Mamas in Music

The Mamas in Music Podcast is hosted by Claire London in connection with the Mamas in Music Non-Profit Organization. Join our community here: mamasinmusic.org About Carolyn Ortiz: Carolyn Ortiz has been working in our beloved music industry for over 15 years. Carolyn started out as a self-taught publicist in the NYC blog era, specializing in emerging artists, brand partnerships, and curating live music events - while also working her corporate 9-5 job helping companies like Viacom and Chanel launch new departments and products. In 2015 she was hired by UMG to help launch the first global central brand partnership team at a major label, where she supported a team who began securing over $20 million a year in deals with brands like M&M, Marriott and American Airlines. During the great resignation in 2020, Carolyn decided to pivot back into entrepreneurship and in 2021, she partnered with her now co-founder to launch and expand Big.Ass.Kids from a record label into the full music ecosystem it is today. Last year, Carolyn spearheaded the launch of The B.A.K Play.Ground community platform where music artists, agencies, and labels can collaborate with and hire from a vetted pool of professionals. And most recently, Carolyn and her partner le’Roy Benros are launching a fundraiser entitled The BAK Sandbox, which is raising funds to support music professionals who have been impacted by the industry layoffs. A significant thread running through Carolyn’s career has been her commitment to developing and promoting emerging talent. She has been dedicated to cultivating both musical talents and budding professionals, having established several educational-based intern and mentorship programs. Through her work, Carolyn aspires to make a lasting impact on both the music industry and Music by: Tiff Randol

Nina Teapot Owens, an award winning music executive and founder of The Teapot Legacy LLC, empowers transformative creators in the music industry to preserve their legacies.Graduating as valedictorian with an Entertainment Business degreefrom SAE Institute Nashville, Nina boasts extensive expertise. Her directorial debut in an ESSENCE-featured music video showcased her exceptional artistic vision.Throughout her career, Nina held key positions, providing valuable consultancy services to major artists and organizations. Beyond professional accomplishments,she advocates holistic wellness, recognizing its importance for sustainable success in the industry. Nina’s dedication extends to mentoring young creatives, serving on school boards, and shaping educational initiatives to foster artistic and entrepreneurial skills.Her holistic approach, passion for wellness, and commitmentto nurturing the current and next generation music creatives have made her an influential figure in the music community, transforming lives and contributing to industry growth and well-being. Nina fosters workshops that promote LIFE-workbalance for companies and colleges around the world, extending her influence beyond the music community.Her dedication to nurturing well-rounded individuals reflects her holistic approach to success and contributes to the overall growth andwell-being of professionals across various industries.

Singer-songwriter and actor Rae Leigh has featured on the hit NBC universal TV show ‘Young Rock’  as a Nashville singer in the 80’s covering Dwight Yoakam’s ‘Honky Tonk Man’ and was a kissing bee in the Oscar-nominated film “Elvis”. 

Rae followed up her 2021 EP “Powered by Love”, with three singles in 2022 all of them charting well in the Australian National country radio airplay chart with her single ‘Push Em Up Jill’ produced by Angus Gil hit number one.  

Rae maintains a busy performance schedule, performing locally as well as around Australia. In 2021, she co-headlined with Adam Brand at the MMG 85th Fun Fair (Rosebery, Tasmania) and ANZAC Day Vietnam Veteran Reunion Event (Bairnsdale, Victoria). Rae made her debut appearance at the Tamworth Country Music Festival’s 50th anniversary and was a featured artist at the Groundwater Country Music Festival. Hosted by: Claire London Music by: Tiff Randol

Denise Devenish is a qualified counselor, member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, member of The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine, Spokesperson for Help Musicians UK, singer, mother, and more. More about Denise here: https://www.denisedevenishcounselling.co.uk/ Hosted by: Claire London Music by: Tiff Randol Become a member of Mamas in Music: mamasinmusic.org

Tara Trudel is a versatile songwriter and composer based in Los Angeles. She started her career teaching early childhood and elementary school music in Chicago for The Merit School of Music and Chicago Public Schools. As a teaching artist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Tara performed her students’ original composition with Yo-Yo Ma. Tara left teaching to perform around the country as a Music Director with the Second City Touring Company and in the Second City kids show Improv Extravaganza Explosion. Tara’s work has been seen in SXSW, Amazon Prime, Sony’s Voces Nuevas, and Vulture’s Best Comedy Shorts Of The Year. Her score for Chelsea Devantez’s short film BASIC won Best Score at the LA Film Awards and the Festigious International Film Festival. Tara also writes theme songs for children’s books, including Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s NYTimes bestselling UNI THE UNICORN. Her debut album, FRACTURED: FAIRY TALES REMIXED was released in 2023. More about Tara here:⁠ ⁠www.taratrudel.com https://www.instagram.com/tara_trudel/ Hosted by ⁠⁠Claire London ⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠ Tiff Randol⁠⁠ Join us here: ⁠⁠Mamas in Music ⁠

Anita Aysola, the Atlanta-based songwriter, has always been a musical chameleon, skillfully blending her mastery of Western and Hindustani classical music with a variety of other genres. As she moves into 2024, Anita's music continues to evolve as she embraces an alternative style, and she shares how her musical evolution unfolded, how motherhood has influenced her music, and so much more. Her upcoming cover of Nine Inch Nails' "Something I Can Never Have" is a prelude to her new album "Dreamwalker," scheduled for release later this year. More about Anita here: ⁠www.anitaaysola.com ⁠https://www.instagram.com/anitaaysola/⁠ Hosted by ⁠Claire London ⁠ Music by⁠ Tiff Randol⁠ Join us here: ⁠Mamas in Music ⁠

Nella Dwyer is a singer, songwriter, composer, ADHD Executive Coach and Neurodiversity Consultant, and an expert on the topic of boundaries. In this episode, we discuss what boundaries are, why they are important, how to implement them, and so much more. More about Nella here: https://www.iamnella.com/ https://www.instagram.com/adhdiversity/ Co-hosted by Claire London and Mary Leay Music by Tiff Randol Join us here: Mamas in Music

Talking motherhood in the music industry with the incredible Nicole Barsalona, President of Women in Music, artist manager, advocate, consultant, and mother of two.   

A talented artist and songwriter based in Nashville, Hannah Miller's music has been featured in numerous films and television shows such as This is Us, Virgin River, Pretty Little Liars, and more, and she was honored a Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for her work on “This is Us” in 2018. Hannah shares her experience as a mother in music, her journey into the sync world, and what she’s learned along the way.  More about Hannah Miller: hannahmillermusic.com (@hannahmillermusic) Hosted by Claire London: clairelondon.com (@clairelondonmusic) Theme music by Tiff Randol: tiffrandol.com (@tiffrandol) More about Mamas in Music: mamasinmusic.com (@mamasinmusic)

Mirette Seireg is the President and CEO of MPATH Music, the first and only production music company of its kind to achieve gender parity among its composers. As a mother, business owner, and a fierce advocate for inclusion of diverse groups and gender parity, Mirette chats about some of the challenges she sees for for women and mothers in music, what needs to happen to move the needle, and so much more. More about MPATH: mpathtracks.com Hosted by: Claire London (clairelondon.com) Theme music by: Tiff Randol (tiffrandol.com) More about Mamas in Music: mamasinmusic.com