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The Night I Became a Rock Star at Philadelphia Airport

Mar 5, 2026

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12 min read

The Night I Became a Rock Star at Philadelphia Airport

How a cancelled flight reminded me how to hold on to what we've got

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

Jan 15, 2026

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7 min read

The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

And one that helps you not feel alone in your mental health struggles.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake

Oct 8, 2025

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9 min read

Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake

If your dreams keep you up at night, it’s not a sign to give up. It’s a sign you deserve support. I'm here to give it to you.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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So...I started a podcast (but not that kind of podcast)

Apr 29, 2025

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6 min read

So...I started a podcast (but not that kind of podcast)

But now felt like the right time — and it’s for you who has been here all along.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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The lie I told myself

Apr 23, 2025

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9 min read

The lie I told myself

It's never too late to find your purpose.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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The most honest thing I ever heard from a musician

Apr 16, 2025

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9 min read

The most honest thing I ever heard from a musician

And why taking care of yourself doesn’t make you any less of a musician.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"

Mar 12, 2025

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10 min read

You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"

Or Is That Just What You’ve Been Told?

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician

Dec 18, 2024

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6 min read

The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician

Behind every song, there’s a battle. Here’s why our struggle matters.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

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200 Subscribers: A Milestone That Means More Than Numbers

Nov 27, 2024

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6 min read

200 Subscribers: A Milestone That Means More Than Numbers

How Your Support is Helping Break the Silence Around Mental Health in Music

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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