"Have You Cried?" – Mandy Ventrice on Reinvention, Honesty & Heartbreak in Pop
In this episode of My Music, Graham Coath is joined by the wonderfully open and talented Mandy Ventrice, tuning in from the U.S. to talk about rediscovering her voice — literally. Mandy shares the raw truth behind unlearning 20 years of vocal habits, the uphill battle of retraining her instrument, and the unexpected empowerment of vocal lessons that revealed her untapped range and potential.
From discussing influences like Remy Wolf, Pharrell, and Missy Elliott, to the challenges of being an artist in a hyper-algorithmic age, this conversation dives into creativity, self-worth, and finding your path after the pressure to “make it.” And yes, they talk about that song: "Have You Cried?" — a deceptively upbeat track that asks a quietly devastating question many of us never dare say out loud.
Graham and Mandy explore whether men really cry after breakups (and why it matters), what authenticity means in 2025, and how letting go of expectation can be the most radical artistic choice.
✨ If you're a man who's ever wondered whether you're allowed to show emotion — consider this your honesty box.
🎧 Listen, reflect, and maybe even comment:
"Yes, Mandy. I did cry."
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