Michelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single “Wings” by the British girl group Little Mix.

She's been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old and, more recently, has become an advocate for the rights of songwriters.

In this episode we dive deep into the commercial side of the music industry. We discuss:

• How she landed and continued to write 5 seasons of the hit show Doc McStuffins
• How pop songs are actually made
• How streaming has changed everything about the popular music model, especially for songwriters
• Why she founded Songwriters of North America (and why they sued the Department of Justice)
• Tips for protecting yourself from getting taken advantage of as an artist