ep25 Shaela Miller likes to garden
released October 16, 2025
1:30:43

Shaela Miller discusses the evolution of her music career, her commitment to staying true to herself, and the importance of authenticity in her artistry. She shares stories of her early musical influences, the impact of her community support, and the challenge of balancing personal life with career demands. Highlighting her resistance to the pressures of social media and industry expectations, Miller emphasizes creating music from the heart. She also talks about her work with youth in songwriting camps and her plans for new music. The conversation is peppered with genuine, unfiltered moments that showcase Miller's unique personality.

Guest website: https://shaelamiller.com/
Guest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shaelamiller/
Guest youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShaelaMillerVEVO

hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson

Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480

Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Welcome and catching up

05:33 The Importance of Stage Presence

13:27 Shaela's Musical Journey Begins

16:53 Mentorship and Community Support

18:32 Balancing Music and Personal Life

36:49 The Role of Social Media in Music

48:46 Teaching the Next Generation

54:38 Mentorship and Bonding Through Music

55:43 The Importance of Authenticity in Art

57:07 Reflecting on Musical Evolution

01:00:02 Balancing Artistic Integrity and Fan Expectations

01:02:22 Navigating Live Performances and Audience Reactions

01:05:57 The Role of Band Dynamics in Musical Growth

01:09:42 Recording and Producing New Music

01:10:04 Challenges and Rewards of Working with a Partner

01:13:00 Shoutout to the Band

01:15:36 Upcoming Projects and Future Plans

01:18:08 Post-Fame with Alexi