Jen chats with Brooke Segarra, Campaigns Manager at CypberPR, about interning, managing expectations, and good PR. Guest Bio: Brooke Segarra is affectionately called “the blog whisperer” by Ariel Hyatt, due to the fact that she creates astounding results for our clients. Before coming onboard as Campaigns Director, she spent some time working in editorial and PR at Painted Bride Quarterly literary magazine and as a contributing writer for various publications such as CMJ and Blare Magazine. List...
Apr 01, 2016•27 min•Ep. 48
With an enormous singing voice that transcends her small frame, an extraordinary rock sound full of robust piano hooks, and a one-of-a-kind storytelling ability drawn from a remarkable and emotional history, Mary has carved out her own unique niche in the industry by doing things her way. Her latest release Metamorphosis release in June 2015 has garnered her much critical acclaim. While the music alone makes Mary Jennings an artist that fans can easily relate to, her somewhat quirky personality ...
Mar 11, 2016•31 min•Ep. 47
Jenn Cristy and I chat about what she learned from touring and recording with John Mellencamp, building a successful music career in the Midwest, and starting 1Pulse Entertainment. Now on her fifth album, Jenn began her career with John Mellencamp, meeting the Hoosier rocker in Bloomington, Indiana, where she was in the midst of an all-American swimming career at Indiana University. During her stint with Mellencamp’s band she proved her versatility, playing flute, piano, percussion, organ, and v...
Feb 10, 2016•56 min•Ep. 45
April Duran chats with Jen about founding Rag House Records and organizing the 1st annual SoCal Girl Fest. Links & Resources Rag House Records Soundgirls.org She Rocks Awards Listen to the Spotify Episode Mixtape with artists mentioned during the show Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word: If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation, drop by iTunes to leave a rating, review, and subscribe . Connect on twitter The Brassy Broad on Facebook Subscribe to...
Dec 09, 2015•50 min•Ep. 43
Stacey Messier chats with Jen about why you have to share your secret recipes with the world, her keys to success, and life as a a creative strategist at iZotope. Links & Resources Stacey's Blog Stacey's Portfolio Watch Stacey's live talks here Social Media: @StaceysDIYLife Spire Recorder Listen to the Spotify episode companion playlist to hear artists and songs mentioned during the show. Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word: If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjo...
Nov 21, 2015•52 min•Ep. 42
Michèle Vice-Maslin is an Emmy Winning, #1 hit music producer, arranger, and songwriter that has had numerous hit songs and cuts all over the world, as well as over 4000 music placements. Michèle shares the keys to her success in the music business in our conversation.
Nov 02, 2015•45 min•Ep. 41
Claire Hollenbeck chats about her career, and how her passions for music, technology, education, and business have all come together in her work as VP of Education at iZotope. Links & Resources iZotope Razor Jane Connect with Claire on twitter Check out the Spotify playlist to hear music and artists discussed during the show! If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation, drop by iTunes to leave a rating, review, and subscribe. Connect on twitter The Brassy Broad on...
Oct 25, 2015•35 min•Ep. 40
Debra Barsha shares stories about landing her first music publishing deal while still in high school, playing disco in NYC piano bars in the late 70s, the wisdom of George Clinton, and her many musical adventures on and off Broadway.
Oct 09, 2015•58 min•Ep. 39
Jen chats with Share Ross, bass player from Vixen, knitting book author, and rocknroll life coach about her journey. When you think of a rockstar from the decadent and wildly amoral 80's the last thing you'd expect is an outrageously positive personality. Share Ross loves to give you the unexpected. As The Rock N Roll Life Coach, she inspires her clients to take quantum leaps in their lives and businesses while still playing gigs to thousands of rock fans. Best known as the bassist in platinum-s...
Sep 25, 2015•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 38
Julie is a fellow Hoosier that is now mixing sound on Broadway. We chat about her experience as a woman working in live sound production, how your attutude is not only key to getting you through the day, but also additional work, and how she stays present while mixing a show. Julie has been the production engineer for Jersey Boys Broadway since it's inception in 2004. As production engineer under Sound Designer Steve Canyon Kennedy, she helped open Jersey Boys productions in Chicago, Las Vegas, ...
Sep 01, 2015•36 min•Ep. 37
Tara Low, Found of Guitar It Up for Girls, talks about finding her niche in the online guitar marketplace, starting Guitar Girl Magazine, and creating a successful business. Links & Resources Guitaritupforgirls.com Guitar Girl Magazine Listen to artists we talked about on the Spotify Companion Playlist Ways to Join the conversation & spread the word If you found a nugget or two of value, or just enjoyed the conversation, drop by iTunes to leave a rating, review, and subscribe . Follow on...
Aug 19, 2015•33 min•Ep. 36
Social entrepreneur and cultural strategist, Erin Potts, from Revolutions Per Minute, talks about organizing the Tibetan Freedom Concerts with the Beastie Boys, why music and activism go together, and challenges artists face when supporting a cause. A chance meeting with a Beastie Boy in Nepal Inspiration from Bono and the Amnesty International concerts Learning about fan engagement and concert production from her Lollapalooza experience The science behind why music and activism go together RPM ...
Aug 06, 2015•41 min•Ep. 35
Tish Ciravolo, Founder and President of Daisy Rock Girl Guitars, talks about her entrepreneurial journey, and leveling the playing field for female musicians. The Dish: How 70s television stars Suzi Quatro and The Hardy Boys influenced Tish to pick up a bass Playing in an all girl band on the Sunset Strip during the 80s Career advice from Brian Setzer The inspiration and adversity that pushed Tish to start a company that made guitars for girls What happened when hotel security guards stole a cou...
Jul 21, 2015•33 min•Ep. 34
Jazz trumpeter Ellen Seeling talks about her career as a musician, challenges women face in the jazz world, starting a jazz camp for girls, and her crusade to get the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to change their hiring practices. The Dish: Montclair Women’s Big Band new record Recording with Leslie Ann Jones at Skywalker Sound Why aren’t there any permanent women members in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra? The impact of blind auditions in American orchestras Why Ellen founded Jazz Women...
Jul 07, 2015•54 min•Ep. 33
A high energy conversation with Patrice Cokley, founder of The Bassline Group, on starting her company, shifting gears, and working with creatives. The Dish: Starting her own branding and marketing company Basing your brand on who you are authentically Networking to grow the business Using Twitter to get a new client Turning down business that isn’t a good fit Creating long term client relationships Losing her sister and learning “Life is too short to settle.” Discovering mentorship in books Tun...
Jun 09, 2015•40 min•Ep. 31
Life long musician Gere Fennelly talks about managing multiple irons in musical fires while currently working as a composer of film/tv music, piano teacher, studio musician, and accompanist. She also shares stories from her touring days with Redd Kross, and living in Japan as a teenage member of an all girl band. The Dish: How the Liberace-obssessed flamboyant girl survived Catholic school When she knew she would be a rockstar How she’s managed to always support herself playing music Why she lef...
May 26, 2015•40 min•Ep. 30
Jenny Oppenheimer, former publicist, manager, product manager, web producer (Mercury Records, Bill Graham Management, Artist Direct, Nettwerk Records, Sony Pictures Digital), and current National Director, Marketing and Promotions for House of Blues Entertainment shares stories, experiences, and advice gained from a career spent in the trenches of the music industry. The Dish: How Jenny got her start in the music business What she’s learned from age and experience Why “No” is not something to be...
May 19, 2015•44 min•Ep. 29
Bands can sometimes be dysfunctional little families and work places. Often, we head to rehearsal or a gig after already putting in a full day at our “day job.” DISC Specialist and Communication Strategist Amy Woodall shares some strategies for tactfully handling a variety of personalities and situations. The Dish: Why your expectations are causing problems What causes most of our communication problems How to manage “The Diva” How to handle the “One Upper” Why you must address problems BEFORE t...
May 12, 2015•31 min•Ep. 28
Janine Edwards has toured the world in various management capacities with some of the biggest names in music. Janine began her career parking cars at the amphitheater in her hometown. She used that opportunity to work her way up into production, while learning every backstage job she could at the venue during her internship. Later this year, Janine hits the road with both Van Halen and Madonna. The Dish: How Janine got into the music business The value of learning every backstage job How she got...
May 05, 2015•33 min•Ep. 27
Legendary singer/guitarist Lita Ford talks about her connection to her fans, following your dreams, having a good team in place, how to work a wah wah pedal in heels, and a cause that is near and dear to her heart. The Dish: Why connecting with fans is so important Her responsibility as a female figure in rock How she defines success Why she hates days off The challenges of writing her autobiography The mentorship of musician Dick Wagner The importance of “owning” a cover song Why your team has ...
Apr 28, 2015•41 min•Ep. 26
Janet Billig Rich is an artist manager, music supervisor, producer, and Tony Award nominated Broadway theater producer. Born in New York, in the 1990s she worked at Caroline Records and Gold Mountain Entertainment, where she managed or publicized bands such as Smashing Pumpkins, Hole, White Zombie, Nirvana, The Breeders, The Lemonheads, Lisa Loeb, Walt Mink, and Dinosaur Jr. She became the youngest senior executive at Atlantic Records in the mid-1990s, where she developed artists such as Sugar R...
Apr 21, 2015•40 min•Ep. 25
Tour Manager, Lisa Lombardo, talks about realizing at an early age that music could be a business, negotiating her first record deal, and how she manages the challenges of life on the road for a touring band. Lisa's Bio: "Concentrate and ask again," if you peek at my social media, those few words describe me. While it does not scream about my inner details, I consider it an open invitation for those wanting to ask questions. Music shapes us, whether it is your true desire or your worst fear, and...
Apr 14, 2015•43 min•Ep. 24
Singer-Songwriter, blogger, Rorie Kelly shares how she doubled her music income last year, landed guest blogging gigs, and plans for her next project created to empower women. The Dish: Why it’s important to write about the dark stuff The goals she set for her visit to SXSW Using yoga and meditation to maintain mindfulness Building community v. competition The benefits of networking How Rorie defines her success Benefits of setting better goals and deadlines Why she initially resisted the musica...
Mar 31, 2015•32 min•Ep. 22
Stacey Sherman, from RSP Entertainment Marketing, dishes on her Grammy trip, working the press line, what a publicist does, and so much more. The Dish: Stacey’s path to a publicity career What a publicist actually does When you need a publicist Navigating the Red Carpet Press Line in 5” glitter heels The Grammy Nomination Process Why grammar matters Taking Dick Vitale backstage at a Lionel Richie show What she keeps in her “Go Bag” What to include in your press kit Links & Resources: RSP Ent...
Mar 24, 2015•35 min•Ep. 21
Andra Faye shares her journey from full time RN to world touring musician as part of Saffire-The Uppity Blues Women. The Dish: Andra’s path from RN to world touring musician Why she keeps her RN up to date How attending blues camp changed her life How she learned from her musical mentors How she had to learn to “jam” The importance of gratitude Meeting her musical heroes The Glamour to Grunge cycle of gigs Links & Resources: Andra’s interview in Mandolin Magazine Andrafaye.com Connect with A...
Mar 17, 2015•38 min•Ep. 20
Cate Miller, Client Services Manager, from The Harry Fox Agency dishes on a variety of services offered by HFA and why it benefits artists, composers, and businesses to be familiar with them. The Dish: How Cate got into the music licensing business and why she loves it What HFA does and doesn’t do Brief overview of music licenses Cate talks in detail about services offered by HFA, including Slingshot, Songfile, and eSynch The biggest mistake she has seen songwriters make What artists need to do ...
Mar 10, 2015•28 min•Ep. 19
Networking Coach Marsha Shandur dishes on why being the best isn’t enough. Learn what networking is and isn’t, and get actionable tips and strategies for in-person and e-mail networking. The Dish: How to answer “What do you do?” at networking events Why networking is critical to your success Why just being good isn’t good enough It’s your responsibility to get in front of these people and make them aware of you The people putting themselves in front of people are the ones that are going to get p...
Feb 24, 2015•45 min•Ep. 18
Madalyn Sklar, business coach, social media strategist, and fearless leader of GoGirls Music dishes on how to get the most out of attending music industry conferences like SXSW. Show Notes: How SXSW has changed since it started Why you need to have a plan in place before you go Establish goals and what you want out of the experience Using twitter to connect with industry movers & shakers before the conference Strategy for networking at the event What to include in your conference networking ...
Feb 17, 2015•33 min•Ep. 17
Lisa Brigantino is an award-winning Brooklyn, NY based singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She has also worked in the business side of the industry for many years. She is the President of her own company Hidden Pond Productions, Inc., which provides music supervision, licensing, rights clearance, consulting and custom music scoring and music production to a variety of clients including filmmakers, broadcasters, corporations, advertising agencies and producers of all kinds. Lisa was an o...
Feb 10, 2015•42 min•Ep. 16
Ariel Hyatt, founder of CyberPR®, dishes on what holds us back from success, telling our signature stories (hint: it’s not your bio), and the power of your e-mail list. The Dish: Growing up the daughter of an entrepreneur mother and filmmaker father How dyslexia helped her learn ways to make complicated ideas simple The 3 things that hold us back from success The importance of your Signature Story – what it should and should not include Why you don’t need to jump on the latest social media platf...
Feb 03, 2015•43 min•Ep. 15
