This show is a conversation that focuses on the struggle, the success and the story in between.
In today’s episode, I talk with Maryanne J George. Maryanne is a part of Maverick City Music, which is a Grammy award winning American contemporary worship music collective.
She has also toured with Kirk Franklin and released her own solo album titled “Not Just Stories.” Before she transitioned her career into music full time, she was a mental health therapist. In this episode we talk about her upbringing, her career in mental health, where she is now, and so much more! Maryanne has experienced struggle, success and this is her story!
What We Discuss:
1:46 - Growing up in church and music
3:52 - Talking to your past self & the immigrant mindset
5:46 - Getting into the career of mental health
6:30 - Mental health in the brown community
10:11 - The transition between mental health to a music career
11:16 - Feeling not good enough
14:05 - Mental health in music
16:45 - The success, touring, and winning a Grammy
20:02 - Keeping yourself motivated AFTER the success
23:00 - The cost of being a role model
26:15 - Being a mother and the lessons she's learned
27:58 - The meaning of success for her
28:27 - Advice to future "Maryannes"
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