Special Guest: Amy Lerie - No plan B’s and no giving up

Amy Lerie followed the path she was expected to follow and became a teacher. Three years later, she knew she wanted a different life.

Amy joins Jay Hicks to talk about leaving France for London to pursue music, the guilt that can accompany a change in direction, and the people who helped her keep going. She describes the moment teaching stopped feeling like the right fit and the decision to give her own ambitions a chance.

The pandemic brought another round of uncertainty and pressure to reconsider. Amy reflects on what sustained her, how her father shaped her sense of empathy, and the difficulty of being an energetic person who is told to quiet down. They also discuss her song “Higher,” its country influences, and the role meditation plays in her life.

What We Explore

• Leaving teaching and moving from France to London
• Family expectations and choosing a creative career
• The moment a familiar path no longer fits
• Making music through the uncertainty of the pandemic
• Empathy and the example Amy saw in her father
• The song Higher and its connection to Nashville
• Presence, meditation, and staying connected to yourself

About Amy Lerie

Amy Lerie is a French-born singer and songwriter who moved to London to pursue music. In this conversation, she shares the personal decisions behind that move and discusses her songwriting and creative ambitions.

Connect with Amy

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