When it's Time to Get a 9 to 5

Author: Bridgette Cooper, Bridgette Cooper Host/Producer
Published: Tue 02 Sep 2025
Episode Link: https://www.harbourforthearts.com/episodes/when-its-time-to-get-a-9-to-5-TizIM4dz

🎧 Bree welcomes listeners back after a summer break and encourages them to revisit the Juneteenth celebration episode

📚 Visit the website for a free Juneteenth recipe ebook

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🎭 Discussion on the evolving arts landscape and job scarcity at major institutions like the Kennedy Center

💼 Bree shares her personal journey balancing performance and full-time work, including her transition into music education

🏆 Story of becoming the first music educator to win a mainstream teaching award

💡 Tips for artists considering full-time employment and the benefits of having a W2

❤️ Encouragement for performers facing audition fatigue and financial uncertainty

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