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Finding Purpose Through Creativity: Joe Reeve on Music, Entrepreneurship, and the Long Game

Savia Rocks introduces Season 7 of The Us People Podcast and interviews Joe Reeve, a director, award-winning saxophonist, creative entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder of The Creative Meetup. 

Joe shares growing up in Felixstowe, moving to Newcastle at 18 to study music, and building a professional career by playing diverse styles, including nightclub residencies that expanded into weddings and events. He discusses the realities of entrepreneurship, playing the long game, self-reflection, authenticity, forgiveness, and learning to be gracious while proving doubters wrong. 

Joe credits sax teacher Martin Robinson for sparking his purpose, describes his typical day (nature walk, coffee, admin, practice, reading, gym, gigs), and explains his curiosity for travel and cultures. He chooses “power” as a key theme, names “Experience” by Ludovico Einaudi as his current life soundtrack, and mentions Nat King Cole, Nelson Mandela, and Che Guevara as island companions, with Costa Rica as a moment of peace, then shares where to find him online.

00:00 Welcome to the Podcast
00:19 Legacy and Trauma Mindset
01:10 Meet Joe Reeve
02:26 Growing Up and Moving Away
04:56 Becoming a Working Musician
08:56 Playing the Long Game
11:25 Identity and Self Reflection
18:16 Who Gave You a Chance
19:18 Mentor Who Sparked Purpose
23:17 A Day in Joe's Life
28:04 Curiosity and Exploration
28:46 Travel Shaped Curiosity
30:35 Open Minded Worldview
33:07 Choosing Power
34:35 Redefining Power
36:06 Learning Forgiveness
39:59 Soundtrack Of Life
43:06 The Question I Want
46:42 Desert Island Picks
48:36 Finding Peace In Nature
51:19 Where To Find Joe
52:55 Podcast Farewell
53:59 Value And Gratitude
54:56 Closing Lyrics Outro

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Thank You So Much Joe for all the Knowledge you having given us and shared with so many people all over the world. Knowledge Really Is Power - Savia Rocks

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