Breaking Barriers in Jazz: Ragan Whiteside on Music, Motherhood & Making History

In this powerful episode of Life Her Podcast, we sit down with Ragan Whiteside—flute-playing soul-jazz phenomenon, Billboard-charting artist, radio host, and proud mom of two. 🎶✨Ragan opens up about her journey as one of the few women to dominate the contemporary jazz scene, building her own independent label, balancing motherhood and music, and what it took to win Best Contemporary Jazz Artist at the Jazz Music Awards. We also dive into the inspiration behind her highly anticipated 7th album, RAGAN, and her new single "Steppin' Out." She gets real about the struggles behind the spotlight, her early years, how she almost gave up, and what keeps her grounded today. Whether you’re an aspiring artist, entrepreneur, or woman trying to do it all—this episode will move you, motivate you, and remind you of what’s possible with faith and perseverance. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews that inspire and uplift. 📲 Follow Ragan Whiteside: Instagram: @raganwhiteside Website: www.raganwhiteside.com 🎧 Listen to her latest single “Steppin’ Out” on all streaming platforms. #RaganWhiteside #LifeHerPodcast #WomenInJazz #JazzMusic #SoulJazz #FemaleMusicians #IndependentArtist #MusicIndustry #BillboardJazz #PodcastInterview #BlackExcellence #MotherhoodAndMusic #WomenInMusic #BreakingBarriers #FluteQueen #SmoothJazz