Michelle Barard - A Life of Sound and Stories

Set Lusting Bruce: The Bruce Springsteen Fan Podcast

In this episode of Set Lusting Bruce, host Jesse Jackson welcomes Michelle Barard, founder of Michelle A. Barard LLC. The conversation diverges from their usual Bruce Springsteen focus to discuss Prince, entrepreneurship, coaching, and a range of other topics. Michelle shares her journey from growing up in New Orleans surrounded by diverse musical influences, to founding her own business and podcast. She also opens up about personal challenges, including a traumatic incident and how it shaped her priorities. The episode offers insights into the music industry, self-publishing, and personal resilience.

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https://michelebarard.com/

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

01:02 Michelle's Background and Early Career

01:52 Musical Influences and Family Memories

04:21 College Years and Early Adulthood

16:06 Life in New Orleans and Moving Abroad

19:28 Podcast Journey and Writing Career

21:15 Podcasting Lessons Learned

22:32 Overcoming Trauma and Moving Forward

25:41 Journey into Book Publishing

28:01 Advice for Aspiring Authors

34:17 Creative Future and Personal Projects

37:14 Musical Tastes and Final Thoughts

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