We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Savannah Locke a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Savannah thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. If you could go back in time do you wish you had started your creative career sooner or later?

I remember sitting in a studio downtown with a newly signed songwriter, still riding the high of her 24th birthday. I asked about her dreams for the future to which she responded, “I only have five years left to make it as an artist. Everyone knows once women turn 30, it’s over.”

I smiled, knowing she didn’t know I was 33.

I also smiled because I knew something she didn’t yet: that creativity doesn’t have a cutoff. That making art isn’t a race against time. That some of the best voices, the truest stories, the deepest work comes after the pressure of proving yourself wears off.

I wanted to tell her that. That there’s no such thing as being past your prime- at least not because of age. The only way to pass your prime is to stop being curious. To stop making. To stop taking risks. The fear of aging out is a lie that keeps women running in place, stuck in self-doubt.

I remember feeling so frustrated about this—like I was watching doors swing open just long enough for me to glimpse what could be, only to have them shut before I could step through. I thought missed opportunities meant missed destiny, that every rejection was a sign I was falling behind some invisible timeline.

I used to believe that success had to happen fast, that if I didn’t “make it” in my 20s I never would. That’s what everyone says, right? That youth is currency, that momentum fades, that the industry forgets you if you don’t make your mark early.

But now, looking back, I see those “missed” chances differently. They weren’t losses. They were detours, redirections, sometimes even protection. The deals I didn’t get, the paths I didn’t take—they made space for something deeper, something truer.

I didn’t know it then, but I wasn’t running out of time. I was learning. Growing. Becoming. Defining what “making it” means for me.

And the beautiful thing I realize now is—I am, and always was, making it.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m Savannah Locke, a writer, songwriter, and storyteller passionate about making complex ideas accessible and engaging. My work primarily revolves around faith, culture, and storytelling.

I’m also the co-creator of All the Buried Women, a journalistic podcast exploring the untold stories of women in religious institutions. Through research and storytelling, I aim to uncover narratives that have been overlooked or silenced, believing that the right story at the right time can challenge, heal, and reshape the way we see the world.

What sets me apart is my ability to take weighty, intricate topics and distill them into compelling, human-centered content, whether that’s through a song, an article, or a podcast. My work isn’t just about sharing information; it’s about sparking curiosity, creating connection, and making people feel seen.

I’m most proud of the impact my work has had on individuals, whether it’s helping someone feel understood in their faith journey, offering language for something they’ve struggled to articulate, or simply making them pause and reflect through a lyric or a story.

At the core of everything I do is a love for words and their power to illuminate, challenge, and inspire. Whether through music, writing, or storytelling, my goal is always to create work that resonates, lingers, and invites people into deeper conversations.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

“Savannah… you’re a writer.”

An author I admire said that to me during a writing workshop in 2020. I hadn’t called myself a writer before because I had never made a full-time living from writing.

I thought, in order to be a writer, I not only had to write but also not have any other jobs. That writing had to sustain me completely—pay the bills, fill every hour of my day, leave no room for side gigs or backup plans. Otherwise, wasn’t I just pretending?

But when the author I admire said it so plainly, I realized I had been measuring it all wrong. Being a writer wasn’t about money or titles. It wasn’t about external validation or whether I had a book or publishing deal.

It was about the fact that I wrote. That I couldn’t not write. That I shaped my world through words, whether or not they paid my mortgage.

That simple statement shifted something in me. I stopped waiting for permission. I stopped treating writing as something I’d “earn” the right to call myself someday.

I was a writer. I am a writer. And I always will be.

Are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

For me, the most valuable resource is community. I used to think the best creatives were reclusive, locked away in solitude, waiting for inspiration to strike. But I’ve learned that I’m far more creative when I’m connected to other artists. I am better when I am sharing ideas, getting feedback, and being inspired by their work. Creativity thrives in conversation, and the right community can make all the difference.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://savannahlocke.com
• Instagram: @savannah_locke
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savannahlockemusic

Image Credits

All were taken by my husband or myself; or are screenshots from live events.