Life in Seven Songs, a new podcast by The San Francisco Standard (the Bay Area’s fastest growing source of news) will explore the musical biographies of its fascinating guests.

Beginning June 18, Sophie Bearman, host and director of special projects at The Standard, will be engaging with trailblazers in intimate discussions about their life journeys. Through seven songs, guests will share the milestones that have sculpted their identities and helped make them who they are today.

Upcoming episodes feature fascinating guests like:

–D’Wayne Wiggins: How do you discover Beyoncé? Hear from the record producer who helped artists like Destiny’s Child, Kehlani, and Zendaya become superstars.

–Robert Reich: How a United States Secretary of Labor went from battling grade school bullies to fighting for fair wages and paid family leave.

–Norman Foster: The radical “starchitect” behind landmarks like London’s Gherkin, New York’s Hearst Tower and Apple Park.

New episodes are available every other week, wherever you listen to podcasts.