Do you have a unique creative gift, but you're overcome with crippling anxiety whenever you're called to use it? And how to you respond when you're not sure if your gift is even meant for the place that you're in? You're not alone, and our guest on The God and Gigs Show has walked that road and will tell you how she's left insecurity behind. Jazz-soul vocalist, vocal / artist coach and recording artist Chantae Cann (India.Aire, Snarky Puppy, PJ Morton) experienced the struggle of finding her voice, defying unrealistic expectations, and battling her own anxiety with help from trusted artists who encouraged her - until she finally embraced her unique place as a world-class artist. In this episode, you will be able to: Embrace your unique gift and overcome comparisons to pursue your passions as a creative Balance influences and battle unrealistic expectations between music ministry and the music industry. Discover the importance of building meaningful relationships and inspiring others to do the same. Chantae Cann is a singer and songwriter who specializes in mature R&B filled with joy and positivity. The Atlanta-based, Chicago-raised Cann has made contributions to recordings by the likes of Snarky Puppy, Avery Sunshine, and The Foreign Exchange. In 2016 Cann released her debut solo album, Journey to Golden, which landed at #1 on the iTunes Jazz Charts and #7 on the Jazz Billboard Charts. Her follow-up release, Sol Empowered charted in the top 10 on the Jazz Billboard Charts. LEARN MORE ABOUT CHANTAE CANN Website - chantaecann.com For Artist Coaching: Email info@chantaecann.com Get Tickets to Chantae's Oct 14th Album Release Concert We’ve love to hear your thoughts about this episode… Tap HERE to send us a text! Support the show NEW DEVOTIONAL ON YOUVERSION! Would you like to understand God's creative process and apply it to your life? Check out our new YouVersion Bible reading plan here! NEW "DISCOVER YOUR CREATIVE PERSONALITY" QUIZ! We've developed this quiz to help you diagnose and discover where you currently stand in your journey as a faith-focused artist. You'll find out which of the 5 Christian Creative Personalities you're currently operating in and how to improve on your strengths and get help with your weaknesses. Take the 5- minute quiz HERE PODCAST MERCH Get God and Gigs themed gear, clothing and accessories HERE! GOT VALUE FROM THIS PODCAST? Exchange VALUE 4 VALUE! You can share: TIME: Send this episode to someone who you know would enjoy it TALENT: Email your art or music to add to our community to allen@godandgigs.com TREASURE: Tap HERE to pick an amount to support the podcast monthly, OR: Get a modern podcast app that allows you support us IN REAL TIME by sending us value digitally! Get a new podcast app that supports these new features HERE.