Bernard sits down with music industry executive,  Patrick Clifford, whose expansive career includes positions at major record companies including Disney Music Publishing, Capitol Records, and BMG. Clifford shares insight on setting the example of a balanced and healthy environment for your child performer. He also offers advice on how parents can help prevent their child performer from growing up too fast by “trusting your gut” and taking time to let your kid be a kid. Patience is key!

Ep2: Why Is Everyone In Such A Hurry To Fail?

Jennifer McGill began her career at 10 years old as a Mouseketeer on The Disney Channel’s “New Mickey Mouse Club”. Jennifer is a Disney legacy, speaker, recording artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. We talk with Jennifer about her trial-by-fire process of becoming secure with who she is as an artist as well as a person, through the support of her family and listening to the calling on her life. This interview is dedicated to Jennifer’s mother, Joy McGill, who passed away 15 years from the day this podcast aired.

Ep3: Safe And Sound, Part 1

Jennifer McGill's interview was so in depth that we split it into two parts! Jennifer began her career at 10 years old as a Mouseketeer on The Disney Channel’s “New Mickey Mouse Club”. Jennifer is a Disney legacy, speaker, recording artist, worship leader, and songwriter who has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. We talk with Jennifer about her trial-by-fire process of becoming secure with who she is as an artist as well as a person, through the support of her family and listening to the calling on her life. This interview is dedicated to Jennifer’s mother, Joy McGill.

Ep4: Safe and Sound, Part 2

PCG Universal Founder and President, Bernard Porter talks with Entertainment Attorney and PCG Parent, Jeffrey Keiner about the business side of developing your artist. It’s not exactly the glamorous “sweet” stuff but it’s oh so good for you. In the long run, you’ll be so thankful you took time to eat your vegetables!

Ep5: Eating Your Vegetables

Bernard and Molly Porter, founders of the world’s leader in artist development, PCG Universal, interview experts of the ever-changing entertainment industry. 
PTP is the parent’s “go-to” for guidance, perspective, knowledge and encouragement as you shepherd your young performer’s life and career goals.

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