Passionate Performer Podcast
¡Hola! I’m Melissa V. Cartwright - Latin singer, songwriter, actress, voice coach, and passionate performer just like you. Over the past 25 years, I’ve navigated the ups and downs of life as both a hobby and professional vocalist—and I’m still at it. In this podcast, we’ll tackle the challenges we face - from forgotten lyrics and shaky nerves to vocal fatigue and booking gigs.
Think of me as your voice coach and partner-in-crime, here to help you problem solve so that you shine and show up as the best version of yourself. We’re in this TOGETHER, so grab your café or put me in your headphones. Let’s take the next right step toward performing with freedom, confidence, and JOY.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 77
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep. 17: Finding our way back to singing with Renee Maranan
Vocal instructor & life coach, Renee Maranan, helps discouraged artists get back on the path towards courageous singing and feeling like themselves when they do.
Don't forget to follow & leave a r…
Ep. 16: Dissociation: Staying present on stage with Dr. Heather Keefe
Ep. 15: Being a mindful mompreneur with Lauren Ireland
Ep. 15: Being a mindful mompreneur with Lauren Ireland
Canadian-based voice coach & owner of Singsana, Lauren Ireland, joins Melissa for a cafecito to talk about running multiple businesses, music …
Ep. 14: When your mom is also your voice coach
In this special Mother's Day episode, Melissa has a conversation with her daughters about the realities of navigating their parent-child/teacher-student relationship. Is it like having a "momager"? D…
Ep. 13: Anxious to Sing with Keziah Grace
Mindset, performance anxiety, and career coach, Keziah Grace, encourages listeners with her singing story and how she's helping performers work through their anxiety to show up as the unstoppable sin…
Ep. 12: The benefits of private lessons & online programs
Performing artists invest in honing their craft – from voice lessons, programs, and classes – there are so many resources at our disposal! Melissa breaks down the benefits of different types of train…
Ep. 11: Healthy boundaries for the performing vocalist
When it comes to booking shows and performing professionally, how do we protect ourselves from burnout, even when we have the career we've always dreamed of? Melissa shares some mental, vocal & logis…
Ep. 10: Singing to our inner child & cartoon creations with Sydney Burris
From Austin, TX, voice teacher & professional artist, Sydney Burris shares what it means to come back to the music that nurtures her “inner child," how she encourages singers to find their true selve…
Ep. 9: Taking risks with Shawn Cartwright
Episode 9: Taking risks with Shawn Cartwright
Melissa teams up with her husband, Shawn Cartwright, a singer, musician, former worship minister, and the new CEO of Cartwright Creative Craftworks, to…
Ep. 8: 10 creative women I’m currently obsessed with (and you will be, too)
Episode 8: 10 Creative women I'm obsessed with (and you will be, too)
Melissa celebrates the women who have and currently influence her career, art, and personal health & well-being. From recording…
Ep. 7: Saying NO for a better YES
If our lives are filled to the brim with activities and tasks, there's no room for fresh creativity to flow. Melissa shares a heart-to-heart about how she's made room, both professionally & personall…
Ep. 6: Embracing playfulness in our music & career with Allie Tyler
Voice teacher, business & marketing coach, and fellow singer Allie Tyler shares a cafecito with Melissa and talks about how the best avenue to finding ourselves and embracing fun & flow is through re…
Ep. 5: Treating improvisation as a vocal playground and removing the fear
Vocal improvisation is actually more structured than you think it is. Melissa gives you a mini-voice lesson with ad lib tools you can sing before the end of the episode!
Get registered for her AD L…
Ep. 4: 3 ”Holy !” stage moments that made me a resilient singer
Embarrassing moments on stage DON'T have to derail us from ever singing again. Melissa shares 3 of her less-than-ideal performances, what they taught her, and how we can show up with a better awarene…
Ep. 3: Celebrating our individuality with Gabriel Weiner
New York-based voice teacher, Gabriel Weiner, joins Melissa for a virtual cafecito to talk about what makes us unique as singers & teachers.
Why do our origins stories matter? Why do we need to th…
Ep. 2: What we say about our singing matters
Melissa offers helpful ways to begin addressing what our voice is doing and unlock the mental blocks that may be holding us back from singing in a way that feels & sounds free!
To work with Melissa…
Ep. 1: How to deal with the haters
Melissa shares her experience with getting harsh online critiques and offers a tool that will ground you as an artist.
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I am a (musical genre) artist, reaching my audien…