Dream Life Club is the show for creatives and entrepreneurs committed to chasing and living out their dreams. Through interviews as well as solo-episodes, the show offers insights and inspiration to anyone looking to build their dream life.
About the host: Sumi Krishnan is an award-winning entrepreneur who walked away from the 200 person consulting firm she started while in college to chase her lifelong dream of being a music artist. She has been featured in media from Forbes to Inc. Magazine and is transforming the definition of what it means to be a pop music artist today.
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Get into the WILD: the 3 C's for Success as a Creative
Jul 03, 2026
In this solo episode, Sumi shares one of the biggest mindset shifts she's had since moving to Los Angeles to pursue music: success isn't built alone. Drawing from her own experiences, she unpacks the…
Building Community and Connection in the Music Industry with Hannah Avison
Jun 26, 2026
Hannah Avison is a chart-topping songwriter, music activist, and community builder whose work has impacted the music industry both in and out of the studio. With songwriting credits alongside artists…
Thai Long Ly on Fear, 20+ Years in Music and One Question Every Creative Needs to Answer
Jun 19, 2026
Thai Long Ly is a Los Angeles-based producer, audio engineer, mixer and bassist with over two decades in the industry and has worked with artists like Pink, Dionne Warwick, Robbie Williams, Elle King…
Creating your FUEL for a Winning Creative Career
Jun 13, 2026
We are constantly bombarded by other people's ideas, advice, and opinions...and it's making it harder than ever to tune into our own creative vision.In this solo episode, I'm getting real about why…
Ethan Buckner on Music, Activism and Living a Life By Design
Jun 09, 2026
Ethan Buckner is a singer-songwriter, community organizer and activist based in Venice, California. He's spent years fighting big oil pipelines, organizing solidarity fundraisers for communities in…
Amber Grimes on Ego, Anti Girl Bossing and Upgrading Your Dreams
Jun 05, 2026
Amber Grimes is an entertainment executive and leader in the music industry. Currently EVP and General Manager at LVRN (Love Renaissance), the Atlanta-based label and management company. She's…
Producer Ryan Gladieux on engineering hits, working with the greats and loving the journey
May 29, 2026
Ryan Gladieux is one of my producers so this episode feels like two friends catching up in a studio and going deep on the music industry.Ryan started as a recording intern at Atlantic Records and…
How Hyperbole, Hinduism & the Right Words will help you Build your Dream
May 26, 2026
I've been thinking a lot about the power of the words we tell ourselves. I got into the concept of creating a "hyperbole" for yourself, a goal so big and so aligned with your soul that it almost…
How to Build a Multi-Platinum Career in the Music Industry: Shari Short’s True Story
May 15, 2026
Shari Short is a RIAA certified multi-platinum songwriter and producer who has written for Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Rita Ora, Sofia Reyes and more. She toured as a background vocalist with Demi…
The American Dream: Why Your Personal Dream Can't Exist Without This Conversation
May 12, 2026
My new song American Dream comes out this Friday!! Pre-save it here.This week I'm getting into something that's close to my heart, the idea of the American Dream which inspired my new song out this…
Never Sell Out: Dan Smalls on Building Something Real in the Music Industry
May 08, 2026
Dan Smalls is one of the most respected independent concert promoters in the country. With over 35 years experience, he built DSP (Dan Smalls Presents) from a single 1,600 seat theater in Ithaca, NY…
How to Get Over Fear and Build Your Dream
Apr 28, 2026
This is for anyone who feels stuck in something that you don't want to be doing. About five years ago, I made the huge leap to sell my successful company (which I had been building for 10 years) to…
This Is Why Creatives Quit — And How You Won't
Apr 18, 2026
Sumi discusses the very real challenges building a career as an indie artist (you're not alone!!) and how to overcome them and win.
What It Actually Takes to Get Better
Apr 10, 2026
In this solo episode, Sumi breaks down the mindset shift that separates people who actually get better at something from those who stay stuck at the same level. Using her own piano journey and the 12…
Empowering Songwriters: Michelle Lewis' Journey in Advocacy
Mar 27, 2026
This podcast episode features the esteemed Michelle Lewis, an award-winning songwriter and a prominent advocate for music creators' rights. We delve into her remarkable journey from crafting…
Navigating the Final Stretch: Overcoming the Last Lap Syndrome in Creativity
Mar 20, 2026
Sumi talks about the the “Last Lap Syndrome,” that moment where you’ve done 80–90% of the work… but can’t seem to finish a creative project and put it out into the world.In this episode, Sumi…
What is the Dream Life Club podcast?!
Mar 11, 2026
Welcome to the Dream Life Club podcast! Let's build our creative dream, together.
my NEW strategy on building a career as a music artist
Mar 11, 2026
Sumi shares a little personal peek into her new attempt to start world building as an artist and what this means for her artistic evolution - and yours!
We Need your Art NOW more than EVER (told through a dating story!)
Feb 06, 2026
In this episode, Sumi shares what you might consider an embarrassing dating story to illustrate a point that she doesn't hear emphasized enough! Ultimately she shares how to process the chaos around…
How to Speak With Influence (Without Trying to Convince)
Jan 21, 2026
In this episode, Sumi shares 4 frameworks to use immediately in your conversations with EVERYONE in order to own your power and have more influence, immediately! She's hot off an in person training…
5 things helping me stay grounded, inspired and creative during these chaotic times!
Jan 16, 2026
Sumi shares 5 concrete things she's doing during this season to help make sure she stays grounded, inspired and creative during these times while plugging in, strategically, to what's going on in…
Rebranding to Creating Amid Chaos
Jan 09, 2026
Sumi X welcomes you to 2026 with a rallying cry to keep creating, keep making art, keep finding joy and keep coming back to your humanity...despite the chaos in thew world around us. Now more than…
What it Means to be an American
Nov 13, 2025
Amidst humored disagreements, Sumi and Ryan explore the complexity of feelings when it comes to identifying as an "American" today. They open ups conversation on values, patriotism, best case…
Welcome to WTF Do We Do Now
Nov 13, 2025
Sumi and Ryan introduce the podcast, WTF do we do now!?" inviting you into a space where we can have smart, emotional and casual conversation about what's going on in America today, how we can deal…
We're BAAAAACK! Season 2 (what to expect)
Nov 13, 2025
As promised, join the Sumiverse (i.e. our email community) here! https://fans.xosumix.com/join-the-sumiverseSumi shares a new surprise for season 2 and a little advice on achieving a creative dream…
2024 in Review: The Good, The Bad, and the Thrill of 2025
Jan 28, 2025
Well, well, well. Sometimes things do NOT go as planned! I had recorded this episode middle of December of 2024 - but then my grandmother passed away and I had to take a couple emergency trips to DC…
The Mindsets Behind my first $25M Deal: Ask about the Llamas
Nov 23, 2024
In this episode, Sumi offers 4 steps to winning big in business - but these are not strategies or tactics. Instead, they are often-overlooked mindsets behinds the actions you need to take to win big…
2 Tips to Navigate Differences Productively at the Thanksgiving Dinner Table & Beyond
Nov 15, 2024
We're living in a divided world where half the country believes one set of facts while the other half believes an entirely different one. Sumi delves into this pressing issue of misinformation in…
4 Questions for 2024 Success
Nov 01, 2024
Welcome back to the Dream Life Club Podcast!Ever feel behind or like you're not sure if you're maximizing your time, energy or potential? Ever feel like you could be doing so much more? A little…
Everything on the line: Are you voting for Kamala Harris?
Oct 24, 2024
Welcome back to the Dream Life Club Podcast!In this episode, Sumi speaks out on the gravity of this moment in the United States regarding the elections coming up in two weeks and what’s at stake. Why…
