Sophie B. Hawkins: Creativity, Songwriting, & The Power Of Self-Discovery

This week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated singer & songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Over the course of her extraordinary career, Sophie has released seven albums — including her acclaimed platinum-selling debut album which featured her iconic hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” that reached #6 on the Billboard Top 100. In this conversation, Sophie pulls back the curtain on many of the challenges & complex ideas she’s wrestled with through the years — and explores some of the moments & decisions that profoundly impacted her life. This conversation is raw & candid — and filled with powerful lessons on finding inspiration, limiting distractions, the power of self-discovery, resisting conventional wisdom, & so much more. 

Show Highlights:

0:00 - Intro
3:01- Childhood exploration
4:17 - Self-discovery
5:32 - Avoiding disruption
6:01 - Morning routine
7:05 - Sacrifices
10:46 - Going against industry norms
14:50 - Empathy
16:30 - Inspiration from MLK Jr.
20:32 - Writing “Damn”
27:16 - Live performances
30:10 - Letting emotions in
33:09 - Defining success
34:48 - Advice to kids
35:53 - Saving her dog’s life

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