Story & Lesson Highlights with Lisa Crawley of Hollywood

Lisa Crawley shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Lisa, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
I’ve been attending dance classes again! I used to dance when I was younger/at high school. Music took over a bit, but when I found a class run by Irene Rubinsky I was instantly hooked and try and go three times a week if I can – everyone there is very genuine and supportive, especially Irene!

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a musician, songwriter, and composer originally from New Zealand, now based in Los Angeles. My musical journey started at the age of four with a plastic recorder and a lot of enthusiasm (sorry, neighbours), and it’s been growing ever since.

I’ve released a bunch of albums and EPs, toured internationally, and opened for the likes of John Mayer, Jools Holland, and Suzanne Vega. My songs have popped up in film, TV, and theatre, and I love moving between different creative worlds — from intimate solo shows to writing for the stage and screen.

My music incorporates a mix of honest, ‘funny/sad’ and observational storytelling and a deep love for melody. I’ve built my career by taking bold leaps — like moving across the world — and trusting my instincts. At the heart of it all, I just love connecting with people through music, whether it’s in a quiet room or on a big stage.

Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
I think the part of me that’s fading (slowly) is the people-pleaser. For years I felt like I had to be the musician who smiled, kept the vibe light, and made sure everyone else felt okay — even when I didn’t. It got me through certain situations, but it also meant I wasn’t always being real. Lately I’ve been letting that go. I don’t need to be the endlessly agreeable version of myself anymore — I’d rather just show up as I am, and let the music (and the moment) speak for itself.

What’s something you changed your mind about after failing hard?
Buying a pair of high heeled shoes right before flying overseas to do a televised national anthem performance. I bought them on my way to the airport, and didn’t check the box before getting ready to go on and turns out I was given two right feet and one shoe was also two sizes too big. I wasn’t thrilled, but at least it shifted the nerves I had about singing to being able to walk on the field without falling over. I guess I didn’t ‘fail’ as such, I made it onto the field slowly but surely and managed to get through it – but it certainly made the experience more stressful.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
That my cat Iris is actually human. She dines with me, helps produce and engineer my tracks, shares my Netflix account and offers excellent advice.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: If you retired tomorrow, what would your customers miss most?
I’d like to say it would be my charm, kind nature, sense of humour and wonderful original music…but it would probably be the ability to learn a bunch of overnight/on the day for their event!

Contact Info:

• Website: http://www.lisacrawley.com
• Instagram: http://instagram.com/lisacrawleymusic
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-crawley-a9aabb3b
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/liscacrawley
• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lisacrawley
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisacrawleymusic
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/lisacrawley
• Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisacrawleymusic

Image Credits
Stephanie Cartwright, Whitney Otte, Dustin Genereux, Ben Bentley