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

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

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 ⁠

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

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)

London based R&B/Soul singer and songwriter ZITAH chats about her journey as a mama in music and why it's important not to lose your identity in motherhood. More about ZITAH here: @zitahmusic Hosted by Claire London: clairelondon.com (@clairelondonmusic) Theme music by Tiff Randol: tiffrandol.com (@tiffrandol) Mamas in Music: mamasinmusic.com (@mamasinmusic)

Leah Zeger is an incredible violinist and vocalist working with everyone from Hans Zimmer to Miley Cyrus to Steve Wonder, and as a mother of 2 with baby number 3 on the way, Leah shares her experience as a mother in music, how she's dealt with being away from her kids on tour, losing gigs because of being pregnant, and what she's learned along the way.  Hosted by: Claire London @clairelondonmusic Guest: Leah Zeger @leahzeger Music by: Tiff Randol @tiffrandol Mamas in Music @mamasinmusic More about Leah here: Houston-native, Leah Zeger is from a family of professional classical string players. She studied violin seriously with her mother , but always had a deep love for singing, especially in the style of Ella Fitzgerald. At 15, she took a 4 year hiatus from violin due to carpel tunnel, during which she focused heavily on developing her voice as well as delving into literally every style outside of classical music. This hiatus from the rigors of classical concerti set the stage for Zeger’s transformation into musical chameleon. The next year, she resumed violin and won a tenured position in the Austin Symphony. Meanwhile, She got her BA in opera from University of Texas , all while performing at jazz clubs and festivals with her band Leah and the Moonlighters.  Zeger began her LA music career in 2010 quickly winning a position in the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and film and tv scoring sessions. She has toured as a solo violinist with Miley Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Post Modern Jukebox,  ELO, Annie Lennox, Rhye, Cee Lo Green, Stevie Wonder, and began touring as a solo violinist/vocalist for Hans Zimmer in 2017.  Zeger is also a songwriter with several solo albums to date. 

Lindsey Kirkendall is an artist coach, music business consultant, and mother of two helping artists create a thriving, sustainable, and profitable business for themselves beyond the traditional music business paradigm, and she believes being a mother is the secret sauce.  Hosted by: Claire London @clairelondonmusic Guest: Lindsey Kirkendall @lindseykirkendall Music: by Tiff Randol @tiffrandol Mamas in Music @mamasinmusic

Host Claire London chats to super talented UK based vocalist Holly Petrie about her experience as a background vocalist working with some incredible artists, and the challenges and joys that come with navigating tour life and new motherhood.  Hosted by - Claire London @clairelondonmusic Guest - Holly Petrie @hollypetrie Music by - Tiff Randol @tiffrandol Mamas in Music - @mamasinmusic More about Holly: Holly Petrie has sung backing vocals for some of the worlds biggest artists: Shania Twain (Las Vegas residency), Jay-Z (BBC Radio 1), Ariana Grande (BBC music special) and Quincy Jones (multiple tours) among others. She has toured all over the world, as well as recording in the studio with multi-platinum selling artists Anastacia, Billy Ocean, Years & Years and Jess Glynne, and for the rest of the year will be seen on many stages throughout Europe and the UK, with JP Cooper and the legendary Pete Tong and the Essential Orchestra. Having had her first baby in summer 2021 and thinking touring would slow down or stop altogether, Holly is very excited to share about her busiest year of touring to date.