Meet Ivy James

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Ivy James. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Ivy, so excited to talk about all sorts of important topics with you today. The first one we want to jump into is about being the only one in the room – for some that’s being the only person of color or the only non-native English speaker or the only non-MBA, etc Can you talk to us about how you have managed to be successful even when you were the only one in the room that looked like you?

Being the only one in the room that looks like me is something I’ve experienced almost constantly. I am always the youngest person in any professional setting and usually one of- if not the only female there as well. I’ve learned I have to hold myself to a different standard, always striving to act professionally and on my best behavior. I show up on time, ready to work and most of all PREPARED. Whether it be showing up to a writing session with lyrics, melodies, and ideas ready to go… or with an already warmed up voice on a long recording day. Being prepared is my number one.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

My name is Ivy James and I am a musician and songwriter, I make music I would just describe as “me”. Whatever I feel like making that’s what I’m going to make. I’ve recently started work on an entirely new side of my project I can’t wait for everyone to hear. It’s so much of myself and I’m so happy with the work I’ve done and how far the music has come since my “Ghost of You” days.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Definitely knowing how and when to speak up for myself, how to be direct about the things you want without being rude, and how to hold your own in a room with people older and more experienced than you.

What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?

My biggest growth have definitely been within my artistry. I think I’ve finally come to understand what I want and who I am as an artist and an individual. Really leaning into the darker and more uncomfortable side of myself to get there. It’s truly changed everything for me and I think people are going to hear that in the new music.

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