"For me, I'm gonna fight to make it to the top regardless of being a woman in this industry. I'll figure it out always and won't let anybody get in my way. 100%."

Women are killing it in the music industry, and song lovers couldn't be happier! In our column, #WomenCrushWednesday, each week, we'll feature an awesome lady whose tunes are blowing up our playlists and ask them about their musical journey.

This week we get real with Lauren Sanderson, a kick-ass woman who is putting her own spin on a cross-genre sound that blows our minds. From starting out as a motivational speaker to now infusing that wisdom into her music, she has come a long way from booking her own shows. As she prepares to hit the road, we find out about her beginnings and what she plans for the future given how much she has already accomplished.