

Breaking Barriers: Women in Music Production and Engineering with Kimberly Shires
Kimberly Shires owns Hear Me Roar Studio in Silver Spring, MD, producing music exclusively for female and non-binary artists. With deep musical roots, she transitioned from corporate life back to music, founding the studio to create a safe, empowering space. Kimberly's work spans multiple genres, earning accolades like the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest and American Songwriter Lyric Contest.
In this episode, Kimberly discusses the challenge of self-doubt among artists, the importance of a supportive environment, empowering women in music, and her views on goal setting and staying present.
Takeaways:
- The importance of women representation in the music industry and the unique perspective they bring as producers and audio engineers.
- How vulnerability plays a significant role in music, and how artists can trust producers with their most vulnerable pieces.
- How goal setting is important, but being present in the moment and aligning actions with objectives is equally essential.
To learn more about Kimberly and connect visit: https://hearmeroarstudio.com/
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