Zara Larsson: Recovering From Being Too Nice

What happens when you stop trying to be “easygoing” all the time? Singer-songwriter Zara Larsson joins Fearne to talk about people pleasing, ambition, fame, and finally trusting herself creatively after years in the spotlight. Zara reflects on getting signed at just 14 years old, the pressure of growing up in the music industry, and why she’s no longer afraid to speak up about what she wants - whether that’s in the studio, on set, or even in the makeup chair. Fearne and Zara chat about confidence, creative control, perfectionism, and why women are often taught to make themselves smaller to keep everyone else comfortable. Plus, Zara explains why the process of creating music now means more to her than fame or external validation, and why being on stage still feels like home. ✨ Subscribe for new episodes every week. ABOUT HAPPY PLACE Fearne's HAPPY PLACE is a place to celebrate honesty, authenticity and community. Fearne delves into life, love, loss and everything in-between by chatting to inspiring individuals who have made a change in their own lives or help other people to find different ways of seeing life as she reveals what happiness means to them. Happy Place is a space that is safe for all where difference is celebrated and the extraordinary is discovered. A place to focus on the positives and to help you find the joy every day - big or small. Still haven't subscribed to Fearne Cotton's Happy Place on Youtube? ► https://bit.ly/371zqza ABOUT FEARNE COTTON Fearne Cotton is an English television and radio presenter, mother, broadcaster, writer and founder of Happy Place, a place where Fearne holds difficult but important conversations to encourage self-care and self-appreciation, creating a positive impact on the world, giving everyone a voice and actively listening. CONNECT WITH FEARNE COTTON Instagram:   / fearnecotton   Facebook:   / fearnecotton   Twitter:   / fearnecotton   00:00 – Zara Larsson On Finding Her Creative Voice 00:42 – Wanting To Write, Direct And Create 01:21 – Why Making The Music Matters More Now 01:43 – Learning To Trust Yourself As The Boss 02:23 – The Fear Of Saying What You Really Want 03:00 – Asking For Changes Without Feeling Guilty 03:54 – Fearne On People Pleasing In Everyday Life 05:10 – Why Owning Her Songs Means So Much 06:42 – Taking Control Of The Future 07:19 – What Zara Would Tell Her 14-Year-Old Self 08:18 – Being Supported By The Right People 09:08 – The Pressure Of Big Labels 10:14 – Showbiz, Boundaries And Changing Times #zaralarsson #FearneCotton #happyplacepodcast #peoplepleasing