From Saddle Lake to Sony: Tia Wood's Journey in Music

Shayla Oulette Stonechild interviews Tia Wood, a rising Indigenous artist from the Saddle Lake Cree Nation. Tia shares her journey from growing up in a musical family to becoming the first Indigenous woman signed to Sony Music. She discusses the importance of representation and the challenges she faced while navigating the music industry. Tia emphasizes the significance of authenticity in her music and offers advice for young Indigenous artists looking to pursue their dreams. She also discusses her experiences moving between Canada and LA, her signing with Sony, and reflects on the responsibilities that come with her platform. As well, she tells Shayla about her creative process and the significance of mental health in her music. More About Tia Wood: Thanks for checking out this episode of the Matriarch Movement podcast! If you enjoyed the conversation, please leave a comment and thumbs-up on YouTube, or leave a five star review on your favourite podcast app! Find Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find more about Matriarch Movement at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is produced by Women in Media Network ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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From Saddle Lake to Sony: Tia Wood's Journey in Music is an episode from Matriarch Movement by Shayla Oulette Stonechild.

This episode is 40:21 long.

This episode was published on Aug 11, 2025.

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