#8 HerMusicWorld Podcast with Allie Silver of Free Radical Productions Zoey Zoley in conversation with Artist Manager, Band Therapist & Guest Speaker. If you want to be infected by Allie's spirit and verve as much as I do, you need to listen to this episode.  She is a jack of all trades in numerous jobs in the world music industry that she loves with all her heart. They are all united by her passion for travel, music, and helping people reach their full potential. As a band therapist and soon to be hypnotherapist, her focus is on working with musicians. Although she has experienced just as many obstacles as victories along the way, she still focuses on the light that can be seen between the cracks and shares what inspires her to be optimistic and care about her well-being. As paradoxical as it may sound, wellness is a key word for her not only in the physical sense, but especially on the level of the soul and heart.  Having also managed female bands on tour with pregnancies and/or children, she can offer a perspective on how it is possible and how this feminine approach can even have a positive effect on any musician, regardless of gender. What she leaves us with is her burning question for everyone, especially people in key positions. Considering the nurturing, healing and entertaining effect it has on people, which requires a lot of energy, work and creativity from artists in all fields.  Why is the profession of artists or musicians not considered, treated and paid like a so-called normal profession?