As Thanksgiving approaches, I’ve been thinking less about the busy plans and more about the little moments that make life rich. In this post, I share simple, meaningful ways I practice gratitude as a mom, musician, and human doing her best to notice what truly matters.
Music has always been my refuge and reset button. In this post, I share how it heals, connects, and inspires, from calming chaos to restoring hope. These lessons remind me that music doesn’t just fill silence; it strengthens the soul, one melody at a time.
Criticism comes with the territory when you’re chasing dreams. In this post, I share how I’ve learned to handle the naysayers—with grace, focus, and gratitude—so their noise doesn’t drown out the music I’m meant to make.
Creativity can be hard to hold onto when life gets noisy, but I’ve learned how to keep my spark alive. In this post, I share the methods that help me stay inspired, balanced, and creatively grounded as both a musician and a mom.
Fall is almost here, and I can already feel its quiet magic. In this post, I share seven lessons I draw from autumn’s arrival, lessons about change, gratitude, connection, and keeping a steady rhythm when life shifts into a new, colorful season.
Doubt still tries to creep into my world, but I’ve learned how to push back. In this post, I share the steps that help me move forward with courage: naming doubt, leaning on truth, and taking action even when I’m scared. You’re stronger than you think.
Performing live fills me with gratitude and joy. In this post, I share the five things I love most about being on stage, from meeting the amazing people who connect with my music to feeling the crowd’s energy and leaving my heart in every song I play.
This Fourth of July, I’m thinking about freedom in a new way—starting from within. In this post, I share simple steps I’m taking to feel more independent, self-sufficient, and grounded as a mom, woman, and human. Because real independence starts with knowing and trusting yourself.
In this Mother’s Day post, I share how motherhood feels like the most meaningful song I’ve ever known—imperfect, powerful, and full of heart. From quiet rests to wild rhythms, being a music mom has taught me to cherish every note of this beautiful, everyday melody.
In this post, I share the lessons that helped me survive—and grow—in the music industry as an independent artist. From protecting my creativity to running my own business, these tips reflect the grit, growth, and endurance it takes to keep going, stay grounded, and keep making music I believe in.
This post is a personal reflection on what it means to be a music mom during Women’s History Month. I share how I try to balance motherhood and creativity and how I find inspiration in the women who’ve done both before me.
Cold, dark, barren—it’s no wonder many creative folks dread winter’s arrival. But with a closer look, we see that winter offers valuable lessons on creativity. It teaches us to embrace quiet moments, appreciate small details, and rest when needed. By absorbing these insights, we can nurture our creative processes throughout this magical season.
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The Music Mom: Eileen Carey 