Welcome back to The Brink Podcast with ex All Black Matthew Ridge and kiwi living abroad David Ring. Today is a special day as we welcome our first guest to the show! Meet Terence James, France based Singer/Songwriter and all-round legend and good friend of David. Check out his links here: https://www.instagram.com/terenceiam/ https://www.nitelyfemusic.com/ https://linktr.ee/Terencejames TJ discuss TJ's career as a singer, songwriter, DJ, and TV presenter in the South of France. They talk about TJ's experience on the TV show The Voice in France and his aspirations as a songwriter. They also touch on the cultural aspects of entertainment in the region and TJ's personal journey of overcoming adversity and finding success. TJ discusses his work in the music industry and the challenges and rewards of being a performer. He talks about the importance of working for oneself and the desire to build a successful company. David Ring and Matthew Ridge also shares thei experiences of feeling like an outsider in certain social circles and the importance of not focusing on material wealth. He emphasises the power of social media in his career and the need to be authentic and take the good with the bad. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the impact of music and the fulfillment that comes from creating meaningful songs. Takeaways TJ has had a successful career as a singer, songwriter, DJ, and TV presenter in the South of France. He gained recognition through his participation in the TV show The Voice. TJ's journey has been marked by overcoming adversity and finding success on his own terms. Entertainment is a significant part of the culture in the South of France, with live performances and music being prominent in restaurants and clubs. TJ's experience highlights the importance of perseverance and hard work in pursuing a career in the music industry. Working for oneself is more fulfilling than working for someone else Building a successful company takes time and effort Feeling like an outsider can be turned into a positive experience Social media is a powerful tool for artists Authenticity is key in connecting with an audience Music has the power to evoke strong emotions and create meaningful connections