Best Lainey B Podcasts (2025)

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86 | What Counts as Singing? Staying Connected to Your Voice in Quiet Seasons (When You're Not Practicing or Performing) 23:38

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6d ago23:38

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What does it really mean to stay connected to your singing voice—especially in quiet seasons, when you’re not practicing, performing, or making much sound at all? In this episode, we explore what actually counts as singing for singer-songwriters, and how creativity and voice remain present even when the voice goes quiet. If you’re in a slower seaso…

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85 | A Creative Year-End Ritual for Singer Songwriters: Reflect, Renew, and Reconnect With Your Voice 29:59

13d ago29:59

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This episode is an invitation to pause. At the end of the year, we so often rush forward—setting goals, making plans, trying to improve. Instead, this guided creative ritual offers a moment to stand still at a viewpoint: to look back at the path you’ve walked, to sense the artistic horizon ahead, and to listen for what wants to come next. Together,…

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Trisha Yearwood’s Christmas Spirit 32:43

9d ago32:43

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The last time Trisha Yearwood was on the show was back in 2021, when she was here to discuss a cookbook called Trisha’s Kitchen, but this year has been all about music. In 2025, Trisha came out with not one but two new albums, a remarkable burst of energy and creativity. The Mirror, which she released over the summer, was her first album in six yea…

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84 | How to Start a Songwriting Practice: A Creative 3-Step Ritual for Singer Songwriters 28:37

20d ago28:37

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How do you actually start a songwriting practice—especially if you’re feeling rusty, intimidated, or creatively blocked? In this episode, I’m sharing the gentle 3-step ritual I use myself—grounding, lyric freewriting, and melody improv—to help you quiet the noise, access creative flow, and hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to…

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How Fred Minnick Went from the Battlefield to the Bourbon Trail 51:53

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Fred Minnick is one of the most knowledgeable people in America when it comes to whiskey. Born and raised in the small town of Jones, Oklahoma, he developed an early interest in shooting, fishing, and messing around in the great outdoors. Inspired by his grandfather’s military service, he enlisted in the National Guard while attending Oklahoma Stat…

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83 | 3 Essential Practices Every Singer Songwriter Needs to Overcome Creative Blocks 22:45

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Feeling creatively blocked — like there’s a song or idea trying to reach you, but life, doubt, and mental noise keep getting in the way? This week, we’re talking about how to quiet the noise so you can finally hear your creative voice again. Whether you’re returning to music, beginning a new season, or sensing a shift in your artistry, the whisper …

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Rebecca Gardner Is a Screaming Blast 49:26

23d ago49:26

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Rebecca Gardner, the founder of Houses and Parties, grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas, which she remembers as vibrant, colorful, and filled with family trips across the border into Mexico – back when that was much easier to do. But she also traveled quite a bit to visit family in the Mississippi Delta, where she was inspired by her grandmother, know…

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82 | Why Reawaken Your Voice is Becoming Singer Songwriter (My Story & What's Coming Next) 21:28

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Today’s episode is the beginning of a new era for this show. I’m sharing the personal story behind my creative return: how I left the classical world, lost my voice for years, and slowly found my way back through songwriting — the practice that became my refuge, my bridge from silence to song, and the doorway back to my true artistry. I’ll talk abo…

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Encore: Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay Is Grateful 47:31

1M ago47:31

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In this week’s episode, Sid Evans, Editor-in-Chief of Southern Living Magazine, chats with Donna Jean Godchaux-Mackay, a singer who’s lent her voice to some of the most well known music of the last 60 years. She got her start as a session singer when just a teenager in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and her voice helped songs from Percy Sledge and Elvis P…

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81 | How Your Voice and Songwriting Practice Evolve Through Creative Seasons (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 6) 18:31

1M ago18:31

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Every artist goes through seasons — moments of quiet, growth, bloom, and renewal. In this final episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how your voice and songwriting practice evolve through creative cycles, and why finding your voice isn’t a one-time event — it’s a lifelong spiral of discovery. You’ll learn how to recognize your curre…

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Fannie Flagg Always Has Something to Look Forward To 35:51

1M ago35:51

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Fannie Flagg grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, where she had close family ties to the Irondale Cafe, a restaurant that’s still serving fried chicken, creamed corn, and of course…fried green tomatoes. The beloved local spot was run by her aunt, Bess Fortenberry, and served as inspiration for her 1987 novel Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe…

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80 | Fear of Being Heard? 3 Gentle Steps to Share Your Voice With Confidence (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 5) 25:43

2M ago25:43

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Do you have a song in your heart you’re afraid to share? In this episode — Episode 5 of the Vocal Breakthrough series — we dive into the courage it takes to share your voice. Whether you’re a singer-songwriter returning to music after a long pause, or just discovering your creative voice, this episode is for you. I’ll guide you through 3 gentle sta…

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The Biscuits & Jam Holiday Special 43:00

1M ago43:00

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All year long Sid has been asking his guests about how they celebrate the holidays, and in this episode we’re sharing some of those answers for the first time. You’ll hear brand new clips from some of his favorite interviews, including TV host and cookbook author Katie Lee Biegel, the incredible husband and wife duo known as The War and Treaty, Hou…

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79 | Finding Your Song Seed: How to Write the Song Only You Can Write (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 4) 23:50

2M ago23:50

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What if the song you’ve been longing to write is already inside you — just waiting for you to listen? In this episode, we explore how to uncover your song seed — that first spark of melody, phrase, or emotion that begins your creative process. Whether you’ve never written a song before or you’ve been feeling blocked for years, this is your invitati…

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Erika Council’s Rise to Biscuit Fame 45:22

2M ago45:22

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Erika Council, a chef, author, and the owner of Atlanta’s wildly popular Bomb Biscuit Company, stopped by the Southern Living offices to do this interview in person. She grew up in Durham, North Carolina, though she spent plenty of time down the road in Goldsboro, where her grandmother ran the church kitchen like a five-star restaurant, even as she…

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How Jamey Johnson Went from the Marines to Music Row 40:48

2M ago40:48

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Jamey Johnson has called Nashville home for half his life, but he was raised in Montgomery, Alabama, in a family where pretty much everyone either played an instrument or sang. His grandfather was said to be a great singer, too, with a deep rumbling baritone, and Jamey learned his craft performing with his father’s band, the Down Home Boys. From th…

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78 | Build a Creative Singing & Songwriting Practice Routine that Fits Your Life (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 3) 26:47

2M ago26:47

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What does consistency look like when your creative life doesn’t fit into neat little boxes? If you’ve been longing to sing again, write again, or simply reconnect with your voice — but struggle to find the time, the structure, or the energy — this episode is for you. In Part 3 of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we’re exploring what it means to find …

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77 | How to Stop Overthinking & Start Singing With Ease (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 2) 23:08

2M ago23:08

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When you overthink your singing, you disconnect from how it feels to make sound. In this episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore what happens when you stop analyzing every note — and start trusting your body as your instrument. We’ll talk about how overthinking can hold you back before you even open your mouth, why trying harder often …

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John T. Edge Goes Searching for Home in a Powerful New Memoir 43:43

2M ago43:43

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f you’re a Southerner who’s interested in food, you probably know John T. Edge from his work as the founding director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, as the author of the Potlikker Papers, or as the host of True South, a TV show about Southern food and culture on the SEC Network. It’s hard to find someone who’s been more influential in shaping t…

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76 | 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Voice & Artist Identity as a Singer & Songwriter (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 1) 25:41

3M ago25:41

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In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within. Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect…

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Josh Mancuso May Be the Funniest Guy In College Football 39:03

2M ago39:03

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Josh Mancuso has been rooting for the Tennessee Vols since he could walk, but he’s also an actor, filmmaker, and director who knows how to tell a story. In 2020, with few prospects in the film business, he made a video on Instagram about an imaginary middle school coach who was taking over to the top job at Tennessee, and it went viral. After that,…

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75 | A New Season of Finding Your Voice ~ What it Means to Begin Again 18:23

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By Lainey Prendeville Crawford - Voice & Creativity Coach, Singer Songwriter, Holistic Voice Teacher

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Lainey Wilson, Southern Living Cover Star, Is Keeping Her People Close 31:56

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This week Sid talks to one of the biggest and brightest stars in country music – Lainey Wilson. Back in May, he drove up to Nashville and got to have this conversation in person at Lainey’s farmhouse outside of town. The occasion was a Southern Living cover shoot, and Lainey and Sid sat down on a pair of comfortable chairs in her speakeasy-style ba…

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74 | How to Write a Song as a Singer ~ Without Playing an Instrument 22:14

3M ago22:14

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You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough. In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this…

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Tiffany Derry Is the Best Thing on Food TV 44:01

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73 | You're Not Behind: Returning to Your Voice After a Break From Singing 18:10

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Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?” You’re not alone. And you’re not behind. This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just neede…

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Marcus King’s Blue Ridge Dreams 38:01

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Marcus King grew up in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains in a working class family with deep roots in music. His grandfather played country and western music; his uncle played bass guitar in the church; and his father played country, rock and roll, blues, and even gospel. But Marcus had grander ambitions than others in his family. He felt that…

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72 | Singing as an Act of Freedom: A Call to Courage 24:49

3M ago24:49

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If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free. In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet. We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth? Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you. Whether you're a longtime singer or someon…

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Ivy Odom Just Wrote the Next Great Southern Cookbook 1:01:55

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Ivy Odom has in many ways become the face of Southern Living. In addition to creating videos about all things Southern on social media, Ivy is a writer, recipe developer, and television host. And now she’s also an author, with a brand new cookbook called My Southern Kitchen: From Suppers to Celebrations, Recipes for Every Occasion. The book is a co…

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71 | Breaking the Silence: Finding Your Voice Beyond Creative Blocks 22:19

4M ago22:19

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Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice? You're not alone. In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment. Wheth…

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Design Legend Charlotte Moss on the Southern Living Idea House 40:44

4M ago40:44

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Charlotte Moss was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia and went to college at VCU, where she was an English major. Her mother didn’t especially love to decorate, but Charlotte was inspired by her grandmother, who created a warm, welcoming home and made entertaining look easy. Charlotte had that gift too, but it never occurred to her that she coul…

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70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters 15:49

4M ago15:49

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If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing. When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being. But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, so…

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Encore: Riley Green Wishes Grandpas Never Died 39:13

4M ago39:13

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Riley Green got his start playing in bars and restaurants around his hometown of Jacksonville, Alabama—and lately he’s been performing in stadiums for tens of thousands. He grew up with a close relationship with his two grandfathers, who were influential in his early musical development and who fueled his passion for the outdoors. His song "I Wish …

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69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression 21:13

4M ago21:13

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Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music? Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how…

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How KIRBY’s Modern Soul Honors Her Family History 45:41

4M ago45:41

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The soulful musician known as KIRBY was born in Memphis, Tennessee, but she grew up in the tight-knit community of Eudora, Mississippi, surrounded by cousins, church choirs, and plenty of talented relatives who knew how to cook. Her grandmother, Cora, could lead a song as easily as she could deliver a baby—something she did often as one of the firs…

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68 | Feel Like a Fraud as a Vocalist? The Truth About Imposter Syndrome & How to Keep Making Music 23:59

4M ago23:59

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Do you ever doubt your abilities as a singer? If you’ve ever struggled with feelings of inadequacy, insecurity, fear and self-doubt, you’re not alone. It is all too common to feel like a fraud when you’re sharing your voice and stepping out as a vocalist in any capacity, whether as a performer on stage, using your voice as a healing instrument, rec…

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Hey Jesus, Ellen Skrmetti Is Calling 45:29

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Ellen Skrmetti was born and raised in Ripley, Mississippi, not far from Memphis, in a family that was devoted to the Southern Baptist church. For Ellen, a person of faith but also an aspiring comedian, this turned out to be great source material, as did all the characters in her small Southern town. During the pandemic, she started posting videos t…

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67 | The Secret to Growing Your Confidence (or Finding it Again) as a Singer 21:49

5M ago21:49

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Did something shake your confidence as a singer and you’re trying to get it back? Do you find yourself holding back because you’re not confident in your sound? Do you wish you had the confidence to share your voice? Whether you’ve never felt confident in your voice or you once had confidence and it took a hit, today’s episode will teach you how to …

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Texas Chef Tristen Epps Wants His Guests to Have an "Aha" Moment 40:19

5M ago40:19

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Chef Tristen Epps, who just won Season 22 of Bravo’s Top Chef, grew up the son of a single mom who was a JAG, a lawyer with the military. That meant he moved about 16 times before the end of high school—from Guam to the Philippines—and was exposed to a wide range of cuisines from a young age. His travel background, along with family roots in Trinid…

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66 | Out of Practice? 5 Truths About Getting Your Voice Back After a Singing Hiatus 19:12

5M ago19:12

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When you’re out of practice, it can be hard to bring yourself to get back into the flow of practicing and singing again. Chances are, you’re in your head about what your voice will sound like, dreading the judgment you’ll face from yourself when you open your mouth to sing for the first time in a long time. Before you even think about which vocal w…

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Katie Lee Biegel’s Appalachian Roots 42:00

5M ago42:00

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Katie Lee Biegel grew up in Milton, West Virginia, descended from a long line of women who really knew how to cook. Her grandparents had a big vegetable garden and canned their own green beans and tomatoes. Her great grandmother won blue ribbons for her angel food cake, her great aunt was a fabulous cook, and all of them instilled in her a love for…

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65 | Your Voice Isn't Lost. 4 Ways to Reconnect With Your Voice & Start Singing Again 25:38

5M ago25:38

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If you’ve ever felt like you’ve lost your voice, you’re not alone. I’ve been there, too ~ not just once but time and again. That’s how I’ve honed this process that I’m now sharing with you ~ this process of coming back home to your voice and reconnecting with your creativity so you can get back to singing and making music. In this episode, I lay ou…

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Bryce Leatherwood's Tribute to His Grandfather 35:28

5M ago35:28

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Bryce Leatherwood is only 25 years old, but three years ago he won Season 22 of The Voice, and he just released a self-titled debut album that’s already gaining a lot of attention. Despite his age, Bryce’s new record sounds like it could have come out a long time ago, and that’s exactly what he was after. Many of the songs were inspired by the simp…

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64 | Ready to Express Yourself Freely as a Singer? How Vocal Improvisation Can Help You Get There 16:19

5M ago16:19

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Are you wanting to express yourself freely through your singing voice, but feel restricted or confined within a box of ‘shoulds’ and ‘supposed to’s?’ Do you wish you could find your unique sound without feeling stuck in the trap of trying to sound a certain way rather than just being yourself? Today I want to share with you the greatest vehicle I’v…

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Ashleigh Shanti Is Rewriting the Story of Appalachian Food 39:36

5M ago39:36

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In this episode Sid talks to Ashleigh Shanti, who recently won a James Beard Award for her beautiful and thought-provoking cookbook called Our South: Black Food Through My Lens. Ashleigh is the chef and owner of Good Hot Fish, a counter-service spot in Asheville, North Carolina inspired by the spirit of old-school Southern fish camps. Despite her c…

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63 | Dreaming of Writing, Singing & Performing Your Own Songs? 3 Things You Actually Need First 18:51

6M ago18:51

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Today we’re talking about what you actually need to make music as a singer songwriter. Before you are actually out there living the dream ~ whatever form that takes for you, whether it’s singing at a local open mic night or touring with a band or recording your songs or creating for the sake of creating, expressing yourself, or simply making someth…

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Shuai Wang’s Journey from China to Charleston 38:45

6M ago38:45

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Chef Shuai Wang was the runner-up on the 22nd season of Bravo’s Top Chef and is the force behind two standout restaurants in Charleston, South Carolina—Jackrabbit Filly and King BBQ—where he brings together the flavors of his childhood in Beijing and the spirit of the South in some pretty unforgettable ways. He grew up just a short walk from Tianan…

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62 | Afraid the Neighbors Might Hear You Singing? 10 Reasons You Should Sing Anyway 17:34

6M ago17:34

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Ever stopped yourself from practicing singing because you worry about what the neighbors (or the people who live with you) might think? Ever found yourself “whisper singing” because you’re afraid of singing full voice? (“What if someone heard me singing?”) If being heard is something you are yearning for but something you’re afraid of at the same t…

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Dylan Scott Will Be Country Till He Dies 37:45

6M ago37:45

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Dylan Scott grew up in Bastrop, Louisiana, a small town in the northeast corner of the state, not far from the home of another Louisiana sensation - Lainey Wilson. His father, Scotty Robinson, also had a career in country music for a while, so clearly the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. Scotty taught the young Dylan to play guitar and piano, a…

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61 | Vocal Warm Ups for Singer Songwriters: A Step-by-Step Plan to Create a Singing Practice You Love 26:58

6M ago26:58

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Today we’re breaking down the key components of a creative singing practice that will support your vocal and artistic development as a singer songwriter. I want you to LOVE your singing practice. I want you to feel lit up when you go to warm up your voice and sing through your songs, so we’re weaving in our signature dose of creativity and PLAY as …