26 - Piece of My Heart with Erica Saccoccio

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Janis Joplin didn’t just sing a song—she shouted a truth. And for Erica Saccoccio, "Piece of My Heart" was the raw, fearless soundtrack to her wild, love-filled, unconventional childhood.

Raised by a motorcycle-riding, leather-wearing single mom in the 1970s, Erica (Little Indian) and her sister (Little Terror) belted this iconic anthem in the living room and biker hangouts. These days, she's cranking the same song in her convertible, singing like she did back then. In this episode, Erica shares how the unapologetic energy of Joplin—and her own mother's fierce independence—shaped her confidence, resilience, and bold spirit. 

Listen now to laugh, remember, and feel empowered by the music that still moves us.

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