From Xira to Hero - How to turn your trauma into riches after writing her first song at 25!

In this fateful episode, Jamie and Xira talk about:
- The challenges Xira faced starting songwriting at 25
- Embracing discomfort in writing sessions
- Making connections, and using Triple J Unearthed
- Writing with others
- Breaking the norms
- Knowing when perfect is the enemy of good
- Working with Jantine
- Dealing with rejection
- Setting your fees
- The difference between a good and a great song
- Honesty in writing
- The dangers of trying to fit too much into one song
- Working a 9-5 job that benefits your songwriting
- Networking? Nah, build relationships.
- Re-framing traumatic events in your life to focus on the lessons
- and more

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