Ger Carriere on Wild Woman, Identity, and Creative Freedom

Episode 008 – Ger Carriere | MAKE // BREAKGeraldine “Ger” Carriere is a Cree singer-songwriter, bestselling author, speaker, and the founder of Wild Woman Personal & Professional Development. Based in Saskatchewan, Ger’s work spans music, literature, and empowerment, each rooted in her mission to help women, especially Indigenous creatives, reclaim their voice and lead with purpose. Her recent singles Can I Be Her, Are You My Type, and Blessed in My Heels continue a run of soulful pop that balances strength with vulnerability. In this episode of MAKE // BREAK, Ger joins host Lance Marwood to talk identity, resilience, and the ongoing act of choosing yourself, again and again, in a world that often asks you to shrink.👀 What you’ll hearHow Ger turned the label “wild” into a movement empowering Indigenous women and creativesThe moment she swore she’d never undersell herself again — and how it shaped her careerWhy her singles “Can I Be Her” and “Are You My Type” explore femininity, freedom, and permissionThe truth about self-validation, fear, and faith that drives her music and coaching workHow therapy, purpose, and self-belief keep her grounded while she builds across music, books, and business🕰️ Chapters00:00 Opening reflections on love, fear, and purpose01:20 Ger introduces herself in Cree and shares her origin story06:00 Rejecting “niche down” advice and embracing creative duality10:36 On identity, underdog energy, and reclaiming representation16:18 Early influences from Tupac, Prince, and Tina Turner23:41 The high-school moment that taught her to never shrink again41:11 Surviving without safety nets and betting on herself42:50 The making of Wild Woman and her newest singles49:53 Vulnerability, personas, and authenticity in performance52:39 Lessons from therapy on validation and self-worth1:00:36 Closing thoughts on faith, fear, and finding your voice🔗 Guest Linkshttps://www.wildwomanwithin.mehttps://instagram.com/gercarrierehttps://tiktok.com/@gercarrierehttps://www.youtube.com/@GCARRIER23https://open.spotify.com/artist/3fbfbBjMDl5zUeJXdmIn8g🔗 MAKE // BREAK & Host Linkshttps://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/makebreakhttps://instagram.com/lowkeyhellishhttps://tiktok.com/@lowkeyhellish🔗 V13 Media Linkshttps://v13.netSubscribe and drop a comment: how do you balance being multifaceted without losing your core?(explicit language)#MakeBreak #Carriere #WildWoman