focus to giving , I ’ ve taken the focus off myself and put it solely on my audience , where it belongs . And that removes any need to be nervous , because it isn ’ t about me anymore .
WHAT IS THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING A PERFORMER AND ARTIST ?
Getting used to the inconsistency . It is obviously not always a stable profession — there isn ’ t always a check coming in once a week or even twice a month sometimes . It ’ s hard to stay inspired and motivated when you ’ ve had the wind knocked out of you . It ’ s hard to keep believing in yourself when it seems no one else does . It ’ s hard to trust yourself , your instincts , and your vision for your art when so many people have their own ideas of what you should be doing and how you should be doing it .
HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A BIG SHOW ? DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL ROUTINE ?
I try to keep big show days really simple , but it never works out that way . There is always so much to do , that I rarely get to focus on my performance alone . But generally I try to get myself up early to get my blood moving — usually with yoga . I have an extensive vocal warm up , I meditate , and I focus on my intentions . I spend time on the set , taking pictures , messing around , and listening to music ( to remind myself that it ’ s not brain surgery , we ’ re here to have fun after all !). I pray with my band and team so that we can be on one energetic accord , and I try to have at least five minutes alone right before I go on to get my mind focused and my heart open . And then we ’ re off !
WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR INSPIRATION TO WRITE SONGS ?
Oh that ’ s easy ! My life and my own failed romances !
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE ON BROADWAY OR PURSUE A SOLO MUSIC CAREER ?
Gird your loins ! ( Laughing ) Truly — it ’ s a bumpy ride to say the least . I ’ d say study hard , train hard , practice hard , and work hard . Take every opportunity offered to you , and more importantly , create your own opportunities .
Trust your gut . Share your heart . Be authentic . Who you are is more than enough . Be a good business person , not just a great talent . Log your mistakes to learn from them and do better next time . Respect , love , and value yourself first and foremost , so you don ’ t look to outside sources for validation or encouragement .
Lastly , I ’ d say , I know we aren ’ t curing cancer here , but what we do can be incredibly powerful . It has the power to heal hearts , bring great joy , and sometimes even change lives . With great power comes great responsibility , so respect that responsibility and treat your art with care and honor . Bring your whole heart to every gig , no matter the size . Stay grateful . Stay curious . The learning never stops .
WHO HAS BEEN YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION WHEN IT COMES TO SINGING AND PERFORMING ? DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ARTIST OR PERFORMER ?
My biggest inspiration ? That ’ s hard . I ’ m a sponge — I have so many people running through my artistic DNA . But my major influences have been Aretha ( Franklin ), ( Frank ) Sinatra , ( Barbra ) Streisand , Whitney ( Houston ), Mariah ( Carey ), the list goes on . My favorite artist is John Mayer , and my favorite performer would probably have to be Streisand .
HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT dōTERRA ?
I think my first introduction was when I was working in Chicago . A friend of mine there was a huge dōTERRA user and Wellness Advocate .
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE dōTERRA PRODUCTS , AND HOW DO YOU USE THEM ?
I like to use dōTERRA On Guard ® oil and dōTERRA On Guard Throat Drops for keeping myself healthy . I use dōTERRA Motivate ® to keep me moving when I ’ m tired , and Melaleuca for any skin irritations . I love Jasmine just because it smells amazing , and I diffuse Lavender and Roman Chamomile to make my house , hotel room , or dressing room feel relaxing and cozy . I also like diffusing Peppermint and Grapefruit oil when I want to create a clean and energizing environment . I use Anchor from the Yoga Collection before class to help ground myself . Also , don ’ t even get me started on the Essential Skin Care line !
Shoshana will be releasing her fourth studio album , Spectrum , February 9 , 2018 . Be sure to follow her for more exciting announcements and updates !
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“ I diffuse Lavender and Roman Chamomile to make my house , hotel room , or dressing room feel relaxing and cozy .”