Erica Ehm on MuchMusic Fame, Songwriting, and Staying Real | S1E2

Erica Ehm joins Alan Frew for a conversation that goes far beyond nostalgia. From her early days at MuchMusic to becoming a songwriter, speaker, and fearless creative voice, Erica reflects on the moments that shaped her career and the mindset that helped her keep evolving. She opens up about being thrown into live television with little preparation, learning on the job in front of the entire country, and navigating the misogyny that came with being a young woman in the music industry.  The conversation also dives into authenticity, aging, fear, resilience, and what success really means once the spotlight changes. Erica shares stories about songwriting, standing up for herself, touring with Glass Tiger, and why she believes being real matters more now than ever. It's funny, honest, and full of insight from two people who have lived extraordinary creative lives. Don't miss out on episode 2 of LIFE FREW MUSIC!   Show notes: 00:00 Intro – Erica Ehm joins LIFE FREW MUSIC 00:22 Alan's approach to unscripted conversations 01:26 Erica on opening for Glass Tiger 03:15 Discovering Erica beyond MuchMusic 04:16 Fame, attention, and early experiences with men 05:19 Starting at CityTV and the road to MuchMusic 07:33 Being thrown into live television at 23 09:36 Criticism, insecurity, and growing into the role 11:33 MuchMusic as cultural curators for a generation 13:25 Misogyny and dealing with rock star entitlement 16:03 Erica's childhood and early musical influences 19:19 Touring with Glass Tiger and life on the road 22:37 Quitting MuchMusic over unequal pay 26:21 Authenticity, aging, and the modern world 40:47 What music means to Erica today   Produced by BNV Media (https://www.bnvmedia.ca/) Brought to you by Zoomer.com and Zoomerradio.ca