EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 43 MIN
S3:E2 - The Song That Made Me Stop Shrinking Myself | Liability by Lorde
from One Song, One Story | Where Music Meets Memory · host North of Normal | Storytelling Through Music
🎧 Episode DescriptionWhat if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of talent... but the belief that you need permission to pursue it?In this episode of One Song One Story, I'm joined by Sumi X — artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and creative force — for a conversation about identity, self-belief, and finding the courage to trust your own voice.Sumi's song choice is "Liability" by Lorde, a track that has accompanied her through moments of doubt, growth, and transformation. What begins as a conversation about a song quickly becomes an exploration of creativity, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we're allowed to become.From growing up using music as both an escape and a source of expression, to walking away from a successful consulting career to pursue a creative life on her own terms, Sumi shares the highs, lows, and lessons she's learned along the way.We explore:🎵 Why some songs feel like they understand us better than we understand ourselves🚀 Leaving behind security to pursue a creative calling🧠 Navigating imposter syndrome and self-doubt✨ The connection between entrepreneurship and creativity🎤 Finding the confidence to stop shrinking yourself and start taking up space❤️ Why opportunity rarely arrives on your doorstep — and what happens when you go looking for it insteadThis is a conversation about courage, authenticity, and learning to trust yourself enough to build the life that's calling you.If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more than the path you're currently on, this episode will resonate.00:00 Introduction01:05 Welcome Sumi X02:38 If today were a song04:57 Growing up with music08:41 Using music as escape and expression12:24 Discovering creativity and identity16:03 Building a successful consulting business20:17 The decision to pursue music full-time24:45 Song reveal: Liability by Lorde28:12 Why this song matters31:46 Imposter syndrome and self-doubt36:20 Being "too much" and learning to embrace it40:14 Creativity, entrepreneurship and risk44:38 Opportunity doesn't come knocking48:25 Finding your voice52:47 What the song means today56:01 Who should cover the song?58:43 Final reflections1:01:12 Where to find Sumi X1:02:08 Closing thoughts
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🎧 Episode DescriptionWhat if the thing standing between you and the life you want isn't a lack of talent... but the belief that you need permission to pursue it?In this episode of One Song One Story, I'm joined by Sumi X — artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, and creative force — for a conversation about identity, self-belief, and finding the courage to trust your own voice.Sumi's song choice is "Liability" by Lorde, a track that has accompanied her through moments of doubt, growth, and transformation. What begins as a conversation about a song quickly becomes an exploration of creativity, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, and the stories we tell ourselves about who we're allowed to become.From growing up using music as both an escape and a source of expression, to walking away from a successful consulting career to pursue a creative life on her own terms, Sumi shares the highs, lows, and lessons she's learned along the way.We explore:🎵 Why some songs feel like they understand us better than we understand ourselves🚀 Leaving behind security to pursue a creative calling🧠 Navigating imposter syndrome and self-doubt✨ The connection between entrepreneurship and creativity🎤 Finding the confidence to stop shrinking yourself and start taking up space❤️ Why opportunity rarely arrives on your doorstep — and what happens when you go looking for it insteadThis is a conversation about courage, authenticity, and learning to trust yourself enough to build the life that's calling you.If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more than the path you're currently on, this episode will resonate.00:00 Introduction01:05 Welcome Sumi X02:38 If today were a song04:57 Growing up with music08:41 Using music as escape and expression12:24 Discovering creativity and identity16:03 Building a successful consulting business20:17 The decision to pursue music full-time24:45 Song reveal: Liability by Lorde28:12 Why this song matters31:46 Imposter syndrome and self-doubt36:20 Being "too much" and learning to embrace it40:14 Creativity, entrepreneurship and risk44:38 Opportunity doesn't come knocking48:25 Finding your voice52:47 What the song means today56:01 Who should cover the song?58:43 Final reflections1:01:12 Where to find Sumi X1:02:08 Closing thoughts
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