EP 87: Thelma Plum | The Musician On Landing Her Big Break, Being A Role Model & Why Music Is The Window To The Soul

In this episode of Gritty Pretty Radio, Eleanor Pendleton (founder & editor-in-chief) and Danielle Gay (beauty director & executive editor) chat with the cover star of Gritty Pretty’s June 2022 issue, indie-roots musician Thelma Plum! Thelma first rose to fame as the winner of the inaugural Triple J’s National Indigenous Unearthed Music Competition ten years ago, in 2012. Only 17 at the time, she established herself as a promising emerging talent and has since become a pioneer for Indigenous representation within media and the music industry. However, it wasn’t until Thelma released her debut album, Better in Blak, that she landed her first ARIA and has since gone on to achieve great success. Today, Thelma is fresh out of two years of lockdowns, has released a new single, been announced as a face of Maybelline New York and is touring the country. In short: she’s showing no signs of slowing down. From landing her big break to creating music in lockdown and why she’s optimistic about the unfurling future, Thelma was an open book and an absolute pleasure to speak with! PRODUCTS MENTIONED: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF 50+, $28.99 [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/101139/la-roche-posay-anthelios-invisible-fluid-spf-50-50ml] Mecca Max Off Duty Stick, $18 [https://www.mecca.com.au/mecca-max/off-duty-blush-stick-pinch/I-043268.html] Lanolips 101 Ointment, $14.95 [https://www.mecca.com.au/lanolips/lanolips-101-ointment-9g/I-020146.html?cgpath=brands-lano] Dermal Therapy Lip Balm 10g, $5.49 [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/86416/dermal-therapy-lip-balm-10g] Mario Badescu Facial Spray With Aloe, Herbs & Rosewater, $18 [https://www.mecca.com.au/mario-badescu/facial-spray-with-aloe-herbs-rosewater/V-004680.html] La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Foaming Gel Anti-Acne Cleanser 200mL, $23.99 [https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/78822/la-roche-posay-effaclar-purifying-foaming-gel-anti-acne-cleanser-200ml] We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and record this podcast on, and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples listening today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.