Creativity Is My Lifeline | Tobey Lynn on Music, Identity, and Breaking the Rules

Tobey Lynn is a Gen Z musician, writer, and filmmaker exploring identity, mental health, and self-expression. In this episode, she talks with Kara about growing up Filipina in a predominantly white town, making art from anxiety, and learning to trust her voice in a world that didn’t always reflect her. They also discuss her bold thesis film, censorship in creative spaces, and what it means to take up space as a young, queer, Asian artist. Chapters: (00:00:01) – Growing Up Filipina in a White Town (00:02:00) – Music as Survival, Not Just Expression (00:07:15) – Why “White Boy of the Week” Isn’t Just a Title (00:13:30) – Fighting Censorship in Film and Academia (00:17:50) – Asian-American Family Support and Breaking Stereotypes (00:22:00) – Therapy, Body Image, and Social Media Pressure (00:29:15) – Manifesting a Pop Career and Comfort in the Unknown The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices