While Jessica Mauboy's career continues to skyrocket, you might be surprised to know the singer, songwriter and actor has considered walking away from it all. Behind the confidence and joy she radiates, has been a feeling of disconnect and a yearning for her loved ones … but something keeps pulling Jess back to her music. In this episode Jess opens up about the moments she’s questioned if she was done with music, feeling torn between her career and the pull of her close knit family back in NT. Jess reflects on growing up in an Indigenous cultural community and why bringing Indigenous languages into schools is important to her …and like a true Boss Lady Jess reveals why her songwriting process has changed with more confidence, and why she’s unapologetic about owning who she is and what she’s entitled to. To bask further in the Glow of Jess, and her music, tour dates and more click here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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