We were lucky to catch up with Evie B recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Evie, thanks for joining us today. Are you happier as a creative? Do you sometimes think about what it would be like to just have a regular job? Can you talk to us about how you think through these emotions?

My family taught me the value of hard work from a young age. I’ve had the opportunity to experience many types of jobs, which have all stimulated my curiosity and need to grow.

I’ve been able to see my earning potential through medical assisting, personal training, serving and hosting, cooking and prepping, cleaning and building, labs and research, coaching kids…. and even playing music on the street.

Inevitably through all this work, I find myself growing exponentially, and generally outgrow my environment. That’s why I love gig work, because I can show up in my fullest power and work my magic on my projects and assignments, yet do so with gratitude, not dread.

I find that when I start to dread a “normal job”, it’s related to a limited, diminishing environment. Now that I’ve seen the fruits of my creative pursuits, anything short of acceptance and appreciation won’t fulfill me.

I suppose I’m lucky to have the option to step into any role and succeed, and even find motivation there. But I’ve come to understand in this life that we must follow the thoughts and desires that bring us the most excitement.

The thrill of a great music production, or a challenging wrestling tournament, lights my inner fire. The choices I make for myself as I constantly see new opportunities, new possibilities, a bigger and better version of myself – this is something I can always count on.

My mind has a hunger for challenge, my heart a burning desire for mastery. I play music and compete in grappling for my soul, as it enables me to be ready for these higher callings as they come.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

Me?

I’m an anomalie. An oddity, an exception, and an extremely sensitive passionate woman.

I was rescued from a very dark environment as an infant, and given the chance to blossom.

My favorite feeling is when I’m standing in the shores of the ocean, melting my identity until I’m just another grain of sand on the beach.

My powers come from my connection to nature, and my willingness to pick up tools.

I see my instruments, my grappling gear, my pens, and heavy weights as tools. I spend a lot of time with these tools, and I’ve learned to pick up only one at a time.

Training, learning history, understanding energy, and playfully experimenting has led me to a certain path of mastery of my favorite tools.

For a long time, my tenor saxophone was my main conduit. I took that horn across the Northern Hemisphere and connected with many souls along the way. It amplified my passion, my story, and my grief. I echoed the cry of the wolf at the full moon, and sketched out the patterns that cleaved a path through chaos into peace and harmony.

Through my life I’ve come to respect my body as a tool, training each aspect and changing myself into something I’ve seen in dreams and visions.

Over the past five years, the sport of wrestling has been a new conduit of strengthening my spirit and expressing my deepest self. Each day on the mats uncovers new ideas and desires. Each morning waking up sore and battered warms my heart and leaves me feeling accomplished.

I am Evie B. I show up at my best, and take the stage.

I allow myself to be seen, studied, and analyzed.

I have no fear of embarrassment, taking pride in my willingness to fail, and my talent for standing back up once I’ve been knocked down.

I’ve trained to understand my reactions under pressure, taking time to unwind them and detangle the patterns.

You will see me producing original music, performing and singing my heart out, and competing on the national wrestling stage.

You will see me running up and down the mountains, swimming in the sea, and loading up my barbell.

You will hear my lyrics, you will read my prose, and you will see my soft wavy locks swaying on the dance floor.

You will witness my attempts, my failures, and my victories.

And I, in all my aspects, will be emptying myself of my identity so I can reach the heights I was born to reach.

There is gratitude and a loving fiery energy in my daily neutrality.

In being a nobody, I’ve become a somebody, with a trail of experiences and feats in my wake.

I am the starving tiger, hunting through the wilderness. Yet I am the sleeping kitten, carefree and comforted.

I am the wild dragon, traveling dimensions and soaring through the sky. Yet I am the cool still lake in the heart of the forest, glistening with winter frost.

I am Evie B, and I will continue to perform.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

My biggest motivation is knowing the feeling of being authentic, aligned, and strong.

At the end of a show or a competition, the energy that runs through me is like nothing else.

When I’m overwhelmed, I think of the sun shining on my skin, and the sound of the ocean. I think about how many lives I’ve been able to touch, and how much that means to me. I think about the rewards of falling in love, of reaching the top of a mountain, and of studying and training.

I find that whatever doesn’t fit into my highest path naturally falls away. It’s a beautiful thing to be alive at this time, and a good dose of gratitude in nature generally refills my cup.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

My networking began as I blossomed into a musician.

I search out the people who are excelling at what I want to do, and show up to either lessons, shows, or clinics. I show up, and I make meaningful connections.

Taking a journey to tour and learn a craft will put you in the stream of success. Showing up goes a long way in the eyes of the universe, as we tend to attract what we project.

Keeping in touch with the hundreds of people we meet is very important: old-school methods with a personal touch leave your connections strong.

The more personal you can get, the better.

Email is a great place to send a memory or a thank-you, because it will last and can be located later when you touch back again with folks.

I strive to be authentic and appreciative with my communication, not putting too much stress on perfection.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicaleve
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eveberrington
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/evieb