From Public Defender to Lollapalooza: A Career Transformation at 40

Danielle Ponder, a former public defender, quit her job at 40 to pursue a full-time singing career. After years of performing and building a following, she scored a record deal and released her debut album, "Some of Us Are Brave." Ponder has been touring extensively, including a performance at Lollapalooza, where she received praise for her powerful voice and inspiring backstory. Her music reflects her struggles with anxiety and the criminal justice system's inequities. Ponder hopes to use her platform to raise awareness about social justice issues and empower others through vulnerability and authenticity.