When we first discussed this playlist series, The Talking Heads’ song Once in a Lifetime instantly popped into my head. I often use this song as an example of my “ideal” client. People will ask, who are your clients? And I’ll answer, you know that Talking Heads song Once in a Lifetime? That’s my ideal client, people who wake up to the notion that this is not their beautiful life (or career), and they don’t want to let the days go by. To me, this song is the perfect examp

No Doubt "Just a Girl" (1995) Take this pink ribbon off my eyes I'm exposed and it's no big surprise Don't you think I know exactly where I stand? This world is forcing me to hold your hand Madonna "What it Feels Like for a Girl" (1998) Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short Wear shirts and boots 'cause it's okay to be a boy But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading 'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading But secretly you'd love to know what it's like woul

This song shows up on our Unplug & Elevate playlist because healing has to start somewhere. I think Allison Russell is a remarkable artist and this song is SOO Good. I keep humming this song days after hearing it. In interviews, Allison has spoken about the song's meaning, which comes from overcoming her childhood trauma. She wanted this song to have a groove and humor infused in the lyrics - not some sad dirge filled with pity. She points to something I know deeply: humor, m