Meet Britni Mann

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

Hi Britni, thank you so much for making time for us today. Let’s jump right into a question so many in our community are looking for answers to – how to overcome creativity blocks, writer’s block, etc. We’d love to hear your thoughts or any advice you might have.

The cure for writer’s or creativity block is a loaded question, but throughout the year’s I’ve come up with a few methods that help get me through it.

1. My first method is to connect with nature. I find activities that make me feel good, but don’t have anything to do with writing. One of my favorite things to do when I get blocked, is to go to the the Georgia Aquarium and go to the shark exhibit. See, sharks are my favorite animals, and as an annual pass holder, I can go to the Aquarium basically whenever I want, so I try to do that on days where I’m feeling blocked. If I’m unable to get to the Aquarium, I find something to do outside. It’s incredible what your body experiences when you hear the birds singing and feel the air of the wind on your face.

2. Another method I use, is to just write. It doesn’t have to be a song or a well-written poem, but I write down my thoughts on my phone or on pen and paper. I give myself an opportunity to be free, without the pressure of anything coming from it.

3. The last and final method I use, is listening to instrumental playlists. Whether it’s jazz or lofi-beats, having a variety of short-form music playing without lyrics gives me a nice way to exercise and practice writing simple hooks or verses without the pressure of trying to write a full song. This helps me develop my skills without any desired outcome besides thinking freely.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

My name is Britni Mann, aka Britni Ariel and I am an Artist, Writer, Marketer and Founder of Britni’s Bandwagon. I began my journey in the entertainment business as a performer and recording artist and have since expanded my career to help develop other independent artists and creators with my company, Britni’s Bandwagon.

Pre-college, I developed as a performer, performing in talent showcases and local musicals around Atlanta, singing and playing acoustic guitar. As I transitioned into adulthood, I found a career in artist management, publishing and development and took on roles as a writer, event producer and marketer for music blogs, music studios and music festivals.

In 2018, founded my company, Britni’s Bandwagon and helped develop independent creators through music management and artist development. I hosted monthly meet-ups and recording sessions with independent creators and gained an audience of over 100 music makers to attend our events. For about six years, I continued to build Britni’s Bandwagon and chased the dream of becoming the next music mogul, but decided to step away from the glitz and glamour in 2020 to focus on my personal development.

From 2020 to now, I’ve been focusing on my personal development, my brand, music and higher education. In 2020, I began releasing my own original music and in 2023, I received a Master’s of Science in Marketing. Moving forward to 2024, I continue to release music under my artist name Britni, to build Britni’s Bandwagon as a full-scale creative development company and I work full-time as a marketing and communications specialist.

Britni’s Bandwagon continues to grow as an event and creative development company dedicated to bringing people together and providing them with the tools they need to grow in their career. In June 2024, we launched marketing service products like electronic press kits, bios and press releases. These are now live and available to book on our site at https://www.britnisbandwagon.com/services.

Moving into 2025, we will expand our services to include digital marketing services, consultations and monthly educational webinars. Britni’s Bandwagon will also soon launch a membership subscription that will give independent creators a community, resources and tools to build their brand and career on a monthly basis.

We are now meeting with investors and a team to bring this program to life. If you are interested in joining the team or investing, please reach out to [email protected]

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?

1. Listening & Communication – Listening and communication with people seems obvious, but it is extremely important to maintaining good standing in any industry. As someone who is an avid writer, I never had trouble with written communication, but often struggled with verbal communication. Listening to understand and communicating based off of what people are actually trying to say is super important. Lots of conflict and problems tend to arise based off of miscommunication and although it isn’t completely avoidable, communicating clearly and directly will solve a lot of your problems. This skill does not come overnight, but will come with lots of practice, so start today!

2. Learning – Remaining a student of life, of your industry of your organization is a key to growth. You can never grow if you’re stuck doing the same thing and thinking the same way over and over again. Attend webinars, gain higher education, read and study those who are where you would like to be. If you remain a student, you’ll always learn more and grow faster. Learn from those who may have already made the mistakes so that you do not repeat them yourself. Stick with reading published books, case studies and qualified sources so that you don’t get stuck in the doom falls of social media. Take the knowledge that you gain and apply it to your situation, something that works for someone else may not always work for you, but having the knowledge is better than not having it. Always remain a student and you will never stop growing and learning to be better than you were yesterday.

3. Building Relationships – Relationship building is one of the most important skills to develop. It is an art to meet people, build relationships and continue to feed those relationships. Throughout my years, I learned that the stronger your relationships, the easier it is to grow your career. People like to work with people that they like, so make sure you’re who they think about when the right opportunity arises.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

I am in the process of scaling my business, Britni’s Bandwagon and to expand my reach with independent creators. I am looking to build a team of creative event producers, advisors, digital marketers, venue partners and investors that can provide resources and services to help build independent creatives. In addition, I am always looking to connect with independent creators such as songwriters, producers, artists, musicians, podcasters and A&Rs who are in need of help in developing and growing their career.

If you are interested in learning more and being involved in Britni’s Bandwagon, please reach out to me at [email protected] and visit www.britnisbandwagon.com.

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Niya Paige, Jade Forest

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