From Blake Shelton's "Austin" To Global Impact - Featuring Songwriting Icon Kirsti Manna

Hit songwriter and creative mentor Kirsti Manna shares the real story behind Blake Shelton’s five-week number one Austin, the faith that carried her through a college vocal setback, and the practices that turned resilience into results. We unpack her Songwriter Girl camps, why women in music need safe creative spaces, and how mentorship, goal setting, and music publishing literacy change careers. Kirsti explains her process from title-first hooks to collaborative listening, the role of intuition in the writing room, and building an indie label that’s landing Texas number ones. If you write songs, lead creatives, or want a purpose-led career in Nashville, this episode delivers playbook-ready steps.Episode Highlights• Nashville hit songwriter who helped launch Blake Shelton’s career with “Austin” and built her own publishing empire.• Talks about navigating rejection, divorce, and reinvention while staying anchored in faith and creativity.• Shares how songwriting became both her survival and her ministry during life’s darkest chapters.• Explains why belief, resilience, and daily discipline matter more than talent in building a lasting career.• Inspires listeners to protect their voice, trust divine timing, and keep showing up even when no one’s clapping.To Learn more about Kirsti Visit  Kirsti MannaSupport the show