Ashleigh Chevalier

Country artist, songwriter, and creative entrepreneur Ashleigh Chevalier shares her powerful story of resilience, healing, and building a thriving independent music career.

In this episode, Ashleigh opens up about surviving domestic violence, balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship, and using songwriting as a tool for emotional healing and authentic storytelling. As an independent country artist and creative business owner, she reveals how she turned personal pain into creative power — and built a brand rooted in truth, strength, and transformation.

Whether you're a musician, dancer, writer, or visual artist, this conversation offers real insights on:

• Thriving as an independent artist
• Creative entrepreneurship and audience building
• Healing through songwriting
• Resilience after trauma
• Balancing artistry and family life
• Women in country music and creative leadership

This episode is a must-listen for creatives ready to turn pain into purpose and build a sustainable artistic career.

Folk and Rock Country singer-songwriter and creative strategist Ashleigh Chevalier joins host Dave Petrick for a deep dive into what it really means to survive and thrive as a working musician in today’s evolving music industry

In this candid conversation, Ashleigh shares:

• Her journey from classical vocal training to independent artist
• Recording her first album with Grammy-level musicians
• The reality of gig life — sacrifice, solitude, and connection
• Why open mics still matter for emerging artists
• The truth about radio airplay and “pay-to-play” culture
• How Nashville’s music industry can both inspire and consume artists
• Why she believes AI won’t replace authentic musicianship
• The importance of knowing your “why” — and why hers is always people

Ashleigh also discusses songwriting as an unfiltered creative process, producing her own albums, and navigating both artistry and entrepreneurship through her marketing and PR expertise

For independent musicians, singer-songwriters, and creative entrepreneurs, this episode offers powerful insight into building a sustainable music career without losing authenticity.