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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 Nov 09, 2021
Tuesday Nov 09, 2021
Sarah and Vic sit down with Publisher, A&R Exec., and Co-Founder of Change the Conversation and Nashville Music Equality Tracy Gershon to discuss her long journey and more, including:
- Finding your way in the music industry with no roadmap
- Constant evolution and following your passions to your purpose
- Knowing and trusting your gut
- Discovering and championing new talent
- Women, Minorities, and moving with the times
- When people stand in your way, how do you continue on?
- Integrity and what it looks like to mentor and inspire the next generation
- Working with Miranda Lambert, Emmylou Harris, Brandi Carlile and more!
- The start of Change the Conversation, Male Advocates, and are things changing?
- Leading by example and admitting when you've been wrong
- Having confidence in your abilities while you learn
- Embracing aging and changing the narrative of age in entertainment
- How the next generation is already charging ahead with change
Notes:
Brandi Carlile: https://book.brandicarlile.com/
Emmylou Harris: https://www.emmylouharris.com/
Change the Conversation: http://www.changetheconversation.net/
Nashville Music Equality: https://www.nashvillemusicequality.com/
Y’all Together Now: https://blog.siriusxm.com/celebrate-the-beatles-influence-on-country-music-with-brandi-carlisle-rodney-crowell-more-stars/
Tomato Gate: https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/
Gary Borman: https://celebrityaccess.com/caarchive/borman-entertainment-flatiron-management-to-merge/
Donna Hilley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Hilley
Paul Worley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Worley
Natalie Stovall: http://www.nataliestovall.com/
Leslie Fram: http://www.cmtpress.com/network/executive/leslie-fram/
Beverly Keel: https://www.namm.org/nammu/contributors/beverly-keel
Todd Cassetty: https://www.cassettyentertainment.com/
CMT Equal Play: https://www.cmtequalplay.com/
Missy Roberts: https://www.umusicpub.com/nashville/About-Us/Missy-Roberts.aspx
Rosie Flores: https://rosieflores.com/bio/
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Catch up on the season so far, life updates, and what's going on in music and entertainment with hosts Sarah and Victoria!
Notes:
Mickey Guyton CMA Museum - https://countrymusichalloffame.org/events/online-family-program-songwriting-101-mickey-guyton-style/
Bridgeton: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8740790/
Walker Hayes Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@walkerhayesofficial?lang=en
Blueneck: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSrgXUp1n90
Shane McAnally: http://www.smacksongs.com/shane-mcanally
John Harvie: https://www.johnharviemusic.com/
Bridgerton The Musical: https://open.spotify.com/album/7gXx19GNHIiQ3fIbXxeY1U
Bridgerton Musical Creators: https://www.barlowandbear.com/
Anna Mae - http://www.annamaemusic.com/
Sacha - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NslWW83v0NqbAE6U0L18A
Chris Housman (including press links): https://linktr.ee/chrishousmanmusic
Nell Maynard: https://instagram.com/nellmaudemaynard?utm_medium=copy_link
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Tuesday Sep 14, 2021
Pop/Sync Artist & Songwriter signed to RX Songs Anna Mae sits down with Sarah and Vic to discuss:
- Growing up on a farm in MN to attending Belmont and becoming a signed Nashville songwriter
- Finally finding your groove and creating authentic art
- The phases of an evolving career
- New world, new you, new authentic music
- Mental health, trusting your instincts, and coping mechanisms
- Being your own manager and label
- The struggle of balancing personal and professional life and feeling like you have to “keep up appearances”
- New music and finding the right people at the right time
Anna will release her first single "Bond Girl" on October 1st 2021, with side A of the project expected to release in early Spring 2022, so follow her and stay tuned!
Notes:
Anna Mae - http://www.annamaemusic.com/
Dennis Morgan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Morgan_(songwriter)
Wendy Duffy Resin8 - https://resin8music.com/wendy-duffy
RX Songs, Katie Fegan - https://musicrow.com/2017/06/exclusive-prescription-songs-nashvilles-katie-fagan-talks-new-signings-and-the-other-nashville/
Single Minded - https://open.spotify.com/track/6OB9UWLS03s5rTu5qPgpcT?si=7390f48c5ca04d55
Suzanne Strickland RareSpark - https://www.raresparkmedia.com/suzanne-strickland
Lawyer Matt Cottingham - https://www.rlfllp.com/our_team/bios/matt_cottingham
Tia Sillers - http://www.tentenmusicgroup.com/tia-sillers
Cason Cooley - http://casoncooley.com/
Duolingo - https://www.duolingo.com/
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Tuesday Aug 10, 2021
Country Music Artist & Songwriter Sacha joins us to discuss her unique journey to stardom, including:
- How a difficult childhood prepares you for the struggles of the music industry
- Making the decision to “go for it”
- The evolution of a star, from serving coffee to CMT’s Next Women of Country
- The experience of being a black woman in Country Music in Canada, the US, and on tour worldwide
- Lifting up others - anti-bullying campaigns, personal struggle, and using your voice to spread love
- Why it’s so important to reach back and help the next in line
- Building a career BEFORE champions come around, and how you hold your own after they do
- Paving the way for yourself and others
Notes:
Sacha - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-NslWW83v0NqbAE6U0L18A
About - https://countryswag.com/who-is-sacha-the-story-behind-her-journey-to-country-music/
Next Women of Country - http://www.cmt.com/cmt-next-women-of-country-tour
The Best Thing EP 2020 - https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-thing-ep/1523197604
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Happy Pride from The Table Women!
Artist and songwriter Chris Housman and songwriter Nell Maynard sit with Sarah and Vic to talk about:
Their viral hit song "Blueneck"
How Country Music and Entertainment are evolving with the times
Being LGBT+ in Country Music
What does allyship look like?
Finding your authenticity and voice
Coming Out - Those who paved the way and continuing the legacy
Using your privilege to uplift others
Social Media in Modern Music
Notes:
Chris Housman (including press links): https://linktr.ee/chrishousmanmusic
Nell Maynard: https://instagram.com/nellmaudemaynard?utm_medium=copy_link
Blueneck: https://music.apple.com/us/album/blueneck/1560744269?i=1560744270
ASCAP: https://www.ascap.com/about-us/team
Shane McNanlly: http://www.smacksongs.com/shane-mcanally
Brandy Clarke: https://www.brandyclarkmusic.com/
Kacey Musgraves: https://www.kaceymusgraves.com/
Bonnie Baker: https://bigdealmusic.com/artists/bonnie-baker/
Noreen Prunier: https://www.instagram.com/noreenprunier/?hl=en
Nicolette McCann: https://www.twelve6ent.com/about
Holly Chester: https://www.ascap.com/about-us/team
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Hosts Vic and Sarah take a look back at the season, touching on topics including:
* Favorite conversations and stories from S2
* Stories from Sarah and Victoria’s lives and careers they’ve never shared
* How the world and industry has changed from recording to recap
* Breaking down networking, creating “buzz” around a creator that may or may not, be accurate, and trusting your instincts
* The ebb and flow of long-lasting careers
* The best kinds of relationships to have
* What’s going on in season 3?!
Notes:
Matraca Berg:
http://nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com/Site/inductee?entry_id=773
Mickey Guyton on Jana Kramer’s Podcas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-justice-know-peace-with-mickey-guyton/id1378621306?i=1000476432778
Harvard Implicit Bias Quiz: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Senior Vice President of Music Strategy for CMT Leslie Fram joins Sarah and Victoria for a very special conversation on her life and career, the good bad and funny of the entertainment industry, diversity and creating positive change for all, checking your privilege and bias, and uplifting creators - plus so much more!
Notes:
Sean Mullins - Lullaby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hG9C0VwruXE
Change the Conversation - http://www.changetheconversation.net/
Maren Morris CMA’s Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oC3D2pdMKs
Nashville Music Equality - https://www.nashvillemusicequality.com/
Candice Watkins - https://nashvillelifestyles.com/people/women-in-business/women-in-business-2020-candice-watkins/
Shannon Sanders - https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/shannon-sanders-joins-bmis-nashville-creative-team-as-executive-director
Gina Miller - http://www.ginamillerpresents.com/about#meetgina
Rachel’s Story at Country Music Fan Seminar - https://tasteofcountry.com/rachel-berry-black-country-music-fan-viral-facebook-post/
Apple Radio - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/08/apple-announces-apple-music-radio/
Viacom - Diversity and Inclusion Week NY - http://nickalive.blogspot.com/2020/09/viacomcbs-kicks-off-inclusion-week-amid.html
She is the Music - https://sheisthemusic.org/
Karen Fairchild - https://www.instagram.com/karenfairchild/?hl=en
Tracy Gershan - https://www.instagram.com/tracygershon/?hl=en
Next Women of Country - http://www.cmt.com/cmt-next-women-of-country-tour
LeAnn Phelan - https://www.lpcreativetherapy.com/about
Song Suffragettes - https://www.songsuffragettes.com/
Tomato gate: https://www.tennessean.com/story/entertainment/music/2015/06/18/tomato-gate-galvanizes-women-country/28936501/
Jennifer Nettles Equal Play Dress - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/14/style/jennifer-nettles-cms-equal-play.html
Brandi Carlile - https://book.brandicarlile.com/
Porter’s Call - https://www.porterscall.com/
Brett Eldredge - https://www.bretteldredge.com/
Maggie Rose - https://www.maggierosemusic.com/
Brittney Spencer - https://www.instagram.com/brittneyspencer/?hl=en
Jason Isbell - https://www.jasonisbell.com/
Amanda Shires - https://www.amandashiresmusic.com/
Jada Watson SongData - https://songdata.ca/research-team/principal-investigator/
Mickey Guyton - https://www.mickeyguyton.com/
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
LMK Creative Director Mariah Topel joins Sarah and Victoria for a chat about her job and journey, including:
The journey from sound engineering to music publishing
How a good boss can shape your career and mindset
What does a music publisher do?
How 2020 impacted songwriters and publishers
Letting your creatives set the tone
What sets a writer or artist apart
Notes:
https://www.lbkentertainment.com/
https://www.lbkentertainment.com/writers
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
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