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A podcast by and about women in the entertainment industry that provides a fun, easygoing, and safe space to discuss the ups and downs of the female experience in entertainment. Whether we're telling stories with guests, chatting about new projects, or discussing how women can change (and have changed) the industry for the better, we aim to always provide an honest look into what it takes to get your seat at the table and pull up a chair for the next in line. Hosted by Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
The Table Ep. 17 - Celebrity Stylist Breaunna Trask
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Celebrity Stylist Breaunna Trask sits down for a vulnerable talk with The Table about her career and journey. This episode does touch on sensitive topics such as suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. Breaunna Sarah and Victoria discuss:
Going from styling teen fashion shows to celebrity photoshoots
Mental health and how to deal
Early trauma and how it impacts your life/career
The beauty of living your passion
Bosses - the good, the bad, and the ugly
Male feminists and female misogynists
Sticking to your guns and trusting your gut
Breaunna Trask: https://www.instagram.com/breaunnatrask/
Matthew Henson: http://matthew-henson.com/
Mercedes Natalia: http://www.mercedesnatalia.com/
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
The Table Ep. 16 - Founder of Song Suffragettes & Artist Manager Todd Cassetty
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Founder of Song Suffragettes & Artist Manager Todd Cassetty sits down with Sarah and Victoria to discuss:
The evolution of a risk-taker’s career
Working with artists like Taylor Swift and Kalie Shorr
The founding of Song Suffragettes
Championing female talent
The role men play in helping or hurting women
Excuses excuses - what does sexism sound like?
How the industry can change the tide
How feminism makes the industry better for all
Episode Notes:
https://www.songsuffragettes.com/
http://hello.hififusion.com/about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFb_al_ETrs
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/carrie-underwood-the-blown-away-tour-live/8d6kgwzsmpxn
http://www.changetheconversation.net/
http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/
https://onbeing.org/programs/brene-brown-strong-back-soft-front-wild-heart/
https://www.grammy.com/recording-academy/press-room/diversity-inclusion
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
The Table - Ep. 15 Courtney Gregg Carnival Music VP & GM
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Carnival Music's VP & GM Courtney Gregg sits down at The Table to discuss:
* How she got started
* An industry unicorn! Spending her whole career at one company
* Dealing with the old boy’s club
* The struggles of female artists and female writers - is one harder?
* Work-life balance
* Embarrassing industry experiences
Notes:
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
The Table Ep. 14 - Actress Erin Karpluk
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Award-winning actress Erik Karpluk has had a long and diverse career appearing in both Canadian and US projects. She is known for her roles in Dark Angel, Masters of Sex, Gidiva's, 911/911 Lone Star, Reasonable Doubt, Christmas Lodge (co-starring host Victoria Banks!) and as 'Erica' in the hit CBC series Being Erica. Erin sits down for a candid discussion on:
Her personal and professional journies
Why a female support system is important
Finding and using your voice
The film industry and age, gender, nudity and storytelling
Unapologetically knowing your power
Sticking to your boundaries and morals
The industry in Canada vs. The USA
Notes:
Erin Karpluk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erinkarplukofficial/
Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinkarpluk/?hl=en
Erin’s IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1172442/
Christmas Lodge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmDUOfPLWtA
Chela Horsdal: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1319098/
Michelle Harrison: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365768/
Sonja Bennett: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1060641/
Tatiana Maslany: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1137209/
Taylor Kitsch: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2018237/
Lo Lind: https://www.instagram.com/lolindonthebeat/?hl=en
Ray Liotta: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000501/
Armchair Expert America Ferrera: https://armchairexpertpod.com/pods/america-ferrera
Amanda Tapping: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0850102/
Megan Follows: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001227/
Serena Ryder: https://www.serenaryder.com/
Red Racer: https://centralcitybrewing.com/products/red-racer-street-legal-dealcoholized-craft-beer/
Partake: https://drinkpartake.com/
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
The Table Ep. 13 - Carl Kornmeyer & Emma Brooke
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Sarah and Vic sit down with LBK Entertainment President and CEO Carl Kornmeyer and LBK Songwriter Emma Brooke. We get a unique look at their creative and business dynamics, and the inner workings of a music publishing company! Carl shares some of the knowledge he's gained founding and running TV networks and developing creatives, and Emma shares what she learned through her past experiences and why she values their relationship so much. We also dive into:
The evolution of the “Nashville way”
Country radio, TV, and creativity
Gender dynamics in the industry
What a publisher/writer relationship is like
Aligning morals and the music industry
What makes a good team?
Championing up and coming creatives
Episode notes:
https://countrymusichalloffame.org/artist/e-w-bud-wendell/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Nashville_Network
https://www.biography.com/musician/barbara-mandrell
https://www.songsuffragettes.com/
https://home.lewiscapaldi.com/
https://kriskristofferson.com/bio/
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Sarah and Victoria have an emotional, in-depth discussion with Musicologist and Researcher Jada Watson on BIPOC representation in Country Music. Fresh off a newly released report, Jada and the hosts dive into:
- The statistics and data regarding BIPOC creators
- Radio charts: 1944-2020
- Are things getting better?
- Breaking down the numbers
- What do diversity and representation look like right now?
- The impact of racism and bias on creators and communities
- Touching on future research regarding LGBTQIA+ creators
Notes:
Song Data: https://songdata.ca/
The report: https://songdata.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SongData-Watson-Redlining-Country-Music-032021.pdf
Jada's Article on Mickey Guyton 2021 Grammys: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/grammys-2021-performer-mickey-guyton-makes-history-without-country-radio-ncna1261044
Karl Hagstrom Miller: https://www.dukeupress.edu/segregating-sound
Amanda Martinez: https://www.amandamariemartinez.com/
Charles Hughes Country Soul: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469633428/country-soul/
Charley Pride: https://charleypride.com/
Linda Martell: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/linda-martell-black-country-grand-ole-opry-pioneer-1050432/
Virginia Kirby: https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/virginia_kirby
Barbara Cooper: https://www.thewomenfolk.com/?page_id=10
Stoney Edwards: http://www.hillbilly-music.com/artists/story/index.php?id=14940
O.B. McClinton: http://www.mscountrymusictrail.org/markers/o-b-mcclinton
Big Al Downing: http://www.cmt.com/news/1505212/singer-songwriter-and-pianist-big-al-downing-dies-at-age-65/
Our Native Daughters: https://folkways.si.edu/songs-of-our-native-daughters
Leslie Fram: http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/
Joel Whitburn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Whitburn
Darius Rucker: https://www.dariusrucker.com/
Jimmie Allen: https://www.jimmieallenmusic.com/
Kane Brown: https://www.kanebrownmusic.com/
Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/
Blanco Brown: https://www.blancobrown.com/welcome/
Rissi Palmer: https://rissipalmermusic.com/
Crystal Shawanda: http://crystalshawanda.co/
Star De Azlan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_De_Azlan
Hunter Kelley: https://rarecountry.com/voices/hunter-kelly/
The sum of us - Heather McGhee: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0871KZQ3G/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
Chely Wright: https://www.chely.com/
Ty Herndon: https://www.tyherndon.com/
Billy Gilman: http://www.billygilman.com/
Shelley Fairchild: https://www.shellyfairchild.com/
Kristen Hall: https://tasteofcountry.com/sugarland-lawsuit-kristen-hall-details/
Brandy clark: https://www.brandyclarkmusic.com/
CRS Talk Data To Me: https://www.billboard.com/index.php/articles/business/9525467/country-radio-seminar-streaming-panels-crs
Teach and Transform Liz Kleinrock: https://www.instagram.com/teachandtransform/?hl=en
Zero-Sum Game Theory - Heather McGhee: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/13/opinion/race-economy-inequality-civil-rights.html
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The Table Ep. 12 - Entertainment Lawyer Rachel Guttmann
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Sarah and Vic talk with entertainment lawyer Rachel Guttmann about her journey from music-lover to lawyer, what all creatives should know, gender differences when it comes to the experiences of creatives, and the "old boys' club".
Rachel has recently become a partner at Taylor Guttmann PLLC: https://musicrow.com/2021/01/entertainment-attorney-stephanie-taylor-renames-firm-names-rachel-guttmann-partner/
Rachel’s Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Yl3tSCYbWk6wmHYXOUtir?si=X3eUMWu4SAmTiewczNyf-g&nd=1
SOLID: https://www.solidnashville.org/
@solidmusicmarket
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
The Table Ep. 11 - Artist Terez Talks Cyber Exploitation
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
The Table Women presents a special conversation with pop artist Terez on cyberstalking and exploitation. Terez shares her ongoing experience with having her identity, content, and reputation stolen and exploited, what she's learned, what needs to change, and resources for others experiencing the same issues.
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
The Table Ep. 10 - Curve Model Kelsey Kinsel
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Sarah and Victoria chat with professional curve model and artist Kelsey Kinsel about topics such as mental health, body positivity, self-care and community in the modeling industry, and knowing and standing by your worth. Kelsey's passions for art and fashion are fueled by her desire to help inspire creativity in others. With a background in social entrepreneurship, she pursues her work with the purpose-driven mission of fighting for inclusivity.
https://www.kelseykinsel.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/kelseykinsel/?hl=en
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IK8Q22/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/28/books/bell-hooks-min-jin-lee-aint-i-a-woman.html
https://www.instagram.com/cocorocha/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2088803/
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/style/chrissy-teigen-pregnancy-loss-essay.html
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at:
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
The Table Ep. 9 - Maggie Rose
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
The Table Women is back and kicking off season 2 with powerhouse artist Maggie Rose! Maggie and hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks discuss topics such as: Early success as a female artist, going from being creatively controlled to creatively free, the impact of 2020 on artists, songwriters, and the industry, new music inspired by 2020, creating in quarantine, social justice, and using your voice to shine a light on others.
Since our discussion, Maggie has launched her own podcast called "Salute The Songbird" and is gearing up to release new music in 2021!
Maggie Rose Live on Valentine's Day from 3rd and Lindsley Nashville:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Qq5E2aK-sx8&feature=emb_title
Maggie’s website and music: https://www.maggierosemusic.com/
B Street Band: https://www.bstreetband.com/
Sarah Tomek: https://sarahtomekdrums.com/
Them Vibes: https://themvibes.com/
Margo Price: https://margoprice.net/
Brandi Carlile: http://www.brandicarlile.com/
Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/
Sea Gayle: https://www.seagayle.com/
RX Songs: https://www.instagram.com/rxsongs/?hl=en
Tomato Tuesday: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2015/07/12/this-summer-country-singer-maggie-rose-is-throwing-tomatoes/
Land O’ Lakes Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzFctkAH4Jk
Mickey Guyton ACM’s: https://variety.com/2020/music/news/mickey-guyton-acm-awards-what-are-you-gonna-tell-her-keith-urban-1234773229/
Pastaria Nashville: https://eatpastaria.com/nashville/
Tyler Childers: https://longviolenthistory.tylerchildersmusic.com/
Bill Withers Tribute: https://liveforlivemusic.com/features/maggie-rose-bill-withers-live-at-carnegie-tribute/
Equity Alliance: https://theequityalliance.org/
The Good life Fund: https://goodlifefoundation.org/
The Sopranos: https://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos
The Social Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0
Thank you to our season 2 launch sponsor Anchor Publicity! We are so proud to work with such a wonderful female-owned company that supports and uplifts others. You can find them at: