Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Cheadle.
Hi Laura , so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Philadelphia’s own Laura Cheadle has opened for some of the biggest names in the business and won numerous awards, including “Best Indie Jazz/Blues Band” at WXPN sponsored Tri-State Indie Music Awards. She has performed on stages from NYC to London, appeared on 6ABC’s “Tuned In” as the very first viewer’s choice, the “NBC 10” Show, and the National reality show “Next Great Family Band.” Laura was recently featured in Curve Magazine, named one of “100 Women We Love” in GoMagazine, and declared a “Super Woman” in South Jersey Magazine for her active Charity Work.
As Traveler Guitar’s newest Brand Ambassador and a recent distribution deal with WHO?MAG/Sony Music, Laura Cheadle + The Girls’ debut EP is highly anticipated! Laura and her music is also featured in the Tribeca Film Festival selection ‘They’re Here’. After recently appearing on the CBS show ‘Raid The Cage’ with her wife Michelle, she has become an advocate for strong women and the LGBTQIA+ community. Laura has launched and begun touring with her all girl band: Laura Cheadle & The Girls which includes her wife Michelle, representing equality and encouraging people to be themselves.
Laura Cheadle and the girls have been on a recent national tour around the country including performances at SXSW 2025. Laura and Michelle have also recently competed and won the CBS game show ‘Raid The Cage’ together. They have also opened for/shared the stage with The Jonas Brothers, Sister Hazel, The Spin Doctors, Average White Band, Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals, Kasim Sultan, John Oates/Hall and Oates, Terrance Simien, Peter Tork of The MONKEES, Garland Jeffreys, Constantine Maroulis, Ryan Cabrera, Derek Forbes, The Stars From The Commitments, John Sebastian, Marc Broussard, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Big Freedia and many more.
Social media:
Instagram.com/lauracheadlemusic
Lauracheadle.com
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Every day is a reason to push yourself to the highest frequency of joy and success. Keep at it! No matter what comes up.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a singer-songwriter joyfully advocating for women and the LGBTQ+ community with my all girl band ‘Laura Cheadle +The Girls’ We tour all around the world and I’m proud of the impact we are having while advocating. Our debut album will be released this summer and we currently have four singles out. A brand new music video drops in March!
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Get out there and talk to people in person, work on your craft and eliminate any ego! There’s room for all of us to make a difference .
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Lauracheadle.com
- Instagram: https://Instagram.com/lauracheadlemusoc
- Youtube: https://YouTube.com/lauracheadle
