen & find ways to take action in our show notes page: http://therockstadvocate.com/ep86. For all links, resources, and free downloads from this episode, visit t…