Seager Storytime - Ep. 31 - Lily Meola in the Cabin

Seager Storytime - Ep. 31 - Lily Meola in the Cabin

Experience on The Voice

In this section, the speaker talks about their experience on The Voice and getting a golden buzzer.

Getting the Golden Buzzer

  • The speaker did not go on The Voice.
  • They received an email that their session was canceled.
  • They got goosebumps during an interview.
  • Interviewers asked different questions.

Residency in Vegas

  • Winning the show gets you a residency in Vegas.
  • Speaker did not want to get a residency in Vegas.

Thoughts on The Voice

  • Speaker did not have any interest in going on The Voice.
  • They thought it would be fun to participate.
  • It has been a long time since they considered participating.

Experience with Alcohol Before Performing

In this section, the speaker talks about their experience with alcohol before performing and being on stage for semifinals.

Drinking Before Semifinals

  • Speaker had one or two shots of whiskey before semifinals.
  • They didn't feel buzzed after drinking.
  • Normally they don't drink before performing.

Audience Energy

  • Audience energy was high during the performance.

Meeting Wifey and AGT Experience

In this section, the speaker talks about meeting his wife and their encounter with milkweed. He also discusses his mother's illness during his time on America's Got Talent.

Meeting Wifey and Milkweed Encounter

  • The speaker met his wife while visiting a diamond shop in Maui.
  • They encountered milkweed, which is a plant that hosts caterpillars and butterflies.
  • The speaker brought home some butterflies for his mom who used to raise them when he was growing up.

AGT Experience and Mother's Illness

  • The speaker's mother was very ill during his time on America's Got Talent (AGT).
  • He performed on the show without telling anyone, including his mother.
  • His performance went well, and he received the golden buzzer.
  • During this time, the speaker noticed that the first butterfly had hatched, which he saw as a positive sign.
  • The speaker did not know how sick his mother was until later on.

The Butterfly Effect

In this section, the speaker talks about a butterfly that hatched at the same time as her friend's passing and how it made her think about life and death.

A Butterfly Hatches

  • The speaker talks about a butterfly that hatched while her friend was passing away.
  • She mentions how the voice of the show "The Voice" made her think about life and death.
  • The speaker talks about how she sat with her friends for 10-15 minutes after her friend passed away.
  • She describes how the timing of the butterfly hatching was perfect.

Winning "The Voice"

  • The speaker talks about winning "The Voice" and getting a residency in Vegas.
  • She describes playing in Vegas once a week for a year.

Writing a Song Called "Butterfly"

  • The speaker talks about writing a song called "Butterfly" with her friend Maggie.
  • She mentions how she got inspiration from a book given to her by Maggie.
  • The speaker describes going to Vegas to write the song.

Little Things Grow and Grow

The speaker talks about how little things can grow and become bigger over time.

Small Things Can Grow

  • The speaker mentions that small things can grow and become bigger over time.
  • They talk about how the world works in mysterious ways, citing an example of a baby sleeping through the night for the first time.
  • The speaker shares their experience of taking care of someone who was sick and how it helped them appreciate life more.

Dealing with Criticism

  • The speaker talks about dealing with criticism on the internet after sharing personal stories.
  • They share a funny moment where they were asked a different question on live TV than what they had prepared for.

Finding Beauty in Life

  • The speaker shares a story about a butterfly hatching at the perfect moment, which helped them find beauty in life again.
  • They reflect on how sharing their personal stories has led to positive connections with others.

Presenting a Song to a Show

The speaker talks about presenting a song to a show and the challenges of finding a place to shoot.

Challenges of Finding a Place to Shoot

  • The speaker suggests shooting the song in their house.
  • They discuss the difficulty of finding an appropriate location.
  • The speaker sends pictures of their studio setup as an option.

Disagreements on Key

  • The speaker suggests singing the song instead of doing a cover.
  • There is disagreement among the team on what key to use.

Emotional Performance on Live Television

The speaker discusses performing an emotional song for live television and getting vulnerable on stage.

Getting Vulnerable on Stage

  • The speaker performs the emotional song for live television.
  • They get emotional and start tearing up while performing.
  • Despite feeling vulnerable, they cry throughout the entire performance.

Never Too Late Message

  • The message of the song is that it's never too late.
  • They express regret for not taking opportunities when they had them.

Losing Your [ __ ] Sometimes Is Okay

The speaker talks about vulnerability in music and how it can be okay to lose your [ __ ] sometimes.

Vulnerability in Music

  • The speaker mentions Sturgill Simpson as an example of someone who gets vulnerable in their music.
  • They discuss how vulnerability can be a good thing in music.

Crying on Stage

  • The speaker talks about crying on stage and how it can be a powerful experience.
  • They mention the Yellowstone guy as an example of someone who has had a similar experience.

Next Steps

In this section, the speaker talks about their plans for the future and starting a podcast.

Starting a Podcast

  • The speaker is planning to start a podcast.
  • They are still figuring out the details but plan to have guests share their stories and advice.
  • The podcast will be called "Daydreamers or the Dreamers Sick".
  • The goal of the podcast is to inspire others.

Other Plans

  • The speaker mentions that they always have fun performing.
  • They also mention that they are blowing up and have a huge audience already.
  • However, they do not feel like they have made it yet.
  • The speaker also mentions that they are considering going live on AGT with Uncle Jim, who started a worm farm.

Career Growth

In this section, the speakers discuss career growth and how it feels to see someone's career take off.

Career Growth

  • One of the speakers asks what's next for the other person's career.
  • They mention that it seems like their career is blowing up and ask if they feel like they've made it yet.
  • The other person responds by saying that even though they have had shows and opened for people, they don't feel like they've made it yet.

Seeing Someone's Career Take Off

  • One of the speakers mentions that they feel like the other person's career just started even though technically, they had been curious about them before being on their show.
  • They also mention feeling proud of seeing someone else's career take off.

Singing and Surfing

In this section, the speakers discuss singing and surfing.

Singing and Surfing

  • The speaker asks if the other person is still singing.
  • They discuss whether the other person grew up surfing.
  • The speaker talks about going on tour with someone who surfs.
  • They talk about driving in a van from Florida to Georgia while on tour.

Touring and Travel

In this section, the speakers discuss touring and travel.

Touring and Travel

  • The speaker talks about canceling shows due to illness.
  • They mention still making it up to Rhode Island despite canceled shows.
  • The speakers discuss their hometowns and where they would like to go in the future.
  • One of the speakers mentions owning a spot in Encinitas, California.
  • They talk about being residents all over the place due to touring.

Conclusion

In this section, the speakers conclude their conversation.

Conclusion

  • The speakers briefly mention recent shows in Nashville.
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Writing and Movies

In this section, the speakers discuss their love for writing and movies.

Love for Writing

  • One of the speakers expresses their love for writing.
  • They mention a bet they made about a movie called "Cats vs Dogs."
  • The speaker talks about how they won the bet and earned $2,000.

Discussion on Movies

  • The speakers talk about a movie called "Cats and Dogs" but are unsure if it's the same as the one from their bet.
  • One of the speakers mentions that they enjoyed watching "Cats vs Dogs" and thought it was a good movie.
  • They discuss how in the movie, cats were portrayed as evil while dogs were portrayed as good.
  • The speakers talk about how scary surfing can be, especially when you're older.

Surfing and Growing Up in Hawaii

In this section, the speakers discuss surfing and growing up in Hawaii.

Surfing

  • One of the speakers grew up surfing small waves on big boards.
  • They mention a move where someone has a rat on their head while surfing.
  • One of the speakers is deeply terrified of surfing.

Growing Up in Hawaii

  • Both Forest and one of the other speakers grew up in Hawaii.
  • They talk about how painting walls pink would be boring to them now, but they would have loved it as children.
  • One of the speakers loves working with children and giving them a world to imagine.

Personal Style and Country Music

In this section, the speakers discuss personal style and how it relates to country music. They talk about the importance of feeling comfortable in what you wear and how that can influence your music.

Personal Style

  • The speakers discuss the importance of wearing clothes that make you feel comfortable.
  • They mention how growing up in the country influenced their fashion choices.
  • One speaker talks about how he is excited to write a country song and incorporate his personal style into it.
  • They joke about someone getting into a fight with their boyfriend and not being able to take off their boots because they are too tight.

Inspiration for Songwriting

  • The speakers discuss the importance of finding inspiration for songwriting.
  • They mention that a great song is a clever mixture of not trying too hard but also having fun with it.
  • One speaker jokes about finding inspiration from a Barbie movie where the character sleeps with her boots on.
  • They briefly talk about an upcoming Mario movie featuring boots as well.

Stagecoach Festival

  • The speakers briefly mention the Stagecoach Festival and express excitement for attending in 2023.

First Impressions

In this section, the speakers discuss their first impressions of each other and talk about Disneyland.

First Impressions

  • One speaker thinks the other seems cool.
  • They discuss age and experience.
  • They talk about growing up with certain words being taboo.
  • They reminisce about watching Barbie movies as kids.

Disneyland

  • The speakers briefly mention Disneyland.

The Importance of Clothing in Performance

In this section, the speakers discuss how clothing can impact performance and express personality.

Clothing and Performance

  • The goal of clothing is to perform well.
  • Colors can also impact performance and express personality.
  • Wearing a yellow shirt on stage with tattoos can make one look like a banana.
  • Wearing a NASCAR jacket full of sponsors on a bad day is unlikely.
  • Red can be an angry color, but it's also associated with passion.

Sponsorships in Different Industries

  • In the music world, dressing is more under the radar when it comes to sponsorships.
  • Some people in the music industry drink energy drinks or wear clothes that they feel represent their image.
  • Some people wear whatever they have in their closet while others are sponsored by companies like Salty Crew and Rockstar.
  • Being one of the best surfers makes sense for being sponsored by companies.

Personal Style

  • One speaker has other siblings, but he's best friends with his brother who is a professional surfer.

Discussing Movies and Snowboarding

In this section, the speakers discuss movies and snowboarding. They talk about a recent trip to Bald Face and a new movie featuring Margot Robbie. They also discuss Ken from Toy Story and his snowboarding skills.

Recent Trip to Bald Face

  • One of the speakers recently went to Bald Face.
  • The other speaker is not sure if it has been released yet.
  • They both agree that it looks fun.

New Movie Featuring Margot Robbie

  • The speakers discuss a new movie featuring Margot Robbie.
  • One of the speakers heard that the movie got terrible reviews.
  • However, they later find out that it has a 7.2 rating on IMDb.

Snowboarding Skills of Ken from Toy Story

  • The speakers discuss Ken from Toy Story and his snowboarding skills.
  • One of the speakers thinks that Ken looks like a douchebag while snowboarding.
  • They both agree that they want to be good at snowboarding but are not currently skilled at it.

Ryan Gosling and Broken Bones

In this section, the speakers discuss a snowboarding trip where one of them broke their tailbone. They also talk about finding a magazine cover featuring Ryan Gosling.

Snowboarding Trip

  • One of the speakers went to the doctor after falling while snowboarding.
  • The other speaker talks about how bad falls can be when they happen.
  • They mention that they were on a snowboarding trip with friends.
  • The group was going off small jumps, but one person tried to hit a larger jump and fell.

Ryan Gosling Magazine Cover

  • One of the speakers mentions that someone told Forrest he looked like Ryan Gosling.
  • They were walking around like an old lady because of their broken tailbone.
  • While Googling pictures of Ryan Gosling, they found a magazine cover featuring him standing on a slide.
  • The cover said he was the sexiest man from 2007.

Broken Bones and Unique Qualities

In this section, the speakers continue discussing broken bones and then talk about what makes people unique.

Broken Bones

  • One speaker jokes that their conversation is now PG-13 because they keep talking about broken bones.
  • They mention that breaking your ass is very painful.
  • Both speakers have broken bones before.

Unique Qualities

  • One speaker compliments the other's aesthetic.
  • They discuss what makes people different and unique.
  • One speaker mentions that being willing to do unique things sets people apart.
  • The other speaker talks about how judges on TV shows have to say yes or no to people's lives.

Personal Style and Sponsorships

In this section, the speaker discusses personal style and sponsorships in the music industry.

Personal Style

  • Some people are very particular with what they like, while others are more living in the moment.
  • People are vocal about what they don't like.
  • The speaker wants people to know that they just do what they like because it's their relationship with their fans that matters.

Sponsorships

  • The speaker thinks that Seeker has a unique way of branding things.
  • They discuss how some sponsors just want their name on a shirt or hat, but Seeker designs things in an appealing way.
  • The speaker would be interested in having sponsors if it was done in a cool way, such as having tattoos or designing clothing items.
  • They mention how Surfers have logos on their boards and wear certain clothing items to promote sponsors.

Under the Radar Sponsorship Ideas

In this section, the speaker talks about under-the-radar sponsorship ideas.

Unique Branding

  • The speaker commends Seeker for their unique branding approach.
  • They mention seeing something posted by Seeker or someone else that inspired them for future photoshoots.
  • The speaker likes how Seeker designs clothing items and mentions not wanting to wear a NASCAR jacket full of sponsors.

Fun Sponsorship Ideas

  • The speaker discusses fun sponsorship ideas such as chugging Red Bull or Monster energy drinks to promote those brands.
  • They joke about not owning a shirt from one of their potential sponsors.

Sewing and Surfing

In this section, the speakers discuss their hobbies of sewing and surfing.

Sewing as a New Hobby

  • The speaker recently bought a sewing machine and has been obsessed with making clothes.
  • She has made skirts, tops, matching sets, and her first pair of pants.
  • She bought a pattern for snowboarding gear but found it difficult to follow.
  • Despite the challenges, she is hooked on sewing.

Surfing as a Lifestyle

  • The speaker's brother is a big fan of Coors beer and wrote a song about it.
  • He is also one of the best surfers in Hawaii and sponsored by Salty Crew and Rockstar.
  • The speaker's brother and his friends wear head-to-toe Salty Crew gear.
  • His whole life revolves around surfing, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.

Sewing and Snowboarding

In this section, the speakers discuss their interest in sewing and snowboarding.

Interest in Sewing

  • One of the speakers expresses her interest in sewing.
  • She talks about trying on clothes that she has sewn herself.
  • The speaker mentions that she is not very good at sewing but wants to improve.
  • The other speaker encourages her to start practicing and says it's never too late to start.

Snowboarding Experience

  • The speakers talk about two other girls who have been on the podcast and are also into snowboarding.
  • One of the speakers shares a story about breaking her tailbone while snowboarding.
  • They discuss wearing jumpsuits while snowboarding and how cool they look.
  • The conversation turns to a funny incident involving a woman wearing a jumpsuit at the gym.

Key Takeaways

The speakers share their interests in sewing and snowboarding. One of them expresses her desire to get better at sewing, while they both discuss their experiences with snowboarding. They also talk about how cool jumpsuits look when worn while snowboarding.

The Importance of Unique Clothing

In this section, the speakers discuss the importance of unique clothing and how it can bring joy to others.

Unique Clothing Brings Joy

  • Wearing unique clothing can bring joy to others.
  • People appreciate when others put effort into their appearance.
  • Many people are not willing to be unique in their fashion choices.

Personal Style is Important

  • Personal style is a personal thing that people take seriously.
  • Some people are very particular with what they like and don't like.
  • It's important to wear what you like because it doesn't really affect anyone else.

Branding and Design

  • The speakers discuss branding and design in clothing.
  • They mention how some companies just throw their name on a shirt, while others have a more appealing design.
  • The speakers commend the company for designing clothes in an appealing way.

Adult Diapers and Dog Training

In this section, the speakers discuss adult diapers and dog training.

Adult Diapers

  • One of the speakers asks if the other likes adult diapers.
  • They discuss how there are adult diapers for dogs.
  • They mention a post about period products that included adult diapers.

Dog Training

  • The speakers talk about how old one of their dogs is going to be.
  • They ask about the normal lifespan of a dog.
  • They discuss retraining one of their dogs to live in the wild.
  • One speaker talks about how they trained their dog to sleep outside using a dog bed on their own bed.
  • They mention trying to get another dog acclimated to sleeping outside.

Making Branded Items and Dealing with Dangerous Situations

In this section, the speakers talk about making branded items and dealing with dangerous situations.

Making Branded Items

  • One speaker mentions that their dog freaked out on them because they were wearing something dangerous.
  • They talk about how it's cool to make stuff.

Dealing with Dangerous Situations

  • The speakers mention that they walk everywhere, even though there are some dangerous moments.
  • One speaker mentions that their dog doesn't like everybody and they have to warn people who come over.

Sewing Clothes with a Pet Deer

In this section, the speaker talks about her pet deer and how she is obsessed with sewing clothes. She also mentions that she is not very good at it.

Sewing Clothes with a Pet Deer

  • The speaker's pet deer lives in her house and is obsessed with sewing clothes.
  • The speaker has made skirts, matching sets, and pants using a pattern.
  • The issue with using patterns is that there are no tricks to avoid predators.
  • The speaker's pet deer scratches people when they try on the clothes she makes.

Creative Process

  • The speaker discusses how most of the people who attend her sewing classes are girls.
  • She talks about how men have more testosterone and may have outbursts during class.
  • The speaker mentions that her pet deer sometimes humps other animals in the room while she sews.
  • She discusses designing a jumpsuit for her pet deer but notes that it would need to be nimble and quick.

Final Thoughts

  • The speaker concludes by discussing adding trim to the jumpsuit and notes that it took an hour and thirty minutes to make.

Outfit Compliments

In this section, the speaker and the host discuss outfit compliments.

Outfit Compliments

  • The speaker asks if there is anything that the host wants to say to close it out or add.
  • The speaker asks if anyone in the room plays music and suggests having karaoke attached to the gym.
  • The host thanks the speaker for coming in and compliments her jumpsuit.
  • A couple of girls walk up and compliment the speaker's outfit.