The Broken Glass Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Broken Glass Podcast is designed to highlight women in the music industry and create a community of women who look out for each other. You’ll hear stories from women across all facets of music. We’ll share tools and resources available to you to make your dream job come to life or to start that business you’ve always wanted to own. But most of all, you’ll be a part of the Broken Glass community, where we support and encourage each other, and open the doors to working in music.
We’re back with another episode of The Broken Glass Podcast. In this episode, I speak with Miami of Feinin Ror - a publication and organization with a mission to highlight women in the music industry.
We talk about creative ways to make connections in the music industry, experiences with GrammyU, what Feminin Ror does for the community, and how to pave your own way.
Quotes that stood out:
- “It’s important to find something that you’re passionate about.”
- “If you're not gonna give me an opportunity, I'm not gonna sit here and wait for you, I'm just gonna pave my own opportunity.”
- “When artists complain about being taken advantage of by their record labels - There's no excuse nowadays because it's like you have access to the internet, you have access to books, but it's just like, are you going to take the initiative to educate yourself?”
- “Stand firm. Don't let people talk you out of your ideas. Don't let them like dim your light. Don't make don't allow anyone to make you self-conscious.”
- “Believe in who you are believing yourself 210% you'll be able to figure it out. You'll be able to figure out everything later down the line. But it all starts off with confidence.”
Resources:
GrammyU
Smart Women in Music (SWIM)
Women in Music
Girls Behind the Rock Show
Music Biz Besties
Women in Management
Sound Girls
Amplify Her
She Said So
Donald Passman’s All You Need to Know About the Music Business
Where to find Féminin Rör:
Website: https://www.femininror.com/
Instagram: @femininror
Twitter: @femininror
Produced by Broken Glass Media:
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Are you considering a pivot in your business or career, but you’re afraid of what people might think? Today’s episode tackles not only why it’s okay to pivot, but the pivot I’m making with Broken Glass Media and The Broken Glass Podcast.
Resources
In the Flo by Alissa Vitti
Skillshare
Feminine as F*uck Podcast
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Singer-songwriter turned socialpreneur and founder of #WomenCrush Music, Ashley Kervabon-Stoyanov is my guest on this episode of the podcast.
Listen in as we chat about pivoting an event and social-based business during the pandemic, how she started #WomenCrush Music to support female singer-songwriters, her passion to help entrepreneurs, and the importance of finding the right support network in the industry.
WomenCrush Music has several amazing upcoming events, so make sure you sign up for their newsletter at www.womxncrushmusic.com to get notified!
Quotes that stood out:
- “I always say that artists should 100% think of themselves as entrepreneurs. And I tell anyone who's wanting to start a business or project that they need to think about diversifying their revenue streams.”
- “When you're starting to build any kind of business or creative project, you have to define like, what your mission is and what your vision is.”
Resources
Think Like an Entrepreneur: 6 Mindset Shifts for the Musicpreneur PDF download
Confessions of a Serial Songwriter by Shelly Peiken
Sounds Like Me: My Life (So Far) in Song by Sara Bareilles
Break the Business Podcast
The Mujerista
Where to find Ashley:
Ashley’s Instagram: @ashleykstoyanov
WomenCrush Music’s Instagram: @womxncrushmusic
Website: https://www.womxncrushmusic.com/
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Actress and singer-songwriter Marinna Andriopolous is my guest on the podcast today.
Marinna started her music career at age six and her acting career at age thirteen, and landed her first big job as Bernadette in the Story of God, Season 3 Episode 3 on Netflix.
Listen in as we talk about her experiences as a young artist, how she recorded her new single during the pandemic restrictions, connecting with other brands to find new audiences, and connecting authentically on social media.
Her recent single Fairytale Reality released on February 12 and is now available on streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out
- “Sometimes a song can speak to you more than words can.”
- “I have this motto: ‘we are always stronger together and always remember that you’re beautiful.’”
- “I just try to be as me as possible so they get to know me.”
- “Listen to your heart because you’re the only person that knows what you want in life.”
Resources
Be a Force Podcast with Melissa Lopez
The Acting Bible by Michael Powell
Where to find Marinna
Instagram: @marinnaandriopoulos
Facebook: @marinnamusic
Twitter: @marinnamusic
Tik Tok: @marinnaandriopoulos
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Songwriter and performer Emily Anderson is my guest this week.
Listen in as we chat about moving thousands of miles to follow our dreams, her 30 songs in 30 days challenge, how she’s found ways to connect authentically with her fans, her recent single Hugs, and pushing past imposter syndrome.
Emily’s new song, Hugs, is available to stream on all music streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out
- “Music is a circuitous life.”
- “Even though artists are struggling, they're still thinking about other people, and I think that's really beautiful.”
- “I really just made a point to surround myself with women, and I still make a point to try and work with as many badass women as you can. And it hasn't led me astray.”
Resources
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Bookshop.org
Where to find Emily:
Emily’s website: www.emilyandersonak.com
Emily’s Instagram: @emilyandersonak
Emily’s Facebook: @emilyandersonak
Emily’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/emilyandersonak
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
*These notes contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don’t use or love myself!
International singer, award winner songwriter, and filmmaker Kim Cameron is my guest on the podcast this week.
Listen as we chat about her experiences in the music industry, how live streams just aren’t the same as in-person concerts, and what it’s like to produce and direct an animated film.
Kim’s recent single Show Me You Feel is available on streaming platforms, and information on her books and animated film, Seaper Powers, can be found at https://seaperpowers.com/.
Quotes that stood out
“There's something different when you're doing an original project that just brings out so many flavors that you didn't know existed inside of you.”
“If you’re wanting to tell a story, you should tell that story.”
“Figure out what you’re passionate about when it comes to your story, and the rest will make much more sense”
Resources
The Film Catalogue
American Film Market
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Where to find Kim:
Website: http://www.sidefxmusic.com/
Instagram: @kimcameron_sidefx
Facebook: @SideFXandKimCameron
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Tiffany Sayers, Los Angeles based recording artist and songwriter, is my guest on this episode of the podcast.
Listen in as we chat about staying connected with your audience and recording during the pandemic, licensing music for television and film, balancing a 9-5 and an active music career, how to shift our mindset from full-time work to our creative projects, the importance of meditation to set ourselves up for the day, and how we can create and utilize our industry relationships to grow our careers.
Tiffany’s latest single, Trippin’ Over You, is now available on streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out:
- “It really comes down to being pretty disciplined. You have to say no to some things.”
- “I was pretty much doing everything on my own as far as booking shows and promoting and ads. It's just it's really tough to do all that on your own.”
- “I would just say that anyone you know, who has experienced that is to not let that get you down and keep pushing and know who you are and know your worth. Anyone that's going to be blocking opportunities for you because you're a woman or any other reason isn't somebody that you want to be working with anyways.”
Resources
https://www.taxi.com/
https://www.ascap.com/
https://www.narip.com/
https://www.harryfox.com/
https://www.musicreports.com/
https://www.soundexchange.com/
https://www.bandmix.com/
https://www.tunedly.com/
https://soundbetter.com/
Music Biz Besties Facebook Group
Books / Podcast Recommendations:
High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard
Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations
Where to find Tiffany
Tiffany’s Website: www.tiffanysayers.com
Instagram: @tiffanysayers
Facebook: @tiffanysayersmusic
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Singer-songwriter and guitarist Natasha Meister from London, Ontario is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She has over ten years of experience in the industry, much of it spent in South Africa.
Natasha had a very grassroots mindset about her career, often finding gigs by walking into venues and performing a short set for them. She was the first female artist in South Africa to be endorsed by Fender, and opened for the Pixies and LIVE with her band The Sweet Resistance.
Listen in as we chat about what did to move her career forward without live performances, how she started her music career in South Africa, and why it’s important to learn the business side of the industry.
Her recent release, Diamond Kiss, is now available on all streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out:
- “You just own it and be comfortable and confident in your own skin. And people feed off of that.”
- “It's easy to disappear during these times and close up and not be anywhere to be found. But I think if you want to maintain that fan base and let them know you're still around and you're gonna get out there once things are better then they'll stick with you on your journey.”
- “The business side of music is way more complicated than I ever actually realized. A piece of advice would be to learn about the business side of it because I know being creative as we are most of the time, we don't want to learn about that.”
- “You can't have the creative side without the business side. You can be the most talented person, but if you don't have the team, or if you don't have the knowledge yourself you're just gonna get lost in the noise.”
Resources
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Where to find Natasha:
Natasha’s Website: www.natashameister.ca
Natasha’s Instagram: @natashameister
Natasha’s Facebook: @natashameistermusic
Natasha’s YouTube: @meisternatasha
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Journalist and spiritual advisor Jazmin Kylene is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She started her career in journalism, interviewing artists and celebrities, and transitioned into a conscious media journalist and spiritual counselor.
Jazmin is the founder of La Li Luna TV, a platform for people all over the world to connect, express, and feel seen in a conscious manner. When she couldn’t find a platform to facilitate her voice in the way she wanted it to come out, she took the risk and launched her own platform.
Listen in as we talk about taking risk, spirituality and reiki, being a woman in media, and the power of collaborative networks.
Quotes that stood out
“It's scheduling in time for yourself and prioritizing that as much as you would work or an interview or a one on one session. It's really important that if you are going to be pouring into anybody else's cup, that yours is full as well.”
“Having your tribe of supportive women around you, who are going to share resources and just uplift you has been such a catalyst for me getting to where I am, and staying somewhat sane through it.”
“I take a lot of inspiration out of experience. And from all of the people that I see around me that inspire me and motivate me and I make sure that when I am on social media, I'm following people that are posting things of substance and things that do make me think and inspire my mind.”
“We're really stepping back into a space of collaboration and supporting people again. Supporting on a smaller scale, whether that's local businesses or small entrepreneurs.”
“We've taken back the power of what networking is and we've made it more human.”
Resources
The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle
The Goddess Council
Baby Elephant Law of Attraction
Madrid No Frills
Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
I Thought It Was Just Me (But It Isn’t) by Brene Brown
Where to find Jazmin:
Instagram (personal): @jazminkylene
Instagram (business): @lalilalunatv
Website: https://www.lalilaluna.tv/
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Country-pop recording artist and multi-passionate entrepreneur, Crystal McGrath, from Calgary, Alberta (my hometown!) is my guest on the podcast this week.
We had a great chat about mindfulness and burnout, pivoting during the pandemic, finding the right time to release music, her podcast and Instagram live projects, overcoming fear and nerves, women in country music, her program Artist Wellness, and so much more!
Crystal released her latest single “Game on” in September and launched her Artist Wellness program at the end of December 2020.
And one serious question before we go...have you ever heard of the Calgary Stampede? Let us know in this quick survey!
Quotes that stood out:
- “I just love hearing people's stories. Everybody has something different to say even though you know, their stories can be very similar, but very, very different at the same time.”
- “That's what makes us cool individuals is that we all do suffer. And we all do shine and sharing both sides of that, I think is really important.”
- “Anytime I get freaked out, it's like, let's come to the why, why? Why are you doing this? Because you hate it? No, because you love it. And when you come back to that love, it kind of washes away the fear.”
- “We do have some choice in the matter. We choose if we want to live in fear, if we want to live in love. And choosing that love path doesn't mean it's easy, doesn't mean you're not going to have bad days or hard days or hard times. But you do have that choice.”
- “I just really feel like as a female working in the music industry, or any industry, see yourself as an equal and move through it as an equal. And when you have that mindset, I just really feel like there's no limitations, and there's no blocks. And don't ever let yourself think you can't do something because you're female, don't think you're not good enough. Don't think you don't have enough strength or support or, or any of those things. I think just put your boss hat on and go after it.”
- “You can’t have a manager until you know how to manage yourself.”
Resources
Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen
The Goddes Nest by Ananda Cait Carver
Two Turns from Zero by Stacey Griffith
Goal Digger Podcast - Jenna Kutcher
Marie Forleo Podcast
Where to Find Crystal
Crystal’s Website: www.crystalmcgrath.ca
Instagram: @crystalmcgrath
Facebook: @crystalmcgrathmusic
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
*These notes contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through a link here. I would never recommend a product I don’t use or love myself!
Subin Kara Ahn, aka “Will Bug,” is a South Korean singer-songwriter, actor, director, and model based in NYC. She’s best known for being featured in K-drama soundtracks and recently focused her energies on directing and songwriting.
Listen in as we share our love for the musical, Cats, and chat about the pandemic opening up the world of entertainment and connections, what it’s like to found a theater company in New York, and so much more!
Resources
Music Biz Besties
Where to find Will Bug:
Instagram: @willbug_music
Facebook: @willbugmusic
Instagram: Scawwy Howwow Theatre
Scawwy Howwow Theatre
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Kendra Chantelle is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She’s a singer, songwriter, vocal coach from Nashville, Tennessee.
Listen in as we talk about how Kendra was ahead of the remote work revolution, how her vocal business helped her improve her craft and vice versa, how she developed her business with feedback from her community, her opportunity to record a song for a Netflix documentary, and the importance of developing your own networking style.
Her new release Carousel is available on all music streaming platforms!
Quotes that stood out
“I feel like having this business has really just leveled me up with my craft. I'm just like, really plugged into the type a part of my brain and the creative part of my brain.”
“You attract the clients that you need to be working with because they bring something to you too, and vice versa”
“I've taken it upon myself to just really establish and embody, like clear boundaries, and just try to conduct myself with business forward presence. And if I ever feel like someone crosses a line 10 years ago, I might have just thought it was weird and not really gone there. But now I just, I call it what it is.”
“There are negatives about social media and being so plugged in, but if you can use it and not let it use you, it's an amazing tool.”
“Networking is important, but I think also finding a version of it that works for you is equally as important.”
“Realize that the other women around you with your same skill set are not your competition. You are your only competition. And the women around you that are doing the same thing as you, they're your allies, like you're all on the same team.”
“It's just really important to not be threatened by the people in your city or in your community that are doing the same things.”
Resources
Women in Music Nashville
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson
Unlocking Us Podcast by Brenee Brown
The Naked Vocalist Podcast
Where to find Kendra
Instagram: @kendrachantelle
Twitter: @kendrachantelle
Facebook: @kendrachantellemusic
Linktr.ee: Kendra’s Pofiles
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Mindy Pack is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She’s a vocalist, vocal coach, vocologist, songwriter, and mom to three kids and two dogs.
We chat about how she started her career as a vocal coach, what laryngeal manipulation is, why she became an ordained minister, developing a vocal app, and all the other projects she’s working on.
Mindy also recently released a holiday single, Shine for Me Again, Star of Bethlehem, which is available on music streaming platforms. You can also purchase her product, Vocal Straw, for 10% off with the code brokenglass10!
Quotes that stood out:
- “The more knowledge you have, the more power you have in yourself”
- “Don't be afraid to put yourself out there. Like you got to do it. Like the worst thing that can happen is somebody can say no, but if you believe in yourself and you believe in the product that you're putting out, why wouldn't you do it?”
- “Don't live out of fear. And don't let anybody control anybody's thoughts or opinions, opinion control what you know, you need to do, or who you are as a person. Don't let anybody have that power.”
- “Invest in yourself, if you don't invest in yourself, how is somebody else going to invest in you?”
- “Love the process, not the result. When you love the process of everything, the results will always happen. But it's not the result. Because when you audition for something, you're going to get told no more than you're going to get told yes. But if you love the hustle, if you love work, if you love putting it together, if you love that energy, you will have success. The minute you stop loving the process is the minute you need to reevaluate.”
Resources:
Women in Music
Voice Straw
Where to find Mindy:
Instagram: @mindypack
Mindy’s Website: www.mindypack.com
Voice Straw: www.voicestraw.com (use code brokenglass for 10% off!)
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
Sophia Warren, an Austin, Texas based entrepreneurial singer-songwriter, is my guest on the podcast this week.
Listen in as we talk about creating her first EP, how she became entrepreneurial young in life and translated those skills to her music career, why it’s important to understand the business side of the industry, and how she finds inspiration from artists like Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie.
Quotes that stood out
- “Music too, it’s a business. You’re singing, you’re writing, you’re having fun but on the behind the scenes, it’s a business”
- “Even though I’ve dealt with the bad stuff that’s happened in the industry, it’s still a learning experience...you learn from each of those and you take into the next producer or writer you go to.”
Where to find Sophia
Instagram: @sophiawarrenmusic
Facebook: @sophiawarrenmusic
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Swedish singer and vocal coach, Matilda Lindell, is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She’s a touring artist with the tribute act ABBA THE CONCERT, a solo artist, and a vocal coach who found a way to pivot her career when the pandemic prevented her from touring.
Listen in as we talk how she pivoted her career, her upcoming ABBA cover album, how believing in yourself can benefit your career, and the importance of connecting with other women.
Quotes that stood out:
- “I need to believe in myself and risk whatever needs to be risked to actually do the things I believe in.”
- “It’s a process that you need to continue standing up for yourself.”
- “As a musician, you need to know all the things...you can’t only listen to music podcasts, you would not go anywhere.”
Resources
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
The Empowered Woman
She Did It Her Way
And the Writer Is…
Music Marketing Manifesto
Creative Juice
The Set Up
The Music-preneur Mindset
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Mandy Dickson’s Just Like a Woman
Where to find Matilda:
Matilda’s Website
Instagram: @matildalindellofficial
Facebook: @matildalindellofficial
Matilda Lindell on Spotify
Matilda’s YouTube channel
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Chianne is an international singer-songwriter with a background in fashion design and event planning. She’s also a reiki master and experiments with sound healing in addition to inspiring people through the music she writes.
Listen in as we talk about her start in the music industry, overcoming fears as an artist, and how learning to love and accept yourself can make a significant impact on achieving your dreams.
Quotes that stood out
- “I try to write that would either make someone feel something or just inspire or motivate them in one way or another to follow their dreams”
- “If I would had given in to my fears, I wouldn’t have been doing anything that I have done or am doing right now.”
- “You carve your own path. I think everybody needs to take some time to really figure out who they are as an artist.”
- “The more you learn to love yourself and accept yourself, the less you actually really care how the others are going to see you.”
- “I think’s always important to reconnect to our why.”
Resources:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Find Your Why by Simon Sinek
Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within by Kenny Werner
Where to find Chianne:
Website: www.chainne.com
Instagram: @chiannemusic
Listen to New Me on Spotify
Broken Glass Media
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Producer, musician, and podcaster Caitlin Dee is my guest on the podcast this week. She’s the co-host of the podcast, Goth Yearbook After hours, a former member of LA-based band Pipe Dreams, and a talented massage therapist.
Listen in as we talk about how she got her start in music, how she was able to take advantage of lockdown to improve her skills and pivot her business, why we need to take a break from our hustle, and how she keeps strong as a female in a male-dominated industry.
Quotes that stood out
- “So much creativity is born of limitation and it’s called ‘playing music.’”
- “There are advantages to being a woman in the industry now. It’s definitely more coveted as far as diversifying a line-up, and people are more interested in female-driven projects right now than ever before.”
- “You have your day job and then you make music as well. You do the thing you love, but then you never have a day off.”
- “You teach to learn - the idea is you don’t have to be the utmost expert, and in fact, being less than that is going to make you more relatable for someone who knows nothing.”
- “I try to get feedback from people, but you can’t just change everything about yourself that people want you to change.”
Resources
The Mental Game of Music Production by Jason Timothy
Last Podcast on the Left
And That’s Why We Drink
The Endless Honeymoon
Music Speaks
Keep it Weird
Where to find Caitlin Dee:
Instagram: @caitlindeeeee
Bandcamp: Caitlin Dee
Goth Yearbook After Hours
Instagram: @gothyearbook
Facebook Group: LA Women in Music
Broken Glass Media
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Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
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Dr. Tish Oney - singer, songwriter, musicologist, and author - is my guest on this episode of the podcast. With a focus on jazz and vocal pedagogy, Dr. Oney taught at universities and conferences, wrote articles for well-known publications, and will be releasing a book on jazz vocal pedagogy in 2021.
While pursuing her Doctor of Music Arts degree at the University of Southern California, Dr. Oney launched a project on Peggy Lee that brought her work forward. She’s recorded an album of Lee’s songs, Dear Peg, as well as a few of Lee’s previously unrecorded songs on her album, The Best Part.
Listen in as Dr. Oney and I talk about her start in music, Peggy Lee’s life and how she’s inspired by her career, and the multitude of projects she works on (and how she keeps it all together!).
Quotes that stood out
- “We all come from pioneers who’ve gone before us”
- “Most people’s opinion is that to be good at anything, you have to push aside everything else and focus on one thing. But for me, having a lot of gifts and talents that I pour time and energy into really helps all of them create something special altogether.”
- “Everybody’s talent is not going to be like mine and I find that refreshing.”
- “They say success is the best payback for someone who’s tried to sabotage you. The more successful you are the less that person has any power over you or your destiny”
- “Humilty is an important character additive that we all need. The more we have the more people will admire your excellence.”
Resources
Jazz Education Network
National Association of Teacher of Singing
American Choral Directors Association
ASCAP
Recording Academy
Where to find Dr. Tish Oney and her work:
Website: http://tishoney.com/
Twitter: @TishSings
Facebook: @TishOneyFans
Instagram: @tishoneyofficial
Singers Muse: WGJC Radio
www.peggylee.com
www.rowman.com
www.allaboutjazz.com
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Emily Daccarett splits her time between two creative careers - one in fashion and one in music. Where she can’t fully express herself in one, she expresses herself in the other.
Emily has her own fashion brand, and we discussed how she started her career in the fashion industry, which lent itself to starting a second career in music. We discuss how she manages both, how she creates opportunities for herself, and her best advice for anyone looking to start in creative industries.
Quotes that stood out
- “I came to realize that part of that burning out came from the fact that I was kind of silencing another part of me which was music”
- “Even though there are times when I’m wanting to pull my hair out...at the end of the day I just feel much happier and more in balance with my self because i”m getting to really express those two sides of me”
- “When a door would close, which many closed, I just thought ‘okay, well, if they’re not going to give me an opportunity then I’m going to create the opportunity myself’”
- “Look for independent companies. They’re more willing to work with someone that’s starting out versus one that’s established”
- “Just reach out. You never know the answer.”
Resources
Skillshare
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
You Must Remember This
Yves Saint Laurent
Where to find Emily
Fashion website: www.emilydaccarett.com
Music website: www.emilydaccarettmusic.com
Instagram: @emilydaccarett
Fashion IG: @emilydaccarettofficial
Broken Glass Media
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Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
Facebook: @brokenglassmediallc
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Athxna is my guest on this week’s episode of the podcast. She’s a Nashville based blues and pop singer-songwriter with a new single and video being released at the end of October.
Listen in as we chat about her move from New Orleans to Nashville, how the pandemic affected her song release, body positivity in a judgmental industry, and so much more!
Quotes that Stood Out;
- “I want to help people find their comfort and how beautiful they are no matter what they look like”
- “I will always be a part of the music business, and even though i’m trying to promote my music I want to promote my intelligence in the industry”
- “It’s important that people realize what they need not what they want”
Where to find Athxna:
Instagram: @athxnaofficial
YouTube
Sydney Oberholtzer, music marketing consultant, content creator, and host of The Set Up podcast is my guest on this episode.
Listen in chat about the importance of networking to get jobs, pivoting and using your skills in other areas during tough times, and tips for connecting with other industry professionals.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “It’s also great to have something on the side so that you have your own identity that’s separate from a job.”
- “If you work in live events typically that’s okay if you can identify the skills you’ve built over it and pivot into a different industry that’s maybe thriving right now”
- “Artists essentially, they are the business, they are the company. You’ve got to hire the right people to make sure your business is successful.”
- “Do not before even saying hello to someone, send a link to your content or your business or your music, because I guarantee you they’re not going to open it. There needs to be some context, introduce yourself, be a human.”
Resources:
Can’t Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Peterson
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
The Music Business Podcast
Just Mercy by Byran Stevenson
Canva
LinkedIn Learning
Music Biz Besties
She Runs It Chicago
Fem City Chicago
Brunchwork
Where to find Sydney:
The Set Up: www.thesetupseries.com
Instagram: @thesetupseries
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Diane Foy is my guest on this episode of the podcast. She's a podcaster, publicist, marketer, and coach for artists and musicians.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of branding, what you need to think about when building your brand, marketing, pivoting your career, and so much more!
Quotes that stood out:
- “It’s a lot of internal work that goes into figure out what you’re comfortable putting out there but also creating that story”
- “It’s all about figuring out who you really are and presenting that to the world in the various forms”
- “Coaching has helped me too...now I have dreams and I know how to get there. And I have coaches and mentors showing me the way.”
- “If this is what you want, you have to learn the business”
Resources:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Podcast: Sing! Dance! Act! Thrive!
Where to Find Diane:
Website: www.singdanceactthrive.com
Facebook: Thriving Musicians and Actors
Personal website: www.dianefoy.com
Instagram: @dianefoypr
Kendra Muecke, singer-songwriter, actress, writer, and published author is my guest on this week’s episode of the podcast. She performs under the stage name Kendra and the Bunnies, as a psychedelic folk-rock Americana and spoken world artist.
Listen in as we discuss how she pivoted her career during the pandemic, mindset and abundance, giving back to the community, and her experiences as a woman in the music industry.
Quotes that stood out:
- “It’s still so empowering every single day being able to seek and love what I do and...be an active participant in what I do”
- “I take opportunities as they arise and it seems like things that are meant for me are right there.”
- “There’s so many avenues for us each to get our voice out there”
- “Listen to other people who have done what you want to do, and other people who have manifested what you would like to do and read about them”
- “Go for it because there’s a reason that something is speaking to you”
- “Don’t take no for an answer if you know that it’s right for you and you know that it’s something you want to do”
Resources:
“You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero
www.meetup.com
Camp Winnarainbow
Where to find Kendra:
Website: http://www.kendraelisabethmuecke.com/
Instagram: @kenbunny
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kendraandthebunnies
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thepoliticsofkendra
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Emily Ann Peterson is my guest in this episode of the podcast. She’s a singer-songwriter, podcaster, best selling author, teacher, and entrepreneur who speaks on the subject of bravery and eliminating the starving artist mindset.
Listen in as we chat about her experience in the music industry, her book and her experiences with bravery, how we can shift our mindset from starving artist, and how she pivoted her career.
Quotes that stood out:
- “The bravest feats that we accomplish as humans are rarely seen by the public eye.”
- “Your job is to help educate other people to the fact that what you’re giving the rest of the world is valuable”
- “I can cover my whole body in labels and it’s my choice to determine which labels I want to take off and put back on”
- “When we have fear, like imposter syndrome, we have an opportunity to listen to that fear, because oftentimes there’s truth that exists inside that fear somewhere.”
- “It’s equally brave to be an advocate for someone else”
- “You still get a choice in how you show up in the word with that art and that can still feel brave too”
Resources:
Book: Bare Naked Bravery
Podcast: The School of Bravery
Webinar: Eradicating Your Starving Artist Syndrome
Where to Find Emily Ann:
Instagram: @emilyannpete
Website: www.emilyannpeterson.com,www.schoolofbravery.com
Film producer and director Diane Foster of WallyBird Productions is my guest on this week’s episode. From her start in dancing at a young age to acting, film production, creative directing for musicians, and now owning a production company, Diane works in many aspects of the entertainment industry.
Listen in as we discuss the connection between film and music, the importance of mindset and taking care of yourself, and advice on creating the life you want.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- On the film and music industries: “They are two separate industries definitely, but there are so many different things that do collide with each other that are very similar. I think having a knowledge of both industries so you can go do both is really important.”
- “I think that if you can really believe in yourself and know that you are worthy of doing so much more, when you really have that talk...then you can start to create the life that you actually want”
- “You just have to be open to talking to people and not allowing anything to get in the way of that”
- “Just stay at it, whatever it is you want to do”
Resources:
Save the Cat
backstage.com
Where to find Diane:
@dianefosterofficial
@wallybirdproductions
www.wallybirdproductions.com
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Los Angeles based pop singer-songwriter Ali Blake is my guest on this week’s episode of the podcast. Ali uses her music to heal through creativity and is an avid supporter of environmental, animal, and human rights causes.
Listen in as we talk about bringing others in to help when something isn’t your strength, the importance of connecting with other women and sharing the spotlight, and telling your truth.
Her latest album, Blood, was released on June 1 and is available digitally on major streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out:
- “I think it’s important for people and artists to know that it’s okay to do that [take time to slow down and lean into feelings] and not constantly be pressured to produce something like a machine.”
- “You never truly know what is going on in someone else’s mind, and more often than not people tend to appreciate honesty and truth.”
- “Women supporting each other is so incredibly important. We are only stronger together and there is enough room for all of us to shine at the same time.”
Resources:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Etes
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Where to find Ali:
Website: www.aliblake.org
Instagram: @aliblake1
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Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and pop artist Dina Renee is my guest on this week’s episode of the podcast. Dina is like many of us, a multi-tasker with jobs in many areas across the entertainment industry from music to acting and creating video tutorials, and we talk about all these ventures, how we’re both starting to focus on in what is most important to us, and how being an independent artist allows Dina to be her authentic self in her career.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “When you’re an independent artist you have to...take the reins”
- “As a creative person, the more input you really do have into what you put out there, the more meaningful it really is”
- “If you’re wearing many hats, if you are an entrepreneur try to make sure that you’re doing the things that you love the most and the things that you’re going to make the most money doing because you’re going to be the best at them”
Resources:
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Atomic Habits byJames Clear
Hot Pizza Ass with Erin Darling Torralva
Where to find Dina Renee:
Instagram
Facebook
Youtube
www.dinareneemusic.com
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Hannah Judson is my guest on the podcast this week. She’s an international touring American-French singer-songwriter based between Paris, France, and the San Francisco Bay area.
Listen in as we talk about creativity and how we find it (especially in the COVID-19 era), her move to France and the differences between the shows and touring in the US and Europe, the background behind her music festival MUSEFest, and the importance of fighting for your place in the music industry.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “Why do we not feel creative when we’ve got the time and the space?”
- “You want to have listeners who are really listening to you, so I don’t think it’s a good idea to inflate your numbers”
- ‘I would rather have a handful of real people than a huge number that’s just paid for”
- “I do think that women in music need to fight harder. You need to fight hard because there are fewer places for women.”
- “Your greatest allies might not be in music, they may be in other fields but may be super supportive of you”
Resources:
Brunchwork
Where to find Hannah:
Instagram: @hannahj_muse
Facebook: @hannahjudsonmusic
www.hannahjudson.com
Emily Gabriele, NYC based singer-songwriter (and fellow New Jerseyan), is my guest on this episode of the podcast.
Listen in as we chat about releasing music independently, why it’s important to know when to outsource, and how to build a music career while working a 9-5.
Emily’s new single, Monday, was released in April and is available on streaming platforms.
Quotes that stood out:
- “One important facet of business is knowing when to do something on your own and knowing when to outsource it”
- “It takes a level of discipline to make sure that you can feed both positions: your day job and your musicpreneurship”
- “Connecting with people and supporting other artists and creatives...that to me is also fulfilling”
Where to find Emily:
Streaming Platforms: Emily Gabriele
Spotify
Instagram: @egmusicnyc
Twitter: @emilygabriele
www.egmusicnyc.com
Kayti Korte is my guest on the podcast this week. She’s the singer and bass player for the duo Desperate Electric and we dive deep into how the band has transitioned from full time touring to isolating and performing from home, the stigmas of being a woman in music and how she overcomes it, and why it's important to think of your career and band like a business.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “If you want something to be your job, you have to make it your job.”
- “If you break it down, I think that we can see the value in spending an amount of money to have that time back.”
- Regarding the stigma of being a woman in a band: “It’s not assumed that women could be in bands, and it’s definitely assumed that they’re not going to play an instrument.”
- “As a female singer you have to be amazing or people literally think you suck.”
- “We’re all making art and everybody should feel like they can do that and they feel supported to do that in whatever capacity they want.”
- “Find your people, find your support system.”
- “Don’t be afraid to reach out to people who are doing it.”
- “At the end of the day, people in the music industry are all pretty much going through the same thing, just on different scales.”
Where to find Kayti and Desperate Electric:
@desperateelectric
@kaytikorte
www.desperateelectric.com
R0zegld, the solo project of singer/songwriter/producer Jen Urban, is my guest in this episode of the podcast.
We chatted about everything from shifts in the industry due to the pandemic, to shifts within ourselves, overcoming fear, and shifting our mindsets to think of our careers in music as a business.
R0zegld released her self-titled album on May 15, 2020 and you can give it a listen on your preferred streaming platform.
Quotes that stood out:
- “It’s not about faceless names for me anymore...I want to connect with my audience and I want to know who they are and what they think and how they’re feeling”
- “If you want to keep doing this you have to treat it like a job”
- Regarding being a woman in the industry: “The biggest thing overcome in this topic is fear”
- “The change had to come from inside me…I had to just decide ‘I’m not scared anymore’”
- “We have to malleable, we have to be ready to change”
- “Invest in yourself”
Resources:
Danielle Cardona @danielle_cardona
Miley Cyrus @mileycyrus
Cathy Heller @cathy.heller
Where to find r0zgold:
https://www.r0zegld.com/
Instagram: @r0zgld
SoundCloud: @r0zgld
Facebook: @r0zgld
Macy Schmidt, music director and supervisor, and Angela Sclafani, singer-songwriter, are my guests on this week’s podcast.
We talk about how they got started on Broadway in New York, blurring the lines between theatre, pop music, and dramatic storytelling, and their project highlighting women’s stories, Passion Project: Love Songs from Women to Their Work.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “Find the people and collaborators that you believe in...and persist with them”
- “Something that I’ve been thinking about a lot is not being afraid to show your process and not have everything be perfect all the time”
Resources:
- Maestro
- Statera Arts
- Figuring - Maria Popova
- Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert
- My Love Story - Tina Turner
Where to Find Macy and Angela:
Macyschmidtmusic.com
Angelasclafani.com
Instagram:
@macyjane_
@angelasclafani
@passionprojectsongs
Angela Sclafani on Spotify
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Session singer and blogger Mella Barnes is my guest on the podcast this week. She’s not only built a career doing what she loves, but built her own vocal booth!
Listen in as we talk about how her workload has increased since the pandemic began, how she’s shifted her mindset to be comfortable asking to be paid for the work she’s doing, finding your why, and why you should get in on Pinterest as a musician now.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “You are allowed to just not do anything sometimes.”
- “Wanting to be rich is fine, why do you want to be rich? Dig deeper into that.”
- “I can ask and I should ask to be paid for the work that I’m doing.”
- “You are worth getting paid.”
Resources:
Think Like an Entrepreneur: 6 Mindset Shifts for the Musicpreneur
Dolly Parton: My Life and Other Unfinished Business
Where to Find Mella:
www.mellamusic.com
Instagram: @_mellamusic
New York-based electric violinist Sarah Charness is our guest on this episode of the podcast. She started on the violin at just four years old and transitioned to pop and electronic music in her teens. Sarah has collaborated with several internationally known DJ’s and has toured the world playing music.
In this episode, we talk about her journey, how important it is to understand when you need help in your career, reaching her audience while staying home during the pandemic, the changes the industry might be facing, and how she’s managed to be a mother in an industry that doesn’t lend itself well to motherhood.
Quotes that stood out:
- “People want the visual experience. They want to see what they’re hearing...I think that’s really cool and I think that if an artist can take what they’re doing and put it in front of you visually, it just enhances the experience to be more full and more rich.”
- “I think it’s equally important to know what you’re good at and what you’re not good at, and being able to hire the person that you know will do a good job.”
- “Being aware and having a business plan in mind is the most important thing for a musician.”
- “The more present you can be on social media during these sort of uncertain times, the busier you’re going to be when this all comes to an end and things can reopen...it’s really important to stay present.”
- On motherhood: “It focused me on a way that I think was really awesome in that I was able to just kind of be more picky choosy about the kind of things that I was doing.”
- “Don’t get fixated on the labels, don’t get fixated on one way of doing things.”
- “I think what’s important, more than having a certain book that you feel like is your favorite thing to know, is just staying current.”
Resources:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Where to find Sarah:
www.sarahcharness.com
Instagram: @sarahpinkviolin
Twitter: @sarahcharness
Facebook: @sarahcharness
TikTok: @sarahcharness
YouTube: Sarah Charness
JUNO wears many hats in her music career, and in this episode of the podcast we dive into how she got her start in music, her experiences touring the world with amazing musicians, her album Help Is Not on the Way, and JUNO’s Guitar School.
We have a great discussion about the Black Lives Matter movement, how important it is for everyone to educate themselves, and how JUNO uses her voice and her guitar school to create positive opportunities, to bridge the gap with mentorships and community.
JUNO has some incredible stories to tell with an empowering message, so be sure to listen to this episode from start to finish.
And be sure to give her album Help Is Not on the Way a listen!
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “I think a lot more women need to step up and own their music and learn the instrument, learn how to use logic and Pro Tools, learn how to edit yourself. You know what I'm saying? Because we don't need all the stuff we have. And I think that's what the quarantine has really taught us.”
- “You know, but telling a story, to me is the most important part of my music, because I feel like everything else is just making noise. But when I'm telling a story, I feel like I'm leaving something behind that's valuable.”
- “Playing for celebrities has been awesome. But it's not the most valuable thing I've done. And I always tell people that because it's important. Your goal if you can be whatever you want to be right in your community that will expand and grow.”
- “It’s not about me, and that’s the point. If everyone can say that, “it’s not about me” it’s about the whole. And if we can all get on...how can we be on the same level? And to me, that’s what the Black Lives Matter music is about.”
- “You can’t really change someone else. But you can be an example of what change looks like. And I think that's the most effective thing that we can do.”
Resources:
- There’s No Traffic on the Extra Mile by Rickey Minor
- How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed the World
Black Female Writers/Producers to check out:
- Kim Burse https://www.instagram.com/kaybismee/
- Micki Miller https://mickimillermusic.com
- Bibi Bourellyhttps://www.instagram.com/bibibourelly/
- Venzella Joy https://www.instagram.com/joythedrummer/
- Victoria Monet https://www.instagram.com/victoriamonet/
- Divinity Roxx https://www.instagram.com/diviroxx/
Where to find JUNO:
- Instagram: @juno_theartist
- Facebook: @junotheartistmusic
- YouTube: JUNOtheArtist
To become a sponsor for JUNO’s Guitar Bootcamp:
Email: junosguitarbootcamp[at]gmail.com
In this episode of The Broken Glass Podcast, I’m speaking with Nashville based folk-pop artist Marta Palombo about her journey in the music industry.
Listen in as we talk about authenticity and originality, how letting go of a “commercial” sound helped her to find her place, how important it is to network as an artist and songwriter, and how she’s finding her way as an artist during quarantine.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “To me, an authentic brand is really something that is definitely well polished, you want it to be professional looking but you also don’t want it to just be like, this is what I do 24. No it’s not.”
- “Everyone is just so eager to, to learn and to collaborate, and everyone is just so genuinely interested in seeing you succeed.”
- “Find the people that you like and connect to...look at what they do on social media. If you really like them, then try to figure out why.”
- “Really dive into the music that you like and figure out from a business standpoint, why it is you like that music.”
Resources:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Where to find Marta:
www.martapalombo.com
Instagram: @marta.palombo
Facebook: @MartaPalomboMusic
This podcast episode is sponsored by The Contract Shop. Get more information on how The Contract Shop can help you protect your business here: http://www.brokenglassmediallc.com/the-contract-shop
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Today’s guest is Athena Renee, a singer-songwriter who is passionate about educating emerging and independent artists about business, accounting, and finance through her company’s DBA Wisdom Reborn Keynote Concerts. With a lot of big events under her belt including Coachella, Day Breakers, and touring with Oprah (yes, Oprah!), Athena Renee has excellent advice for women who want to build their career in the music industry.
Listen in as we talk all about her career as an artist, how important it is to understand business and the numbers, as well as the resistance and stigmas that women face in the music industry as artists and as businesswomen.
Athena Renee’s EP Discoveries was released in early April and is available on Spotify, Apple, and other streaming platforms.
Quotes that Stood Out:
- “If you want someone to invest in you, you have a great creative idea...you’ve gotta translate that to a CEO in money terms.”
- “It’s staying up on your business, understanding the numbers, understanding your contracts and your agreements, and having a team there willing to help you and educate you on every area”
- “There are still people that want to put a stigma on to them simply because they know what questions to ask or they know their business”
- “Just seek out the positive energy”
Resources:
https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/ambassadors/Oprah
Where to find Athena Renee:
www.wrkeynoteconcerts.com
https://www.athenarenee.com/
Instagram: @athenareneemusic
Singer-songwriter and producer Danielle Hollobaugh joins me on today’s podcast to share her story of resiliently building a career in the music industry.
Listen in as we talk about the release of her album Alive and Free in 2018 and her recent single Goodbyes, utilizing new social media tools to connect with your audience, how outsourcing tasks and bring on a team is important to creating a successful career, and how she’s pushed through and overcome obstacles in her path.
Resources:
Music Biz Besties
And the Writer Is...
Where to find Danielle:
www.daniellehmusic.com
Twitter: @danielleh_music
Facebook: @daniellehmusic
Instagram: @daniellehmusic
Spotify
Goodbyes on Spotify
Nashville based singer-songwriter Kelley Jeanne was pursuing a science degree at the University of Pittsburgh when she realized that something was missing in her life - music. She began writing music and performing with her band, moved to Nashville, and was then accepted into CMT’s mentorship program.
Listen in as we talk about how important it is to network, to see your music career as a business and what it’s like to be a female in country music.
Quotes that Stood Out
“It’s a grind and it’s a hustle and you have to be totally prepared to go into this like full force, your nose to the grindstone ready to work hard because if you’re not working hard and if you’re not taking this seriously as a business then nobody else is going to take you seriously either.”
“I think that’s all that everyone wants, is just that equal opportunity”
“Cowriting is so important and it really makes you think outside the box and actually helps develop you as a songwriter.”
Resources
Women in Music- Nashville
Change the Conversation
Music Biz Besties https://www.facebook.com/groups/musicbizbesties/
Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Where to find Kelley Jeanne
Instagram: @misskelleyjeanne
YouTube: Miss Kelley Jeanne
Facebook: @kelleyjeannemusic
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Nashville based pop-soul artist Miranda Powell joins me in this week’s podcast to talk about her own unique musical journey, how she’s handling staying home during the pandemic, and all things music industry.
Listen in as we discuss the importance of understanding every aspect of the industry as an artist, her musical influences, the process she takes to releasing her music, and how everyone has their own story to tell - that no path is right or wrong.
Quotes that stood out:
“Be open to being really well rounded and diving into those worlds”
“Don’t be afraid to ask people who you trust...people with integrity to help you if it’s something that involves recording rights or releasing or what percentages am I allowed to have...what’s a deal that’s not good for me?”
“Everyone’s story is different too, and everyone has different strengths, and we can all benefit from each other”
“There’s room and there’s beauty in every kind of art that everyone is making”
“You just have to be very intentional and putting yourself in the right place”
Resources:
Feedly
Where to find Miranda:
https://www.mirandapowellmusic.com
Instagram: @mirandapowellmusic
Facebook: @mirandapowellmusic
Spotify
YouTube
Composer and producer Edith Mudge wears a lot of different hats doing what she loves. From writing to orchestrating and producing, she really does it all!
Listen in as we chat about managing a freelance career and personal well being throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the freelancer lifestyle and figuring out how to structure your day, and how you can find success in your career from starting small - even at the reception desk.
Quotes that stood out:
“Enthusiasm and a good attitude are really what people are looking for when they want help.”
“Everybody’s unique story is worth hearing.”
“There’s a lot of upheaval but also, there’s community to be found in that.”
“Find your group. Everybody has their niche and everybody’s gonna find their group, you’ve just gotta be yourself to find it.”
Resources:
The Multipassionate Entrepreneur Podcast
Some Good News with John Krasinski
Dear Sugars Podcast
Alliance for Women Film Composers
Sound Girls
Society of Composers and Lyricists
Squarespace
Weeknight Website
Weebly
Where to find Edith:
www.edithmudge.com
Instagram: @composer.edith.mudge
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Rock violinist Emily V knew what she wanted to do from a young age. While other girls wanted to go out shopping, she just wanted to play her violin!
Listen in as we chat about her start in music, how she went from classical violinist to rock violinist, and how she’s built a career in music. We also talk about the recent transition of living and working at home given the pandemic, and how she’s transitioning her career online for the time being.
Quotes that stood out:
“We are having to redirect, reinvent, and refocus what we’re doing right now and how can we still bring music and joy to people?”
“Knowledge is power. It’s so cliche but it’s so true”
“Part of being a business owner...I think that you should be dedicating part of your time every week to sharpening you acts and gaining knowledge, reading a book, listening to a podcast, something…”
Resources:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
The One Thing by Gary Keller
Where to find Emily V:
Facebook: @emilyvmusic
Instagram: @emilyvofficial
www.emilyvmusic.com
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Brooklyn based Lexi Todd is a music attorney by day, working as in-house counsel at one of the largest independent music publishers in the world, and singer-songwriter every other minute.
With the experience and knowledge she has in her full time job, she’s able to think like an entrepreneur in her music career and also help other musicians understand the business and legal side of the industry.
Listen in as she and I talk about her journey into law and music, why we talk about owning your masters as a retirement plan, and about her experiences as a female attorney in the industry.
Quotes that stood out:
“I fully encourage anyone who has the financial resources to [outsource]”
“I feel like I’m in such a unique position as a music publishing attorney that’s also literally self releasing music right now.”
“I get a lot of motivation from my own success from helping other people”
“I feel gratified by saying something when something inappropriate happens.”
Resources and References:
Brunchwork
Women in Music
She Said So
Babes in Music
Where to find Lexi Todd:
www.lexitodd.com
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify
YouTube
Twitter
Mandy Dickson is a multi-passionate creative who sings, writes, arranges, and acts.
Her career has taken her all over the world to places like Japan through orchestra tours as a soloist, Disney Productions, cruises, acting and so much more. Listen in as we talk about her experiences on tour, working as a woman in the music industry, and building her music career a business.
Mandy released a unique album on March 8, International Women’s Day, filled with songs by male artists but reimagined and sung from a feminine perspective. Give Just Like a Woman a listen on your favorite streaming platform!
Quotes that stood out:
“You have to listen to your inner voice and really prioritize what is important to you and what are you really doing because you want to do it and what are you doing because you feel like you should”
“It’s also important to be really true to yourself and authentic about what you really want”
“The easiest way to stay positive and keep going is to focus on the why”
“Be continuing to make something that you have control over”
Resources:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Disney Auditions
Royal Caribbean Auditions
Playbill
The Working Singer Podcast
Marie Forleo
Amy Porterfield
Ari’s Take
Oprah’s Master Class
Tony Robbins
Tim Ferris
Where to find Mandy:
Instagram: @lifeofmandydickson
Facebook: facebook.com/mandydickson6
YouTube: Mandy Dickson Music
www.mandydickson.com
Sarah Harralson is a country singer-songwriter who not only has an artist career, but works full time in the music industry in the royalties department of a major label in Nashville, Tennessee.
In this episode of the podcast, we talk about how working full time in the music industry helps her as an artist, how connections and experience can help you get your foot in the door, and how she manages both her full time job and her artist career. Sarah also provides expert advice for artists on making sure they get the royalties they’re owed as well as advice for getting started in the industry as an artist or industry professional.
Quotes that Stood Out:
“It’s really all about who strives to make the connections and really wants to put themselves out there.”
“I think that’s the great thing about the music industry is that we’re all striving for the same goal but at the same time we’re all in this together and we’re all trying to help each other get there”
“Every artist if they have a full time job or not, they always need to be thinking like an entrepreneur”
“What really matters is your talent and your artistry rather than gender in the genre”“Our actions and our words are definitely not going unnoticed”
“Be willing to be patient whether you’re an artist or working in the industry”
Resources:
Songtrust
Jammber
Music Biz Besties
Smart Women in Music (SWIM)
Young Entertainment Professionals (YEP)
Bobbycast
And The Writer Is…
Song Exploder
The Music Industry Doesn’t Have to Kill You
Where to Find Sarah:
Instagram: @sarahharralson
www.sarahharralson.com
Blues rock artist, Julianne Q from Julianne Q and the Howl, is passionate about music and building her career in an authentic way that allows her to be true to herself. As a recent LA transplant from Chicago, Julianne has navigated the waters of building a new network, meeting people, and getting her music out in the LA scene.
Listen in as we chat extensively about entrepreneurship, taking care of yourself to avoid burnout, and most importantly, about being vulnerable and true to yourself to grow in your career.
I also chat briefly in the beginning of the episode about the resource list I’m putting together for musicians and other professionals looking for ways to stay busy and educated during the COVID-19 quarantines and lockdowns. These resources will be available at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/freebies and on the blog at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog. Stay safe and healthy out there!
Quotes:
“I do also think that at the same time, keep yourself open to growth, open to new sounds, open to whatever.”
“You have to be your own advocate...and that’s both in education, it’s in opportunities, it’s in networking, it’s all of those”
“No one is going to fight for you harder or better than yourself”
“You have to be able to protect yourself, and you can’t do that if you’re not aware”
“Know your worth and stick to it”
“Do one thing for your career every day”
Resources:
Brunchwork
Brene Brown - Daring Greatly; I Thought It Was Just Me (but it isn’t)
Ari Herstand - How to Make it in the New Music Business
The Six Minute Musician Podcast
And the Writer Is…
The Music Marketing Manifesto Podcast
DIY Musician Podcast
The Savvy Musician Academy
The New Artist Model
ASCAP
Music Biz Besties Facebook Group
Women in Music
SWIM (Smart Women in Music)
Where to Find Julianne Q:
Instagram: JulianneQandtheHowl
Facebook: Julianne Q and the Howl
YouTube: Julianne Q Music
Website: www.julianneqmusic.com
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Meet Dani Felt: she’s a singer-songwriter and artist empowerment and connection coach. She started her career as a music blogger and now runs two companies, Music Industry Mastery LLC and Artist Plug In Program.
Dani devotes her time to helping artists with mindset, networking, branding, and monetization, as well as matching them with people who can help them in their career. She's offered some pretty awesome events to help artists connect with producers, including a speed-dating like networking event!
Listen in as we talk about her growth as an entrepreneur and artist coach, networking, building your career as a business, changing your mindset, and more.
Quotes:
“There’s so many possibilities, especially to make money.”
“We have to make mistakes. If we’re not making mistakes, we’re not growing.”
“You never know who’s going to make an impact in your life.”
“It’s all about who you know and the people you’re connecting with.”
Resources:
Love Language Quiz
Marketing Personalities
16 Personalities
Five Minute Journal
Marie Forleo
Cari Cole
Gary Vee
Where to find Dani:
www.danifelt.com
Instagram: @danifeltmusic @musicindustrymastery
Twitter: @danifeltbiz
www.aristpluginprogram.com
dani@danifelt.com
In this episode, I dive into the importance of building your social media (and online) presence as a musicpreneur - whether you’re an artist, music industry professional, songwriter, producer, or other creative - and the steps to take to develop it.
- How can you build a personal brand to attract potential employers?
- How can you utilize social media to showcase your knowledge about your particular niche of the industry?
- What social media channels should you use?
Listen in now on on your favorite podcast platform or at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/podcast/ep030.
Interested in learning more about building your online presence through a website or social media? I’m offering FREE 30 minute consultations (a $250 value!) to answer any of your burning questions about developing your online and social media presence or to review what your current website and social media.
References:
https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-ambitious-persons-guide-to-creating-a-personal-brand-8fbdc6af4194
https://medium.com/better-marketing/the-ultimate-guide-for-building-your-personal-brand-without-any-money-73926362d137
https://digitalmarketinginstitute.com/en-us/blog/7-steps-to-build-your-personal-brand
Episode 28 with Megan Kuhar
Books:
Influencer: Building your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media
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Meet Birdee Bow, CEO of Bsquared Mgmt, a boutique talent agency that offers services for independent musicians.
Birdee learned by experience and brings that knowledge to help artists build their own careers, release music, and connect with other professionals who can help them uplevel their career. She’s built a management company that helps artists in an authentic and unique way, with subscriptions rather than contracts, and looks to provide guidance rather than to turn them into something they’re not.
Listen in as we discuss how she grew in her career, built Bsquared Mgmt, launched Aspire to Empire, and handles the surprise when people hear she’s not represented by her company, but actually owns it.
Quotes that stuck out:
“I think that has been our entire key to success is just being able to really feel it and be there for the artist”
“Most artists know what they need and know how to do it, they just don’t have time”
“There should be a mission statement for every artist and literally for every work of art”
“The biggest key to this entire business is communication”
“It’s a good time to be a woman owning a business and creating new art and new opportunities”
“Live in your passion and don’t be scared to just go for it.”
Where to find Birdee and Bsquared Mgmt:
www.bsquaredmgmt.com
Facebook: Bsquared Management
Instagram: @bsquaredmgmt
Resources:
Music Biz Besties
Five Minute Journal
Meet Megan Kuhar: professor, audio engineer, videographer, percussionist, and social media guru. Megan encourages musicians to think about social media and a brand message that focuses less on algorithms and numbers and more on impact and community.
We talk about how she started in music and entrepreneurship, how she built up her businesses, and the best social media tips for impact, community, and growing an authentic following.
Megan also dives in to three Mistakes musicians are making and how to fix them:
- Not having a brand message
- Focusing on facts, not impact
- Copying what the see other musicians are doing (especially higher profile musicians)
Quotes that stuck out:
“Your college major doesn’t define you forever”
“Don’t let analysis paralysis stop you”
“Really focus on your message, focus on your brand, focus on making sure you know what you want to provide”
“Surround yourself with people that are doing really awesome things”
“If you want music to pay your bills, you need to play the game that is around us, and that means you have to have a presence online. It doesn’t mean that you have to do it the same way other people are doing it.”
“When you do plan content, it ends up being better content”
Where to find Megan:
www.megan-kuhar.com
Instagram: @megankuhar
Podcast: The Fan Finder Podcast | Social Media, Branding & Marketing for Musicians
Fan Finder Online Course
Free Masterclass: How to Build a Brand Without Feeling Phony
The Fan Finder Mindset eBook
Resources:
The $100 Startup - Chris Guillebeau
Grit: The Power of Passion and Persistence by Angela Duckworth
The Productivity Planner by Intelligent Change
The Music-preneur Mindset Podcast
The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast
She Podcasts Facebook Group
Music Biz Besties Facebook Group
A Beautiful Mess Podcast
Creative Pep Talk Podcast
Social Media Tools:
Planoly for Instagram and Facebook
Tailwind for Pinterest
Google Sheets
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Meet Anita Faye, inspirational artist and creative from Las Vegas. Anita is the definition of a musicpreneur: she’s working full time and building up her music career as a business.
Listen in as we discuss building and managing a music career alongside a full time job, how vision boards can help you keep to your goals and prioritize, and cutting ourselves some slack to ask for help with tasks that aren’t in our expertise. Anita provides some excellent tips for the musicpreneur and up and coming music industry professionals, and gives us a look into how her faith inspires her and her music, especially during life events that would test anyone’s faith and understanding of the world.
Quotes that stuck out:
“If you have no expectations, then you’re going to live according someone else’s goals. If you set your own expectations, then you’ll live according to your own goals”
“We create our destiny with the thoughts that we have about what we want our life to look like”
“The more you start thinking of it as a business and approaching it as a business…that will orient you to move it and find those opportunities for yourself"
Recommendations:
5 Minute Journal by Intelligent Change
Gary Vee
Where to find Anita Faye:
www.anitafaye.com
Meet Nashville based singer-songwriter Rachel Tripp!
Rachel is an independent pop artist who also works full time in the music industry for a music tech startup, Jammber. She's passionate about her artist career and educating others on the importance of music industry education and how tech can support their careers
Listen in as we discuss the ins and outs of building a pop career, Jammber's most recent app release, how to manage working full time with all the responsibilities of an independent artist, why Craigslist is still a useful tool, and her new single being released on January 17!
Where to Find Rachel:
Website: www.pagentri.com
Instagram: @pagentrimusic
Resources:
Jammber Splits
Music Biz Besties
Young Entertainment Professionals
Books:
Influencer: Building Your Personal Brand in the Age of Social Media by Brittany Hennessey
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Yourself and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass at Making Money: Master the Mindset of Wealth by Jen Sincero
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Ruiz
Crossing the Chasm: Marketing and Selling High Tech Products by Geoffrey A. Moore
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The first in a series about becoming a musicpreneur, today's episode focuses on the the first (and most important step) to take: shifting your mindset.
We'll discuss:
- Thinking like a business
- Finding our why
- Getting rid of limiting beliefs and overcoming imposter syndrome
- Creating new habits
Whether you're a musician, entrepreneur, or music industry professional, this episode is for you.
Resources:
Books:
Start with Why - Simon Sinek
Productivity Planner by Intelligent Change
2020 Rock/Star Life Planner by Rock/Star Advocate
FREE Downloads:
Think Like an Entrepreneur: 6 Mindset Shifts for the Musicpreneur
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In today’s episode I look back at 2019 and encourage you do to the same! I’m asking myself:
- What are my accomplishments?
- What did I learn?
- How did I grow?
I also take a look at what I’m taking with me from 2019 to 2020 and a sneak peak at what’s to come for Broken Glass Media!
Resources:
Take Back Your Day in Just 5 Easy Steps
Musician to Musicpreneur waitlist
Broken Glass Media Virtual Assistant Services
Are you looking for a virtual assistant who understands release schedules, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of the music industry? Or how about someone who can write, proofread, and content edit your music industry themed blog posts, articles, and business documents? You’re in the right place! Broken Glass Media has officially launched service offerings specific to the music industry! Visit the services page at brokenglassmediallc.com/services to learn about services in business writing, virtual assistance, and social media.
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Today’s guest is Suzanne Paulinski, a mindset coach for the music industry. This episode is all about mindset, getting organized, and finding time in your day - exactly what we’ve been talking about on the podcast, on the blog, and on social. We discuss the difference between music industry, business, and entrepreneurship, and talk about her 2020 Rock / Star Life Planner (which I am so excited to get my hands on) and her 5 day online goal setting event, Planchella!
Listen in as we discuss how she started in the industry, where the idea for Rock/Star Advocate came from, how powerful mindset can be for musicians and industry professionals, her experiences as a woman in music, and her plans to bring mindset training to the industry.
Where to Find Suz:
Instagram: @rockstaradvo
Twitter: @rockstaradvo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRockStarAdvocate/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rockstaradvo
Website: www.therockstaradvocate.com
Register for Planchella: bit.ly/planchella
References:
The Sleep Revolution by Arianna Huffington
How to Make It in the New Music Business by Ari Herstand
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Anything You Want by Derek Sivers
You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
The Tapping Solution
Broken Glass Media Virtual Assistant Services
Are you looking for a virtual assistant who understands release schedules, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of the music industry? Or how about someone who can write, proofread, and content edit your music industry themed blog posts, articles, and business documents? You’re in the right place! Broken Glass Media has officially launched service offerings specific to the music industry! Visit the services page at brokenglassmediallc.com/services to learn about services in business writing, virtual assistance, and social media.
Support the Podcast!
Do you love this podcast? Do you want to hear more actionable advice, interviews with kickass women, stay up-to-date on the music industry, and get some swag? Head on over to our Patreon page to become a Patron today. With several tiers available, there are options for every budget. Visit www.patreon.com/thebrokenglasspodcast to become a Patron and help us help you!
The Broken Glass Collective
Don’t forget to join the Broken Glass Collective Facebook group! We’re growing each and every day to provide a community for women in music to gather online, to collaborate, and to share goals, dreams, and success.
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Meet Rajasri Mallikarjuna, Production Editor and Composer.
Raj and I met at Alfred Music, where we both work full time, and we’ve connected over music both in and out of work. She’s been involved in music advocacy through the Musicians at Play Foundation and the Burbank Arts Council, grown her career from interning for composers to becoming a full time employee at Alfred Music, and she wrote her first large orchestral work in 2017.
Listen in as we discuss her start in music, how she was able to apply her political science and journalism degrees to music editing and composing, and the inspiration behind her 2017 orchestral work, Draupadi.
Where to find Raj:
Sound Cloud
Instagram
YouTube
Resources:
Musicians at Play Foundation
Burbank Arts Newsletter
Burbank Chamber Music Society
Mahabartha
Design Your Dream Life Podcast
Stop Breathe and Think
Books:
The Study of Orchestration by Samuel Adler
The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
Broken Glass Media Virtual Assistant Services
Are you looking for a virtual assistant who understands release schedules, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of the music industry? Or how about someone who can write, proofread, and content edit your music industry themed blog posts, articles, and business documents? You’re in the right place! Broken Glass Media has officially launched service offerings specific to the music industry! Visit the services page at brokenglassmediallc.com/services to learn about services in business writing, virtual assistance, and social media.
Support the Podcast!
Do you love this podcast? Do you want to hear more actionable advice, interviews with kickass women, stay up-to-date on the music industry, and get some swag? Head on over to our Patreon page to become a Patron today. With several tiers available, there are options for every budget. Visit www.patreon.com/thebrokenglasspodcast to become a Patron and help us help you!
The Broken Glass Collective
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Do you feel like you're drowning in your to-do list? That no matter how much you do, you just can't tick off enough tasks to get to the big picture projects, connect with clients, or get to creating content?
It feels like there's always something taking our attention away from what we really want to be doing, but there's a way out! I was in the same boat as I'm sure many of you are - working a 9-5, working a side hustle, and trying to find time for myself.
Once I started prioritizing my daily and weekly tasks, utilizing project management tools, and scheduling my content, I found hours in my day that I use to connect with clients, create content, workout, and yes, even get a massage.
Today's episode contains my top 5 tips to finding extra time in your day. And if you like the episode and want a visual reminder of these tips, be sure to sign up for the waitlist to receive my FREE How to Take Back Your Day in 5 Easy Steps guide! I'm finishing it up now and it will be in your inbox before you know it!
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Are you looking for a virtual assistant who understands release schedules, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of the music industry? Or how about someone who can write, proofread, and content edit your music industry themed blog posts, articles, and business documents? You’re in the right place! Broken Glass Media has officially launched service offerings specific to the music industry! Visit the services page at brokenglassmediallc.com/work-with-me to learn about services in business writing, virtual assistance, and social media.
Support the Podcast!
Do you love this podcast? Do you want to hear more actionable advice, interviews with kickass women, stay up-to-date on the music industry, and get some swag? Head on over to our Patreon page to become a Patron today. With several tiers available, there are options for every budget. Visit www.patreon.com/thebrokenglasspodcast to become a Patron and help us help you!
The Broken Glass Collective
Don’t forget to join the Broken Glass Collective Facebook group! We’re growing each and every day to provide a community for women in music to gather online, to collaborate, and to share goals, dreams, and success.
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Meet Nashville based singer-songwriter Lauren Lucas.
She’s a Tony and ACM Award nominee whose humble beginnings in theater led her to a record deal as a teenager. Changes at her label led to the album being shelved, and since then she’s taken her career into her own hands. Lauren found freedom in being on her own, from the financial freedom of following the increasing singles only model to freedom of choosing her own sound on each track.
Listen in as we discuss how she started in music, how she’s adapted to the new music industry model, and what it’s like being a woman in the country music scene.
Her new single “Go Home Paul” is available on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play, and other digital streaming platforms.
Where to Find Lauren Lucas:
www.laurenlucas.com
Broken Glass Media Virtual Assistant Services
Are you looking for a virtual assistant who understands release schedules, copyrights, licensing, and other aspects of the music industry? Or how about someone who can write, proofread, and content edit your music industry themed blog posts, articles, and business documents? You’re in the right place! Broken Glass Media has officially launched service offerings specific to the music industry! Visit the services page at brokenglassmediallc.com/work-with-me to learn about services in business writing, virtual assistance, and social media.
Support the Podcast!
Do you love this podcast? Do you want to hear more actionable advice, interviews with kickass women, stay up-to-date on the music industry, and get some swag? Head on over to our Patreon page to become a Patron today. With several tiers available, there are options for every budget. Visit www.patreon.com/thebrokenglasspodcast to become a Patron and help us help you!
The Broken Glass Collective
Don’t forget to join the Broken Glass Collective Facebook group! We’re growing each and every day to provide a community for women in music to gather online, to collaborate, and to share goals, dreams, and success.
Hear Yourself on the Podcast!
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Meet Nicolina Logan and Renee Henn, professional musicians and co-founders of the Burbank Chamber Music Society. Friends since their freshman year of college at UCLA, Nicolina and Renee wanted to not only continue working and playing together, but to bring the intimate setting of chamber music to Burbank, California.
The Burbank Chamber Music Society is in its second year and kicks off its new season this Saturday, August 24. Listen in as we talk about their musical backgrounds, how the society came about, and the work it takes to start, organize, and promote a group like this. We also discuss being a woman in the music industry, how mindset is important as a performer and session musician, and that finding a great mentor is one of the best things you can do for yourself as a professional.
And if you live in LA and are free on Saturday, come join us at the concert! You can pick up your tickets online through their site at www.burbankchambermusicsociety.org.
Where to Find the Burbank Chamber Music Society:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/burbankchambermusicsociety
Instagram: @burbankchambermusicsociety
Online: www.burbankchambermusicsociety.org
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Have you ever lost your creativity without reason? Have you sat at a blank computer screen, not knowing what to write, to design, to record?
You’ve probably heard the term “burnout” in the news lately. It’s now an official syndrome per the World Health Organization, but while many of us probably imagine burnout as something physical, it can also be mental, or both.
In today’s episode, I talk about my own mental burnout, what fueled it, and how I pulled myself out and got my creativity and inspiration back. Listen in if you’re feeling burned out too, and maybe what worked for me might work for you.
The Broken Glass Collective
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Mission. Vision. Core values.
That sounds like a lot of business talk, but the truth is all three of these concepts can be applied to our personal lives, our dreams and career goals, and to our own businesses.
It was’t until a business course prompted me to draft the mission, vision, and core values for Broken Glass Media that I really took a good hard look at the path we took since the blog launched in January 2018, and the future we had set out for ourselves. I looked back at the initial why of the business and my own personal why, and our mission, vision, and core values grew from there.
Everything produced from Broken Glass Media will come from those three solid statements and lists, and today’s episode is a look into our mission and what we’re planning for the rest of 2019. Listen in to hear where our why and mission developed from, what our mission is, and how we’re setting out to keep in line with it.
Bonus Content
If you want extra podcast episodes, head on over to the Broken Glass Podcast Patreon page to become a Patron! Our first bonus episode and downloadable content will be related to this episode - finding your personal mission, vision, and values!
The Broken Glass Collective
Don’t forget to join the Broken Glass Collective Facebook group! We’re growing each and every day to provide a community for women in music to gather online, to collaborate, and to share goals, dreams, and success.
Hear Yourself on the Podcast!
Are you interested in being a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone who might be a great fit for the podcast? Fill out our Podcast Guest Submission form to be considered as a guest on the podcast!
Managing Personal Wellness While Hustling in the Music Industry:
If you’re ready to start managing your personal wellness while hustling, join the Managing Personal Wellness 5 Day Challenge at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/managingpersonalwellness. As soon as you register, you’ll start to receive 5 days worth of my favorite tips and tweaks to manage my personal wellness including: mindset, fitness, nutrition, and time management. Take charge of your personal wellness today!
And don’t forget to check out ClassPass! If you’re struggling to fit workouts into your day, or if you’re new to your city, let ClassPass help you find the best workouts at the right times.
Resources:
Start with Why by Simon Sinek
Today’s episode is with Lindsay Artkop, Berklee College of Music graduate, professional drummer, and drum instructor. We dive into how she started in music, her experiences as a professional drummer, how winning the Hit Like a Girl competition changed the trajectory of her career, and how she’s built up her own business teaching students locally and across the world.
"It's shifting to a place where we can value people's music and their art just as much, and hopefully more than their looks"
"Make sure that it's something that you really, really want more than anything and know that it's a trade-off."
"You have to learn from experience"
Where you can find Lindsay:
Instagram - @lindsayartkop
Youtube - Lindsay Artkop
References:
The Big Gig: Big Picture Thinking for Success by Zoro
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
Gary Vaynerchuk
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Managing Personal Wellness While Hustling in the Music Industry
If you’re ready to start managing your personal wellness while hustling, join the Managing Personal Wellness 5 Day Challenge at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/managingpersonalwellness. As soon as you register, you’ll start to receive 5 days worth of my favorite tips and tweaks to manage my personal wellness including: mindset, fitness, nutrition, and time management. Take charge of your personal wellness today!
I’m breaking down one of my pillars of personal wellness that I know from personal experience can be a struggle for so many of us - mindset. It's not just about being positive, it's about overcoming your limiting beliefs, fears, and anxieties to grow, develop your career, and be successful.
How can we overcome limiting beliefs about ourselves, our skills, our abilities? Listen in as I discuss my own story of overcoming limiting beliefs and the three action steps I take each time they enter my mind.
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Books to Read
You are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
Managing Personal Wellness While Hustling in the Music Industry
If you’re ready to start managing your personal wellness while hustling in the industry, join the Managing Personal Wellness 5 Day Challenge at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/managingpersonalwellness. As soon as you register you’ll start to receive 5 days worth of my favorite tips and tweaks to manage my personal wellness including: mindset, fitness, nutrition, and time management. Take charge of your personal wellness today!
Today’s episode is with Jess Garcia of Springwood Productions, a company that specializes in the production of video for clients in music and business. We chat about everything from how she started in music and film to mindset, finding community, pivoting in your career, and how being authentic to yourself is so important today.
Listen in to hear about how she got her start in film production for music, why it’s important to be authentic to yourself, and how she’s building community after making a cross-country move from the east coast to Los Angeles just a few months ago.
Where you can find Jess and Springwood Productions:
Jess
Springwood Productions
www.springwoodproductions.com
References:
Podcasts
A Tiny Revolution
Zig Zag
Queery
My Favorite Murder
Songs
Maren Morris - GIRL
Thanks to Our Sponsors:
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Hear Yourself on the Podcast!
Are you interested in being a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone who might be a great fit for the podcast? Fill out our Podcast Guest Submission form to be considered as a guest on the podcast!
Managing Personal Wellness While Hustling in the Music Industry
If you’re ready to start managing your personal wellness while hustling in the industry, join the Managing Personal Wellness 5 Day Challenge at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/managingpersonalwellness. As soon as you register you’ll start to receive 5 days worth of my favorite tips and tweaks to manage my personal wellness including: mindset, fitness, nutrition, and time management. Take charge of your personal wellness today!
Did you know there are more income streams available to musicians than just touring and selling records? Have you ever thought about how you can become profitable at the career you love?
Meet Bree Noble, corporate employee turned profitable musician, founder of Women of Substance Radio, Female Entrepreneur Musician Academy, and co-founder of the Profitable Musician Summit. Bree and I dive into her story and how she created a path for herself after leaving a corporate job, the ins and outs of the Profitable Musician Summit, and her podcasts and business that help female musicians get in the right mindset to make waves.
We also talk about managing personal wellness, and the different things that Bree does each day to bring mindfulness and self-care into her busy life.
The Profitable Musician Summit is online (yes, online!) from April 22 - May 1. Sign up now to learn how you too can become profitable from being a musician in today’s ever evolving music industry.
Where can you find Bree and the Profitable Musician Summit?
The Profitable Musician Summit
Female Indie Musician Community
Female Entrepreneur Musician Podcast
The Musician’s Profit Path by Bree Noble
Resources
Books:
You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
Podcasts:
Music Industry Blueprint - Rick Barker
The Six Minute Music Business Podcast - Wade Sutton
CD Baby Podcast
Other Communities:
Women Crush Music
Are you interested in being a guest on the podcast? Do you know someone who might be a great fit for the podcast? Fill out our Podcast Guest Submission form to be considered as a guest on the podcast!
Do you hustle all day, every day to make it in the industry?
Are you exhausted, both mentally and physically?
Do you find that you're dragging yourself from meeting to meeting, networking event to networking event unable to focus?
The hustle of the music industry can definitely take its toll, especially on us women. I’ve been there, working full time, enrolled in a grad program, attending network opportunities, and even interning to get myself out there. I was dragging, had gained weight, and was not sleeping well. It wasn’t until I reached the end of my grad program that I realized something had to change.
I started to really analyze my personal wellness, particularly in four pillars of wellness:
- Mindset
- Fitness
- Nutrition
- Time Management
In today’s episode, I go through each of these pillars to discuss small, simple changes that I made for an incredible impact on my overall wellness. And today I’m feeling stronger, more energized, and ready to take on any challenge that comes my way.
If you’re ready to take managing your own personal wellness a step further, join the Managing Personal Wellness 5 Day Challenge at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/managingpersonalwellness. Starting on March 11 you’ll receive 5 days worth of my favorite tips and tweaks to manage my personal wellness including: mindset, fitness, nutrition, and time management. Take charge of your personal wellness today!
Resources:
www.courageandclarity.com/start
www.shediditherwaypodcast.com/asanaguide
Meet Kristin Rebecca. Maryland based modern folk singer-songwriter who beautifully incorporates the Celtic harp into her music.
Listen in as we talk about her unique instrument and how she discovered it, how she developed her sound, grew her career without knowing anyone in the industry, and what it’s like to secure a PR and management team in her genre.
Resources:
Fringe EP
Where Fairies Dwell
Tales, Trials, Truths
www.kristinrebecca.com
Kristin Rebecca’s Recommendations:
www.indieonthemove.com
www.undiscoveredmusic.net
Have you come across the catch-22 that most entry level job seekers are coming across in today's job market? You have to have experience to get the entry level job, but you need the entry level job to get experience...
In today's solocast episode, I give my tips for getting that much needed experience in the music industry. Listen in as we talk about different online platforms and ways to connect with other people who may be in the industry, at the company, or in the career path you want for yourself.
Resources:
Fiverr
Indie.Ninja
UpWork
Books Mentioned:
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
What’s it like to be the first to create something in the music industry? To create an opportunity for yourself?
Sarah Martinico did just that - she was the first to create royalty bearing stems at BMG. She’s also a songwriter, soon-to-be entrepreneur, and has fantastic advice for women looking to start their own career in the industry.
Listen in as we talk about finding opportunities by connecting the dots, building a career in music, and even a little bit about the Music Modernization Act.
Where to Find Sarah:
Instagram - @itsmartinico
LinkedIn - Sarah Martinico
Resources:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
SWIM
She Is the Music
Women in Music
Sound Girls
AIMP
Brunchwork
What’s it like to build a career in the music industry while working a 9 to 5 job? Meet Kelsey James - writer, editor, and social media manager for Riverbeats Life, publicist for Talluah PR, and full time employee outside of the music industry. Listen in as we discuss getting started in PR and music journalism, managing overwhelm with multiple projects alongside a full time job, planning out social media posts, and even a bit about the New Orleans music scene.
Resources:
Riverbeats.life
Riverbeats Instagram
Riverbeats Facebook
Tulluah PR
Kelsey James
Good Reads:
All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Donald Passman
She Means Business by Carrie Green
Good Listens:
The Goal Digger Podcast - Jenna Kutcher
Nikki O’Neill is a multi-faceted music industry professional - she’s an Americana songwriter, guitar player, author, and educator who believes in finding your strengths and forming partnerships, inspiring other women, and forging your own path.
Listen in as we discuss her path from the visual arts to music journalism, teaching, and becoming a singer-songwriter with an upcoming release scheduled for 2019.
Where to Find Nikki:
www.nikkioneill.com
www.instagram.com/nikkioneillguitar
https://www.facebook.com/nikkioneillmusic/
Women's Road to Rock Guitar (iBooks)
Women's Road to Rock Guitar (physical)
Resources:
Patti Smith - Just Kids
Julia Cameron - The Artist’s Way
Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run
Broken Glass Media
Do you want:
...to network with music industry professionals so you can snag your dream job?
...to overcome obstacles keeping you from making connections and reaching goals?
Sign up at www.brokenglassmediallc.com/networking to receive a free Networking in the Music Industry workbook that will help you:
Identify the obstacles holding you back, define your networking goals, and take steps to overcome those obstacles and reach your goals.
What’s it like to go from college to a full time job in the music industry? Are internships, networking, and connecting with people all they’re hyped up to be?
Today’s episode features Natalie Morrison, Marketing & PR Coordinator for D’Addario & Company. We talk interning and freelancing, NAMM, the music products industry, networking, connecting with other women, and so much more!
Links:
www.supportlafd.org
http://www.laist.com/2018/11/09/southern_california_woolsey_hill_wildfires_how_to_help.php
The Women’s International Music Network
SWIM
Women in Music
NAMM
Have you thought about stepping out and starting your own business? What about your own business and building a community for women just like you?
Today’s episode features Katherine Forbes, Nashville based founder of Designing the Row, a website design business, and Music Biz Besties, an online music community for women in music!
Listen in as we talk about growing and scaling a business, setting goals, creating a female based music community, the importance of connecting with other women in music, and advice for getting involved in music and starting your own business.
Resources:
*Note: Some links may contain referral links
Designing the Row
Music Biz Besties
She Means Business by Carrie Green
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
You Are a Badass Everyday by Jen Sincero
The Lively Show - Jess Lively
Pursuit With Purpose - Melyssa Griffin
Earn Your Happy - Lori Harder
B School - Marie Forleo
The Universe Has Your Back - Gabrielle Bernstein
This week’s episode is near and dear to me - I’m talking to Lebanon Valley College senior Ally Hepp, president of the college’s VALE Music Group and an organizer of the VALE Media Industries Conference.
LVC is my alma mater and where I got my first taste of the music industry, and I am incredibly honored to not only speak with Ally about this year’s Women in Music themed conference but to attend this year’s conference as a panelist. Listen in as Ally and I talk about the VALE Media Industries Conference being held on November 17, planning the conference and the inspiration behind it, and Ally’s plans for the future.
Interested in helping the students of LVC put on an incredible conference this year? Donate now: Give Campus
Resources:
*Note: Some links may contain referrals
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Today’s guest, Alex Hendrix, is a southern gothic singer-songwriter from Huntsville, Alabama who is not only a writer and performer, but who put on a four day women in music festival in downtown Huntsville. With the support from Downtown Huntsville Inc, Alex connected venues and artists, arranging an event that put venues at capacity each night. Listen in as we talk about how the event came to life, how she’s overcome obstacles as a woman in music, changing people’s expectations of her music, and talking about mental health and taboo topics through music.
Where to find Alex:
iTunes
The Broken Glass Collective
Are you looking for a community of women in music? Do you need women to collaborate and connect with, to support, and to learn along side? Check out our new Facebook community - The Broken Glass Collective - where women across the music industry are gathering to connect, collaborate, and support one another.
Does networking make you cringe? How much does your anxiety skyrocket when you have to go talk to strangers?
Networking was (and still is) one of my least favorite things to do, but it is incredibly important in the music industry to promote your album, collaborate for your business, and to job search. Today’s podcast focuses on why networking is important, my own networking stories, and tips that I’ve learned over the years from my experiences and from industry professionals.
If you’re looking for a few good reads to motivate and help you learn more tips, tricks, and tools for networking, check out some of my favorite books:
You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero
Reach Out by Molly Beck
Networking Strategies for the New Music Business by Dan Kimpel
Have you thought about self-releasing your album? What about getting up in front of new and larger audiences to share your project? Our first guest, Caitlyn Wolfe, did just that.
Following her musical dreams, Iowa based country singer-songwriter Caitlyn self-released her first album, Little Bad, just this year, drawing off the “little bad” experiences she’s encountered.
In this episode you will hear:
- Caitlyn’s journey in the music industry as a singer-songwriter
- How she financed, released, and promoted her album, Little Bad
- Obstacles she encountered as a woman in the music industry and how
she overcame them * Why it's important to make connections, both online and offline in the industry
Tune in to hear more about Caitlyn, her record, her new music video for I Knew Better, and her journey as a country singer-songwriter!
Resources:
- Instagram: caitlynwolfemusic
- Facebook: Caitlyn Wolfe Music
- Website: caitlynwolfemusic.com
- How to Make it in the New Music Business - Ari Herstand
- DIY Musician
- Young Entertainment Professionals
- Music Biz Besties
