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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

International singer-songwriter Chianne is my guest on the podcast this week! Listen in as we talk about her start in the music industry, overcoming fears, and how self-love and acceptance can have a significant impact on your career.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, finding your why, pivoting your career, and so much more!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Los Angeles based singer-songwriter and pop artist Dina Renee is my guest on this week’s episode of the podcast.

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. We dive deep into creativity in the COVID-19 era and discuss her experiences touring in Europe and the US.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

This episode is for anyone struggling with their thoughts, feelings, or career in the current COVID-19 global pandemic. Edith and I work through how freelancers in the music industry have been impacted, how we're coping with things, and what we're doing to keep the momentum going in our careers.

From classical to rock violin and from stage presence to digital only, Emily V knows how to pivot and stay in tune with her audience. In this episode, we chat all about being a rock violinist and how she's coping with the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

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

In this eposide of the podcast, I talk to Sarah Harralson, country singer-songwriter with a full time job in royalties at a major label. We discuss how her full time job helps her artist career, how to manage both, and how to make sure you're getting the royalties you're owed.

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.

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.

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.

Meet Birdee Bow, CEO of Bsquared Mgmt, a boutique talent agency that offers services for independent musicians. 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.

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.

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.

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.

This week's guest is Nashville based singer-songwriter, Rachel Tripp! Listen in as we discuss the ins and outs of building a pop career, Jammber's most recent app release, Splits, how to manage working full time with all the responsibilities of an independent artist, and her new single being released on January 17!

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.

In today’s episode I look back at 2019 and encourage you do to the same! We'll review accomplishments, what I learned, and how I grew. I'm also diving into 2020 and announcing a project for musicians looking to take their career to the next level.