Lessons in Music, Life & Letting Go w/ Cassie Williamson

Cassie Williamson didn’t set out to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a music teacher but life had its own tempo. From teaching piano in her childhood home to launching a thriving music studio of her own, Cassie shares how music, patience, and purpose intertwined to shape a career she never saw coming. In this conversation, we talk about what it means to build a business rooted in impact, the quiet power of one-on-one teaching, and how life’s detours (including a spinal injury and temporary blindness) led her exactly where she needed to be. Whether you're a creative, a parent, or a teacher, this episode will remind you that every skill—and every story—has a deeper note to play.Episode Highlights:How Cassie built a waitlisted music studio from scratchWhy she left public education to follow her own pathThe role of patience in both teaching and entrepreneurshipCassie’s story of overcoming blindness during collegeThe impact of teaching music to differently abled studentsChapters:00:00 – The Unfiltered Start: Behind the Podcast Mic05:00 – Growing Up Surrounded by Music10:30 – The Injury That Changed Everything15:45 – Discovering the Power of Teaching and Special Education22:30 – What Makes Her Music Studio Different31:45 – Leaving Public Education to Build Her Own Business46:30 – Purpose, Resilience, and Redefining SuccessConnect with Cassie Williamson:Website: www.calumet region fine arts studio.com IG: www.instagram.com/calumetregionfineartsstudioFB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DCTohMj3F/?mibextid=wwXIfrUpcoming Events:Chicago Retreat - July 14-16, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/iid9wbr2ycNapa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.