Episode 10 | with J. Coursey Willis

In this episode of The Shift with Mike & Joe, singer-songwriter and local legend J. Coursey Willis joins us for a wide-ranging conversation filled with stories, laughs, and deep dives. We talk about his early musical influences (spoiler: La Bamba and a broom), his journey from NSA employee to full-time creative, and how he balances music, nonprofit work, and entrepreneurship. Josh shares insights into productivity, delegation, building an email list, and staying focused in the chaos of self-employment. We also get into the history of Kent Island, wild stories from the local music scene, and the fine art of saying no. Oh, and there’s some wine, cemetery tours, and talk of methylene blue… it’s a ride.