Podcast Episode #39 - Sophia Torrini - Tap Into Your Best Self

New Podcast Episode of Music Is My Mantra – Episode #39: It’s all about artistry, resilience, and the evolution of a songwriter. I’m joined by Veronica “Vee” Torres — singer-songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller — who takes us behind the creation of her new album A Woman Called Woman.

From growing up in Harbor City surrounded by her parents’ eclectic record collection, to discovering guitar at 11 after watching Nirvana on late-night TV, to playing iconic LA venues, Veronica’s journey is a testament to music as both healing and truth-telling. Today, she channels those experiences into a record that reflects transformation, divine timing, and the many phases of womanhood.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

🔹 Early influences from Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Led Zeppelin, and hip hop

🔹 First gigs in coffee shops and church bands leading to Sunset Strip stages

🔹 The process of pre-production, collaboration, and trusting divine timing

🔹 Stories behind standout songs like Woman, Slow, and Great Escape

🔹 How divorce, resilience, and community shaped her latest body of work

💡 Takeaways:

🌱 Authentic artistry is built through both struggle and joy

🎶 Music can transform life’s chaos into connection and healing

💫 Divine timing is often more powerful than rigid planning

🔥 Every chapter of life adds another layer to your voice and story

🎧 Listen now to Episode #39 — “Behind the Creation of Woman” with Veronica Torres:

🌐 Website: https://courtneymckenna.rocks/podcast

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P.S. If you’ve ever wondered how life’s twists can be turned into powerful songs, Veronica’s story will remind you that music is medicine. ✨