11. Scott Albert Johnson, Professional Musician and High School Guidance Counselor

Apr 18, 2022

Scott Johnson’s career path is anything but ordinary. After graduating from Harvard, Scott headed home to Jackson, Mississippi, where he volunteered in the Clinton ‘92 campaign before moving to Washington, DC. He waited tables for a while before landing a minor position at the White House. He went back to school and earned a degree in journalism then moved to New York for a position at ABC network. After working as a writer for several years, he eventually found his way back to music, and in today’s episode, Scott shares his experience as a musician. 

Key points include:

• 10:33: A musician’s outlook
• 16:46: What would have most surprised Scott’s younger self
• 20:36: The experience of being on stage 
• 24:22: Most memorable classes at Harvard