Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are here for the Season 2 Finale! Hear Kate give her own takes on a range of subjects that are all food/drink themed (which is definitely a favourite theme of the show!)

Kate also gives The Songwriting Prize 2024 Grand Final wrap up🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram, and we'll see you next year for Season 3!

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features music video producer, manager, and Dreamscape Creative Agency owner; Chrissy McHugh! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• What's happening now
• The origins of Dreamscape Creative Agency
• The best things about working in production
• Favourite projects to work on
• The BIG question
• Reasons for being a Listen Up Music Ambassador
• Being a 'list person' to hold yourself accountable
• Little wins to set yourself up for the day
• Significant turning points in your life
• Putting tools in place to help with mental health
• First impressions and judging people harshly
• Giving things time to make a difference
• What good community and networks can do for you
• Steps to ensure spaces are safe when creating work on tough topics
• Juggling other people's mental health alongside your own
• The worst word in the world

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Chrissy on Instagram, and also Dreamscape Creative Agency.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features pop/dance artist, LAU! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• Intro and new music
• Authenticity and finding yourself
• Biggest learning experience from The Voice
• Different writing processesand working with interesting people
• Do gingers have more fun?
• Dogs and proetcting your mental health
• Using music as an escape
• Tough times at school
• Finding your spot in the music industry
• Pressures of the industry on mental health
• The ups and downs of social media
• Being careful about what you put online
• The making of the 'Supernova' video
• New song 'Devil I Know'

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Yasmina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features jazz and neo-soul independent artist, Yasmina Sadiki! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• Intro and the BIG question
• Biggest influence in music
• The songwriting process
• Freestyling and improvisation
• New music and band love ❤️
• Sharing tough times through song
• Things to do to look after your mental health
• The importance of nurturing friendships
• Pressures of the music industry
• The hardest thing about being an independent artist
• Best piece of advice to give

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Yasmina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features dark pop artist, Tina Rez! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• Intro and The BIG Question
• New Music and the writing process
• Favourite songs to perform
• Visualizers vs. Music Videos
• The investment needed as an independent artist
• Finding yourself as an artist
• Inspired by your younger self
• Being a female in the music industry
• The bond between Producer and Artist
• Giving "Adam Sandler"
• The "washed my hair" compliment
• Maintaining an artist image

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Tina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jordan Leonard! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• Getting into music
• The BIG question
• Giving artists the vision that they want
• The production process
• Career highlights
• Challenges of being in the music industry
• Imposter syndrome
• The importance of friendships in the industry
• Being a part of a growing community
• The importance of mental health and looking after it
• Getting out to live shows

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Jess on Instagram or on his Website.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

"It's been a week everyone, it's been a week." Kate's not wrong, and you can hear all about it and why this episode is not part of our regular programming!

Kate also gives her new music favourites :)

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Instagram and/or Tik Tok.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a wide range of subjects including afternoon naps, hilarious thoughts on nectarines (and many other fruits!), a very in-depth look at lettuce/san choy bao, putting your chair back during a flight, things to do when you're stuck in traffic, brushing your teeth pre, during or post-shower, breakfast food for dinner and separating laundry or putting it all in together.

We also can't resist playing Scenarios🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.