The Mrs. is an all-female rock band from Austin,
Texas comprised of drummer Andra Liemandt,
lead vocalists/guitarists Mandy Prater and Jennifer Zavaleta, vocalist/keyboardist Larissa Ness,
and bassist Jenny Mason. I was able to ask Andra
a few questions about their song “Enough” and
the incredible Magic Mirror project.
Zoom: What is the story behind the song
“Enough”?
Andra: The lyrics to our song “Enough” came
from the realization that, as women, we each
experience challenging times when we feel we’re
letting ourselves and/or those around us down.
As mothers, wives, and friends with very busy
lives, we tend to beat ourselves up when we look
in the mirror about our perceived shortcomings.
In realizing that other women share these same
concerns and that they also speak to themselves
with a critical inner voice, we wanted to make
these negative thoughts, fears and insecurities
STOP! So we set out on a mission to change the
way women see themselves when they look in
the mirror.
Zoom: The magic mirror and the “I’m Enough”
movement speaks volumes to so many different
people. What about this special message is so
universal?
Andra: I think The Mrs.’ “I’m Enough” movement and our Magic Mirror message resonates
with so many people because it helps them to see
themselves the way others see them—their inner
beauty, their positive attributes, their strengths,
their goodness, and so much more. As women,
we’re always doing so much for other people,
and often times we tend to put our own needs
and priorities aside. Because of this, the Magic
Mirror represents a place for women to see their
true reflections, the way others see them, and to
realize that they are, indeed, ENOUGH just the
way they are.
Zoom: If you were holding up the magic mirror
to all the special needs parents out there who are
constantly doubting themselves and wondering,
“Could I do more? Am I en