Episodes

From gaming and Indian Disco and Arabic music to UX design and DJing—Maanasa's journey is a treat to listen to. Now a Product Designer at Spotify, she shares how she transitioned from graphic design to UX, landed an internship that turned into a full-time role.

We dive into; CRM & MarTech at a fashion marketplace. Why being harmony-focused in meetings leads to better outcomes. The power of mapping ideas to refine together.How Lisa juggles product management, language learning (Korean + Japanese!), and following her fave K-pop band (Stray Kids*) on tour!

Andressa is a self-proclaimed design system nerd with an incredible wealth of knowledge in creating and evolving design systems. Whether you’re just beginning to explore design systems or you're already working on large-scale implementations, this conversation is packed with insights.

Ally is transforming tech by empowering the next generation of women. Originally from Glasgow and now in Australia, Ally discovered her love for coding through art and music. Driving diversity, fostering inclusion, and building pathways for future women in tech.

Sony marketer by day, global club DJ by night. She DJs afro trap, underground rap, and drill beats.

Working at Toast Studios in London, her work includes working with; Julien Baker, Palace, The Rolling Stones, Noel Gallagher, Jarvis Cocker, and more.

Negla's rise at Ministry of Sound: Social Media Manager to Managing Director by 2023, showcasing her exceptional career progression.

Working with Lava La Rue, Lux, Girli, Ed Sheeran and with broadcasters such as BBC, ITV and Sky television, CNN, CNBC, and Iran International.

This episode is a mix of advice and tips for artists and also anyone who is interested in moving into a role in music law.

Halina is such a key player in the music scene up here in Scotland and a keen storyteller and mental health advocate.

Halina is such a key player in the music scene up here in Scotland and a keen storyteller and mental health advocate.

Talking photo software advice, building your portfolio, and more.I love that Phoebe never actually studied photography, but taught herself through trial and error and hustling her way into gigs.

Mahin talks banana synths, conductive paint for musical Twister, and seeing a kid in her class use a conductive instrument called a ‘Makey Makey’ to play Led Zeppelin’s Kashmir using water.

Producer of TUNE, previously worked on Later…with Jools Holland, Glastonbury, Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Top of the Pops and various BBC Four music documentaries.

Mira and I met in snowy Novia Scotia at their music week and we hit it off.Mira has her own agency and management firm called FORT. Her background and expertise is in live touring, an artist agent and artist manage

Talking NME, Top of the Pops, Fandom, inclusivity, and the joy of freelancing. Jenessa wants to demystify music journalism - it is not a gang, it is not impenetrable and not just in London.

This week I chat with Natalya (Nat) about her podcast ‘Beer with Nat’ whilst having a delicious stout from local Tempest Brewery! Similar to mine, it is a career-focused podcast where she speaks with women in the beer industry.

Discussing Audioboom, free image editor tools incl BeFunky.com & audio gear (Rode mic, Squadcast), and more.

A&R "sissy-in-law" Jelly (A&R scout at Communion Records) and Ophelia (Head of A&R at Marathon Artists). Currently in lockdown together, they joined me for a chat about what an A&R role involves: signing new artists, TikTok, marketing, PNL, record making process, and more.

Lockdown learn on FREE bio link Linktree. A step-by-step guide on how to set up and why I love that it connects my audience to all of my content with just one link.

Tom, who co-host Money Tennis Podcast 🐵(an Alan Partridge Fan podcast), shares bitesize chunks of information on Acast, Simon Greenall, Ko-Fi vs Patreon as a means to support your podcast and more.

Raissa Pardini talks about creating artwork with bands including;Pond, IDLES, Squid. Designed book covers for; Velvet Mafia (gay producers behind the music scene in swinging London), Dolly Parton's 'Not Dumb, Not Blonde' and Pamela Des Barres "I'm With The Band".

There are a lot of fees that you are due and entitled to. Sentric finds what royalties you are owed. We talk about the tech and legal side in creating a more transparent and fairer playing field for artists and songwriters.

Our first cross-Atlantic chat via Zoom with my guests Georgia Roberts (SKIDDLE, UK) & Shanna Jade (DICE, North America) sharing their experience in the industry and working at ticketing platforms.

My guests Helena Gee (BMG) & Zoë Ellen Bryant (Carbon Logic) talk about working together on music for TV shows like Derry Girls, Peaky Blinder, Save Me.

Hannah Yadi and Josie Man discuss the process of writing songs together and what inspires their songwriting and music. Join us at the start with a Chakra meditation led by Hannah.

Discussing the difference between the distribution services that are available, negotiating with your distributor and advice to artists and record labels.

My guest Mish Mayer talks about her path to her role at Vevo as Executive Producer & Commissioner and gives advice and insight into TV & Online Production from her time on Big Brothers Little Brother, Two Four Group, and more.

We talk local and national radio presenter role + running a club night and being a TV presenter and more! he can also be heard covering shows on BBC Radio 1 & seen on your TV screen interviewing the hottest up and coming acts for 4Music.

Three Celtic ladies chatting about various production roles within the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, and working on shows such as Top of The Pops, Glastonbury, and Geordie Shore. Their combined roles include stage & production runner, producer, and researcher.

Dana Beeler, the conference manager, joined over a local stout and chips to chat not only her role with Music Nova Scotia, but the other festivals she works with and being a badass lead singer/tour manager/manager for alt-rock Hello Delaware!

Euan Plater, currently CEO of his own Poste Media, which is a podcast-first media company that creates both editorial shows and branded content. He has his own show on Poste Media called XY which is a show about mental health in men.

In this week’s podcast, I am joined by three women (Ann Tausis, Naomi Asher, Stacey Haber) who co-founded IAFAR (Independence Alliance For Artist Rights) and have long histories in records, publishing, and management.

This week I'm joined by Sarah McCarthy (Beggars Banquet) and Becky Richardson (Ghost PR, Foundation FM, UROK Mgmt.) who both work in Radio PR. Happy birthday to Sarah who turned the big 2.8 the night before we recorded, AND happy engagement to Becky - news just in!

This week we chat perms, pay ode to Legally Blonde, and not being afraid to learn a new skill with my two lovely guests Emmylou and Ale who work in the Vevo UK office we me. 

Lauren is Senior Digital Marketing Manager at RCA (Sony) and Anya is Head of Digital Marketing at Syco (Sony). We talk about digital marketing at a major record label, what the role involves and discuss their career paths to where they are now.

I'm joined by my lovely pal Joanie Eaton and her partner in all things Mexican Summer and fun, Ami Phipps - legend! Both are Project Managers at Independent Record Label Mexican Summer. Their main advice take away was, "Don't be a dick".

We talk about their various jobs at the BBC, Apple Beats, and Amazing Radio. Both my guests have or are radio presenters and producers. Emma is currently a Project Manager at Partisan Records. Shiona is a reporter and presenter for BBC Radio.

This week we are chatting about Artist Management with Tash Cutts and Ina Tatarko. They are two of three bodacious babes who set up their own management company called Hoof Mgmt. (what a name) alongside Sinead who unfortunately could not make it for dinner and chat. 

Chilled chat about working in Music Publishing with my guests Arnaz Marker (A&R Coordinator at Universal Publishing)and Aoife Corbett (Audio Coordinator at NPL).

Bodacious Babes and good friends of mine Aoife Kitt (Senior PR at Domino Record Co.) and Libby Nicol (previously worked at Domino Record Co. and now works at Brook a sexual health charity) join me for the pilot episode where we all talk about our experiences working at Record label.