It's been a WHILE! In this surprise, pop-up episode, Suz explains what's been going on behind the scenes of The Rock/Star Advocate, why she's been so quiet about it, and what you can expect from her and this podcast moving forward. Links mentioned: RENT HER TINY HOUSE in Long Beach, NY: https://www.facebook.com/NickersonBeach/photos/a.114899617914961/239866998751555/ OR call 516.571.7700 JOIN ROCK/STAR SLACKERS FOR Q3: http://therockstaradvocate.com/rockstar-slackers

Suz wraps up Season 5 with special guest, Shay Leonia, as they talk all things mental health and giving yourself permission to do things your own way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vm3I3RVJ-yk

Suz breaks down her 3-part framework of the most important system in her business that has allowed her to grow and sustain her career for 20 years. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QlVGP2HBh5s

Overwhelmed by life's unexpected plans for your plan? Suz walks you through her 3-part framework to go from blinded by the light to rollin with the homies and reaching your goals no matter what life throws your way. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u0frFrCCUoE

A devil's advocate response to Episode 130, Suz explores 3 important perspectives to consider for reasons for keeping your day job when building a sustainable career in music. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eOyZC8_wijE

Suz breaks down the 3 components to growing your side hustle aka monetizing your music while you make moves to quit your day job for good. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YyEcNlRJPUY

Suz shares an anxiety disorder she's lived with since childhood and how that and a chronic illness have taught her counter-intuitive coping skills to deal with stress and overwhelm. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uIY4hGQARt8

Kim Dickens is an advocate and biz partner for artists, sharing with Suz what it means to have a true value exchange in business. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nxZyfD7SS24

Suz interrupts her regularly-scheduled programming to bring you an important PSA about taking risks to build the life you want, no matter the uncertainty. Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ohKAKlKQASw 

Suz switches things up with a mini-sode in a new segment called Hustle Hero of the Week featuring DC-based indie-pop group Sub-Radio Full show notes accessible on YouTube: https://youtu.be/O8GEhOxrxU0