Wendy Colonna is just a damn delight! So excited to talk to a longtime friend, peer, mentor & all around badass human & mother. 

Wendy Colonna, a Louisiana native, immersed in the music-rich culture of Cajun Country, started singing early, shaped by her diverse heritage. She fell in love with music through church choir, strumming guitars on porches, and her parents’ record collection.

After moving to Austin in 2000, she thrived in its vibrant music scene, earning recognition and commercial success, even contributing to an Ad-Week topping Coca-Cola ad.

She’s released nine commercial albums and has been described as “ethereal” by the NY Times, “a gifted singer-songwriter” by the Wall Street Journal, and the Austin American Statesman calls her “a force of nature.”

Wendy talks openly to me about the myths around motherhood and the music industry as well as the power of human connection within songwriting. We share some sweet memories, both old & new that hopefully will give you some perspective on what it's like to make the tricky but beautiful choice to be a mom as a working musician. 

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