EP022 - Katie Underwood - Following Inspiration and Trusting Your Gut

This weeks episode was a genuine buzz for me as a sat down with the ever so versatile artist, ‪@katieunderwoodmusic‬ From her early days with UK Trance act Terra Ferma to her chart-topping success with Australian pop group Bardot, Katie's career is a testament to her adaptability and talent.
Katie made her mark in the dance music scene before joining Bardot in 2000. The group's debut album topped charts and went platinum in Australia and Singapore. After leaving Bardot in 2001, Katie continued to shine, winning the APRA Award for Most Performed Dance Work with Disco Montego’s "Beautiful" and securing multiple No. 1 spots on the ARIA Club Chart with her solo and collaborative tracks.
Beyond her musical achievements, Katie has been a celebrated performer at LGBTQ+ events and a Victorian Rainbow Award winner. She transitioned to Jazz in 2009 and later embraced new-age music, producing six albums centered on mantra and meditation.
In 2020, Katie reignited her passion for pop and dance music, forming Ka’Bel with Belinda Chapple. She continues to innovate, recently delivering a TEDx talk on Mantra meditation and mentoring young musicians at Rock Academy.
Katie is not only an artist but also a certified Meditation Teacher and Sound Healing Therapist. Balancing her professional life, she single-parents two tenacious teenagers.
In this episode, we explore the challenges Katie faced as a woman in the music industry, her experiences with reality TV, and the profound impact of her recent ADHD diagnosis. Katie’s journey from music to natural healing is inspiring, showing her dedication to personal growth and helping others.
Find out more about Katie's Sound Healing Mission--- www.underwoodhealing.com
And to watch her latest TEDx Talk--- • My mantra meditation j...
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0:00 Introduction to Reality TV Star Katie Underwood
1:08 The Unknown Territory of Reality TV
3:27 Musical Aspirations Before Reality TV
6:48 The Fantasies and Realities of Pop Stardom
8:37 Lessons Learned from Reality TV Stardom
9:16 Navigating Career Choices Post-Pop Stars
10:33 Transition to Dance Music and Success with Beautiful
19:17 Finding Comfort in Dance Music
21:41 Career Evolution Beyond Dance Music
28:07 Letting Personal Learnings Guide Career Choices
33:10 Rethinking Success in Career and Life
34:22 Influencing the Next Generation: Career and Education
36:51 Work and Identity
42:50 TEDx Talk Experience
51:28 The Diagnosis Journey
57:20 Childhood Experiences and Diagnosis
1:03:51 Masking and Exhaustion
1:07:41 Shedding Masks
1:11:11 Connecting on TH-cam
1:12:57 Redefining Age and Purpose

[@laurenguy3547]

Awesome!!! Thanks Myke & Katie.. Beautiful, inspirational.. heartfelt!!! Xx

[@insightsystemsgroup]

Glad you enjoyed it! and thanks for listening!

[@katieunderwoodmusic]

Thanks Lauren 🙏🏻

[@pauldiben]

Amazing interview!! Loved every minute! Thank you both for sharing your stories and wisdom 🙏🏻💜

[@insightsystemsgroup]

Thanks for taking the time to listen. Katies energy is contagious...

[@katieunderwoodmusic]

Thanks Paul. So glad you enjoyed it

[@justaddvodka]

Great messages. Thank you!

[@insightsystemsgroup]

Thanks for watching!

[@katieunderwoodmusic]

Thanks Dale. Glad you got something out of it ☺️