It's Giving: Laura Bird of The Mynabirds

<p>Today on It’s Giving, host Ingela Travers-Hayward sits down with Laura Bird Burhenn, the visionary force behind The Mynabirds. Laura opens up about one of the most pressing challenges facing creators today: the real, nuts-and-bolts impact of emerging technology and AI on an artist’s livelihood, ownership, and creative career.</p><p><br></p><p>Laura gives a candid, highly practical look at how rapid technological shifts are fundamentally altering the landscape for independent musicians, including her decision to pull her music from Spotify – and what it truly takes for artists to protect their work in the digital age. We dig into the realities of navigating modern industry tools, maintaining creative sovereignty, and the proactive strategies musicians can adopt to take control of their own artistic and financial futures.</p><p><br></p><p>The ultimate standout moment? Laura’s empowering perspective on how artists can move past the uncertainty surrounding new tech and actively shape a sustainable, human-first future for their craft.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>“We have to start having honest, uncomfortable conversations about technology—because staying quiet in a broken system isn&#39;t going to save us.”</strong></p><p><br></p><p>If you loved this interview, please leave a rating, drop a review, and subscribe to support the show so I can bring you even more artist interviews. Don&#39;t miss next Wednesday&#39;s episode, where I&#39;ll introduce another incredible musician leveraging their platform for meaningful advocacy!</p>