Coping with Diet Culture as a Professional Singer with Courtney Gayle

Episode 65. Today I'm talking to Courtney Gayle (I know her from middle school as Courtney Warford). Courtney Gayle is an Austin-based singer/model/actress. Known for her powerful-yet-intimate vocal style, she frequently performs solo and with groups throughout the country. As an actress, her one-woman show, “The Blurred Lines,” made a splash at the Metropolitan Room shortly before her musical theater debut at The Fulton Theatre.  Courtney frequently does print and influencer modeling, often showcasing her impressive red locks for brands including DevaCurl and EyeBuyDirect. Currently recording new music with her closest collaborators, Courtney is available for performances, modeling opportunities and voice-over work. "The more comfortable I am, the less successful I am."- Courtney Gayle We cover the following (and more!): Courtney's journey pursuing her dream as a singerHer relationship with food and body and how that played a role when she is clearly told that her body is "part of the sale"The strategies she uses regularly to cope with negative body image thoughts within the entertainment industry Watch Courtney In Action! IG Links: https://www.instagram.com/iamcourtneygayle/ https://www.instagram.com/grittysunset/ Website: https://www.grittysunset.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grittysunsetduo YouTube: Courtney Gayle Want To Support Local Bookstores Near You? Buy your books from Bookshop! Support local bookstores near you and this blog and podcast and help prevent Amazon from completely squashing the local book market. Are You New Here? Welcome! I’m so glad to have you. You might be wondering what this blog and podcast are all about. We relate everything in this podcast back to motivation, but not the hustle and grind kind. Truly sustainable motivation that keeps you feeling energetic and engaged in your life for the long haul. We talk about why “I’m just not motivated” is a myth, and why the TYPE of motivation you have is so important to fully und