132. Earl Pereira Returns

heCast: The Official Podcast of HeChangedIt

Earl Pereira, former member of Wide Mouth Mason and current member of The Steadies, discusses his journey in the music industry and the challenges he has faced. He talks about the importance of being a live band that creates energy and brings people together. Earl also shares his experience with therapy and how it helped him cope with PTSD after the loss of his father. He highlights the role of creativity in processing emotions and turning personal experiences into songs. Earl Pereira discusses the power of music to create a communal experience and help people connect and relate to one another. He shares his journey as a songwriter and the importance of writing songs that are relatable and meaningful to others. Earl also talks about the challenges of being a creative person in a society that doesn't always encourage creativity, and the importance of overcoming the fear of rejection. He emphasizes the role of music in breaking down barriers and bringing people together, and the need for love and acceptance in the world.

Takeaways

• Being a live band that creates energy and brings people together is crucial for success in the music industry.
• Therapy can be helpful in coping with PTSD and processing emotions after a traumatic event.
• Creativity allows artists to turn personal experiences, such as loss, into meaningful songs.
• Appreciating the present moment and living life to the fullest is important, as life can be unpredictable. Music has the power to create a communal experience and help people connect and relate to one another.
• Writing songs that are relatable and meaningful to others is important for creating a lasting impact.
• Overcoming the fear of rejection is crucial for creative individuals to share their work with the world.
• Music breaks down barriers and brings people together, promoting love and acceptance.
• The He Changed It podcast provides a platform for men to share their experiences and emotions, helping to break the stigma around masculinity.

Learn more about Earl and The Steadies here: Earl on ⁠Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/earlpereira/

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