S1 E3 - The Reality of Being an Independent Artist with Rogan Mei

Most artists say they want a real career.Very few are willing to live the life that actually creates one.Rogan May spent seven years fighting wildfires and jumping out of planes into burning forests before fully committing to music — and somehow that still might be the least interesting part of his story.This is a conversation about what it actually takes to build a life in music when there are no shortcuts, no guarantees, and no clear path. The years of figuring things out in real time. The moments where identity shifts without you fully noticing it yet.We get into songwriting, discipline, learning your voice, and what it feels like to slowly move from “trying to be an artist” into actually becoming one. There’s talk about independence, collaboration, and the people and environments that quietly shape the work over time.If you care about music beyond just releasing it — this one will sit with you for a while.LINKS:Podcast Website PageFollow Rogan Mei