How I Opened for Aly & AJ, Met 50 Cent Backstage & Ended Up at Berklee | Mike Squires & Friends #95

Celina Savage is a young artist already making waves with a story that feels larger than life. She’s opened for Aly & AJ, shared unforgettable backstage moments with 50 Cent, and is now stepping into her next chapter at Berklee College of Music. With a passion for songwriting and an upcoming project titled Baby Names, Celina turns her real-life experiences into powerful, relatable music. Her journey is just beginning, but her fearless drive and raw creativity prove she’s an artist to watch. Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Crazy Merch: https://lifeismerch.com/ Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Guest Introduction 00:24 Celina's Background & Starting in Music 00:52 Opening for Ali & AJ: The Wild Travel Story 01:43 Preparing for the Big Performance 02:54 Showtime: Performing & Meeting Fans 03:45 Meeting Ali & AJ & 50 Cent Backstage 05:05 50 Cent Encounters: Two Stories, Two Perspectives 06:46 Reflections on 50 Cent's Impact 10:55 Selena's Early Musical Journey 12:56 Discovering Songwriting & Finding a Path 14:04 Looking Ahead: College & Moving to Boston 14:18 Excitement for Berklee & Campus Life 15:37 Upcoming Album: Baby Names 16:37 Behind the Songs: Secrets, Themes & Therapy 19:31 Sister Songs & Songwriting Inspiration 21:49 Music School, New Beginnings & Hopes for the Year 25:10 Collaborations, Studio Sessions & Industry Secrets 27:01 Navigating the Industry & Keeping Positivity 29:08 How Selena Met Her Producer Colline 31:12 Studio Stories, Inspirations & Diary of a Wimpy Kid 34:41 Musical Influences, Folk & Beyond 38:41 Overcoming Hurdles & Staying Motivated 41:14 Personal Mindset & Positive Outlook 43:36 Celina's Real Last Name & Free Merch 44:08 Closing Remarks & Where to Find Celina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices