Tallia Storm - The Reality of Being a Famous Young Woman

This week, I speak to singer and star, Tallia Storm, on the realities of navigating fame as a woman in her 20's.

Tallia was just 13 years old when she handed her demo CD to Sir Elton's partner David Furnish in a hotel restaurant. Sir Elton called her 24 hours later and invited her to open his UK concert to 17,000 people to great critical acclaim. She now lives in an Instagram world that has enabled her to do what she wants and deliver the kind of music she wants. She has been featured on multiple TV shows and has a huge social media following.

What struck me about Tallia was her genuine modesty. This conversation paints a portrait of exactly what it looks like to get famous by simply believing you can do it and saying "yes" when the opportunities come your way.

Listen as we discuss:

• How Tallia got her big break at age 13 thanks to Elton John.
• The advantage of having 10 years of experience by age 23.
• When even famous artists can't afford to pay their rent.
• Taking the tube to the Brit Awards.
• The big break in the USA that almost was.
• The culture of bullying she encountered in Scotland.
• Her first heartbreak and the joy of being able to cry.
• A sit down I had with my mom at age 40.
• Dating, love, the usual.
• The "Year of Yes" and how she ended up writing with Nile Rodgers.
• Tallia's secret to happiness? Relinquishing control and enjoying the moment.

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Website: mogawdat.com

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