British singer-songwriter Jessica Sweetman shares her incredible story of resilience, creativity, and leading with authenticity. From busking in Soho and performing in jazz clubs at 16, to squatting inside a Nashville record label until they offered her a deal, Jessica’s fearless pursuit of her dream redefines what it means to lead yourself through risk, rejection, and reinvention. Now working independently, collaborating with legends like Paul Oakenfold and Alfie Boe, and recording at Abbey Road Studios, Jessica opens up about mental health, self-leadership, and finding peace in the chaos of the music industry. 🎧 In this episode: How Jessica broke into music against all odds Why her record deal nearly broke her — and how she came back stronger The truth about creativity, control, and leadership in the arts Her powerful new collaborations and life lessons on authenticity 👉 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with global leaders, creatives, and change-makers. NOTE: Jessica Sweetman and Alfie Boe have recently collaborated on a duet called "Broken Perfect Love" and are touring together, with Sweetman as a special guest on Boe's 2026 tour #LeadershipEnigma #JessicaSweetman #MusicIndustry #Creativity #Leadership #Resilience #AbbeyRoad #PaulOakenfold #AlfieBoe Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.