The young musician, She Is Jules, shares insight on her newest single “Do Therapists?”, which questions if our therapists need therapists too. Starting her musical career off at a young age, Jules opened up about navigating her music while battling Crohn’s Disease. Jejune got the chance to chat with her about how she helps raise money for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation along with advice she has for anyone going through the same thing. Keep reading to learn about the inspiration behind her music and how she stays grounded through it all.

Where are you based?
I’m based in the area I grew up in, San Jose California!

When did you begin your music career? Was this always something you wanted to do?
Music was always something I wanted to do! My Dad is in the music business, so growing up I was around a lot of musicians and wanted to be just like them. I started performing at the age of 13 at bars and at any open mic I could find in the area. I felt like my career really started when I crowdfunded my first EP when I was 16 years old and began releasing my own music.

You proposed an interesting question in your new single Do Therapists?, where did the inspiration for this song come from?
The inspiration for this song came from my own. Last year I started going to therapy and I thought, ‘hm, does my therapist see a therapist?’. Also, I’ve talked about it before but the reason I started going to therapy in the first place was because I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, Crohns Disease, and it was a lot mentally and physically. I felt like maybe I was a burden to those around me — even my therapist.

What message do you want your audience to receive from your song?
The message I want my listeners to receive is that they are never alone. I think some music, including mine, can be an abundance of emotions. For me, this song felt like I was coping with what I was going through. And if this song helps other people cope with what they are going through or helps them heal —I’ve done my job.

Darkness is a beautiful song. Can you tell us a little bit about what inspired it?
Of course, and thank you! For “Darkness” I worked with my collaborator Lost Skies. Firstly he’s such a kind person to work with. When I reached out to work with him (for the second time) it was around the time the 4th season of Stranger Things came out. When he sent me the track I felt very inspired to write around what was going on in the show.

I feel like there is a story behind your song Happy Ever After. Can you tell us a bit about it?
Absolutely! Happy Ever After is a song I wrote a few years ago actually! Because I’m in a healthy relationship, sometimes when I write I have to do a lot of reminiscing on my life before finding my person. I wrote this song about someone who constantly let me down, someone who I thought (years ago) I could’ve had that “Happy Ever After” with. Luckily, they were not “the one” and I found the person who is worth it.

It’s amazing that you have begun a new partnership with Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, can you tell us more about it?
Absolutely! I actually just spoke to them yesterday. I’m an ambassador for their Orange County Chapter and will be attending their walk on June 3rd in Irvine. I’m excited to bring along my own team to help support and raise money for such an important cause.

How important is it for you to collaborate with this foundation considering your own experience with Crohn’s?
Very important. Crohn’s is something that affects my day-to-day life and a lot of people who I love. When I decided to release my song “Do Therapists?” I knew I needed to be authentic with my story. Working with the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation was the goal for this year. It ultimately brought me a lot of hope and meaning to what I’ve suffered with for so long.

Do you feel like living with Crohn’s has influenced your music?
Definitely! A lot of my songs (some released, some not) are about my struggles with the disease.

How is it navigating your musical career and Crohn's disease at this age? Where do you see yourself in the future?
That’s a great question, I was just thinking about it this morning. I love what I do, and am grateful that I have such a flexible schedule for the days I feel sick. Sometimes I need to remind myself to put my work down because my body requires more rest. I see myself working on more music for my artist project and creative control. I see myself with an authentic following who understands me, my music, and my vision.

What advice do you have for anyone suffering with Crohn’s?
My therapist told me “Life is still worthwhile even in suffering” and that’s always stuck with me in my hardest moments. You can’t take away the fact that Crohn’s sucks. But you can still do important, great, exciting, worthwhile things in your life even when you’re not in remission (like me).

What are some things you do to stay mentally healthy in your everyday life?
My faith is what really keeps me grounded. I journal every morning. I also try to go on walks in my neighborhood and get away from my phone.

What is your motto in life?
I think most of the time, “done is better than perfect”. Especially, because “perfect” rarely exists.

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