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Satori Shakoor: Detroit's Funkadelic Midwife of Stories Born Jeanette McGruder in 1954, Detroit native Satori Shakoor knew she wanted to be a star from a young age. Her wish was granted with an audition for George Clinton’s group, The Brides of Funkenstein, and later becoming backing singer for Parliament Funkadelic. Stardom takes on many forms, and hers led to an unexpected yet successful career in storytelling after traumatic life-changing events. This episode is dedicated to storytellers everywhere. Note: This episode was recorded in 2022. If there is one regret I have besides it’s delayed publication, it’s hat we didn’t talk about the amazing costumes Satori wore on stage. A good reasons for a follow-up chat! In This Episode * A third grader with a homemade violin * New York, stolen recordings and Luther Vandross and Irene Cara * A day in the life as a “Brides of Funkenstein” with Parliament Funkadelic * Recovering from post partum depression * How the loss of her child and the Wall Street crash changed her life’s direction * How storytelling became her life’s purpose Meet Satori! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Connect with Satori Thea Wood Productions, LLC is an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Buy Parliament Music Buy Brides of Funkenstein Listen To Parliament Listen to Brides of Funkenstein Watch Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus Watch Tear the Roof Off: The Untold Story of Parliament Funkadelic Satori’s Video Bio Website Credits Guest: Satori Shakoor Host and Producer: Thea Wood Intern: Nora Kapp Thea’s Magic Mind Story In this podcast, I share my first experience with a new type of liquid supplement called Magic Mind. Menopause has caused issues with fog brain and low energy levels— like how you feel after following your favorite band for weeks without ample sleep or homemade food! So when Magic Mind contacted me to try it with a consideration fee, I said yes in spite of my skepticism. You’ll see from the podcast story that I was pretty excited about the results. So much so, that I asked Magic Mind to create a discount code for Herizon Music fans. And they came through! Get 20% to 56% off your first order using this URL and the discount code HERIZON20 during checkout. 100% money back guarantee. HTTPS://magicmind.com/herizon Note: I do not receive a commission on sales. This discount is a perk for being a Herizon Music subscriber! If you liked this episode and want to stay connected, please subscribe to our newsletter for episode announcements, articles, live event updates, and more! Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Summary If you’re a movie buff, you’re going to love today’s guest. She’s a composer and multi-instrumentalist whose music has appeared in over 30 motion pictures and soundtracks like Porno, This Is Jessica, and Lotte That Silhouette Girl. Not to mention over 100 song placements in Emmy and BAFTA award-winning shows like Ellen DeGeneres, The Young & The Restless, Skins, Teen Titans Go, and Dance Moms. All you gamers out there may even recognize her sounds in the Microsoft video game Project Spark. She also records and performs as White Widow and recently released a new album “So She Howls,” which is nominated for a 2024 GRAMMY in the “Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album” category. Her work has earned her over a dozen awards, nominations and fellowships since 2015, with two of her film scores presented at the Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences Museum. I am so excited to welcome the musical champion for women, minorities, immigrants and the LGBTQ community, and the woman who Sandra Bernhardt calls “so fucking groovy that it scares the shit out of me!” Meet Carla Patullo! In This Episode * Carla’s 2024 GRAMMY-nominated album So She Howls as music therapy for herself after grief and trauma * Soundscapes: what are they? * The differences in creating music for film/TV versus an album * The job of a film score’s music director explained * How Carla’s publishing deal got her into film and TV work * Projects she’s drawn to based on personal values Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Connect with Carla Buy The Music Stream The Music Website YouTube Facebook Instagram X (not Twitter) Credits Guest: Carla Patullo Host and Producer: Thea Wood Song: “Earth” by Carla Patullo, Lily Haydn, Tonality Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Author and music journalist Erin Barnes, a.k.a. GoGo Germaine, shares the highs and lows of her girl gang days as a teen rebel. Her book Glory Guitars: Memoir of a ‘90s Teenage Punk Rock Grrrl chronicles Gogo’s questionable firsts at varying degrees of sobriety. There’s more than meets the eye to a woman who discovered she can see the true colors and healing power of music and words. In This Episode * The story behind Erin’s nom de plume GoGo Germaine * Defining a riot grrrl from her own experience * Reliving hard memories like her jarring first kiss (trigger warning) * The anger her girl gang carried and how it manifested * Her super power: synesthesia, what it is and how it works for her * Advice for women aspiring to become music journalists and authors Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Connect With GoGo Website TikTok YouTube Facebook Instagram Buy The Book Credits Guest: Erin Barnes, a.k.a. GoGo Germaine Host and Producer: Thea Wood Photos: Glenn Ross Book Cover: Carri Lawrence Book Cover Art: Joel Amat Güell Art Thank you for reading Herizon Music: The Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it with other dreamers, rule breakers, and rockstars! Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Todays’s guest is a singer-songwriter with an evolutionary heart. Her story shines light on the meandering path that many of us often travel before finally committing to pursuing our deepest passions. An accountant and social worker by training, she founded nonprofits and other businesses with her husband, Dan. While she couldn’t muster the courage to audition for a voice class in college, she had the experience and grit to take a leap of faith and commit to a singing career. In a music industry that ages women out of success by their 30th birthday, she took the challenge head on. Since then, she’s released the appropriately titled pop album “No Goin’ Back” and has committed to helping other women over 40 realize their musical dreams. This year, she founded Wavemakers: Women In Music for women over 40 who are ready to take a chance and pursue a singing career. She’s the activist with a big voice, a big mind, and big aspirations of wiping ageism off the face of the music industry. Welcome, Lurleen Ladd! In This Episode – Growing up in an abusive household – Perfection as a dream killer – The “Hell No!” spreadsheet we might all need – How radio helped cure stage fright – Kids vs. adults and the learning arc – Lurleen’s plans to help women over 40 start singing as their second act Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Connect with Lurleen Ladd Website https://lurleenladd.com/ and https://www.wwimusic.com/ Spotify https://lurleenladd.com/lurleen-ladd-contact YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiOOCPxVUY19Vd5NbVULXQQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Lurleensings/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lurleenladd/ Credits Guest: Lurleen Ladd Host & Producer: Thea Wood, Thea Wood Productions, LLC Audio Editing/Production: Qixiang Tong Social: Bianca Garcia and her social media team Oliver (sexy AI voice): Murf AI Theme Music: Pond 5 Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Thank you for reading Herizon Music: The Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

It’s my first podcast episode to launch on Substack! Scroll to the bottom to hear more episodes— all are available for free. Herizon Music is funded by subscribers like yourself. If you like what you hear and see, pls upgrade to a paid subscription. Thank you for joining our band of dreamers, rule breakers, and rockstars! — Thea 🎶 Upgrade now! Today’s guest is the first female chair of the Electronic Production and Design Department at Berklee College of Music. She is a sound designer, Composer/Producer, Recording engineer, and founder of Women Beatmakers. She worked for many years as part of the Emmy Award–winning production team at Sesame Workshop, where she composed music, worked on sound design, and recorded voice work for The Muppets. Other sound credits include animated television shows, such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!; online media; games; and applications for clients such as 4Kids Entertainment, HBO Family, the Learning Channel, Moshi Monsters, Toca Boca, and more. And as if that wasn’t enough, she performs with Girls Like Bass as her alter ego Misha D and with the experimental project Aerostatic. From college chair by day to funked up beat master by night, meet the talented Michele Darling! In This Episode — Learn what electronic music production and design is all about and how music is used in movie and gaming environments — How Virtual Reality is shaping the future of sound engineering and music — Music for classic cartoons like Looney Tunes vs. modern anime like Pokemon — Alter ego Misha D and the importance of nomenclature as an entertainer — Why adding tech education into women’s groups promotes gender equity in music Connect with Michele Darling Website Instagram @mdarlingsound Facebook LinkedIn Credits Guest: Michele Darling Host & Producer: Thea Wood, Thea Wood Productions, LLC Audio Editing/Production: Amir Halevi and Qixiang Tong Social: Bianca Garcia and her social media team Theme Music: Pond 5 Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Thank you for reading Herizon Music: The Newsletter. This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Vanessa Lively walks the talk of a free-spirited soul who channels the healing power of music into uplifting the chronically unhoused in Austin, TX. Her story as a creative and advocate is powerful and thought provoking. In this episode: Get "Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts" on Amazon today! Connect with Vanessa Lively: Website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Visit Home Street Music: Website Instagram Facebook If you like what you hear, sign up for our newsletter here. Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music: The Podcast or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Dr. Jennifer Whitehead is an associate professor of music at Ohio Wesleyan University. With a Doctorate of Musical Arts in voice and singing health, she's teaching the next generation the skills necessary to heighten and extend their singing careers. Anyone who speaks for a living can benefit from her wisdom. She frequently appears in both staged and concert works in central Ohio, where recent roles with Opera / Columbus include Kate Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Guinevere in Camelot, Papagena in The Magic Flute, and Yum-Yum in The Mikado. Let's bust some myths and hit the high notes of vocal health! See episode notes. In this episode, Jennifer covers: Visit https://backstagechats.com/jennifer-whitehead for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and credits! This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Austin, TX. If you like what you hear, sign up for our newsletter here. Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Bassist Janis Wallin is the “Mistress of Groove” of the jam band scene. With decades of experience, she’s the bass teaching, vegetarian-eating, Bootsy-loving trail blazer with an alter ego. In This Episode - Why it took nine years for her band band Family Groove Company to finish their newest album titled “Through With Tomorrow” - The story behind a personal invite to join legendary bassist Victor Wooten — with only 10 minutes to show time - How to prepare for playing in multiple bands who improvise on hundreds of songs - Her sidekick Bootsy and her rap-lovin’ alter ego (you may see her on stage!) Visit https://backstagechats.com/janis-wallin for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and show credits! This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit based in Austin, TX. If you like what you hear, sign up for our newsletter here. Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Cheryl B. Engelhardt received her first New Age Ambient or Chant Album GRAMMY Award nomination this year for her latest album “The Passenger.” Thea Wood spoke to her about the therapeutic story behind the album, which was written and recorded on a cross-country train trip and produced and mastered by an all-female team. In this episode, Cheryl covers: – How New Age/Ambient music is different than other genres – The challenges of writing/recording an album on a train (with a few good travel tips thrown in!) – The influence that her best friend’s death had on this album, and the hidden message for him – The GRAMMY nomination process and playing the long game to win Plus, Cheryl’s answers to The Shakedown! Visit https://backstagechats.com/cheryl-b-engelhardt for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and show credits! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

BlueSkye is the teen sensation from Michigan who is taking her unique brand of songwriting to the top! As Herizon Music’s Tate-Makeba Rising Star award winner in 2022, she made the most of her year. In this chat, meet the teen who is taking the Midwest by storm— blue skies and all! In this episode, BlueSkye covers: — The origin of her unique name. — Her not-so-lucky Lucky Penny — The story of her song "America’s Middle Class" — What it's like to audition for the NBC television show The Voice. Visit https://herizonmusic.org/blueskye for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and videos! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a nonprofit uplifting women in music through education, experience, and role-coding programs. It’s made possible thanks to fans like yourself. Please donate today! Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a nonprofit uplifting women in music through education, experience, and role-coding programs. It’s made possible thanks to fans like yourself. Please donate today! In this episode, Katie covers: — What does the TV show producer do behind the scenes? — The most memorable thing a celebrity showed her on AXS TV series “Rock & Tell." — How she snagged a job from another host. — A valuable lesson her billionaire boss Mark Cuban taught her (and why you may not want to be his landlord). Visit https://herizonmusic.org/katie-daryl for full Show Notes, videos, social links, and videos! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

This is Part II of Thea Wood’s chat with Donna Jean Godchaux McKay. In this episode, the Alabama native leaves a promising musical career in Muscle Shoals for uncharted waters in California. She got more than she bargained for! This podcast is a production of Herizon Music Foundation, a nonprofit uplifting women in music through education, experience, and role-coding programs. It’s made possible thanks to fans like yourself. Please donate today! In this episode, Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay covers: — Why she left a lucrative music career in Muscle Shoals — Her life-changing decision to join the Grateful Dead — Forming female friendships while on the road — Regrouping after tragedy strikes — Why she re-recorded “Shelter” and its importance in today’s world Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

In this chat, Donna Jean Godchaux Mackay covers: Credits: Song "Shelter" courtesy of Donna Jean & The Tricksters Donate to our nonprofit Herizon Music Foundation TODAY and help us uplift the next generation of women in music! Full show notes along with links to guest sites, social, and more are at BackstageChats.com. Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

When you hear our next guest’s last name, you most likely think of her larger-than-life big brother David Lee Roth — lead singer of Van Halen. But did you know that musical prowess ran in the family? Driven to turn her love of music into a gift that mothers and babies could enjoy together, Lisa Roth conceived an album series called Rockabye Baby, which transforms pop and rock hits into instrumental lullabies. Acts like Metallica, Lady Gaga, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, No Doubt, Snoop Dogg, and (of course) Van Halen have never sounded so sweet. With over 100 albums released and billions of streams under her belt, she’s proven to be an exceptional entrepreneur, record label executive and creative director. In this episode, Lisa covers: Plus, Lisa’s answers to The Shakedown! See full show notes, links, and videos at backstagechats.com/lisa-roth Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Terri Nunn is the lead singer of Berlin, which many remember from the height of MTV music video days as the sexy trio who brought us “The Metro,” “Sex,” and their runaway Top Gun soundtrack anthem “Take My Breath Away.” The track earned them an Academy Award and a Golden Globe. Here we are 40 years and 8 albums later, and the band introduced their newest album titled “Strings Attached” featuring the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra re-visiting the band’s most iconic tunes. In early 2021, host Thea Wood conducted this remote interview with Terri Nunn. In This Episode Terri shares — The change in mindset that set her free to be happier and take more risks — Getting the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra to sex it up a bit (tell us if you think it worked) — Recording a video in an active dungeon with a “big reveal” at the end — Discussing the sexual nature of her art with her kids — The most memorable words her mother shared before passing on from cancer — Her life-long fear of people and fear of “losing it all” Credits Guest: Terri Nunn of Berlin Host: Thea Wood Engineering/Production: Shea Carothers Photo credit: Marc Green Song: “Now It’s My Turn” from album “Strings Attached” featuring the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra. Written by John Buckner Crawford This is a Herizon Music Foundation production. 2021 ©. Special thanks to RAS Associates and Gibson Brands for supporting Herizon Music’s education, experience, and role-modeling programs. Contact info@herizonmusic.org if you’d like to join our cause. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

You may be asking: “What more does Kalie Shorr have to say?” As it turns out, a lot! If you missed the first episode titled "Kalie Shorr: How She Became An Open Book," listen here. In the conclusive deep dive chat with Kalie, she covers: — Discovering discrimination in the Nashville music scene — Using age as a power play — Putting sisters before misters — What feminists DON'T do to each other — The smart way to write a song about someone who has wronged you See full show notes and Kalie's new music videos (released after this chat was recorded) at BackstageChats.com. BCWIM is produced by Herizon Music Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit in Austin, TX. We depend on music fans like you to help keep this program and our other education and experience projects going so we can uplift the next gen of womxn in music. Learn more about our work. Thank you for your support! SHOW CREDITS Guest: Kalie Shorr Host: Thea Wood Photo: Catherine Powell Production/Audio engineer: Thea Wood Intern: Alyssa Viernes Song: "Escape" written by Kalie Shorr and Candi Carpenter, from the album Open Book Theme Music provider: Pond 5 Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Recorded in February 2021 via Zoom, Country music sensation Kalie Shorr shares her journey to voicing taboo topics in the first of a two-part podcast series. Her debut album “Open Book” was listed at #7 on the New York Times Best Albums of 2019, named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, The New Nashville by Teen Vogue, a Top 10 Country Artists to Watch in 2019 by Huffington Post. In this Part 1 episode, Kalie Shorr covers: — Her tumultuous childhood growing up the youngest of 7 half siblings — The tragic loss that opened her up to voicing taboo topics in her songwriting — Teen eating disorders based on her personal struggle with anorexia and the road toward healing — Answers to the Shakedown questions, including the Pearl Jam song that shook her world Credits: Guest: Kalie Shorr Host: Thea Wood Photo: Catherine Powell Production/Audio engineer: John Neff Intern: Claudia Dortman Theme Music provider: Pond 5 Visit https://backstagechats.com/kalie-shorr-part-1 for expanded show notes, including artist music videos and social media links. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Ep 28: Blanca Cecilia Gonzalez is the epitome of realizing the American Dream. Her tale of immigrating from Columbia to the United States and rising to become the concert master multiple times at Carnegie Hall will warm your heart. Never miss an episode! Sign up for the Spotlight Newsletter. In this episode, Blanca covers: — What it was like adapting to her new life in New York at the tender age of four. — The “Suzuki Method” of learning to play an instruments — Playing Carnegie Hall for the first time — Why she was told not to wear shoes to a blind audition — Playing with the all-female, GRAMMY winning mariachi band Flor de Toloache — The advantages of collaborating and touring with her husband and their project “1 in 2.” Plus her answers to The Shakedown questions! Donate to our nonprofit Herizon Music Foundation TODAY and help us uplift the next generation of women in music by supporting this podcast! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Kelley Glover is an ethnomusicologist, teacher, and entrepreneur who created, composed, and produced the music education game app and cartoon UBetterSing! One of her goals is to educate music lovers about systematic racism, colonization practices, and how they affect music academia. Kelley’s research and stories stem from her personal experiences and research at Howard University and public education music programs as both a student and teacher. This episode contains frank and sometimes difficult topics that we need to understand so we can all create and enjoy music that we believe in, relate to, and love. Never miss an episode! Sign up for the Spotlight Newsletter. In this episode, Kelley covers: - Her relation to famous musical celebrities (Danny Glover isn’t one of them!). - Defining ethnomusicology, music appropriation in the classroom, and the white washing of blackface minstrel songs. - Mandated classical-European musical instruction and its limitations on diverse music genres in academia. - Research projects with Texas State University and HeartMath on the relation between stress, music, and meditation. - Her music education program UBetterSing! and its goal to educate the next generation of music in a modern, diverse, and entertaining way. And, of course, Kelley’s answers to The Shakedown! See guest links and videos here. Donate to our nonprofit Herizon Music Foundation TODAY and help us uplift the next generation of women in music by supporting this podcast! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe

Maggie Szabo is a Canadian immigrant who's tackling feminine stereotypes, social injustice, and cellulite with lipstick in hand. Her pop music sensibilities poke fun at pop culture while redefining it for the next generation. We think she’s spot on… and 100% “worth the weight!” In this episode, Maggie Szabo covers: Making the music video “I Don’t Need You” during COVID (and who is the hot guy who wants his lipstick back?) Landing a promo song for BET series Tyler Perry’s Sistas and Jennifer Hudson choosing her song “Love Is Free” for The Voice contestant Kennedy Holmes. Her path to championing transgender youth Body shaming and facing the loaded question: “Is pop music ready for STRONG to be the new SEXY?” Don't miss an episode of Backstage Chats with Women in Music. Sign up for our Spotlight Newsletter today! Disclaimer: Opinions of show guests are not necessarily those of Herizon Music Foundation, Inc. or its employees, volunteers, officers/directors, or contractors. Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe