KIRSTIcast
KIRSTIcast is hosted by Nashville based #1 hit songwriter and creativity expert, Kirsti Manna. The show focuses on teaching girls and women how to stay inspired and live a creative life. In The Shero Spotlight segment, Kirsti interviews female guests from all walks of life who enjoy success as entrepreneurs. The show is published every other Thursday at 5 am CT on the KIRSTIcast YouTube channel and on streaming platforms. With every show, watchers and listeners will be inspired, motivated, and discover more about their own potential. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kirsticast--4365008/support.
Episodes
January 11, 2024 • 43 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna kicks off 2024 with a episode on how to break the ice when co-creating. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is the energetic Nashville based singer/songwriter Kirstie Kraus. Kirsti and Kirstie talk about how to manifest goals and go after big dreams in life and the music business. Kirstie Kraus closes the show with her original song,
“ I Hope Heaven Has A Beach.” Please listen, like, ...
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December 14, 2023 • 96 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna hosts her Christmas podcast episode spotlighting female artists performing their Christmas releases. The playlist includes Kirsti’s releases, as well as former Shero Spotlight guests. Enjoy classic Christmas songs and new Christmas originals. Watch the episode on YouTube to enjoy artist videos and lyrics videos, as well as audio performances.
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November 22, 2023 • 30 mins
#1hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with the question “what is your story?” Kirsti talks about how each person has had an experience in life that gave them a stay inspired story, one that impacted their life. Her Shero Spotlight guest is up and coming artist/songwriter Brooke Hatala. (https://www.instagram.com/brookehatala/) Kirsti and Brooke talk about navigating the music biz scene in Nashville and what it t...
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October 19, 2023 • 21 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on gratitude and the magic it can create. Kirsti welcomes music industry expert and founder of Galaxy of Stars Talent Search, Wynne Adams as her guest. Wynne and Kirsti talk the ups and downs of the music business and the challenges for female artists in today’s music biz climate.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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September 28, 2023 • 28 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on the healing power of music. She welcomes Grammy Winner and multi-instrumentalist Robin Ruddy as her guest.
Kirsti and Robin talk about the music business in Nashville and Robin’s release of her new project Healing Happens, dedicated to her late husband, Larry Sheridan. Robin talks about and plays the first single released called ‘Every Little Thing.
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Kirsti and Robin talk about the music business in Nashville and Robin’s release of her new project Healing Happens, dedicated to her late husband, Larry Sheridan. Robin talks about and plays the first single released called ‘Every Little Thing.
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July 27, 2023 • 43 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her philosophy on the importance of collaboration. She also talks about how her experience with collaboration has enhanced her career. Kirsti welcomes founder and festival director of The Tennessee International Indie Film Festival, Nancy Puetz. Kirsti and Nancy talk about indie filmmaking, documentaries, and the upcoming festival, held at the Franklin Theatre in Frank...
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July 13, 2023 • 26 mins
KIRSTICAST 2023
Make Some Noise
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with commentary and tips on girls and women whose influence, creativity, and ideas have transformed the world. She also talks about living out one’s passion. Kirsti welcomes singer/songwriter/recording artist Emma Zinck as her Shero Spotlight guest. Kirsti and Emma talk about how Emma’s career and Emma performs an original song.
Learn more abo...
Make Some Noise
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with commentary and tips on girls and women whose influence, creativity, and ideas have transformed the world. She also talks about living out one’s passion. Kirsti welcomes singer/songwriter/recording artist Emma Zinck as her Shero Spotlight guest. Kirsti and Emma talk about how Emma’s career and Emma performs an original song.
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June 22, 2023 • 24 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with tips on how to to be a pro motivator, encourage others while promoting yourself. Kirsti welcomes radio personality and host of the show Up N Country as her Shero Spotlight guest. Kirsti and Sue talk about how Sue got her start in radio and her love for country music. Tune in to hear about the artists Sue has interviewed which includes Vince Gill, Jon Pardi, and Callist...
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June 8, 2023 • 26 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with tips on how to to deal with transitions in every day life. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Dawn Staudt, a 500 hour registered yoga teacher and owner of Heart and Light Yoga in Nashville, TN. Kirsti and Dawn discuss they importance of practicing yoga, the benefits of yoga, and the workshops she offers at her studio. Dawn leads a chair yoga practice that the audience c...
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May 18, 2023 • 34 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with tips on how to practice self care and how to practice it in every day life, celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month.
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Mental Health and Mindset Motivational Speaker, singer/songwriter Amy Minh Hanh Corey. Kirsti and Amy discuss Amy’s career and her achievement of being a decade in recovery from depression and self harm. Amy closes the...
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Mental Health and Mindset Motivational Speaker, singer/songwriter Amy Minh Hanh Corey. Kirsti and Amy discuss Amy’s career and her achievement of being a decade in recovery from depression and self harm. Amy closes the...
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May 4, 2023 • 27 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna gives tips on how to follow your own heart and be true to yourself.
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Austrailian, now Nashville, TN based singer/songwriter/recording artist. Lily Grace. Kirsti and Lily discuss what it takes to be a young artist in the current country music scene. Lily ends the show with a performance of her single “Follow My Road,” cowritten with Kirsti and Chai...
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Austrailian, now Nashville, TN based singer/songwriter/recording artist. Lily Grace. Kirsti and Lily discuss what it takes to be a young artist in the current country music scene. Lily ends the show with a performance of her single “Follow My Road,” cowritten with Kirsti and Chai...
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April 13, 2023 • 37 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna opens with her inspiration to create her online course, Spark Your Creativity, The First Steps to a Successful Creative Journey, and gives tips on how to spark your own energy day to day.
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Nashville, TN based Robin Barnes, a Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Sound Healer, Usui Reiki Master & Teacher, and Certified BioAcoustic Practitione...
Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Nashville, TN based Robin Barnes, a Certified Biofield Tuning Practitioner, Sound Healer, Usui Reiki Master & Teacher, and Certified BioAcoustic Practitione...
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February 17, 2023 • 29 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna gives tips on inspiring leaders and how to be one yourself. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Tori Martin, LuckySky Music recording artist/songwriter. Kirsti and Tori talk about Tori’s career, being a Nashville artist and songwriter, and the Living the Dream docuseries with her husband, Jason Engelman.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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January 5, 2023 • 30 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna gives tips on networking and how to become better at the art of networking. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Nancy Deckant, founder of Discover Sooner. Kirsti and Nancy discuss the importance of having a plan of networking to succeed in the music business. Also, Nancy talks about how she was inspired to start her new company, Discover Sooner, an online company that helps connect...
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December 15, 2022 • 39 mins
It’s the KIRSTIcast holiday show! Stick around for some holiday songs that close the show. #1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna touches on the subject of staying true to oneself. She also gives tips on how entrepreneurs achieve success by investing in themselves and sticking to what inspired them. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Lauren Mascitti, Nashville based singer/songwriter. Kirsti and Lauren, both from Ohio,...
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December 1, 2022 • 30 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna gives tips on mentoring and how to be a mentor to someone. Kirsti’s Shero Spotlight guest is Sheridan Gates, co-founder of New Roots Nashville. Kirsti and Sheridan talk about the importance of helping young women build community in the music business and
the mission of Sheridan’s company New Roots Nashville.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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the mission of Sheridan’s company New Roots Nashville.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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November 17, 2022 • 32 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna gives tips on how to remain teachable in life. In the Shero Spotlight, Kirsti welcomes Nashville Vocal Studio founder and vocal teacher extraordinaire, Amber Mogg Cathey. Amber and Kirsti talk about vocal health, overcoming vocal obstacles, and Amber demonstrates several vocal exercises.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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November 3, 2022 • 30 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna shares her view on life values and gives tips on how to live a value filled life. In the Shero Spotlight, Kirsti welcomes faith based speaker Diane Canada. Diane and Kirsti talk about Diane’s message Lady Up and Don’t Quit, how to stand up for your values, and what inspired her to begin to share her message.
Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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Learn more about Kirsti by visiting: https://kirsti.com/
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October 20, 2022 • 23 mins
HE RIGHT THING TO SAY Ep. 40/Jessica Korver
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna shares her tips on power words, how to know what to say and their use in social media. In the Shero Spotlight, Kirsti welcomes social media marketer and branding expert, Jessica Korver. Jessica and Kirsti talk about the TikTok obsession, how to gain ground on social media, and authenticity when it comes to growing your brand and audienc...
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna shares her tips on power words, how to know what to say and their use in social media. In the Shero Spotlight, Kirsti welcomes social media marketer and branding expert, Jessica Korver. Jessica and Kirsti talk about the TikTok obsession, how to gain ground on social media, and authenticity when it comes to growing your brand and audienc...
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October 6, 2022 • 30 mins
#1 hit songwriter and creativity expert Kirsti Manna shares her tips on resiliency and how to hang in there when the going gets tough. In the Shero Spotlight, Kirsti welcomes indie singer/songwriter, Alayna. Alayna and Kirsti talk about how songwriting is therapy, the ups and downs of social media, sticking it out in the music business, and cats. Alayna performs her new single, “Daisies and Sunshine.”
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