Raw + Rising: Samantha Joy Pearlman and Joy and the Wildfire

In this episode of Raw + Rising, Samantha Joy Pearlman—NYC-based multi-hyphenate artist and frontwoman of Joy and the Wildfire—shares how heartbreak and loss inspired her journey into songwriting. She opens up about balancing her many artistic passions, breaking free from industry labels, and standing out in a fast-changing digital music landscape.We also go behind the scenes of her stunning music videos, Tears in Brooklyn and Shouldn’t I Be Older?, where Samantha flexes her skills both in front of and behind the camera. From creative inception to wild production adventures (like hauling a stationary bike around Brooklyn), Samantha’s story is a masterclass in resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining success on her terms.Samantha Joy Pearlman Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/samanthajoyprl/Samantha Joy Pearlman Websitehttps://www.samanthajoypearlman.com/Joy and the Wildfire Websitewww.joyandthewildfire.comJoy and the Wildfire Instagramhttps://instagram.com/joyandthewildfireListen to "Shouldn't I Be Older" by Joy and the Wildfirehttps://open.spotify.com/track/4UWbRH4s89pGhEbbjNmoQM?si=46e45a0a0958460cListen to "Tears in Brooklyn" by Joy and the Wildfirehttps://open.spotify.com/track/1JMO5057tlG1e7zaIAtXIi?si=d006f56693fa415f“Raw & Rising”, a new mini-episode series from Creative Risk, shines a spotlight on artists who are deep in the hustle. These short, punchy features consist of unfiltered conversations with artist entrepreneurs making bold moves in their careers. Whether they’re self-producing new projects, diversifying their income, building an audience, or facing the gritty challenges of their industry head-on, “Raw & Rising” explores what it means to take risks and take ownership of a creative journey. This is where hustle meets heart, where creatives are raw, unvarnished, and determined to share their art, no matter the obstacles.Join our Patreon for ad-free early access to episodes, exclusive discounts, weekly Q&As, and so much more.  Visit https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast today!Submit your story to Raw & Rising, the mini-series spotlighting hustling creatives—those self-producing, diversifying their income, and tackling challenges head-on. Visit www.artists-strategy.com/creative-risk to pitch your story today. —Thanks for listening!Join our email list for our weekly newsletter with deep insight on our personal artistic journeys: www.artists-strategy.com/signupSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-risk/id1706381310Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hzvD8HgCjOo1NcA5zBDN4?si=404a2369523a45cbFollow Us on IG: www.instagram.com/creativeriskpod/Follow Us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@creativeriskpod— “CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist’s Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.