Mia Wray, an Australian pop singer and songwriter from Noosa, gained recognition after winning the Telstra Road to Discovery Program. In this conversation, she reflects on her musical influences, from Eva Cassidy to Bobby Darin, shaping her passion for performance. Wray discusses the emotional challenges of releasing personal music, the balance between authenticity and self-criticism, and her transformative moment meeting her idol, Gabrielle Aplin. She emphasizes the importance of genuine connections over superficial success in her artistic journey.