She Creates Noise

She Creates Noise, the podcast that shines a light on the groundbreaking work that women in the music industry do. Hosted by platinum-selling songwriter/producer and artist development strategist, Sarah Nagourney.

She Creates Noise is a music podcast hosted by Sarah Nagourney, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah Nagourney hosts She Creates Noise, a music show with 31 episodes published.

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  Episode #32

  Kam Franklin on Owning Her Work—and Not Asking Permission

  Sep 23, 20261 hourS3

  Send us Fan Mail Kam Franklin didn’t “wait for the right moment” to make a solo album, she built it from the ground up. After years as the dynamic frontwoman of Houston soul band The Suffers, Kam steps forward with Land of the Neon Sun, a fiercely personal record shaped by touring, survival, and a deep need to own her work. We talk candidly about what it takes to fund an album independently, why ownership matters more than hype, and how learning the business can save you years of heartbreak. Our conversation goes straight into the realities of the music industry for Black women in roots, Americana, and country-leaning spaces: the gatekeeping, the stereotypes, the theft of labor, and the moments that test whether you’ll keep going. Kam also shares what mentorship really looks like, from “a mentor for a day” to long-term allies who put real time, skill, and support behind their words. If you care about women in music, producer representation, and sustainable music careers, you’ll hear both the hard truths and the practical strategies. We also get into activism and songwriting craft: how Nina Simone’s legacy shows up in her work, why she chooses to put the message in the lyrics, how COVID unexpectedly pushed her to learn guitar through a Broadway audition, and what she’s hopeful about when everything feels complicated. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review wherever you listen so more people can find these stories. https://www.instagram.com/bamitskam/ Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise / https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: shecreatesnoise@gmail.com

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  Episode #31

  How Sammy Rae Turned her Band Into a Movement

  Sep 9, 202640 minS3

  Send us Fan Mail A band can be a lineup, or it can be a place people belong. Songwriter, singer, and bandleader Sammy Rae joins us to explain how Sammy Ray and The Friends grew from New York City hustle into a live show that feels like a movement, with fans who come back, bring friends, and treat the room like a community. We talk about what she learned by getting as close as possible to the scene, pulling musicians together, and choosing the long game over quick wins. We also go deep on the craft side: what Sammy absorbed while hanging around Flux Studios, how she rebuilt after a rough early producer situation, and how her studio confidence evolved from observer to leader. With Grammy-winning producer Fab DuPont now helping shape the next chapter, we dig into the real balancing act of music production: staying true to the artist, capturing the band’s “live” energy, and still making records that connect beyond the core crowd. If you care about building a sustainable music career, producing your own work, or growing a loyal fanbase without chasing trends, this conversation delivers. Then we get honest about the industry. Sammy shares the pressure to simplify a genre-blending sound, the reality of being underestimated as a female bandleader, and why allies matters when the room defaults to listening to men first. We also talk about the encouraging uptick of women in touring and tech roles, and why labels, venues, and executives still need more women in decision-making jobs. Press play, then subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. If you got something from this, share it with a friend and leave a review wherever you listen. https://www.instagram.com/sammyraemusic/?hl=en Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise / https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: shecreatesnoise@gmail.com

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  She Creates Noise

  How Streaming Reshaped Songwriters' Lives | Michelle Lewis, CEO of SONA.

  Jul 1, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail Every song you stream makes money. Just not necessarily for the person who wrote it. We’re joined by Emmy-winning songwriter and composer Michelle Lewis, whose credits span major pop cuts and television favorites, and who now leads one of the strongest songwriter advocacy efforts in the business as co-founder and CEO of Songwriters of North America (SONA). Streaming didn't just change how fans listen—it fundamentally changed how songwriters get paid. Michelle Lewis discusses the economics of modern music, the policies shaping songwriter income, and what needs to change if songwriting is going to remain a sustainable career. Michelle walks us through her path from growing up in New York with working-musician parents to making a living in music as a kid, then building a career that pivots from artist life to writing songs for other performers and eventually creating music for characters and story. We talk about what “contextual music” really means in TV and animation, why she refuses to dumb anything down for kids, and how finding the right creative lane can be the difference between burnout and momentum. Then we get into the money and the policy: why the “songwriters are rich on royalties” myth won’t die, how YouTube and streaming reshaped the value of a song, and why the split between sound recording and composition revenue leaves songwriters behind. Michelle explains the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), what it was designed to solve, and why new threats like AI can dilute value all over again. We also dig into survival strategies for modern creators, the need to diversify skills, and why women investing in women can change who gets to build lasting careers. If you care about songwriter rights, fair pay, streaming royalties, and the future of women in music, listen now, then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more creators can find these conversations. https://www.wearesona.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mlewey/ https://www.instagram.com/wearesona_/ Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise / https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: shecreatesnoise@gmail.com

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  Episode #28

  Hitmaker Tiffany Red on Making Sure Songwriters Get Paid

  Jun 17, 202651 minS2

  Send us Fan Mail Millions of streams don't guarantee a living wage. Tiffany Red explains why—and what songwriters can do about it. Platinum selling, Grammy nominated songwriter Tiffany Red, is major spokesperson for songwriters rights. From writing poems at age 12 in her New Jersey home to landing major credits with artists like Zendaya and Jason Derulo, contributing to a Grammy-winning Jennifer Hudson project, and earning another Grammy nomination with Fantasia, Tiffany’s story makes one thing clear: talent is real, but the system determines whether talent gets paid properly and it often doesn’t. She wants to change that. We talk about the exact moment the music business math changed, from CDs and iTunes downloads to the streaming era where massive numbers can still mean shockingly small checks. Tiffany breaks down how standard publishing contracts miss modern reality, why format shifts like EPs can quietly reduce what “counts,” and how fear keeps creators silent when they should be advocating for themselves. She also connects the dots between power, education, and enforcement, including what she has learned through her advocacy work with the 100%-ers. Then we get practical. Tiffany shares negotiation tactics from her book “How to Negotiate with A$$holes in the Music Business", including how to spot manipulation early, what stonewalling looks like once you’re in a deal, and why building a paper trail can protect your rights. We also zoom out to women in music: sisterhood, women-led community, safer studio spaces, and advice for younger artists who want longevity without losing themselves. Subscribe to She Creates Noise, share this conversation with a creator who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. https://www.the100percenters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffanyred/ Support the show If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate and share. Many thanks to Anne Tello for her vocals on the theme song and to our sponsor 'Heard City'. Check out https://www.shecreatesnoisepodcast.com for more episodes featuring women who power the music industry. https://www.shecreatesnoise.com/ https://www.sarahnagourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shecreatesnoise / https://www.instagram.com/glassbeatmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheCreatesNoise Email: shecreatesnoise@gmail.com

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  She Creates Noise

  The Song She Wrote Five Weeks After Giving Birth Led to 300 Million Streams | Ella Vos

  Jun 3, 202639 minS0

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>300 Million Streams Without a Major Label !</p><p>In this episode of She Creates Noise, indie-pop artist, songwriter, and producer Ella Vos shares the remarkable journey behind her breakout hit "White Noise" and the career she built independently—amassing more than 300 million streams while staying true to her creative vision.</p><p>Ella takes us from her childhood as a classically trained pianist to life on the road, the lessons she learned navigating the music business, and the unexpected success of "White Noise" during the early days of streaming. We explore how motherhood sh...

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