From behind the bar to center stage, pop powerhouse Jaimie Steck is rewriting the rules of what it means to go viral and still grind like hell. You've probably seen her hilarious One Time bar skits on TikTok — now she's stepping into her full pop star era with her latest single Red Rum and a music video that delivers choreography, spectacle, and serious star power.
In this raw, inspiring episode, Jaimie sits down with Meredyth to talk about:
What it really takes to self-fund a music career in 2025
How bartending became both survival job and creative goldmine
Her obsession with true pop showmanship and why it's missing today
The power of relentless self-belief and homegrown hustle
How her content bridges generations — from teens to moms
The behind-the-scenes drama, doubt, and drive that fuels her art
Why being underestimated is actually her biggest weapon
Whether you've dreamt of making it big, or you're just tired of waiting for permission, this episode is a masterclass in creating your own stage — and owning it.
00:00 – Meet Jaimie Steck, her viral "One Time" series, and stepping into her pop star era
02:10 – Turning bartending chaos into TikTok gold
05:00 – Why she writes notes on shift and turns real stories into content
09:15 – Finding the balance between content and music — and going viral with both
10:40 – The problem with today's music scene and her mission to bring back the pop show
13:30 – Her first video shoot, low budget, high impact
16:00 – Why she pays dancers full price and refuses to cut corners
19:10 – Dealing with assumptions about "silver spoon" success
21:00 – Working double shifts to self-fund her dreams
23:20 – Red flags in the industry and breaking through anyway
26:30 – What it's really like going viral — and being recognised in real life
30:00 – How her bar job turned into a stage (literally)
34:40 – Viral videos, fake ID stories, and customer service chaos
38:15 – Her perfect creative storm: a job that lets her perform
42:10 – Why she's not looking for development — she's already done the work
44:45 – Meredyth's advice: hook them with a ballad, then show them the fire
46:10 – The business of being ready before the industry notices
49:30 – Her plan: more content, more videos, and the next big move
51:00 – Why you need to repost, comment, and support indie artists you love
53:00 – Final words on being deliberate, genuine, and ready for the moment
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✨ TikTok: @jaimiesteck
✨ YouTube: Jaimie Steck
✨ Website: www.jaimiesteck.com
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