Let's Talk with Sara Scoggs

Hello, 2021! This week we kick off the year with sister duo Good Boy Daisy! We had a great time talking about what it’s like to work with your sibling, how the pandemic changed the way they work and gave some great advice for how to make new friends when you move to a new city. Check out their latest single, “Never Learn” streaming now. Hope you enjoy the conversation and share with a friend. Plea...

This year has been filled with challenges and setbacks, but Lauren Sanderson didn’t let any of that stop her from celebrating the release of her debut album, Midwest Kids Can Make It Big in early 2020. Despite the challenges Lauren has stayed focused, creative and inspired. Lauren and I talked a lot about where her determination comes from, how it’s important to honor all sides of yourself and wha...

Alexandra Kay is a breakout country singer songwriter who also happens to have an incredible voice. Her latest single “All The Cowboys” released this year debuted at #1 on the Country iTunes Chart! Alexandra and I talked about her journey as an artist, how she’s cultivated a MILLION followers on TikTok and our mutual love of Dolly Parton. She also shared a few plans for 2021! Hope you enjoy and sh...

Ariel Bloomer of Icon For Hire is here to help you “Lovingly Hack Your Brain.” If that means something to you, you’re in for a real treat with this episode. Along with gearing up to release a new album, Ariel and I discuss our relationships with mental health, her AMAZING Ted Talk and how the pandemic has taught us to find balance. I can’t recommend her Ted Talk enough and I hope you enjoy the epi...

Kaleena Zanders is one of the fastest emerging stars in music—and you’ll learn why in this conversation. Kaleena has been compared to tons of 90s house vocalists, and Zanders music brings the genre back to its queer, Black origins. Her new track “RELOAD,” which was written about her personal experience with police brutality at the end of last year captures the idea the love can heal over hate. We...

Ronia Fraser is an internationally certified & award-winning Trauma Recovery Coach and one of the leading experts in Narcissistic Abuse Recovery. She and I connected during the 320 Festival earlier this year. The festival was an amazing event packed with mental health resources, like Ronia. I learned a lot from this conversation and hope it helps others to talk about what they’re experiencing...

Lesibu Grand is the kick in the pants we all need right now! Their latest single “WFS” is fun, honest and will get your heart pumping. Tyler-Simone and I talked about our optimism for this year’s election season, how quarantine has changed the way we do things and how music can be a release during uncertain times. You can check them out this Friday for the PUNK BLACK Virtual World Tour , more info...

Souvenirs is back with an all-new album, Love For The Lack Of It, out this Friday, October 23! This week I caught up with frontman Tim Riley to share how the album took shape and the lessons learned in the process. It was a blast to connect with him and hear his passion for the new 10-track album. Enjoy and share this episode with a friend.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara. Scoggins@idobi.com...

Daniel McCartney has been working in the music industry for years, and when he noticed a lack of resources and support for musicians and their mental health, he decided to do something about it. Enter, The Continuance Foundation. The foundation’s Mission Statement reads “The Continuance Foundation exists to arm and provide the full-time touring & studio musician community with the necessary t...

Are you ready for some good things? Well, this week Daniel Radin and I discussed his first solo album under the name Lake Saint Daniel. Good Things was an exploration of all the things we have going on around us that are actually good. With so much going on this year, it’s an album I can’t wait to spend time with. Good Things drops Friday, October 9th. Enjoy the episode! Brought to you by, Best Fi...

Lexis Yelis is FULL of spunk, tenacity and passion. I had such a blast getting to know her and hearing all her fun stories. Lexis and I chatted during her 14-day NYC quarantine and she shared how quarantine has allowed her to re explore some past ideas with her collaborator and pattern Couchsurf. Check out her new song, “Between My Thighs” and watch the video here.  Please don't be shy, email me!...

This week Black Satellite’s Larissa Vale joins to talk about their new single, “Void.” Larissa shares the interesting places she grew up, how her partnership with Kyle Hawken is the secret sauce to their music, and gives some great advice! You can stream “Void” on all DSPs and watch the new lyric video here.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara. Scoggins@idobi.com with any advice questions or topi...

D.J. Nash is best known for the ABA series he created, A Million Little Things. The show is based on DJ’s experiences losing a friend to suicide and in this episode, we talk about his role in the 320 Festival to support positive conversations around mental health. D.J. shared how music plays a role in the show, which characters represent him, and how collaboration helped make this special show wha...

Are you ready for new music? This week Tyler James, aka Nice Ghost, and I discuss his new album Digital. This project was a real labor of love! Tyler explains how he created the persona, music, and how much it means to him to have his music out in the world. I love hearing his passion and he gives some great advice for creators at the end of the show.  Please don't be shy, email me! Sara. Scoggins...

Author, podcaster, and music industry veteran Tom Mullen joins the show! The post Tom Mullen appeared first on idobi .

Brian Mackenzie is a Human Performance Specialist. Now, what is that exactly? Well, Brian understands how the body and mind are connected and can work together to optimize your health. In this episode Brian and I discuss how sports have played a role in both our lives, how breathing can be a critical tool, and how athletes (and really anyone) can deal with setbacks.  The post Brian Mackenzie appea...

This week Adi Jaffe, Ph. D and I had an amazing discussion around mental health and addiction. He was so open to all of my questions and even shared his own experience and struggle with addiction. He was a UCLA lecturer in the Psychology department at UCLA,  and was the Executive-Director and Co-Founder of one of the most progressive mental health treatment facilities in the country - until he sta...

This week I’m joined by Wesley Geer, the founder of Rock to Recovery. Wesley has been in the music industry for years in his own band HED PE and as a touring musician with acts like KORN. After battling with his own addiction, he created Rock To Recovery to help others find healing via music. Our conversation about mental health was inspiring and insightful. I hope you enjoy and share with a frien...

This week I’m joined by Rynda Laurel, the founder of the wellness company VRYeveryday Supplements. VRYeveryday is a collection of Natural Mood Balancing Supplements and Support for Mental Health, Emotional Wellbeing, Biochemical Recovery. They’re all vegan, NonGMO and GMP.  We had a great conversation about her venture as a female entrepreneur, took a trip down memory lane to her time working in m...

This week I’m joined by the founder of the non-profit organization, To Write Love On Her Arms, Jamie Tworkowsk.  TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. Jamie is also a bestselling author and we discussed his book, If You Feel Too Much. I hope you enjoy the episode and share it with a...

HAUNTER is back this week, sort of. HAUNTER is a new project they just launched with their second track, ”Miss Me” feat R I L E Y! The post HAUNTER (Part 2) appeared first on idobi .

Quarantine friendship time with photographer Erica Lauren! Erica was the show’s first guest, so it felt right to have her back on to check-in, see how she’s coping with all the changes, and get some (much needed) laughs in. The post Erica Lauren (Returns) appeared first on idobi .