We were lucky to catch up with Louise Becker recently and have shared our conversation below.
Louise, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
I believe that success is often misunderstood in today’s world. We live in a society that is driven by constant growth and we tend to want fast results and success as an immediate outcome. In reality, it’s often a slow process. We need patience and understanding, especially on days when it feels like we are not making progress. Success requires both small and big steps, taken consistently. Over time, you’ll look back and see the mountains you’ve climbed.
I also think that there’s no set path or timeline for success. Only you can define it for yourself, and it’s important to know what you truly want and what serves you, along with what you’re willing to overcome or sacrifice for it. Having big dreams is special, but it shouldn’t take you away from the present moment. That’s why you need a lot of patience together with determination. There will be days when you won’t feel motivated, and that’s okay. Be your own cheerleader, your own challenger, but also your own best friend along the journey.
Louise, 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?
For as long as I can remember, I have been drawn to music and creativity in different forms. Even as a child, I felt emotions deeply and needed to express them through art. Music has always been at the core of who I am, with singing and songwriting weaving a constant thread through my life. My childhood dream of moving from Germany to New York became a reality two years ago, a step that changed my life. I studied Musical Theatre and developed a love for it, but I realized that, ultimately, music is where I know I am meant to thrive at this time in my life. I feel like I can be a vessel through my voice and my songwriting, carrying messages I want others to hear. My deepest hope is that those who listen to my music feel inspired and empowered to embrace their truest, most raw selves.
Aside from my creative pursuits, mindfulness and meditation is central to my life and my journey. It has given me a safe space for my emotions and helped me heal from challenges I once thought would hold me back and now show up in the world with more love and understanding. Now, I aim to connect mindfulness with my passions, to slow down and to fully see and express the beauty of this world.
Something that keeps me motivated to keep creating is that someone out there might need to hear exactly what I have to say.
Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?
I think what connects many creatives is that we often felt different growing up— a unique force within us compels us to express ourselves in a certain way. There are emotions in us that run deep, sometimes too deep to fully understand. Personally, I’m incredibly sensitive to the energies and environments around me; it’s also what allows me to connect and to create. I find inspiration in many sources, whether through other people, film, writing, or a piece of music. At the heart of it all lies a wish to empathize deeply with others.
On the other hand, that sensitivity also requires me to take care of myself in a specific way that might feel foreign or “too much” for others. I need to know what nourishes me to create conditions for myself under which I can thrive and feel good in my body and mind. I’m most inspired and creatively driven when I’ve taken time for stillness, self-care, and mindfulness throughout the day. In a very system-based world, being an artist can feel alienating, because as artists we often work from intuition rather than structure. Our creative process flows differently, and forcing it and being rigid can feel unnatural.
We are instruments ourselves, and we need regular tuning to stay in harmony. Today, I see my sensitivity as my strength and at the core of my creativity.
Have any books or other resources had a big impact on you?
Books that have profoundly shaped me are The Creative Act by Rick Rubin and The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron, because they bridge the connection between creativity and spirituality. They helped me discover ways to feel more deeply connected to the world and my emotions, using that as fuel for my art. I was also deeply moved by Ethan Hawke’s TED Talk, “Give Yourself Permission to Be Creative.” I loved when he said “Art is not a luxury, it’s a sustenance,” and that “human creativity is nature manifest in us.”
Nature is one of my greatest sources of inspiration because I believe it also reveals itself in people and art.
We all want to love and to feel and I think we should know how lucky we are to be able to do so and express it in ways that feel special to us.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/loulousmusic
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louloujbe/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-becker-a82b291a0/
- Twitter: https://x.com/louloujbe
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@louloumusicofficial
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51baMQHUL93t3tgWQ8TOq4?si=Hg_TE3HyT0K1B1XOkypgjA
Image Credits
Photographer: Julie Becker / Website: https://www.julielbecker.photography/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZFA4bEyfnYnmkZO-JgExBDX9yVuguxOlVWimyvPkwQkrw7LQo_ZjcHe5I_aem_8sbdy4jx4DfIiqk-MhcWsw
Headshot Photographer: Michael Kushner / Website: http://www.michaelkushnerphotography.com