She Creates Noise

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to be heard—and lead boldly—in a world that hasn’t always made space for women instrumentalists? In this episode of She Creates Noise , Sarah sits down with Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Syreeta Thompson, known as “New York’s Trumpet Lady,” to talk about the determination, discipline, and confidence that built her remarkable career. From her Chicago roots to sta...

Send us Fan Mail Sharon Tapper's journey provides a masterclass in resilience, advocacy, and community-building that every music professional should hear.    When Sharon told her parents she was postponing medical school to explore the music business, they never imagined this "gap year" would transform into a decades-long career spanning artist management, publishing, and advocacy....

Send us Fan Mail Sarah sits down with Samantha Cox, Vice President of Creative at BMI New York, to explore the vital role BMI plays in supporting songwriters and artists as well as her take on how women are reshaping the music industry. Sam's journey from small-town Texas to becoming an influential figure  in the industry serves as both inspiration and masterclass. With remarkable candor, she...

Send us Fan Mail What does it take to discover Jeff Buckley when your boss says "he has no charisma"? How do you stand up to Tommy Mottola when he tries to intimidate you with an East River "walk and talk"? And what happens when Madonna becomes your roommate and starts throwing out all your "unhealthy" food? Kate Hyman knows.  As one of the first female A&R execut...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to truly change what the music industry looks like—and who gets to be seen and heard within it? In this episode of She Creates Noise , artist, author, and disability advocate Lachi shares how she’s reshaping the conversation around visibility, access, and inclusion in the music industry—on her own terms. Lachi a chart-topping Grammy nominated recording artist and...

Send us Fan Mail What happened to artist development—and can careers still be built the right way in today’s music industry? In this episode of She Creates Noise , veteran A&R executive Lee Dannay—Recording Academy New York Chapter President—shares lessons from more than three decades helping artists grow from potential to lasting careers. With over 30 years at Sony Music, Warner Chappell, and...

Send us Fan Mail How does a city help shape music, culture, and opportunity behind the scenes? In this episode of She Creates Noise , Sarah sits down with Shira Gans, Senior Executive Director for Policy and Programs at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, to discuss how innovative public policy can create real change across music, nightlife, film, and entertainment. She shares the s...

Send us Fan Mail How do songs actually get chosen—and who’s making those decisions in today’s music industry? In this episode of She Creates Noise , A&R executive Michelle Fantus shares insights from over 20 years across publishing, distribution, and streaming, offering a rare look at how music is discovered, developed, and brought to audiences today. From her beginnings as a receptionist at S...

Send us Fan Mail Who really powers the music industry? She Creates Noise spotlights the women shaping music on stage and behind the scenes—artists, producers, executives, managers, and changemakers whose stories deserve center stage. Hosted by a platinum-selling songwriter, producer, manager, and mentor, the show goes beyond surface success to reveal how careers are built, songs are made, and cult...