Lila Forde: Honing Her Craft and Reaping Creative Rewards

No Time to be Timid

Singer/songwriter Lila Forde stands at a launch point in her career. She’s a self-sustaining, working musician, who’s been at it for years. And if you’re a fan of The Voice, you know that in Season 24 last fall, Lila earned a coveted 4-chair turn and went from a gigging girl in LA to one of the show’s top vocalists with adoring fans nationwide. Finishing among the five finalists, Lila continues to be compared to Joni Mitchell and her coach John Legend, describes her as magical. No doubt, she’s poised for a long and successful career. Listen to this episode and one day, you can look back and say, “I heard an interview with Lila when she was just taking off!”

Takeaways

• Stay true to yourself and your artistic vision, even in the face of external pressures
• Log as many hours as you can to develop your confidence and expertise in whatever medium you choose
• Respect yourself as an artist

Resources

Listen to Lila’s music on Spotify

Watch her perform on YouTube

Go to her website and sign up for her mailing list at lilaforde.com

Follow her on instagram @lilfody