Being Naive to the Rules Can Be Your Greatest Asset | Rebecca Amissah | Spotlight Series Ep.61

10/09/2025 49 min
Being Naive to the Rules Can Be Your Greatest Asset | Rebecca Amissah | Spotlight Series Ep.61

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Send us a textBeing Naive to the Rules Can Be Your Greatest Asset | Rebecca Amissah | Spotlight Series Ep.61GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0From singing for royalty to redefining motherhood in musical theatre - Rebecca's story proves there are no rules when you create your own path.Welcome to another powerful episode of the Spotlight Series! Today we're joined by the incredible Rebecca Bernice Amissah - vocalist, musical theatre performer, choir leader, coach, and founder of Gospel Essence and AmisStar Vocal Studios.Rebecca's journey spans continents, genres, and generations. From performing for Prince Charles's 70th birthday to starring on West End stages, she's built a career that defies traditional industry rules. But perhaps her most groundbreaking moment came when she returned to work just 15 weeks after giving birth - whilst breastfeeding - challenging perceptions of what's possible for new mothers in theatre.🎭 What You'll Learn:How being "naive to the rules" can actually be your greatest strengthWhy understanding there are "rules but no rules" in the creative industriesPractical strategies for building multiple income streams as a performerHow to advocate for yourself in unprecedented situationsThe power of mentorship and asking for help in business📝 Key Topics Covered:Returning to work as a breastfeeding new mother in musical theatreBuilding Gospel Essence and Amisstar Vocal Studios from scratchThe Prince's Trust support and performing for royaltyOvercoming harsh feedback and skill developmentCreating change for future generations of performer-parents💡 Rebecca's Businesses:Gospel Essence - Community choir building connections through musicAmisstar Vocal Studios - Vocal coaching and performance training🏆 Career Highlights Mentioned:Performed the national anthem for Prince Charles's 70th birthday at the London PalladiumFlown to Abu Dhabi to perform at the Grand PrixNominated as finalist for New Business of the Year (two consecutive years)Nominated for Most Innovative Business Award✨ On Writing Through Grief:Rebecca also shares the deeply personal story of writing her chapter whilst navigating the loss of her father, demonstrating how creative projects can provide purpose and healing during life's most challenging moments.📚 Get the Book:Rebecca's chapter "Being Naive to the Rules Can Be Your Greatest Asset" appears in "Spotlight on Success: When Passion Meets Purpose" - available on Amazon. GET THE BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spotlight-Success-Passion-Meets-Purpose/dp/B0FFH88B1C/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 #PublishingExpert #AmazonKDP #BookPublishing #SpotlightOnSuccess #PublishingPod #PrintOnDemand #BookFormatting #AmazonBestseller #BookLaunch #PerformerPreneur 📕 Buy The Showbiz Side Hustle Handbook: https://ln-k.me/clGQ🎭 Join our community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Performerpreneur📕 Download our free guide - The Dream Big Workbook!: https://ln-k.me/GKCR🎙️ Listen to the podcast: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2386041.rssConnect with Nicole:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerformerpreneurInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/performerpreneurWebsite: https://performerpreneur.co.uk/#ShowbizSideHustle #PerformerBusiness #CreativeEntrepreneur #performerpreneur

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