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 Victo ...
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The Table Ep. 43 - Tour Photographer Maggie London
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Sarah and Vic sit down with tour photographer Maggie London to discuss: How Maggie discovered her passion for photography and forged her own path Taking charge and learning as you go How studying other topics can help you as a creative How she turned her passion into a business and learned the industry ropes Being the only woman in the pit, diversi…
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The Table Ep. 42 - Music Journalist and Author Marissa Moss
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Music Journalist and Author of "Her Country" Marissa Moss sits down with Sarah and Vic to chat all about her career, including: How Marissa got her start and where her passion came from Coming up in politics and finding her beat in Country Music Learning the business of journalism as much as the craft How do you actually get paid?! Building a catal…
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The Table Ep. 41 - Savanna Leigh on The Enneagram, Mental Health, and Creativity
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Pop Artist and Enneagram Coach Savanna Leigh joins Sarah and Vic to chat about how her creativity is influenced by her specialty in the Enneagram and her passion for mental health. Topics include: Savanna’s journey from starting in a sister duo to finding her creative voice and identity in pop music Moving to Nashville and building a life without h…
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The Table Ep. 40 - Dr. Jada Watson on Women in Radio
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Dr. Jada Watson returns to The Table Women to chat all about women in radio, including: How Jada found her passion for women in radio and later turned that into a career The evolution of her path and the history of radio charts How radio charts even work! Beyoncé, Country Music Radio, and backlash (or not?) The power of having data to back up what …
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The Table Ep. 39 - Artist Manager Nicolette McCann
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Artist Manager at Red Light Management Nicolette McCann joins us to chat about her journey with fellow The Table Women guest, artist BIZZY, and: How Nicolette found her niche and tried out different paths Small world connections and invisible strings that became the perfect launching pad for success The magic of being new and independent as a manag…
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The Table Ep. 38 - Going Viral & Building a Career with BIZZY
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Viral artist and songwriter joins us to chat about: BIZZY’s journey from wanting to be behind the song to on the stage Going to school and taking a chance that launched her career Going viral and turning it into a sustainable career Finding the right career and team What is tour like?! The growing pains of being a young woman in music Writing your …
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The Table Ep. 37 - Outlaw Love with Artist-Songwriter Brooke Eden
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We're back with season 4! Country Artist and Songwriter Brooke Eden sits down at the table to discuss her journey from playing hometown honkytonks to major stages, getting signed, the struggle of finding her voice, her love story with wife Hilary, coming out, and more! Notes: Brooke Eden: https://www.brookeeden.com/welcome/ BMG: https://www.bmg.com…
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The Table Ep. 36 - Where Have We Been?! Mini Catch-Up with Sarah and Vic
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We're back! After time away Sarah and Vic discuss where they've been, what's been going on, and what's coming up, as well as sharing and answering the new rapid-fire questions! Notes: "When It Ends" by BIZZY: https://open.spotify.com/track/1SOtN3lFMTNKrZQXDB1Ee8?si=5wZvEivSS1eTlRG0wMmaPg&nd=1&dlsi=ccf2edbd08a74b14 Asleep At Last - Atlas Enneagram f…
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The Table Ep. 35 - Management and A&R - Sarah Stickle
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Sarah and Vic sit down with Management and A&R at Born & Raised Entertainment and TwentySeven Music Publishing Sarah Stickle to discuss: Finding your niche and using varied experience to your advantage The satisfaction of seeing things through start to finish, and celebrating your wins! Diversity in the industry and how it varies from location, gen…
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The Table Ep. 34 - What’s up with Gen Z & Social Media?
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Sarah and Vic discuss the gap in understanding between older generations and Gen Z, and Social media, via first-person concerns gathered anonymously from college students, listeners, and viral artists. Topics include: What happens when the gatekeepers try to jump on the bandwagon Trusting your creative “gut” over trends and views What happens if yo…
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The Table Women Ep. 33 - Hit Country Songwriter Liz Hengber
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Hit country songwriter Liz Hengber sits down with Vic and Sarah to discuss her incredible career, including: Lessons learned over 30+ years in Nashville Why it’s important to show up Mentorship and how it changes the game Lessons from waiting tables and waiting your turn How to stay sharp and relevant in changing times The career-keeping perspectiv…
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The Table Ep.32 - Sr. Director of Creative, Creative Nation Emily Furman
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Sarah and Victoria sit down with Senior Director of Creative at Creative Nation, Emily Furman to discuss: What it looks like to work your way up in publishing The internal vs. external experience as a woman in music Longterm jobs in a short-term industry and when to switch it up What it takes to build an artist career that lasts How farmers and ass…
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The Table Ep.31 - Hit Producer-Writer Alex Kline
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Sarah and Victoria sit down with hit producer-writer Alex Kline to discuss: Alex’s journey to being one of the top producers in Nashville What actually goes into being a professional producer? Having (and losing) a record deal and doing the “artist thing” The differences in experience when you’re a female producer/writer Writing with dream teams… t…
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The Table Ep. 30 WeBelmont Presents The Table Women
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In this special episode, WeBelmont (Women in Entertainment Belmont) President Jamie Emerick interviews hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks in front of a (zoom) live student audience about their careers, personal and creative philosophies, podcasting, current gender-based social issues, and student questions!…
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The Table EP. 29 - Hit Country Songwriter Kelly Archer
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Hit Country Songwriter Kelly Archer sits down to discuss her wild journey and career, including: From re-writing songs for fun to taking a leap of faith and becoming a hit songwriter The loneliness of chasing your dreams and importance of community What does networking, finding your friends & champions, and betting on yourself look like? Follow the…
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The Table EP. 28 Listener Q&A Pt.2
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Vic and Sarah finish answering your questions and answer the S3 rapid-fire questions for themselves! Trigger Warning for mention and non-graphic discussion of suicide. Links: Kimberly DeFors: https://www.instagram.com/kimberly.defors/?hl=en Anna Mae: http://www.annamaemusic.com/ Miss Americana Taylor Swift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40RsbcFRw…
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The Table Ep. 27 - Listener Q&A Part 1
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In Ep. 27 Sarah and Vic answer your questions to kick off 2022! You, our lovely audience, asked so many wonderful questions we had to split this episode into 2! Part 1 focuses on answering audience questions, from the practical to deep and personal we get into everything you want to know. Next time on part 2, Vic and Sarah will focus on answering m…
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The Table Ep. 26 - Artist Relations Manager Kelly Benini!
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Applause Artist Relations Manager Kelly Benini talks about the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, her personal and professional evolutions, and her life mission with Sarah and Vic, including discussion on: Reaching back to help the next generation through academic mentorship How Kelly got her start booking big acts and helping charities I…
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The Table Ep. 25 - Publishing/A&R Extraordinaire Tracy Gershon!
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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 ch…
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The Table Ep. 24 - Catch Up With Sarah & Vic!
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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.co…
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The Table Ep. 23 - RX Artist-Songwriter Anna Mae!
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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 inst…
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The Table Ep. 22 - Country Music Artist-Songwriter Sacha!
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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 …
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The Table Women Ep. 21 - Making Room for Everyone, Bluenecks, & the LGBT+ Experience w/ Chris Housman & Nell Maynard!
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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 …
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The Table Ep 20 - Season 2 Recap with Vic and Sarah!
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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, b…
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The Table Ep. 19 - CMT's SVP of Music Strategy Leslie Fram
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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…
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The Table Ep. 18 - Creative Director Mariah Topel
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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 a…
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The Table Ep. 17 - Celebrity Stylist Breaunna Trask
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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 traum…
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The Table Ep. 16 - Founder of Song Suffragettes & Artist Manager Todd Cassetty
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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 lik…
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The Table - Ep. 15 Courtney Gregg Carnival Music VP & GM
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Carnival Music's VP & GM Courtney Gregg sits down at The Table to discuss: * How she got started * An industry unicorn! Spending her whole career at one company * Dealing with the old boy’s club * The struggles of female artists and female writers - is one harder? * Work-life balance * Embarrassing industry experiences Notes: http://www.carnivalmus…
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The Table Ep. 14 - Actress Erin Karpluk
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Award-winning actress Erik Karpluk has had a long and diverse career appearing in both Canadian and US projects. She is known for her roles in Dark Angel, Masters of Sex, Gidiva's, 911/911 Lone Star, Reasonable Doubt, Christmas Lodge (co-starring host Victoria Banks!) and as 'Erica' in the hit CBC series Being Erica. Erin sits down for a candid dis…
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The Table Ep. 13 - Carl Kornmeyer & Emma Brooke
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Sarah and Vic sit down with LBK Entertainment President and CEO Carl Kornmeyer and LBK Songwriter Emma Brooke. We get a unique look at their creative and business dynamics, and the inner workings of a music publishing company! Carl shares some of the knowledge he's gained founding and running TV networks and developing creatives, and Emma shares wh…
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Special Episode! BIPOC in Country Music w/ Musicologist and Researcher Jada Watson
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Sarah and Victoria have an emotional, in-depth discussion with Musicologist and Researcher Jada Watson on BIPOC representation in Country Music. Fresh off a newly released report, Jada and the hosts dive into: The statistics and data regarding BIPOC creators Radio charts: 1944-2020 Are things getting better? Breaking down the numbers What do divers…
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The Table Ep. 12 - Entertainment Lawyer Rachel Guttmann
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Sarah and Vic talk with entertainment lawyer Rachel Guttmann about her journey from music-lover to lawyer, what all creatives should know, gender differences when it comes to the experiences of creatives, and the "old boys' club". Rachel has recently become a partner at Taylor Guttmann PLLC: https://musicrow.com/2021/01/entertainment-attorney-steph…
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The Table Ep. 11 - Artist Terez Talks Cyber Exploitation
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The Table Women presents a special conversation with pop artist Terez on cyberstalking and exploitation. Terez shares her ongoing experience with having her identity, content, and reputation stolen and exploited, what she's learned, what needs to change, and resources for others experiencing the same issues. https://www.theterez.com/ www.haileybene…
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The Table Ep. 10 - Curve Model Kelsey Kinsel
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Sarah and Victoria chat with professional curve model and artist Kelsey Kinsel about topics such as mental health, body positivity, self-care and community in the modeling industry, and knowing and standing by your worth. Kelsey's passions for art and fashion are fueled by her desire to help inspire creativity in others. With a background in social…
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The Table Ep. 9 - Maggie Rose
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The Table Women is back and kicking off season 2 with powerhouse artist Maggie Rose! Maggie and hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks discuss topics such as: Early success as a female artist, going from being creatively controlled to creatively free, the impact of 2020 on artists, songwriters, and the industry, new music inspired by 2020, creating …
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The Table Women is back! Enjoy a sneak peek at the conversations of season 2, launching Feb.16th! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen and follow us on all platforms for behind the scenes info and updates! https://www.flowcode.com/page/thetablewomenAv Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks
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The Table Ep. 8 - Season 1 Recap with Sarah and Victoria
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Hosts Sarah and Victoria look back on season 1 of The Table Women, discussing what they learned, their favorite moments, and what to expect in season 2! “Back To Basics” Christina Aguilera: https://open.spotify.com/album/0zRJsgzHZUUdk8Rjk6Segd Vic’s “Uncovered” Album: https://www.victoriabanks.net/artist Mickey’s Bridges EP: https://www.rollingston…
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Country music superstar Sara Evans chats with Vic and Sarah about her new album "Copy That", long career, being a woman in entertainment, how the music industry has changes, motherhood, her upcoming book, and so much more! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Sara’s Website: https://www.saraevans.com/ “Born to Fly”: h…
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Hit songwriter Emily Shackelton discusses the ups and downs of the creative journey, finding success later than expected, being a mother, her relationship with the late Busbee, and leaning on her family friends and faith. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily Shackelton: http://www.lizrosemusic.com/emily-shackelt…
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The Table Ep.5 - The Women Championed by Busbee
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Sarah and Vic sit down for a group chat with some of the incredible women that the legendary late producer/songwriter/publisher/label executive Busbee championed: Artist-songwriter Riley Roth, Songwriter Liv Miraldi, and A&R Executive Noreen Prunier. The ladies talk coming up young in the entertainment industry, the creative process, the business o…
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Producer and songwriter Karen Kosowski discusses the Canadian and US/Nashville music scenes, her laid back approach to her career, working with artists, and the creative mindset with hosts Sarah and Victoria, as well as her recent radio success with Victoria and Mickey Guyton. -------------------------------------------------------------- Karen’s w…
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Noreen Prunier is currently an A&R at Wide Eyed Entertainment, a management and publishing venture with Pulse Recordings. Working under the leadership of powerhouse Beka Tishcker, Noreen works with clients including Julia Michaels, Becky G, Di Genius (Rihanna, Drake, Cardi B, Post Malone), Noel Zancanella (OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Ellie Goulding)…
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Hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks chat about their lives, careers, the entertainment industry, and what to expect in season 1 of The Table! ----------------------------------------------------- Victoria Banks:https://www.victoriabanks.net/ Sarah DeFors: https://www.instagram.com/sdefors/ Doja Cat: https://dojacat.com/ Emily Weisband: https://ww…
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Sarah and Victoria sit down with Country Music Superstar and truth-teller Mickey Guyton to discuss her: life, career, struggles with sexism, racism, alcohol and finding her voice in all the chaos. Mickey’s website: https://www.mickeyguyton.com/ The 2 singles Breakthrough movie: https://breakthroughmovie.com/ Mickey Guyton - What Are You Gonna Tell …
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Listen to sneak peeks of Season 1 as hosts Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks introduce you to "The Table", a podcast by and about women in the entertainment industry!Av Sarah DeFors and Victoria Banks
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