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In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with Bev Moser, a respected leader in the Nashville music industry with more than 30 years of experience supporting artists, building careers, and navigating the realities of entertainment.

Bev shares powerful lessons she has learned throughout her career, including what artists need to know about resilience, identity, success, disappointment, and mental wellness in an industry that can be both exciting and deeply demanding.

This conversation explores the highs and lows of the music business, the importance of normalizing mental health conversations, and why artists need support systems that remind them their life is bigger than their career.

Bev offers honest wisdom for artists, creatives, managers, and anyone working in the entertainment industry who wants to build a sustainable career without losing themselves in the process.

Topics include:

• Mental wellness for artists
• Resilience in the music industry
• Artist management and industry lessons
• Navigating career wins and disappointments
• Normalizing mental health conversations
• Practical tools for staying grounded as a creative
• Why your life continues beyond your career

If you are an artist, creative, performer, manager, or industry professional, this episode is a reminder that success matters, but your mental health matters more.

Together, we are creating a healthier entertainment industry, one brave conversation at a time.

Guest: Bev Moser
Host: Kim Rapach
Podcast: The Work of Warriors

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Bev Moser and Her Roles in the Industry
09:44 Bev’s Journey in the Entertainment Industry
16:59 Wins and Lessons Learned in the Industry
25:11 Mental Wellness in the Music Industry
28:26 Preparing Artists for the Industry’s Ups and Downs
32:42 Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Music Industry
37:28 Finding Balance: Personal Strategies for Mental Wellness
42:19 The Importance of Normalizing Mental Health Conversations
48:28 Encouraging Open Dialogue: Talking About Mental Health
54:42 The Ripple Effect: Kindness and Connections in the Industry

Keywords: mental wellness, music industry, artist mental health, resilience, industry lessons, artist management, Nashville, artist success, mental health normalization, creative mental health