#0060: Saundra Williams on starting with a hairbrush microphone, working with working mom guilt + building a positive reputation in a competitive industry

Saundra got her start working her way up through amateur night at the Apollo Theater (yes, that one). She's been a touring member with artists like Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, Victor Wooten, Mavis Staples, and Low Cut Connie. She's recorded with artists such as Amy Winehouse, Moby, Karen O (of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs) and Lady Wray. Saundra has also written her own music, has had a solo career, and makes up one half of the group, Saun and Starr (who are signed to Daptone Records).Saundra has a lot of professional cred. Yet, she’s here today to talk about Saundra - the woman and working mom. While I know Saundra believes music has a real healing power to it, I happen to think her story does, too. In this episode, you’ll hear Saundra share stories of being a young girl growing up in the Bronx and singing into her “microphone” (a hairbrush). She also opens up about being a working teenage mom and experiencing some working mom guilt. Plus, she talks about her time at the Apollo Theater and lessons learned about recognizing your own worth. Saundra also talks about the grind of the music industry and how she’s navigated it. (This kind of persistence is transferable for those of you not in the music industry.)Selected link love + resources from the episodeConnect with Saundra Williams on social media:  Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Saun and Starr on FacebookSaundra Williams on Sharon (video)Kesha - Woman (video)I Want it I Need It (Real Love) (video)Saun & Starr - Big Wheel  (video)Low Cut Connie on Seth Meyers - All These Kids are Way too High (video)Imposter SyndromeApollo TheaterStarr Duncan of Saun & StarrAstronaut/Artist Nicole Stott on LvcSThe Wolf of Wall Street (movie)Low Cut ConnieDaptone RecordsKickass Theme Music: “Things Are Getting Better” Written by Rishi Dhir. Performed by The High Dials.Stay in the loop about future Le vital corps Salon episodes or with Kara: Twitter | Instagram | The List (sent monthly-ish including helpful health + lifestyle information) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.