It is an honor to welcome our guest mentor for this episode, Jennifer Pinson.

Jennifer Pinson is the owner and founder of Dynamic Music Services Inc. in Indianapolis, IN. There she manages a team of music therapists, interns, and practicum students. Jennifer is knowledgeable about business topics, having completed the Streetwise MBA program through the SBA. Jennifer is also a published author, speaker, and the owner of Career Driven Mom, which focuses on finding your harmony through career, parenting, and you. She also offers coaching for entrepreneurs specifically in starting a business, financial growth, managing a team, and diversification.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Staying connected with employees as a MTBO and clinician,
• Leaning into your career for your own self-growth,
• Striving for harmony rather than balance in your life,
• Embracing the importance of community and connection,
• Taking ownership for your own self and actions,
• Building self-awareness,
• Acknowledging shame,
• Practicing gratitude in the moment,
• Understanding the difference between an employee and a contractor,
• Being okay with making mistakes and making changes,
• Letting go of the need to work as if you don’t have children and parent as if you don’t work,
• Finding mentors to support you during the challenges of being a music therapist, and
• Knowing that the more you learn and grow, the better you’ll do next time.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Dynamic Music Services, Inc.: https://www.dynamicmusicservices.com/
• Career Driven Mom: https://www.facebook.com/CareerDrivenMom
• “First Class Life” with a chapter by Jen: https://bookshop.org/books/first-class-life-10-empowering-lessons-to-help-you-create-a-life-full-of-purpose-fulfillment-happiness/9798687236379
• Books: “I Thought It Was Just Me” by Brené Brown, “The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace” by Gary Chapman and Paul White, “EntreLeadership” by Dave Ramsey, and “Essentialism” by Greg McKeown
• Music: “Foolish Games” by Jewel, “Fight Song” by Rachel Platten, “Roar” by Katy Perry, and Sara Bareilles
• Extrovert’s Guide to COVID-19: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiefKVtC5aEeoncoLAO9AfTwe4toXcZBR
• MT Mentor Membership Group: http://joyfulnoisesllc.com/mt-mentor/

Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kl5iSUfNEQLAYvRAd21DDd7bM-HFRiSH/view?usp=sharing