Episode 138: Ria Mae Talks About the Moment Her Career Changed and How Following Her Own Instincts Has Paved the Way to Success

Mike and Kristen

Halifax’s powerhouse pop star, Ria Mae, joins us in the studio just before hitting the road for her Canadian tour with Classified! We dive into the highs and lows of the music industry, discovering how collaboration—sometimes until the early hours of the morning—can open up new perspectives on creating music. Ria shares how one pivotal phone call completely changed the trajectory of her career. One of the hardest-working, hyper-creative, and experienced performers we’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with, this episode is packed with invaluable advice and insights. As Ria looks forward to spending winter in Australia with her wife and kids (lucky!), she’s leaning into her own instincts, desires, and individuality for her upcoming record.

Thanks for listening, friends—this one’s truly special!

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Intro song: "The Walk"
Outro song: "The Jam" both by Mike’s band The Town Heroes - www.thetownheroes.com

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