Stay Authentic When Everyone Wants You To Fit A Mold: Down With Webster

They were just teens when they started making music. Soon, they were on stage at the JUNOs. Tyler Armes and Cameron Hunter are two of members of the Canadian genre-blending band Down With Webster. Today, they’re joining Mercedes and Anastasia for a real talk about creativity, courage, and carving your own path.Tyler and Cam dive into:How Down With Webster got started, and how they balanced music with being teens in school. What gave them the courage to go all in on music — even when it wasn’t the "safe" or conventional career path.How they’ve stayed authentic, energized, and joyful after two decades in the music industry.How to stay calm during creative stress, and their advice for navigating change.Tyler and Cameron also share the music they love listening to, next steps for DWW, and more! Whether you're dreaming of a creative career or just want to hear from two wildly talented, down-to-earth artists, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to go for it.Shop our Happiness ProductsGet your Manta Sleep Mask: ⁠⁠Shop Now⁠⁠Support UsListen to DWW on SpotifyCheck out DWW at this year's Calgary Stampede!Ready to Hack Your Happiness some more? Listen to our interview with Country Music Star, Chris Lane. In this episode, Chris opens up about his journey, from chart-topping hits to life on the road, top tips for public speaking, and hacks for being more creative. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BDfXW1UH1eYdHsya7t6rn?si=h0lz1TFvTliMGLHcFcZTzw(00:00) Intro(02:10) How DWW Got Started(03:18) Balancing DWW With School, Friends, & Being A Teen(06:42) How Can I Be More Perseverant?(10:30) Navigating The Friend vs Coworker Boundary(12:19) Advice For Pursuing A Less Conventional Career(15:47) What Gave Tyler & Camm Courage To Pursue An Unconventional Career?(18:30) Hacks To Finding Fun In Daily Life(22:10) How Do Tyler & Camm Manage Stress?(24:06) Tyler & Camm On Their DWW Hiatus(30:10) Must-Hear Analogy For LIFE(31:46) Facing Pressure To Fit Into A Mold + Tips For Staying Authentic(35:08) Navigating Industry & Personal Change(37:40) Why Release 'Love Is Not Enough'?(40:25) How Can I Be A Better Collaborator?(42:33) Tyler & Camm's Favorite Music(44:04) Advice To Aspiring/Starting Musicians(45:37) Tyler & Camm To Their Teen Selves(46:42) What Brings Tyler & Camm A Small Bit of Happiness?(47:42) Find Tyler & Camm Here(48:53) Key Takeaways