Obermann Amplified

Kristen Obermann

A video podcast where Kristen Ford and guests discuss the entertainment biz, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, with an aim to empower and uplift. Our goal is a little corner of the internet where people can feel like they are supported in their dreams and surrounded by cool people.

  1. Fear-Less Sonia Disappear Fear still kicking ceilings, staying hopeful rocking the free world

    5d ago

    Fear-Less Sonia Disappear Fear still kicking ceilings, staying hopeful rocking the free world

    🎸 Nearly 40 Years Into Her Rock Career, Sonia of Disappear Fear Is Still Breaking Barriers, Staying Hopeful, and Rocking the Globe https://www.soniadisappearfear.com/ https://concert4terry.org/ https://www.youtube.com/@ObermannAmplified In this inspiring interview, legendary singer-songwriter Sonia Rutstein, founder of Disappear Fear, reflects on nearly four decades of music, activism, resilience, and hope. From her roots in the folk-rock movement to becoming a powerful voice for LGBTQ+ visibility, social justice, and peace, Sonia shares the stories, lessons, and passion that continue to fuel her creative journey. Whether you're a fan of independent music, lesbian history, grassroots activism, or thoughtful conversations in the spirit of public radio, this interview offers a compelling look at an artist who has spent her career challenging conventions and building community through song. ✨ In this conversation: Sonia's journey with Disappear FearMusic as a tool for social changeLGBTQ+ visibility and lesbian representationThe evolution of folk, rock, and independent musicStaying hopeful in challenging timesLessons from nearly 40 years on the roadCreativity, activism, and building a lasting legacyThis interview is for music lovers, activists, NPR listeners, folk-rock fans, and anyone interested in the intersection of art and social impact. 🎤 If you enjoy conversations with musicians, changemakers, and cultural trailblazers, be sure to like, subscribe, and share. #SoniaRutstein #DisappearFear #LesbianMusicians #LGBTQArtists #WomenInMusic #FolkRock #IndieMusic #Activism #SocialJustice #NPRStyle #SingerSongwriter #LGBTQHistory #QueerCulture #MusicInterview #PeaceAndJustice #RockMusic #FolkMusic #LesbianVisibility #IndependentArtist #PodcastInterview

    52 min
  2. 30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

    Jun 2

    30 Years and Still Charting! Rachael Sage ditched a major deal and started MPRESS

    Thanks for liking and subscribing Happy Pride! https://www.youtube.com/@UCmuz3--HNEW0hU9XTJe5uwg https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/obermann-amplified/id1877853120 Thanks to our guest Rachael Sage, artist and label President https://rachaelsage.com/ https://www.mpressrecords.com/ Background music* from Rachael Sage's Instrumental "Canopy" album. *intro courtesy of Riverside and theme song by Kristen Ford One-on-One Band Coaching and Band Doula https://kristenfordmusic.com/music-business-coaching Pinto LUXE on Righteous Babe Records https://righteousbabe.ffm.to/kristenford-pinto-luxe Want to start your own podcast? https://riverside.com/?irclickid=X7Ww-VXJbxycRx2Qf32nS0xQUkuRem1BMTLv0A0&sharedid=&irpid=4030178&utm_campaign=Kristen%20Ford&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=impact&irgwc=1&afsrc=1 Want a killer band website? https://bandzoogle.com/?memref=r8a83b Take in the Good and support LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing across the UK. A fundraising collaboration between Rainbow Mind and Rachael Sage. https://everpress.com/TakeInTheGood Cassandra Kubinski https://www.facebook.com/cassandrakubinski/ Marc Cohn (" Walking in Memphis ") https://www.marccohnmusic.com/ 🎙️ Want to know how artists really get signed to record labels in today’s music industry? In this exclusive interview, Rachael Sage — founder and president of MPress Records — breaks down exactly how record labels work, what A&R executives look for, how Billboard-charting artists build careers, and what it actually takes to reach GRAMMY-level recognition. As an independent label president, Billboard-charting artist, producer, and award-winning songwriter, Rachael Sage shares insider music business advice. In this interview, you’ll learn: 🔥 How to get signed to a record label 🔥 What record labels actually do for artists 🔥 Independent label vs major label differences 🔥 Music publishing, distribution, branding & artist development 🔥 What makes an artist stand out to A&R 🔥 How indie artists can build momentum without a major label 🔥 The future of the music industry for independent musicians #MusicIndustry #RecordLabels #HowToGetSigned #GRAMMYs #Billboard #IndependentArtist #MusicBusiness #AandR #RachaelSage #MPressRecords #MusicMarketing #ArtistDevelopment #IndieArtist #MusicProducer #SingerSongwriter #MusicIndustryTips #MusicCareer #IndependentLabel #MusicInterview #MusicSuccess

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A video podcast where Kristen Ford and guests discuss the entertainment biz, entrepreneurship, and spirituality, with an aim to empower and uplift. Our goal is a little corner of the internet where people can feel like they are supported in their dreams and surrounded by cool people.