Dive into my creative process behind my new song "The Way You Make Me Pay," where a couple wayward guitar strums evolved into a a wild musical journey of love's complexities.

This song, characterized by its dark yet rebellious tones, combines simple melodies with introspective lyrics to challenge the traditional rules of relationships.

Through a blend of acoustic and electronic elements, it invites listeners to reconsider what keeps us bound to others, even in the face of challenges. Join us as we unravel the layers of this compelling track, crafted to resonate with anyone who's ever questioned the conventional norms of love and connection.

"Over The Line" is the latest in Hill's monthly single releases, where he flexes his storytelling chops across various Americana styles. This particular track channels The Big Lebowski's wandering anti-hero to describe feeling down and out, grasping at redemption to "get back" from crossing too many lines. For fans of the film and gritty Americana tunes alike, it makes for a moody, memorable listen.

Marketing 101 courses typically talk about the “4 Ps” of marketing: Product, Price, Promotion, and Place. While these are still important, I find that using 8 Ps is more nuanced and helpful when planning a product launch or new campaign. These 8 Ps help marketers find a fresh perspective and uncover new opportunities for their marketing mix. Take some time to think over each “P” below with my starter questions to see how you and your team might improve your next go-to-market plan, product launch or sales campaign. Product (or service): What you’re selling - How might our product or service promote itself? Price: The value exchange - What does our price say about our product/service in terms of value or accessibility? Promotion: How products are pushed or placed into the market - Where do our customers live? Partnerships: Other audiences and companies that want to help you market your product - Which brands, companies, or key people would be a beneficial partnership for our product launch?

This year marks a creative rebirth for me through embracing songwriting and overcoming the doubts holding me back. I discovered my voice by leaning into grief rather than running from it, finding catharsis in lyrics and melodies. The experience awakened a drive to help others push past their inner critics to unlock their full potential.

If aspects of my journey resonate with you, I encourage you to take that first step towards self-expression today in whatever form calls to you. Sign up for my newsletter to stay updated on new song releases, shows, and to receive tips on nurturing creativity. If you’re feeling stuck, apply for coaching – let’s have an honest conversation about what success means for you and build a plan to get there. Your story is still being written. The most magical part lies ahead.

I hope my songs and message stir you to reflect on what wants to emerge uniquely through you next year. Our world needs your full voice. Let this be the year you share it unapologetically.

Passing along a little advice I heard from Andrew Huberman on his great Andrew Huberman Lab podcast.

He says simply, "Don't wait for the diagnosis" when talking to his friend Dr. Linden who was recently diagnosed with a rare heart cancer.

And so, I made this video about his off the cuff remark as it really struck me with how punchy and to the point it was. I hope we all live without waiting for the diagnosis and appreciated the wake up call.

Thanks #drhuberman for all you do including the off the cuff remarks.

LINK: The emotional wrap up of this episode including the Don't wait for the Diagnosis comment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29n0WG317tM

There is not book that can tell you the best coaching question to ask. Instead, I use my gut. My goal is to ask a great coaching questions to help the client learn what's the story behind the way the client is presenting what they are discussing? I want to help the client learn about their own story.

I want you to forget what you might believe about your voice and give yourself permission to explore.

Instead of judging yourself or your voice, I want to invite your 5-year-old self to do a little exploring by making up your own song (perhaps even a mantra).

By the way: You might also notice that your self-critical voice about your singing is similar to other limiting voices that you hear in other areas of your life.

For this exercise, I want you to explore soothing yourself with a song or at least some vocal sounds

As a culture, we don’t celebrate rest. Even when we go on vacation, it is often about the doing. What if we intentionally embraced rest for body, mind, and soul. Each might need different types of resting practices, but each aspect helps the rest. Let’s put the REST into restoration.

Saving a few bucks by doing a business task yourself is often a more expensive path overall and can create more drag on your own emotional wellbeing. Here’s how to calculate your “hourly rate” and determine whether a task is worth your time.

When applied properly, empathy shows others that you care about them as people and can see beyond any immediate business issues. Here’s what you need to know about developing empathy as a manager.

Practicing mindfulness can help us be more present and in our bodies. It will help make you a better manager, colleague, and even a better human.