We caught up with the brilliant and insightful L Y O N S a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

L Y O N S, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s been one of the most interesting investments you’ve made – and did you win or lose? (Note, these responses are only intended as entertainment and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice)

I have invested in my ideas, my passions, and philanthropy, all have been extremely rewarding.

I did not have the opportunities afforded to some based on my family dynamic growing up. Once I became successful writing, I started investing my time outside of music in business ventures.

In 2015 I opened a luxury dog care facility (daycare, boarding, spa) in the River North neighborhood of Chicago. I own three at this time (ten years later)

I also patented a product now in manufacturing (the Beerdana, Tie One On!), and started a record label and production company where we produce artists (Tyler Sjöström) podcasts (Cheers, Queers! With Mariel Taren) and television shows (TreatHound, where culinary meets canine) as well as other discovery shows and influencers (Damn Good Pour with Samantha Gaines) and events with other artists, spoken word poets and community leaders such as Mic’d Up Mondays with Auriel Banister of Bani’s Beets in Chicago, my hometown.

All of these pursuits have either been an investment in my own passion, or a support for someone else to achieve higher aspirations related to their art or community involvement.

L Y O N S, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is Bridget Lyons, I am a songwriter, producer, and business owner. I grew up in Chicago and split my time between there and Alma, IL where I spent time working on my grandfather’s farm.

I have been writing songs since I was eight years old and ultimately made my way into the industry through a friend who used my music in one of his films. At the time I was a tradeswoman, a technical director for a Disney focused production company in Chicago. Shortly after I left my position in the trades to pursue music full time.

My focus has never been on a single goal, but more of developing threads to weave together and form a life full of creativity, for myself and others. When people ask me how I did it, or what I have done to be successful I tell them “Don’t fondle the trigger”. Chase after your dreams and goals relentlessly, and with wild courage. The only thing different between you and someone else doing what you want is they made the decision to LIVE that dream.

I am a creator and producer to my core. I love to create and develop something from idea to final showcase and this applies to songs, albums, music videos, business ideas etc. I am most excited working on a project I believe in. That being said, my goal has always been to work on projects I believe in and mentor others on how to find that same joy in their lives.

I am a Recording Academy member, patent and trademark holder, and I write and produce all of my own music. My life’s work is to create a healed and courageous world around me by being connected and authentic.

In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?

Ani Difranco said “People used to make records, as in the record of an event, the event of people making music in a room.”

GO SEE LIVE MUSIC and be a part of the record of an event! Be present and experience music and art for all it has to offer. CREATE your own art and collaborate with other artists to forge something new together.

Celebrate the creatives in your life by championing them! Host events that offer strategic networking and community involvement.

Creating isn’t just a hobby, it’s a necessary function of our society as a whole and when innovative thinking and action is celebrated, everyone wins. You are creating a space for others to be their most authentic selves and that is how we ended up with… electricity for example! Long Live the Creators, long live the songwriters.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

There is no “most rewarding” because all of it is a dream isn’t it? Helping someone else achieve their goals. Being a support for someone else I believe in. Helping someone tell their story, even if the someone is me sometimes.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://Www.lyonscomusic.com
• Instagram: https://Instagram.com/lyonscomusic
• Twitter: @lyonscomusic
• Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pcz2hpKtMuSoULln1kcHA?si=nmdKh_OEQ7is0yT44-3ZAg

Image Credits

Jeff Lintz Photo
Brooke Lewis Photo