SoundGirls Podcast

Nancy Scharlau-Murman is a graduate of the Music Production and Engineering Program at Berklee College of Music, in Boston. After school, she moved to San Francisco and landed an assistant engineer position at Different Fur Recording. At the time, the San Francisco music scene was on fire with many bands interested in doing a live recording. Nancy and a fellow Berklee graduate jumped on the opportunity and launched Joey Mobile Recording. Their vision was to offer an affordable alternative for artists and bands to record wherever: at home, rehearsal space, beach front cottage or in an incredible venue like the Great America Music Hall. 

After moving to Phoenix, Nancy started teaching audio recording at CRAS. Her extensive session background, equipment expertise and enthusiasm to expand her skill set proved to be a great fit. Over time she was asked to teach more classes and has been a veteran instructor there for over 25 years. She formed a women’s group, CRAS Women of Audio (WOA). The group welcomes all CRAS students and focuses on being a support system by hosting grad events, seminars and pertinent subject discussions. 

Hosted by: Katie Maifeld and Brianna Cofield

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Miesha Burley

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Leanne Ungar is a veteran recording engineer with 130+ album credits. She's worked with music legends including Cat Stevens, Leonard Cohen, and Laurie Anderson. Her career started in the 1970s and has taken her on a journey along the east and west coasts of the United States. She currently teaches Music Production and Engineering at Berklee College of Music.

Hosted by: Rebecca Wilson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Jessica Tomlinson

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Margaret Luthar has an extensive background as a Mastering Engineer and vinyl cutter. She currently serves as one of the NPR Broadcast Engineers based in Los Angeles, California. In this episodes she talks to us about her story of getting into the audio industry as well as her experiences learning and working abroad in Norway, and other amazing studios in the US along the way.

Hosted by: Rebecca Wilson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Robbie Mortimer (with updates by Keena Kabir)

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Angie Sandoval is a Colombian audio engineer and educator based in Orlando, Florida. Her work consists of studio recording, mixing, live production, and audio education, with a passion for helping artists bring their ideas to life while making professional audio more accessible. As an Audio Production Instructor at the Orlando Public Library, she teaches recording, mixing, and music production while developing curriculum and creating hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring engineers. Outside the classroom, she works with independent artists across a variety of genres, guiding projects from recording through the final mix.

Angie is also committed to building community within the audio industry. As the Director of the SoundGirls Orlando chapter, I organize meetups, educational events, and mentorship opportunities that connect and support women pursuing careers in professional audio.

Hosted by: Beckie Campbell and Susan Kost

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Divya Singh

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Krysten "KD" Dean and Jess Scott are two amazing women of color who work with Eighth Day Sound and tour with Earth, Wind, and Fire. KD joins us as an industry veteran who has been touring for 12 years, while Jess has only recently started touring and is on her first year (at the time of the interview). Both women bring their unique perspectives and journeys into sound, as well as share with us their perspectives on being women of color in a highly dominant white-male field.

Hosted by: Rebecca Wilson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Marina Marquez (with updates by Keena Kabir)

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Aly Carlisle-Steinberg is a FOH Engineer, touring since 2015 based in New York City. She grew up in Santa Rosa, California, and completed a Recording Arts Degree at CSU Chico. After graduation, Aly moved to Portland, Oregon to start working at venues and begin touring. She moved to NYC 3 years ago and still works at various venues and out on tours, including Lucy Dacus and Faye Webster as a front of house engineer. 

Hosted by: Beckie Campbell and Susan Kost

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Rachel Suffian

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Catherine Wood is the owner if Los Angeles studio Planetwood, and has an amazing body of work as a producer and engineer. She has also worked on a variety of TV and film projects, and numerous commercials (which you may recognize). Catherine also focuses on giving back to the industry and speaks with us about all the service positions she holds.

Hosted by: Rebecca Wilson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Marina Baglivo (with updates by Rachel Suffian)

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Aila Scott is an NYC based audio engineer and sound designer who has been in the industry for nearly a decade.  Originally based in New Orleans, her career has spanned from film production and game sound design to music festivals, and this variety and resistance to an "average" day is what has kept her going in the world of sound.  She is excited to speak to the experiences of trans women in the audio industry.

Hosted by: Katie Maifeld and Brianna Cofield

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Rachel Wright

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Ashleigh is an experienced audio engineer, sound designer, and re-recording mixer, based in the UK, with a demonstrated history of working in the creative media production industries. She is highly skilled in audio post-production and mix engineering for film and television with numerous credits including BAFTA & Palme d’Or nominated films. Ashleigh has previously worked with the Pinewood Studios Creative Audio team and Avid Technology, she is currently working for Solid State Logic as Head of Educational Programmes and Services developing and implementing the SSL Certified Training Partner Program to provide schools with the tools they need to help students build critical skills, expand their networks, and gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Hosted by: Lora Thompson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Isis Delph

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org 

Amy Soulfire is a multi-facted audio engineer, musician, and producer based in the south island of New Zealand. She shares bits of all of her experiences with us (from live sound, to recording with children), and let us know what we can expect from her next! 

Hosted by: Lora Thompson

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Miesha Burley

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org