TN10: Juliana Nash, Musician and Educator

Age: 58

Basic bio: Juliana is an empty nester, rocker, and songwriting and singing mama. After leading a 4-piece rock band for a decade and owning a music venue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, she now teaches voice to teenagers at the Rock Academy in Woodstock.

Beyond the bio: At 45 I had a full-on identity crisis which led to alcohol addiction and depression. I had stopped singing and writing music to be a mom and I suffered because I gave up what truly fulfilled me. I became a mom at 37 and 40 so most of my adult life I did music and followed my dream. Now, at 58, I am sober. I am happy. My children are in college and doing great. I am releasing a new album in June of 2022.

What makes you a grown-ass lady? To be a grown-ass lady you have to uncover, discover and discard. AND GROW.

Here’s her TueNight 10:

1. On the nightstand: The Searcher by Tana French.

2. Can't stop/won't stop: Writing music and singing.

3. Jam of the minute: “Tymps” by Fiona Apple.

4. Thing I miss: The Boston and NYC rock scenes in the early 90's!

5. '80s crush: Brad Pitt.

6. Current crush: My guy Anthony.

7. Latest fav find: SanRe organic skincare.

8. Last thing you lost: My innocence.

9. Best thing that happened recently: TueNight asked me to answer these questions.

10. Looking forward to: Peace.