SoundGirls Podcast

Lora is a prolific musician hailing from Whāingaroa/Raglan, and is currently based in Kirikiriroa. She has worked as an Audio Engineer for the past 20 years, and she currently works as a freelance Audio Engineer/Guitar Tech for local and international acts, while also working as the Head of the Audio Program at the School of Audio Engineering. While based in Melbourne, Lora toured and worked on large scale events alongside global figures such as; Arnold Schwarzenegger, David Attenborough, Nick Cave, Chaka Khan, Jane Goodall, and The Dalai Llama. Lora has also contributed to over 20 recorded works as a Studio Engineer, Producer and Musician. As a producer, she likes to think outside the box, taking influence from Producers such as Sylvia Massey and misusing different items and pieces of technology to get a unique sound. Lora has done significant work in the NZ music/equity space, establishing a social network safespace for women and gender diversity in the NZ Music Industry in 2016. 

 

Lora will be expanding our ability to interview guests in the Eurasia, and we are so excited to have her join the Podcast team!!! Welcome Lora!

 

Hosted by: Susan Kost and Kanika Khanna

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Allison Wildrick

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

Hailed for her impeccable attention to finessing low-end, Jaclyn Sanchez is bringing analog back into the mix. Nicknamed Jackie BOOM by legendary drummer Steve Jordan during a Bettye LaVette session for her energetic, present demeanor, the alias captures her ability to fuse analog depth with pop clarity for a sonic experience that hits like a record. She has worked with music icons including Lauryn Hill, Anderson .Paak, Robert Glasper, and Common. Her credits include a Grammy Award for Album of the Year with Jon Batiste, a Grammy nomination for her work with H.E.R., and a Latin Grammy win with Cultura Profética. Beyond the studio, Jaclyn advocates for community through authentic sharing of personal and professional experience. In 2025, Jaclyn served as Production Manager opening Blue Note Los Angeles, and now runs Casa Lily in the heart of Hollywood today.

 

Hosted by: Katie Maifeld and Brianna Cofield

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Yiran Chen

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

Johnny Kerile is a touring system engineer and system design consultant specializing in design and optimization of large-scale live sound systems. He is also a L Acoustics application consultant, KSE and Artisan of Sound: representing L Acoustics with design support, calibration, show support, trainings and seminars. 

 

Hosted by: Katie Maifeld and Brianna Cofield

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Isis Delph

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

Brianna Cofield is an audio engineer and pianist from Long Island, New York. While attending Syracuse University, Brianna gained hands-on experience in record production and live sound engineering. After graduating, she began working in a studio as an assistant, and eventually moved on to live sound engineering full-time. Currently, Brianna works as a live sound engineer at Quantum Sound Systems, a sound company in Montauk. Through the company, she has set up stages and has done install work for places like The Surf Lodge, the Montauk Lighthouse, and other venues in the Hamptons. Brianna has worked as a studio engineer at The Bridge Studio, an A2 engineer at The Apollo Theater in Harlem and the Tilles Center theater, and has been the AV tech at the Jewish Center of the Hamptons for live streams. She now joins us as a new co-host of the SoundGirls Podcast!

Hosted by: Beckie Campbell and Susan Kost

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Divya Singh

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org

Katie Maifeld is a NYC based freelance live audio engineer and music business professional. She has worked on thousands of events for clubs, festivals, and corporate conferences. Prior to these roles, Katie worked for recording studios as an assistant engineer, as an office manager, stage manager for an entertainment company, and was an award winning NPR talk show co-host and producer. She is the new podcast host for Soundgirls Podcast and is actively involved in the NY chapter of AES. Katie relocated from Nashville after nine years to live in her dream city of NYC. 

 

Hosted by: Beckie Campbell and Susan Kost

Executive Producers: Karrie Keyes, Beckie Campbell, and Susan Kost

Edited by: Divya Singh

Music by: Jess Fenton (https://www.jessfenton.com/)

Admin by: Kanika Khanna

The SoundGirls Podcast is presented by soundgirls.org