I'm so excited for today’s episode with award-winning journalist and author, Marissa R. Moss. Marissa’s new book “Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be” will be released in May. In her book, Marissa tells the “inside story of the last twenty years of country music through the lens of Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves―their peers and inspirations, their paths to stardom, and their battles against a deeply embedded boys’ club, as well as their efforts to transform the genre into a more inclusive place for all.”  You can pre-order the book through the link below:https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250793591/hercountry In addition to her book, I also talk to Marissa about her breakthrough story in Rolling Stone Country on the culture of sexual harassment in the world of country radio, which opened people’s eyes to the problems plaguing country music and added a new dimension to the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements. We also discuss Taylor Swift and her similar battles with the industry. This conversation with Marissa also inspired me to reflect on my own experiences of being a woman in the media and entertainment business. To put it lightly, it hasn’t been easy. As I explain in this episode, I’ve had to battle many good ol’ boys clubs the past two decades, and I’m thankful my dad and big brother raised a strong-willed woman and told me I could be anything I wanted to be. I also married a man who believes the same. I feel it’s important to note I had some pretty amazing good guys who were anti-good ol’ boys club and served as my mentors in the beginning of my career and where I currently work today. But that hasn’t always been the case.As I raise two girls and look at my mom, sister and niece, I can’t help but think about those who tried – and still try – to tear me down. And how as women, we still have a ways to go. Country music has a famous motto: “Three chords and the truth.” It’s important to speak our truths and listen to these conversations with an open mind. By doing so, I believe we all can be the change our future generations need (sisters, daughters, nieces and friends all included).I hope you enjoy this eye-opening and honest conversation with Marissa Moss. As always, thank you for listening! If you enjoy the Grounded on Purpose podcast, please take a moment to subscribe and rate us, so our small team knows to keep creating more content. Connect with us on Instagram @groundedonpurpose