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Amber Westerman | Leaving Nashville, Finding Authenticity & Building a Music Career in Texas
Texas singer-songwriter Amber Westerman joins Tom Kwiat on the Live and Amplified: Indie Fusion Podcast for a deep conversation about authenticity, mental health, creativity, and navigating the modern music industry.
Amber opens up about:
Leaving Nashville and returning home to Texas
The pressure of social media and “going viral”
Why authenticity matters more than algorithms
Burnout in the music industry
Building her podcast The Authentic Heart
Songwriting, wellness, and finding creative balance
The difference between the Texas and Nashville music scenes
We also talk about podcasting…
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