Ep28: Kat Robichaud on surviving The Voice USA to forge an independent music career

Summary: <p>Thanks for listening! Visit <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/kat" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/kat</a> for links to Kat's work and collect two free Penfriend songs while you're there!</p><p>.</p><p>In this episode, we talked about what it's like to do well on the biggest TV talent show going, and how Kat built an independent career afterwards, how failure and setbacks bring a whole new world of possibility, and the mental health impact of losing the validation of a live audience during the pandemic. Also, how some sage advice and support from Amanda Palmer and Neil Gaiman helped set Kat on her journey towards creating Misfit Cabaret, what to do when famous artist managers say you're not "leading lady pretty" plus the importance of our patrons and why we love and appreciate them so much.</p><p>.</p><p>Thanks to Nick Xylas for sponsoring this episode via my Correspondent's Club, powering the making of new music and podcasts since May 2020. Browse free and paid tiers at <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/join" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/join</a></p><p>.</p><p>My new single "Exotic Monsters" is available wherever you get music, but the best way to support me directly is to visit <a href="http://penfriend.rocks/monsters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://penfriend.rocks/monsters</a></p><p>.</p><p>Until next week... xoxo</p><br><hr><p style="color:grey;font-size:0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a style="color:grey;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>