Meet our guest in this episode, “Townsend” who has been in the music industry scene for many years, opening for chart-topping artists, and has recently released a new single named, ‘Stay’ which tells the story of a narrator coming to terms with the end of a relationship while still secretly hoping her partner will change. 

She also created a video raising awareness for mental health titled "You're Not Alone." The video made a profound impact, with countless fans reaching out to share their mental health stories, interest from community organizations, Only Human and National Alliance on Mental Health Arkansas, and local media coverage in her home state of Arkansas

Episode Highlights:

[00:38] Meet today's guest, Townsend. 

[03:58] When did you realize your purpose is tied to music? 

[07:19] Advice to women who compare themselves with other women doing well in their purpose.

[11:18] As someone who had not experienced loss, how did you pull through it? 

[15:30] What song would you write for women who have never experienced love? 

[18:14] The benefits of having people around who contribute to your wellbeing. 

[21:25] How did you respond to rejection? 

[24:20] What is true friendship to you? 

[26:45] How do you self-care?

[33:00] Staying focused and looking forward consistently.

[44:15] What should someone expect from the "you are not alone" community?

[47:25] About Townsend's song, "Stay".

[52:51] What's next for you?

Quotes:  

"The only time we hit our purpose really is when we hit hardship" - [Susan]

"There's enough pie for everybody to get a piece, it's not a competition where we're each trying to get the entire pie" - [Townsend]

"We don't ever know what loss is until we lose what we really love" - [Susan]

"There are really only two types of people; solutions-oriented people or victims" - [Susan]

"It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going" - [Townsend]

"You teach others how to love you the way you love you" - [Susan]

"You are not broken" - [Susan]

"Growth hurts" - [Townsend]

"So many of us use too many words when all we need is a hug" - [Townsend]

Connect With Us! 

Townsend

Website:  https://www.townsendtmusic.com/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TownsendTMusic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townsendtmusic/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFyBoiYh1ePwhtD5BM4ZP8Q?app=desktop 

Susan Hum, aka The LoveHacker

Website:  https://susanhum.com

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanhum/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/susanthelovehacker/

Facebook:   https://web.facebook.com/groups/steelrosemovement

YouTube:  SUSAN HUM TALKS