The Freelance Musician Dilemma Explained (and its SOLUTION!) with Tenor Joshua Owen Mills

APOLOGIES to my audio podcast friends! for some reason, last week's episode did not publish on the audio platforms!Social media can really bring people together! Today I share my conversation with Welsh tenor Joshua Owen Mills, whom I met through Instagram! He shares his experience as a freelance opera singer, and how a devastating illness taught him one thing: financial preparednessFreelancers often do not get the benefit of insurance, or of sick leave. What you make is what you get, and if you don't gig, you don't eat!So what do we do when an injury or illness sidelines us? Joshua shares some strategies to help you prepare for that inevitable rainy day.Because here's the thing: at the end of the day, you need to be able to make objective decisions about your health. Too many musicians put off taking care of their health because of financial pressures. Joshua and I agree: we may not have ALL the answersBut we hope that our conversation today helps you to take steps to put your health needs first through financial preparedness! Keep on keepin' on!Follow Joshua on IG here:   / joshuaowenmills  DM Joshua to get a copy of his eBook!Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: [email protected] our FB support group here:   / 544195998054376  Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.