Episode 20 - The Magic of the Voice
– Healing, Reinvention & Following Your Own Path with Amber Mogg Cathey
Episode Overview
It’s Halloween — a night when masks come off — and what better moment to talk about finding your real voice.
In this special episode of Big Dreams & Little Things, Karina and Maria talk with Amber Mogg Cathey, creator of Amber Mogg Cathey Voice and The Vocal Pro Membership.
Amber opens up about what it really means to reinvent yourself — from her early dreams of stardom and years in Nashville’s music industry to the moment she decided to stop touring and start teaching.
What follows is a deeply human story about healing, purpose, and building a brand that reflects who you truly are.
Amber shares how she built a life and brand rooted in joy, play, authenticity, and community — and how you can do the same.
She also gives us a hands-on challenge to reconnect with your own voice and creativity. And as usual we dig deep in science and tiny experiments on this weeks topic.
Enjoy!
Topics Covered
- Leaving the artist grind — why Amber chose not to be a touring performer
- The courage to build a purpose-driven brand (Amber Mogg Cathey Voice & The Vocal Pro Membership)
- Reinvention through service, education & creativity
- Voice science and emotional healing — the vagus nerve and three diaphragms
- Motherhood, identity, and artistic integrity
- The importance of play and experimentation in business
- Building an authentic online presence and creative community
- How ECtA and accountability fuel long-term growth
Time Stamps
- 00:00 – 02:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview
- 02:00 – 07:30 – Amber’s Background & Career Transition
From artist to voice coach
Nashville years and teaching journey - 07:30 – 12:30 – Voice Health & Recovery
Train like an artist, recover like an athlete
Working with Broadway singers
Vocal health practices - 12:30 – 15:30 – Studio Evolution & Vocal Pro Membership
Name changes and rebranding
Partnership with Eva Cassell
Building the membership community - 15:30 – 22:00 – The Science of Voice
Vagus nerve and singing
Voice as therapy and healing
Post-pregnancy voice changes - 22:00 – 28:00 – Community & Peer Support
Creating safe spaces for sharing
Monthly challenges in Vocal Pro
Building authentic connections - 28:00 – 35:00 – Business & Balance
Managing family life with work
COVID pivot and studio restructuring
Working with branding expert Sara Strese - 35:00 – 42:00 – Social Media & Authenticity
Content creation approach
Finding your authentic voice
Play and experimentation exercise - 42:00 – 47:00 – Wrap-up & Tiny Experiment
Contact information
Humming meditation challenge
Next episode preview
References & further reading
Amber Mogg Cathey Voice & The Vocal Pro Membership
🌐 Amber Mogg Cathey Website
🎧 Vocal Tips in 10 Podcast
📸 @ambermoggcatheyvoice
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