📅 Released: Originally drafted November 2024 — Public release May 17, 2025

“Be nice, they say. Do the right thing, they say. Don’t be selfish, they say…”
This song is for anyone who’s ever been dismissed, silenced, or told to conform.

Listen To Me is not about rebellion for rebellion’s sake—it’s about reclaiming your voice after being spoken over for too long. It’s honest, raw, and a little uncomfortable. Because the truth usually is.

I wrote this as a reflection of my own experience—caught between expectations, judgments, and pressures.
This is what it sounds like when you decide to speak anyway. To speak up, not out.

I hope you take a moment. Let it play. And maybe this time, really listen.

This song came from a moment when I couldn’t get a word in.
Courtrooms, calls, conversations—people saying listen to me like I wasn’t already trying.

This one’s for all the times I stayed quiet and got trampled.
And also for that lawyer—Frank—who told me to listen like I wasn’t human.

So now, I’m saying it back:
Listen.
It’s my turn.
I’ll let you speak next.
But I ain’t saying it twice.

🎙️ Lyrics:
[Intro]
Be nice, they say.
Do the right thing, they say.
Don't be selfish, they say.

[Demanding]
Go work, they say.

[Resistance]
Listen!!!
Listen!!!
Well, I am nicely going to say—

[Verse 1 – Explanatory]
I have been doing the right thing.
As right as I know.
Who are you to say what is right?

[Verse 2]
And why do you keep calling me selfish?
Who are you?
I am myself.
I ain't you.
You ain't me.
How about you stop being "demandish" and "tellish"?

[Verse 3]
And you want me to go work?
Work on what?
Work for who?
I ain’t gonna work for you.
I work for me.
That is the only thing we should all work for.
You just leave it to me—
how I decide to do that,
what I want to work on,
and what I am capable of working on.

[Chorus]
Are you listening?
You listen to me!
Let’s be fair, and take turns.
Hold on—let me finish.

[Verse 4]
I know that what I am saying
might sound arrogant
or downright foolhardy,
but don’t you worry about a thing—
I will accept the consequences.
I will take whatever comes back,
but there wasn’t enough coming back
from what I was sending forward,
so time to change things up a bit.

[Bridge]
Ok, your turn.
Go ahead.
I will listen now.
I hope you listened to me.
If not,
I can just rewind and push play again.

[Outro]
...

💬 Written by: Andy Brotherton
📌 Produced using AI tools, mastered independently
🔗 More music, thoughts, and projects coming soon.
If this meant something to you, let me know.
And if not... I’ll just rewind and push play again.

LISTEN TO ME

&nbsp; Today’s podcast is a bit of a hodge-podge as JJ still struggles to keep the podcast timing consistent (in other words, she forgot they were supposed to be 25ish minutes and created 2 short ones, lol). &nbsp; First, we’re going to talk a little more about gift card draining (for part 1, check out Episode 468 Gift Card Scams) and then JJ answers a question about tax sales – how to actually get your property after you won in a tax sale &nbsp; &nbsp; Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&amp;A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Business Building Every 3rd Thursday: Real Estate Investing 101 Every 4th Thursday: Empowered Entrepreneur Every 5th Thursday: Wildcard or replay &nbsp; How to watch? Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; &nbsp; How to ask a question? Post a comment on the live video Ask anonymously at&nbsp; Ask in-person (virtually) during our&nbsp; &nbsp; Music License Granted to JJ Conway for "Crestone" by Michael Payne through Filmstro. This license grants a Commercial use of the above named musical composition for synchronisation with one or more creative media projects for worldwide distribution and in perpetuity in accordance with the Filmstro terms of use to the license holder and/or the license holder’s client(s).

Episode 474: Gift Card Draining Part 2 + How To Get Tax Sale Property

There’s a new scam that’s going around where you receive a cheap (but pretty) adjustable ring in the mail along with some business cards and a QR code to scan to learn more about who sent it and why. &nbsp; Unfortunately, many who have scanned this QR code discovered it took them to a link that then installed malware on their computer. Others have reported that it gave the scammers automatic access to their banking information, although that’s probably not what happened unless they actually put their banking information into a webform on that page. &nbsp; What’s MORE likely and YOU want to be aware of, is that some sites can install monitoring software on your computer or phone that then monitors the next time you use your bank ap, scrapes the information from your login, and then sends THAT to the scammers. &nbsp; In this episode, we cover:  What this ring scam is and how to protect yourself Your obligation to respond to or pay for mail you receive but didn’t order How you could go to jail for opening up mail addressed to someone else (and what you should do with it) What to do with those rings and seeds you’re about to get in the mail  &nbsp; Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&amp;A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Business Building Every 3rd Thursday: Real Estate Investing 101 Every 4th Thursday: Empowered Entrepreneur Every 5th Thursday: Wildcard or replay &nbsp; How to watch? Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; &nbsp; How to ask a question? Post a comment on the live video Ask anonymously at&nbsp; Ask in-person (virtually) during our&nbsp; &nbsp; Music License Granted to JJ Conway for "Crestone" by Michael Payne through Filmstro. This license grants a Commercial use of the above named musical composition for synchronisation with one or more creative media projects for worldwide distribution and in perpetuity in accordance with the Filmstro terms of use to the license holder and/or the license holder’s client(s).

Episode 500: Your Money at Risk - The Engagement Ring Scam

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Episode 501: New Malware Attacks and How to Protect Yourself

&nbsp;Ok Y’all, every time I make a “Juneteenth Update” video, seems like it’s immediately out-of-date when new information comes in the next day. I had NO IDEA when we selected Fort Worth, a couple years ago, for the site of our 2025 session, that there would be so much history converging in this part of Texas at the same time as our conference I thought I would retire from the military in 2024 (funny how life derails the best laid plans) and so I picked the metropolitan area closest to my husband. Next year we’ll be in Tulsa and 2027 will be in Kansas City. Things keep changing - hopefully will settle soon. But rather than keep delaying getting info out, I'm publishing this so you get a general feel. For the most up-to-date info, please visit JuneteenthLegacy.com What’s different from the video? Costs, sponsorship packages, and deadlines for submission of your book chapter all different from the video.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have questions, contact us using the info at  &nbsp; Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&amp;A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Business Building Every 3rd Thursday: Real Estate Investing 101 Every 4th Thursday: Empowered Entrepreneur Every 5th Thursday: Wildcard or replay &nbsp; How to watch? Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; &nbsp; How to ask a question? Post a comment on the live video Ask anonymously at&nbsp; Ask in-person (virtually) during our&nbsp; &nbsp; Music License Granted to JJ Conway for "Crestone" by Michael Payne through Filmstro. This license grants a Commercial use of the above named musical composition for synchronisation with one or more creative media projects for worldwide distribution and in perpetuity in accordance with the Filmstro terms of use to the license holder and/or the license holder’s client(s). &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Episode 502: An Already Out-Of-Date Juneteenth Legacy Update

Question: I’ve moved to "Small Town" Texas and opened up a studio. Other places I’ve lived, I have easily filled classes, but it’s been 2 years and I’m having trouble getting students. This question actually came from someone I met at TMEA, the Texas Music Educators Association Annual Conference. They stopped by my “Ask the Money Maestro” Booth, and I’m so glad they did! What I’m going to share with you will work for not just Texas but many southern, rural, or sparsely populated areas, especially communities that are deep in agriculture or are based in ag (such as his "Small Town") If they don’t know you, your momma, your grandma, and your great grandma, it’s gonna take a lot of work for them to buy from you. If you look different from the main populace of the town, it’s gonna take a lot of work for them to buy from you. If you look like the main populace of the town but don’t speak their primary language, it’s gonna take a lot of work for them to buy from you If you have a strong accent or ANYTHING else about you that signifies “different” and “outsider,” it’s gonna take a lot of work for them to buy from you. It’s gonna take a LOT of effort, but once you’re accepted by your new community, you will have loyal business for life. &nbsp; Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&amp;A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Business Building Every 3rd Thursday: Real Estate Investing 101 Every 4th Thursday: Empowered Entrepreneur Every 5th Thursday: Wildcard or replay &nbsp; How to watch? Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; Join us on&nbsp; &nbsp; How to ask a question? Post a comment on the live video Ask anonymously at&nbsp; Ask in-person (virtually) during our&nbsp; &nbsp; Music License Granted to JJ Conway for "Crestone" by Michael Payne through Filmstro. This license grants a Commercial use of the above named musical composition for synchronisation with one or more creative media projects for worldwide distribution and in perpetuity in accordance with the Filmstro terms of use to the license holder and/or the license holder’s client(s). &nbsp;  &nbsp;

Episode 503: HELP! My Business Is Dying Since I Moved to A Small Town

05/01/2025
Remix of "Once Upon a Time" by Toby Fox.

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Episode 517: Foreclosure Consulting 101 – The Process

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