Making your first song is bold. Watching it go viral and rack up millions of streams? That’s life-changing. In this episode, Zack sits down with singer-songwriter Story Slaughter to talk about her creative leap into music during the pandemic, the journey behind her hit single “Ranch Water,” and how embracing the unknown shaped her artistic path.Story shares her insights on creating without expectations, balancing vulnerability with privacy in her songwriting, and how performing live helped her step into her boldest self.Whether you’re chasing a dream or navigating the messy middle of your creative journey, this conversation will inspire you to take risks, trust your gut, and put your work out into the world.Check out Story’s new music video:Good Wife: https://youtu.be/s-QIvkQmkow?si=Ohj7R6AOiym5G4dpFollow Us & Stay Inspired:Instagram: @create.repeat.pod & @create.repeatWatch full video episodes: YouTube.com/@create.repeatSign up for our weekly newsletter: https://createrepeat.substack.comEpisode Credits:Host: Zack EvansProducer: Isaac K. Lee (isaacklee.com)Video: Brian Hartley (happymediumfilms.com)Theme Song: “Where the Sun Shines” by KeenRecorded at Hudson Loft (hudsonloft.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.