EPISODE · Aug 18, 2026 · 41 MIN
45. Composing Your Own Path
from Women don’t Rush · host Maria Rush
Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Women Don’t Rush, I sit down with talented young artist and producer Zarah Christenson, who is carving out her own path in the music industry. We talk about the excitement of being discovered and the invaluable experience of working alongside established professionals and mentors. Zarah shares what it’s like to navigate the creative world while balancing her own artistic vision with the expectations of others, and the pressure that can come with wanting to prove yourself. We also explore the joy of seeing groups perform music she has created - a powerful reminder that believing in your talent and allowing yourself to dream big can lead to extraordinary moments. At the same time, this conversation is a gentle reflection on the importance of setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, and knowing when to pause or say no so that you can protect your wellbeing and truly enjoy the creative process. This is a truly thoughtful and uplifting episode about ambition, self-belief and finding your own rhythm as you build something meaningful. Host: Maria Rush, Communication & Self-Leadership Mentor, is passionate about helping people develop the communication skills most of us were never taught: how to navigate difficult conversations, listen with curiosity, communicate with compassion and build stronger relationships at home and at work. Maria helps parents, partners and professionals have conversations that create understanding, engagement and positive change - because better communication doesn't just improve conversations - it can change the way we experience our lives. Guest: Zarah Christenson, Songwriter, Producer & Emerging artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zarahlucia/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave me a 5-star review! Let’s connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/womendontrushpodcast and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/mariadhrush For more information on mentoring and group programmes, please visit my website https://mariarush.co.uk Hosted on Podbean. See https://www.podbean.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode of Women Don’t Rush, I sit down with talented young artist and producer Zarah Christenson, who is carving out her own path in the music industry. We talk about the excitement of being discovered and the invaluable experience of working alongside established professionals and mentors. Zarah shares what it’s like to navigate the creative world while balancing her own artistic vision with the expectations of others, and the pressure that can come with wanting to prove yourself. We also explore the joy of seeing groups perform music she has created - a powerful reminder that believing in your talent and allowing yourself to dream big can lead to extraordinary moments. At the same time, this conversation is a gentle reflection on the importance of setting boundaries, standing up for yourself, and knowing when to pause or say no so that you can protect your wellbeing and truly enjoy the creative process. This is a truly thoughtful and uplifting episode about ambition, self-belief and finding your own rhythm as you build something meaningful.
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