Ep 171: I Hope You Dance feat. Sophia Sansone
Ep 171: I Hope You Dance feat. Sophia Sansone  
Podcast: Probably a Podcast
Published On: Tue Dec 09 2025
Description: This week, Shannon welcomes her friend and music management superstar, Sophia Sansone! They chat about how they met, her experience breaking into the music industry, and what it was like growing up with 8 siblings (and being on Oprah). Shannon asks Sophia about her career evolution, from being a fresh face in Nashville to managing high-profile clients like Luke and Nicole Combs and The Band Perry. Sophia opens up about a personal tumultuous relationship, the importance of leaning on faith and family, and how she overcame the experience. Tune in for an episode with an equal dose of silliness and resilience. TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:29 Podcast Drinking Habits00:51 Sophia's Background and Friendship02:51 Sophia's Career Journey03:26 Make Wake Artist Management04:20 Luke Combs' Rise to Fame05:17 Sophia's College and Early Career14:17 Family and Personal Life15:10 Oprah and Family Experience23:38 Women in Business31:01 CMA Fest and Awards Highlights32:45 Managing Artists: Challenges and Insights39:32 Navigating a Tumultuous Relationship46:16 Healing and Personal Growth01:00:02 Faith and Family Support01:03:03 Looking Forward: Future Plans and GratitudeLINKS:Follow Shannon: https://instagram.com/probablyshannon/Follow Producer Courtney: https://instagram.com/whatsacourtney/Follow Probably A Podcast: https://instagram.com/probablyapodcast/Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/probablyshannonfordProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.