S1 E22 Daneen Wilburn — Returning to your calling

Motherhood, music, and daring to step up: Can you nurture a family and your biggest vocal dreams at the same time?

In the journey from professional stages to parenting and back again, it’s easy for singers to feel torn between their commitments and their calling. In this episode, you’ll hear a grounded, honest conversation about pausing, returning, and letting your voice matter, shared by two women who have tried it both ways. If you’re ever caught in “Should I step back—or step up?” this episode is your invitation to believe in both your artistry and your life outside music.

🎧 In this episodeUncover why a paused path is not a lost path—and how artistic passion waits for you if you step awayReframe “doing it right”: Why there’s no single path through motherhood and music, only the best choice for youLearn why visibility and confidence can grow after the break—even stronger than beforeEmbrace that healing (for you and your audience) lies in reconnecting with art, not waiting for perfect conditions

About the GuestDaneen Wilburn is a powerhouse singer from San Diego celebrated for her signature gospel-inspired tone. Leading her family’s band at just seven and performing with legends at the Hollywood Bowl by nineteen, she later stepped back to raise her children—only to return and share stages with icons like Graham Nash and the Pointer Sisters. Her story is proof that it’s never too late to let your voice build the life you envision.

Moments worth your time04:16: How sudden change transformed Daneen Wilburn’s music life and forced creative evolution13:06: “Even when you set music down, it won’t set you down”—the ache and joy of holding onto your art20:04: Why leaving music is never tidy, and how longing fuels a bold return28:43: Raising daughters as a singer—modeling identity, possibility, and pride34:14: (“What makes you unstoppable?”) The moment Daneen Wilburn chose boldness over shrinking—and stepped fully onto her own stage49:08: A vision for post-pandemic creativity: doing the work now, dreaming bigger for what’s next

Standout pull-quote“You never stop, because you can achieve great things—even if time passes.” — Daneen Wilburn 29:37

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