We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Shane Jessop. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Shane below.

Shane, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Do you feel you or your work has ever been misunderstood or mischaracterized? If so, tell us the story and how/why it happened and if there are any interesting learnings or insights you took from the experience?

If you were to meet me in person on any given day, you would most likely assume that I am as country as it gets. And most of the time I am! I mean, George straight is certainly one of my idols in the music world. I also have horses, bison, cows and goats. However, I draw so much inspiration, and have so much admiration for artists of all genres. I would say from a writing standpoint, Taylor Swift is my biggest inspiration. I prefer the open minded approach to most anything I do. But especially music and writing. I very much dislike being put in one box. One of my goals is to constantly maintain a healthy level of curiosity

Shane, 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?

I guess I’d have to start back in 2011 when I left the polygamist cult that I was born and raised in. I’m the second oldest of 22 children. After leaving, I traveled around the country a lot. Trying to find my place in this world. I knew i wanted a successful life/future, but I had very little “conventional” tools or skills really. Fast forward about seven years. I had started a small real estate company with some acquaintances of mine. And was also doing excavating work to get by. Which landed me in a gentleman’s office in las Vegas. After learning that he did real estate for a living, i mentioned that’s what i wanted to be doing. So he pulled up a market analyzer on his computer, telling me that Nashville was one of the hottest markets in the country. To which I replied “I’ll move to Nashville tomorrow, if you’ll fund it”… three months later I was in Nashville Tennessee. A place I’d never been, but always felt drawn too. I flipped houses for several years here before starting another excavating company. But since the first day here I’ve been paying attention to how I might step into the music world. I’ve always loved singing. And that’s where I am now, taking it one day at a time. One step at a time, and more importantly, one connection at a time. I truly am excited to share what talents i might have with the world.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

Absolutely! I’m currently in this process now… I’ve been fortunate enough to create and maintain relationships with some fantastic mentors over the years. In a recent conversation I explained how I felt like I was making another huge life shift. I’m fading out of the things I’ve known all my life. And exchanging that time for more of what I want to be doing On a full time basis. Like singing, writing songs. Writing books. But I also am in the process of setting up my business end of things to better prioritize and support/fund. These dreams of mine. Also going through divorce at the same time. So I have a lot going on. What I am incredibly grateful for throughout this process is, every healthy interaction with others that I can possibly have. I spend an hour a day in the gym with my mentor and friend. And we intentionally bring positivity and creativity wherever we go. I can’t say enough about the value of a few great people in your life.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

When I left the FLDS cult in 2011, I left the only world I thought I knew. What I have learned along the way is that, failing is not the enemy. And putting the time in on whatever craft or endeavor you choose is simply part of the process. When I beat myself up for not being further ahead in any area of my life, it helps when I remind myself that I probably haven’t put enough time in. I also believe that nobody sees my failures quite like I do. So the faster I fall the faster I can get up and become stronger for the next challenge. The power of gentle perseverance simply isn’t talked about enough in my opinion. We live in a world where it’s so easy to be in a hurry all of the time! I remind myself often to moving a little slower really does help avoid a lot of mistakes. And it magnifies otherwise overlooked opportunities along the way… also, NOTHING is free.

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