Episode 10:
Guitars, Grit, and Girl Guitar: A Conversation with Mandy Rowden
In this episode of Roar, host Danielle Davies sits down with Mandy Rowden—singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and founder of Girl Guitar—to talk about what happens when women stop waiting for permission and start picking up the mic.
From her early love of music to building a one-of-a-kind space where women feel safe to be loud, creative, and unapologetically themselves, Mandy shares how music became her tool for self-expression, community-building, and low-key rebellion.
We talk about fear, confidence, songwriting, and the power of showing up—even when you don’t feel ready. Plus: how Girl Guitar grew into a movement and the story behind the Texas Women’s Songwriters Festival.
This isn’t just about music. It’s about voice, risk, and reclaiming the right to take up space—one chord at a time.
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Texas Women’s Songwriter’s Festival
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