The Broken Glass Podcast

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

*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 on this page. I would never recommend a product I don’t use or love myself!

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
Website: www.brokenglassmediallc.com
Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
Instagram: @brokenglassmedia
Twitter: @brokenglassblog
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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

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Blog: www.brokenglassmediallc.com/thebrokenglassblog
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
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