Orthodox Jewish singer Shaindy Plotzker discusses her journey within the music industry, using our talents and voices for the sake of a higher purpose, performing for women’s only crowds and the blessings she’s seen come of it, seeing G-d as the source of both our successes and hardships, learning how to rest, elevating other women in her industry, advice for aspiring artists, and the deep intention that guides her every move.

Discover more from Shaindy Plotzker at shaindyplotzker.com and by streaming her music on Youtube, Spotify, and all music streaming platforms. Connect with her on Instagram via @shaindyplotzkermusic.

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Timestamps:

0:15 Toveedo Sponsorship

1:06 Host's Introduction

2:20 Welcome Shaindy Plotzker 

3:00 What Makes Shaindy Who She Is?

5:17 Shaindy's Journey into the Music World

8:02 What Do I Want to be Known For?

9:50 Putting the Spotlight on Others

11:00 The Spiritual Significance of Women's Concerts

14:20 The Challenges & Rewards of Singing for Women Only 

15:45 Getting Halachic Guidance on Her Career

18:10 Seeing Open Blessings from Doing the Right Thing

20:00 I Am Not Motivated by Self Expression

25:00 My Talent is a Vessel for G-d

27:28 How Does Faith in G-d Impact Her Business?

30:26 Put Your Trust in G-d, Not People

31:30 The Jewish People's Story (Kol Isha)

35:35 Advice On Faith When Business is Hard

38:00 My Voice Doesn't Define Me

39:30 Defining Yourself Beyond Success

42:12 Lifting Up Fellow Artists in Her Industry

49:16 Can Jewish Music Hold Sorrowful Emotion?

54:55 Music Writing Process

56:15 Joy and Sadness Can Coexist

58:35 Being Intentional About How I Share 

59:42 A Moving Concert in Israel After Oct. 7th

1:06:27 Hold Onto Hope 

1:08:54 Knowing When to Say No to an Opportunity

1:12:04 Learning How to Rest

1:21:18 Advice to Jewish Women With Unique Talents

1:25:08 Stop Being a Perfectionist and Start Somewhere

1:30:00 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts

1:37:12 Zelda Hair Sponsorship & Host's Outro