Maggie Reneé discusses the complex reality of outgrowing a lifelong goal. Drawing from her experience at Juilliard and the traditional opera world, she explores the difference between grit and misalignment, the pain of rejection, and the freedom found in building an independent creative career.

In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about the reality of the traditional opera industry and why I’ve decided to shift my primary strategy. We are always told "don't give up," but we rarely talk about the courage it takes to change direction when you've outgrown your path.I share my recent experience with 4 back-to-back rejections in New York, the fear of "wasting" my elite education, and how I’m repurposing my training to build an independent creative life that actually offers the freedom I craved at 20.Whether you're an artist, a student, or a professional feeling misaligned, this episode is about reclaiming your identity and understanding that a change in strategy is not a reduction in ambition.Chapters: 00:00 When the dream no longer fits 01:12 Persevering vs. Forcing: How to tell 03:55 The Juilliard expectation vs. The industry reality 07:15 Why performing professionally was different than I imagined 09:10 "I want to originate, not just interpret" 10:45 4 Auditions, 4 Rejections, and 1 Realization 13:10 Did I waste 8 years at Juilliard? 18:40 Tired of the work vs. Tired of the life 21:15 Changing the strategy, not the ambition 27:50 Transitioning from New York to Florida: The invisible period 32:45 It’s okay to change your mind👉🏻 ALL THINGS MAGGIE: https://www.maggierenee.com/links💃🏻Maggie’s To-Do List for you:✔️👍🏼 LIKE!✔️💬 COMMENT!✔️📺 SUBSCRIBE! https://bit.ly/2TRyEid✔️🔔 RING THE BELL TWICE TO TURN ON ALL NOTIFICATIONS!✔️💖 SHARE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS✨ SUBSCRIBER GOAL: 500,000 ✨👉🏻 EXCLUSIVE VIDEOS AND PERKS: https://www.patreon.com/MaggieRenee👉🏻 FREE vocal course: https://skl.sh/3aHdSuy〰️〰️〰️〰️💃🏻SOCIAL MEDIA💃🏻〰️〰️〰️〰️👀 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/MaggieReneeMusic💬 Discord: https://discord.gg/ZzyBzdJsDX📲 Instagram: http://instagram.com/maggiereneemusic ☀️ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiereneemusic👤 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaggieReneeMusicPage💻 Website: https://www.maggierenee.com📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/maggiereneemusic📩 Business Inquiries ONLY: Maggie@MaggieRenee.com〰️〰️〰️〰️🥰 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL 🥰〰️〰️〰️〰️💖 Become my Patron: https://www.patreon.com/MaggieRenee🙏🏻 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/MaggieReneeMusic🙌🏼 Venmo: https://venmo.com/maggiereneemusic🏁 Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kP4wUjJU9QgBWL2HV8Y6g/join🎭 Merch (supporting American Cancer Society): https://teespring.com/stores/maggie-rene-merch 🎁 My Wish List: https://www.maggierenee.com/links/wish-list 🎵 FREE Singing Course: https://skl.sh/3aHdSuy💿 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uMc3gLzDlsH2DhPb6eQn0?si=d764507fcd3b4bbc〰️〰️〰️〰️💌 SEND ME A GIFT 💌〰️〰️〰️〰️https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/5HK6RY59EA21〰️〰️〰️〰️🤯 LIFE CHANGING AMAZON FINDS 🤩〰️〰️〰️ ✨CLICK HERE FOR MY STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiereneeTHANK YOU SO MUCH to my Top Patrons ❤️🤍💛💖💚!Mike • Roy • Arislen • Jess • Dorky • Alan • Luna • Trixie • Fyfo〰️〰️〰️〰️🔥FAQ 🔥〰️〰️〰️〰️Occupation: Singer-Songwriter, Actress, Influencer, PerformerBirthday: July 12Education: The Juilliard School BM,MM,ADOSAbout: I am a singer, songwriter, entertainer, entrepreneur, content creator and three time Honors Graduate in Opera from The Juilliard School. I have an Album of original songs out on iTunes, a black belt in karate, and perform throughout the world with a goal of bringing joy to audiences all over the world through music that touches people's hearts. I hope you enjoy my content and consider following along on all my platforms to follow my journey 💗