It's number 60 and our guest is Laura Kruschke, the founder of greenTONE and president of the Contemporary A Cappella League. Get insight into the world of adult a cappella, tips for longevity, how CAL fits into the a cappella community and what the organization is up to in the pandemic!

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Laura Kruschke

Vocal HERspective heads to The Netherlands with guest Marlou Vriens, accomplished singer-songwriter, composer, and part of the incredible team at Vocal Leadership. We chat songwriting, music education, and her upcoming album which you DON'T want to miss!

Marlou Vriens

Amanda's not one to idolize, but she and Rachael get to sit down with one of her biggest inspirations on tonight's episode of Vocal HERspective. Tune in for an interview with the heart and soul of Duwendé - longtime arranger and architect of the group, Abbey Janes is brilliant, dedicated, and so, so talented.

Abbey Janes

Ever wonder just how your favorite CASA programs keep going? We've got longtime superwoman Director of Technology Shane Ardell, and the person behind the most popular CASA programs (Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards & A Cappella Video Awards), Director of Awards Jessica Chen on this week's episode of Vocal HERspective!

Jessica Chen & Shane Ardell

This week Amanda and Rachael catch up with Lisa Hawkins, the one-woman crusader for bringing more a cappella to the northern reaches of the US. Leading by example, she's singing with Pipeline Vocal Project - a trio on fire that is taking the a cappella world by storm.

Lisa Hawkins

Vocal HERspective is back this week with a...slightly different kind of episode. For the first time since Episode 1, it's just the hosts and, while it's officially named the "Hosts' Check-in," we probably could have just called it "This Sucks." Tune in for this very unfiltered conversation about the state of the universe according to Amanda and Rachael. It's not all doom and gloom - this episode also includes a look back at some of the episodes that have made the biggest impressions - ones you'll want to go back and listen to. Oh, and no animals were harmed in the making of this episode, but Moo and Gryffindor surely do sum up how we're feeling so they take center stage on the graphic!

Hosts' Check-In (This Sucks)

Rachael and Amanda check in with a true success story coming out of the a cappella world. This week's guest is singer, songwriter, and disability advocate Lachi just ahead of her newest track release. A founder of Cadence and Mezzo A Cappella is making huge waves and we try to pack all of it into this 30 minute interview.

Lachi

It's off to Germany this week on Vocal HERspective with guest Nina Ruckhaber of Black Forest Voices & Ninas VoxBox talking all things German a cappella. Don't miss this interview with a true ray of sunshine.

Nina Ruckhaber

After decades of gender separation on the barbershop stage, the mixed ensemble movement is really starting to flourish. Get to know more about the Mixed Barbershop Harmony Association with President Roxanne Powell. She just happens to also be one of barbershop's most rabid fans and an understated hero in the barbershop community!

Roxanne Powell

Vocal HERSpective heads down under this week for a visit with Alex Van den Broek of Vocal Australia and MVP. Amanda and Rachael cover everything from the Aussie a cappella scene, to songwriting, to what it's like to be in an all female-identified band. Tune in to this fun interview and you'll fall in love with Alex, just like we have!

Alex Van den Broek

It takes a whole team to keep Acaville up and running and Rachael and Amanda felt it was time to make sure everyone gets to know one of the voices that you don't get to hear on the air very often. Dana Director has been there from the beginning, serves on the Board of Directors, and represents Acaville at events and festivals everywhere! Here more about the behind the scenes of Acaville and this very amazing woman!

Dana Director

Hear about the unlikely journey that led Lisa Marien to create a booming elementary a cappella program at Nathan Hale Arts Magnet School.

Lisa Marien

Vocal HERspective takes a (virtual) visit to Denmark to speak with the brilliant, kind, and talented Tine Fris-Ronsfeld of POSTYR, Vocal Line, and AAVF about music, songwriting, connection, and life.

Tine Fris-Ronsfeld

On Episode 47, Rachael and Amanda go more in depth on the conversations surrounding diversity and inclusion with Jo Sahlin, a member of Olympia Chorus, SoundWave Quartet, and the Sweet Adelines International Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. In a time of upheaval and rapid change, this episode highlights the progress that has been made, what more is ahead, and some ideas on maintaining productive conversations.

Jo Sahlin

This week on Episode 46, Annette Philip of Women of the World talks diversity, the power of music, mental health, and finding the bright side of this pandemic.

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