Welcome back to Bekx & The White Rabbit! This week, I sit down with singer, songwriter, producer, educator, and one of my longtime friends, It'sYaBoyJC, for a conversation about resilience, creativity, and what it really means to build a career on your own terms.

JC takes me through his journey from growing up in Nashville singing in church to landing major record deals, navigating the realities of the music industry, and eventually finding freedom as an independent artist. Along the way, we talk about songwriting, mentoring the next generation of creators, and why some of the biggest lessons in his life came from the moments that didn't go according to plan.

We also dive into the personal battles that shaped him far beyond music. JC opens up about undergoing multiple vocal surgeries that nearly ended his career, the mindset that carried him through recovery, and how those experiences deepened both his faith and his sense of purpose. From stories about working with artists across the industry to building music programs that create real opportunities for underserved students, his perspective is rooted in service just as much as success.

This episode explores what happens when passion, perseverance, and purpose all intersect. It's filled with incredible stories from inside the music business, honest conversations about overcoming setbacks, and a reminder that the most meaningful legacy often comes from helping someone else find their voice.

If you've ever questioned your path, had to rebuild after a setback, or wondered how to turn life's hardest moments into something meaningful, this conversation is for you.

If this conversation spoke to you, I'd love to hear what resonated most. Make sure you're following along so you don't miss the next journey down the rabbit hole!

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This podcast was produced by Bekx, Elisha Hoffman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and The Cast Collective.

Welcome back to Bekx & The White Rabbit! This week, I’m joined by one of Nashville’s most celebrated songwriters, Rachel Thibodeau. You’ve heard her work through some of country music’s biggest artists, including Luke Bryan’s Good Directions, but behind the chart-topping songs is a story of resilience, faith, and learning how to listen when your body is trying to tell you something.

Rachel takes me through her journey from a small town in Minnesota to Music City, the moment she chose songwriting over pursuing an artist career, and what it’s really like building a life around creativity. We also dive into the health battles that forced her to step away from music for years, including breast implant illness, mold exposure, chronic illness, and the long road back to feeling like herself again.

Along the way, we talk about healing, intuition, toxic relationships, the pressure to be perfect, and why the people you surround yourself with matter more than you think. Rachel shares hard-earned wisdom from both her personal life and her decades in the music industry, offering a perspective that goes far beyond songwriting.

If you've ever found yourself rebuilding after a setback, questioning what belongs in your life, or searching for a deeper sense of purpose, this conversation is for you.

The best conversations don't end when the episode does. Share what resonated with you most, and make sure you're following along for more stories, insights, and adventures down the rabbit hole.

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This podcast was produced by Bekx, Elisha Hoffman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and The Cast Collective.

Welcome back to Bekx & The White Rabbit! This week, I sit down with the self-proclaimed “Pope of Five Points,” Patrick Clifford, for a conversation that takes us deep into music history, Nashville culture, and the lifelong pursuit of finding art that actually means something. From signing The Romantics and working with Etta James, Blues Traveler, Soundgarden, and The Neville Brothers, to sharing stories about Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Cowboy Jack Clement, and the evolution of the music industry, Patrick reflects on a life spent chasing the feeling that great music gives you.

We talk about the beauty and chaos of modern Nashville, the rise of Americana, how social media has changed the way artists connect with audiences, and why authenticity still matters more than ever. Patrick opens up about grief, purpose, community, and what keeps him inspired after decades in the business, while also sharing some unbelievable behind-the-scenes stories from inside legendary recording sessions, late-night listening parties, and years spent discovering artists before the rest of the world caught on.

This episode feels like sitting in a neighborhood bar listening to someone who has truly lived through generations of music history. It’s funny, emotional, wildly insightful, and full of the kind of stories that only come from someone who never stopped loving the process of finding great music and great people.

If this conversation sparked something for you, I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss the next trip down the rabbit hole!

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This podcast was produced by Bekx, Elisha Hoffman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, The Cast Collective, and Katherine Warsager.