Girls in the Pit started with a feeling I could not shake.
I kept meeting talented women in music who had stories worth hearing. They were photographers, musicians, producers, crew members, writers, fans, and people building their own space in an industry that does not always make room for them.
I wanted a place where we could talk honestly.
So I started a podcast.
The idea behind Girls in the Pit
Live music can look glamorous from the outside. You see the stage, the lights, the crowd, and the finished photographs.
You do not always see what happens behind those moments.
You do not see the photographer fighting for a safe place in the pit. You do not hear the artist talk about the pressure behind a performance. You may never know how much work a producer, tour manager, crew member, or independent creator did to make the night happen.
Girls in the Pit is a place for those stories.
The podcast focuses on women and other voices that music coverage often leaves out. I want to hear how people found their way into the industry, what they learned, what frustrated them, and what keeps them coming back.
I am interested in the honest version. The strange jobs, the bad advice, the lucky breaks, the gatekeeping, the friendships, and the moments that made someone feel like they belonged.
Why I wanted to make it
I have spent years photographing live music and working around artists. I have experienced the excitement of getting access to a show, standing in the photo pit, and capturing a moment that will never happen the same way again.
I have also felt how lonely creative work can be.
It is easy to assume everyone else knows what they are doing. Social media shows the finished image, the press pass, or the exciting announcement. It rarely shows the missed emails, unpaid work, self-doubt, rejection, or the long drive home after a difficult night.
I wanted conversations that made people feel less alone in that process.
I also wanted to create something I wish I had when I started. I wanted practical advice without the ego. I wanted stories from people who built careers in unusual ways. I wanted women to talk about music without having to prove that they belonged in the conversation.
Waiting for that space to appear did not make sense anymore. I decided to build it.
More than interviews
Girls in the Pit gives guests room to talk about their work in their own words.
Some conversations may focus on photography. Others may cover touring, songwriting, production, festivals, journalism, fan culture, or what happens backstage.
The subject can change, but the goal stays the same. I want each episode to feel curious, direct, and human.
I am not interested in perfect career stories. Perfect stories are usually edited until all the useful parts disappear.
I want to know what someone did when the original plan failed. I want to hear about the connection that changed their path. I want to know what they would tell the person standing outside the venue wondering how to get inside.
Those answers are often more helpful than a polished list of accomplishments.
Why the name matters
The photo pit is a small space between the stage and the crowd. It can be exciting, chaotic, crowded, and uncomfortable.
You have limited time. You need to know your gear. You need to respect the people around you. You also need to hold your ground.
That felt like the right name for the podcast.
"Girls in the Pit" is about taking up space in music while making space for other people. It represents the women working in front of the stage, behind the stage, on the stage, and everywhere in between.
What I hope people take from it
I hope listeners find new artists, photographers, and creative people to follow. I hope someone hears an episode and gets the nerve to send the email, apply for the pass, start the project, or ask for the opportunity.
I also hope the podcast becomes a record of the people shaping music culture right now.
Some of them already have large audiences. Others are still building their names. Both stories matter.
This project is personal to me because music photography changed my life. It gave me confidence, friendships, creative purpose, and access to places I once thought were out of reach.
Girls in the Pit is my way of sharing that world and opening the conversation wider.
The podcast is officially here. Come join us in the pit.
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